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Event: SYN 824 Mumu 3.0 vs. Reinikain     
Date:   Aug 15, 2021
#R1#
Hill throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Hill throws a body kick that misses.
As Hill looks to move away, Sanchez throws a big counter combo but Hill just gets out of the way.#CL#
Sanchez clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Hill manages to break the clinch.
Hill misses with a hook to the body
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Hill misses.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill blocks a jab.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Hill ducks under and follows up with a left that Hill also avoids with ease.
Sanchez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Hill shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hill was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hill tries to advance position but instead Sanchez slips a leg back in to half guard.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hill.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing Hill from standing up.
Hill is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Hill is still trying to improve position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hill looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sanchez wants to stand but Hill has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hill is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez looking to control.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Hill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Hill stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hill advances nicely into full mount.
Hill thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hill lands with some strikes.
Hill throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hill fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T4#
Hill tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Hill in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB2#
Hill working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hill.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill with shots to the head and body - Sanchez looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Hill.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hill is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sanchez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Hill dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Hill moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Hill.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hill throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hill at a distance.
Hill's corner calls for a 1-2. Hill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hill with a nice cross.
Hill catches Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill lands with a nice combination. Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hill.
Sanchez attempts a counter takedown but Hill avoids it well and moves away.
Hill lands a two punch combo. #T1#
Hill swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Hill throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Hill explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hill defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Hill misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Hill misses.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Sanchez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hill lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hill has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hill drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Hill is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanchez is keeping busy.
A short right from Sanchez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Hill breaks the clinch.
Hill takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hill momentarily.
Sanchez lands a front kick.
Hill tried to score with a low kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
Hill swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Hill circles away.
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Hill is having none of it.
Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.
Hill lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Hill tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hill checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez stalks Hill and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hill's face. Hill staggers backwards, shaken.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.#CL#
Hill gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanchez misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Hill manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Hill swinging wildly here. #CL#
Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sanchez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hill's brow. #BC#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Hill misses.
Hill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scott Hill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Hill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hill throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Sanchez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hill's guard.
Hill wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez tries to stand but Hill is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hill throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sanchez escapes and throws Hill's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hill tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sanchez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hill wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.#T1#
Hill can't escape the position. #SU#
Sanchez get's back to his feet.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hill is looking to clinch.
Hill swinging wildly here.
Scott Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Hill should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanchez backs up against the cage.
A head kick from Sanchez lands but Hill takes it in his stride. #T2#
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Hill.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Hill drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Hill blocks an elbow strike.
Hill is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hill appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Hill circles away.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hill tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hill throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Hill misses with a hook.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Hill moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Hill there.
A head kick misses from Hill.
Hill defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Yes Man Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hill is defended easily by Sanchez.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Hill manages to avoid it.
Hill misses with a looping left.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hill lands with an overhand left.
Hill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
Hill misses with a looping right.
Sanchez lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Scott Hill has been cut.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Hill misses with a body shot.
Hill swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.#T4#
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Sanchez with a nice calf kick.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Hill.
Hill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hill throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Scott Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hill circles away quickly and effectively.

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 Yes Man Sanchez.
I think Hill has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Hill!

After winning the bout, Scott Hill thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 817 Mumu 3.0 vs. Simon     
Date:   Jul 24, 2021
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glass throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
Sanchez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Glass. Glass maintains the clinch.
Glass lands a body punch in the clinch.
Glass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Glass misses with the head strike.
Sanchez misses with an elbow strike.
Glass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Glass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Glass scores with a jab to the jaw.
Glass takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good shot there by Sanchez.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanchez - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Glass lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Glass.
Glass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez thuds his right hand into Glass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Glass lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glass.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Glass throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Glass.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Glass misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
Glass throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glass. Glass obviously looking to wear him down.
Glass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Glass is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glass can pounce on him.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Glass misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
Glass throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Glass tries a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Glass throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Glass.
Glass throws a lazy head kick
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Glass missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glass throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Glass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glass uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glass misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Glass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Glass there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glass tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Glass is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Glass wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Glass misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glass blocks an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Glass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.
Glass misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
A hook to the body from Glass. #BC#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Glass scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glass tries to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glass.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
Glass tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glass throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Yes Man Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Glass.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Glass is just out of range.
Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Sanchez thuds his right hand into Glass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glass.
Glass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glass takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Glass is just out of range.
Glass throws a nice inside leg 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!
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glass can pounce on him.
Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Glass.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yes Man Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Glass moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Glass is out of range.
Glass throws a low kick but Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Glass chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Glass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Glass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Glass falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Glass 's knee.
A jab from Glass finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Sanchez sizes up Glass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Sanchez forces Glass back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Glass gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez tries to work over Glass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glass motions for Sanchez to come forward. Glass throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Sanchez lands with a right hand. #T2#
Glass misses with a right hand
and Glass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Glass moved out of range.
Glass looks to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
Glass swinging wildly here.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Glass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Glass just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSanchez.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Glass's front leg but catches the back leg as Glass tries to avoid it.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Glass's head back.
Glass scores with a jab to the body.
Glass takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Glass scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Glass.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez works Glass's body with a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Glass checks a leg kick.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Glass as he connects with a hook.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Glass.
Sanchez slips a jab from Glass.
Glass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glass can do to turn this around?#T4#
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!
Glass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
A jab from Glass does it's job there.
A left lands for Sanchez.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Glass has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez is looking for a counter combo.
Glass takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Glass tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass lands a body shot.
Glass lands a nice looking body shot.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Glasss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yes Man Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Glass takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
And Sanchez counters with a quick kick to the body but Glass blocks it.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glass.
An inside leg kick from Glass misses.
A good leg kick by Glass.
Glass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
Glass fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Glass scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Glass's front leg but catches the back leg as Glass tries to avoid it.
A big left from Glass misses.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Glass.
Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Glass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez is looking to 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!
Glass moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Sanchez lands with a right hand.
Glass swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Glass takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Glass is just out of range.
Glass tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glass tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Glass's head back.
Glass looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Glass takes one on the button.
Glass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glass. Glass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Glass misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Glass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Glasss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Glass.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glass works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Glass as Sanchez tries to tie him up.
Glass stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Glass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Glass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glass.#T3#
Glass lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glass.
Sanchez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Glass.
Glass misses with a body punch.
Glass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses.
Glass takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Glass struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Glass's defenses.
Glass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glass misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glass throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Glass misses
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Glass. #T4#
Glass connects with a body shot.
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!
Glass takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glass moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Glass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Glass looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Glass at a distance.
Sanchez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Glass eats them both and turns towards Sanchez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Glass backpedaling.
Glass connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Glass clinches.

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 Yes Man Sanchez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanchez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

In his post fight interview, Yes Man Sanchez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Desmond Glass spoke after the fight, saying 'I have to get with my coaches and manager, and rethink my gameplan going forward. I'll be back.'.

 

Event: SYN 809 Maluga vs. Cruz Jr II     
Date:   Jun 27, 2021
#R1#
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Abel throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abel doesn't seem phased though.
Abel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Abel eats them both and turns towards Sanchez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abel misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Abel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abel letting Sanchez take a breather here.
Abel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Abel has him pinned against the cage.
Abel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Abel.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abel backwards. #T1#
Sanchez takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abel avoids it.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Abel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Abel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abel throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abel tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Abel lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abel can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Abel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abel dodges an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Abel pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Abel.
Abel can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abel lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Abel misses with the head strike.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Abel is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez looks winded!
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Abel.
Abel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.
Abel lands an elbow inside.
Abel working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Abel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Abel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Abel has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
Abel tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Abel lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abel lands a jab.
Aristides Abel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Abel moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Abel against the cage.
Abel scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Abel lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Abel thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid body kick from Abel. #T4#
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Abel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abel was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Abel with a hook.#CL#
Abel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abel misses with an elbow strike.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Abel.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Abel lands a nice uppercut.
Abel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Abel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aristides Abel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Abel clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Abel.
Abel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Abel.
Abel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Abel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Abel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Abel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abel takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Abel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Abel controls his hands.
Abel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abels head. #T1#
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abel misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Abel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Abel rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abel blocks a jab.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Abel avoids it.
Sanchez swings for the body but Abel moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abel scores with a leg kick.
Abel misses with a body kick.
Abel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abel throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the cage.
Abel throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.#T2#
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abel tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it. #CL#
Abel pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Abel misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Abel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abel lands a knee to the body.
Abel blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Abel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abel blocks an uppercut.
Abel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Abel lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Aristides Abel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Abel.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abel pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Abel.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abel lands a right hand.
Abel digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Abel has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Abel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Abel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez is looking to control Abel's arms but Abel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Abel tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Abel back against the cage.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Abel's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Abel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abel misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Abel is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Abel avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Abel tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Abel has him pinned against the cage.
Abel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Abel scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Abel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abel misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Abel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aristides Abel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sanchez moves forwards but Abel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abel tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Sanchez. #CL#
Abel instigates a clinch.
Abel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Abel won't allow it.
Abel misses with a body punch.
Abel scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Abel.
Abel can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abel tries to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Abel. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abel was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.#T1#
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abel connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Abel moved out of range nicely.
Abel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanchez!
Abel wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Abel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Abel throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Abel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abel tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Abel dodges the punch combination from Sanchez. #T2#
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Abel rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Abel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Abel tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Abel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Abel tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away. #T3#
Abel scores with a body shot.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Abel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Abel clinches with his opponent.
Abel working aggressively here.
Abel tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Abel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Abel as the two fighters clinch.
Abel avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Abel has him pinned against the cage.
Abel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Aristides Abel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abel.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Abel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abel tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Abel backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Abel manages to avoid it all.
Abel scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel misses with a looping right.
Abel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanchez throws a jab when Abel was well out of range.
Abel moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Sanchez clinches up with Abel and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Abel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yes Man Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Abel fails to land.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abel blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abel avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aristides Abel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristides Abel!

Aristides Abel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Fight Kingdom Night 2     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1#
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez throws a body punch but The Show moves out of range.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Show! But no joy.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Show was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
A swing and a miss from The Show.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Show misses with a looping left.
The Show throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Show.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
The Show has Sanchez pressed against the cage.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but The Show uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
The Show escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and The Show counters with a nice body shot.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Show's head backwards.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Show.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
The Show misses with a straight right.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but The Show takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
The Show misses with a hook.
The Show throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
The Show misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Show circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
The Show throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
The Show moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
The Show scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but The Show pushes him off.
The Show looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Show scores with a one two! Sanchez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
A slow jab from The Show misses its intended target.
The Show might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanchez tries to bum rush The Show with a series of wild strikes but The Show uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Sanchez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Show, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Show. #BC2#
The Show breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez looks to land a combination. The Show sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and The Show moves out of range easily. #CL#
Sanchez has The Show up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Show manages to avoid it.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
Sanchez throws a hook but The Show blocks it.
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Show on the side of the head.
The Show throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Show throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Show takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
As The Show looks to move away, Sanchez throws a big counter combo but The Show just gets out of the way.
Sanchez misses the body punch
letting The Show counter with a right hand.
The Show avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. The Show does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Sanchez backs off The Show throws a huge counter combo but Sanchez manages to avoid it all.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez swings for the body but The Show moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and The Show counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and The Show counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Show drops Sanchez with a straight right hand, right on the button! The Show follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy The Show!
A very excited looking Randy The Show rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: A New Beginning     
Date:   Apr 17, 2021
#R1#
Camara looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camara.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Camara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Camara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Camara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Camara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez with a jab.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Crunch! Sanchez slams his shin into Camara's torso.
Camara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Camara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot.
Sanchez connects with the punch.#T1#
Sanchez lands a head shot.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Camara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Camara pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Camara told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Camara blocking some punches.
Camara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Camara rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
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!
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Camara misses with a body punch.
Camara throws an elbow that misses.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Sanchez lands a damaging elbow.
Camara keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Camara. #CUT2#It looks like Yes Man Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Camara.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camara lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Camara tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Camara lands a shot to the body.
Camara blocking some punches.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Camara pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez is looking to wear down Camara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Camara moved out of range nicely.
Camara wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Camara tries to clinch up.
Camara throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camara works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Camara ducks down to avoid it.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanchez swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Camara to counter with a crisp jab.
Camara swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez jabs Camara right on the nose. Camara blinks but takes it well.
Sanchez with a jab.#T4#
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!
Sanchez cracks Camara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Camara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez slips a jab from Camara.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Camara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Camara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Camara misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara blocks an elbow strike.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yes Man Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez throws a push kick but Camara slaps the foot to one side.
Camara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Camara has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Camara.
Camara lands a nice looking body shot.
Camara walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sanchez.#CL#
Sanchez pushes Camara up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez lands an elbow that stopped Camara in his tracks for a moment.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez slowing the pace effectively.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Camara pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanchez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Camara. #BC#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Camara scores with a decent looking hook.
Camara tries a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camara tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez is wise to it.#CL2#
Camara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Camara.
Camara lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara avoids the elbow strike from Sanchez, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Camara throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Camara.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez lands an elbow just above Camara 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
A short right from Camara.
Camara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Camara lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Camara tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Camara blocks the elbow strike.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Camara is controlling him.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Camara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Camara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Camara misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Camara tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Sanchez trying to stall but Camara improves his position. #BC#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Camara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Camara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camara looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Camara wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Camara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanchez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Camara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez avoids a wild elbow strike from Camara.
Camara throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanchez tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez is leaning against Camara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Camara misses with a body shot.
Camara throws a nice head kick!
Camara throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camara moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Camara ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Camara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Camara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Camara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camara misses with a straight right.
Camara throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.
Camara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Camara.
Sanchez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara misses with the body kick
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Jab from Camara.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Camara.
Camara thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanchez if he has to take too many more of those.
Camara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Camara lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanchez takes a step back to recover.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Camara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Camara.
Camara looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Camara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
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!
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camara with the inside leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Camara moves out of range.
Camara misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanchez misses its target.
Sanchez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Yes Man Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez staying out of range there.#T3#
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Camara avoids nicely.
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanchez!
Camara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camara.
Camara scores with a shot to the body.
Camara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camara can pounce on him.
Camara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Camara.
Camara is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez with a nice calf kick.
A lazy left from Camara finds it's target.#T4#
Camara tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
Camara throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Camara's knee momentarily.
Sanchez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Camara.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Camara misses.
Sanchez walks into a jab.
Camara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez is looking for a counter combo.
Camara wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez throws a counter high kick but Camara was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Camara.
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Camara's belly button to the back.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez 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 looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Camara clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ibrahim Camara just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Sanchez throws the left hand but Camara avoids the punch easily.
Camara sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Camara tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Camara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Camara misses with a looping right.
Camara throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Camara ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.
Camara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Camara.#T1#
Camara throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Camara swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Camara is avoiding it.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camara! But no joy.
Camara missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camara blocks the body kick.
Camara connects with a body shot.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez sets himself, and Camara steps forward looking for the clinch! Sanchez avoids it this time.
That kick from Camara tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Sanchez blocks the low kick.
Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
Camara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Camara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Camara avoids it.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Camara misses.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Camara takes one to the chin there.
Camara tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Camara scores with a jab.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Camara lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Camara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Camara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Camara misses.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Camara.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Camara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Camara lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Camara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Camara counters with a nice body shot.
Camara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Camara avoids it well.
Sanchez swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Camara with a series of wild strikes but Camara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Camara is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camara.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Sanchez counters with a quick kick to the body but Camara blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Camara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanchez.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Camara saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Camara takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Camara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Camara motions for Sanchez to come forward. Camara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Camara connects with a jab.
Camara moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Camara.
Camara connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camara throws out the jab.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Sanchez with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Camara throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Camara tries to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a head kick. That will keep Camara thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Camara keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camara.
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Camara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Camara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camara jabs at Sanchez's body.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
Sanchez connects with a high kick.
Ibrahim Camara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Camara misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Camara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot.
Camara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Camara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez wants to clinch.#CL2#
Camara closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Camara lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Camara has him pinned against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to push Camara away but Camara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Camara avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Camara counters with a low kick, right behind Sanchez 's knee.
Camara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanchez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Camara counters with a nice body shot.
Camara thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camara's head backwards.#T4#
Camara swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camara throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanchez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Camara really felt that one!
Sanchez throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Good exchange - Camara coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara staying out of range there.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Camara is having none of it.
Sanchez sets himself, and Camara steps forward looking for the clinch! Sanchez avoids it this time.
Camara slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Camara moves out of range.
Camara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Camara tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Yes Man Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camara throws a solid leg kick but Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camara.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Camara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ibrahim Camara.
Well Camara 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara!

Ibrahim Camara is the new middleweight champion!
Ibrahim Camara 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.

 

Event: SMASH: Sanchez vs Colucci     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
Colucci throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Colucci.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Colucci takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Colucci moves out of range.
Colucci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.#CL#
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
A little jabbing left from Colucci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanchez catches Colucci with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Colucci instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Colucci misses with a body shot. #T1#
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Colucci moves out of range.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colucci was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Colucci's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Colucci scrambles back to his feet.
Colucci slips under a jab from Sanchez.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez. #CL#
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Colucci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colucci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colucci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colucci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colucci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Colucci leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Colucci's head.
Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.
Colucci misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Colucci misses with a body punch. #T2#
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Colucci scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Colucci throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Colucci takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Colucci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the body from Colucci misses
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Colucci dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Colucci is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Colucci backpedaling.
Colucci fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Sanchez gets a clinch. #TD2#
Colucci turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Colucci lands some shots froms side control.
Colucci scoring with punches from side control.
An elbow from Colucci crashes against the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colucci trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Colucci misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T4#
Colucci lands an elbow.
Colucci landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Colucci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Colucci advances to mount.
Colucci has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Colucci lands a big shot there that rocks Sanchez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Colucci takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Colucci tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
It looked like Sanchez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Colucci lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Colucci on the side of the head.
Colucci lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Colucci takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Colucci tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Colucci drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sanchez pushes Colucci off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yes Man Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Colucci fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Colucci blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Colucci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.
Colucci is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Sanchez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Sanchez clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Colucci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Colucci lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Colucci has hold of one of Sanchez's legs. Sanchez is fighting the takedown attempt but Colucci gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Colucci working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Colucci advances position into side control!#T2##SUB2#
Colucci tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez wants to control but Colucci postures up.
Colucci is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez prevents Colucci from improving position. #T3#
Colucci working the ground and pound but Sanchez is defending the strikes.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colucci can do to turn this around?
Check out the look on Colucci's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sanchez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sanchez taking a bit of punishment here - Colucci scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Colucci goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanchez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Colucci but great work by Sanchez.
Colucci tries to improve position but can't.
Michel Colucci has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Colucci tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sanchez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Colucci wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Colucci is working to get back to half guard.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez is looking to stand but Colucci has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colucci.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Colucci's ribs.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Colucci will feel that in the morning.
Colucci changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body kick from Sanchez.
A cross from Sanchez lands.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Colucci.
Sanchez catches Colucci with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
Colucci takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Colucci crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanchez - the referee stops the clock and Colucci gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanchez. Colucci manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Colucci shoots in but no luck this time.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colucci catches Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Colucci misses with an uppercut.
Colucci has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Colucci's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Colucci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Colucci's head.
Colucci blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Colucci misses with a looping left.#T2#
Colucci lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Colucci throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so Colucci counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Colucci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Colucci thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
Colucci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Colucci is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Colucci postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanchez looks a forlorn figure. #T3#
Colucci postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanchez looks a forlorn figure.
Colucci trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Colucci with the ground and pound from mount.
Colucci misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Colucci scoring with strikes but Sanchez is staying in there.
Colucci dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Sanchez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Colucci tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Colucci working Sanchez over with strikes here.
Colucci lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez taking shots to the head.
Colucci looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Colucci raining down shots from the mount!
Sanchez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Colucci.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Colucci really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Colucci misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Colucci with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Colucci doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Colucci moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci fails with a takedown attempt.
Yes Man Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Colucci.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.#T1#
Colucci tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colucci.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Colucci in his tracks.
Colucci tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colucci scores with a jab.
Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Colucci's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Colucci. That's going to slow Sanchez down. #CL2#
Colucci closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Colucci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Sanchez. #CUT#It looks like Michel Colucci has been cut.
Yes Man Sanchez has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Colucci struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Colucci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colucci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Colucci fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez. #BC#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colucci tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Colucci counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanchez's knee momentarily.
A solid body kick from Sanchez.
Colucci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Colucci only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Colucci moves out of range easily. #T3#
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Colucci has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Colucci lands a body shot. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Sanchez has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Colucci.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez tries to break free but Colucci pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Colucci misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Colucci fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colucci.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Colucci blocking some punches.
Colucci is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Colucci can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action. #T4#
Colucci misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Colucci has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Colucci lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Colucci has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Colucci is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Colucci takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Colucci's ribs.
Colucci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Colucci scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanchez cracks Colucci with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez had his way with Michel Colucci in that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Colucci's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colucci.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Colucci. Colucci obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez tests Colucci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez cracks Colucci with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Sanchez darts in and clinches Colucci up against the cage.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Colucci has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Colucci has him pressed against the cage.
Colucci blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez with a nice cross.
Colucci misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colucci.
Colucci appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Colucci darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Colucci into the cage.
A low kick from Colucci misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Colucci shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Colucci looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Colucci's head backwards.
Colucci moves away from the strike by Sanchez. #TD2#
Colucci closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Colucci wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colucci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working. #T2#
Colucci working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Colucci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Colucci lands some shots froms side control.
Michel Colucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An elbow from Colucci crashes against the mat.
Sanchez wants to control but Colucci postures up.
Sanchez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Colucci's best efforts.#T3#
Colucci not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
Colucci throws a big right hand that misses.
Colucci with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez 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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanchez controls Colucci momentarily but Colucci frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Colucci with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Colucci scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Colucci postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Colucci is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Colucci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colucci.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Colucci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Colucci eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez retains his middleweight title!
Yes Man Sanchez 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.

 

Event: SMASH: Molloway Tripp     
Date:   Feb 13, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Winston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Winston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winston stalling.
Winston is looking to take this one to the mat.
Winston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. #BC#
Winston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winston takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Winston's head back.
Good shot there by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Winston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1##BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winston momentarily.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Winston ducks under and follows up with a left that Winston also avoids with ease.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winston moves out of range of the strikes.
Winston appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winston's head backwards.
Winston avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Winston swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Winston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Winston blocks it.
Sanchez lands a nice elbow. #TD#
Winston turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston tries to advance to mount but Sanchez instead regains half guard.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Winston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Winston working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winston looks to land a strike but Sanchez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Winston looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Winston wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4##SUB#
Winston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winston trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winston looking for a sweep. Not yet Winston, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Winston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Winston 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.
Winston looks to land a strike but Sanchez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Winston is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harry Winston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winston is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winston wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #T1#
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winston looking to pass the guard.
Winston trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez controlling the position.
Winston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sanchez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Winston has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Winston wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Winston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Winston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez stays in close to Winston's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Winston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Winston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez stays in close to Winston's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Winston against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winston.
Winston cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Winston gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sanchez regains guard.
Sanchez has Winston pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston landing with the ground and pound.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Winston moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Winston's head.
Winston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Winston didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez keeps Winston at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Winston with a series of wild strikes but Winston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winston drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez misses with a left hand #TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanchez won't be happy with that.
Winston lands an elbow.
Sanchez is not content to let Winston control the position.
Winston working the ground and pound.
Winston creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Winston's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from Winston are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Winston trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Winston scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Sanchez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez is trying to escape the position but Winston is controlling the position.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Winston.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
Sanchez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Sanchez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sanchez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Winston connects with a decent elbow.
Winston postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sanchez tries to escape but Winston is in control.
Winston lands an elbow.
Winston lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston tries to advance position but instead Sanchez slips a leg back in to half guard.
Winston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Winston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Winston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winston.
Winston missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Sanchez kicks off Winston and gets to his feet.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Winston shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Winston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Harry Winston did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Jab by Sanchez.
Winston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well.
Winston tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.
Winston checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sanchez instigates a clinch.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Winston wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Winston controls the action.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez thumps Winston with a low kick.
Winston tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez tries to clinch
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Winston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.#T2#
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Winston moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanchez, as that shot connected.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Sanchez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Winston appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Winston avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Winston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Winston avoids the head kick by Sanchez. #T3#
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Winston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winston circles away quickly and effectively.
Winston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Winston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winston avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Winston appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Winston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanchez thinking. #T4#
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winston's head backwards.
Winston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Winston throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winston moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Sanchez pushes Winston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Winston didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Winston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston staying out of range there.
Winston staying out of range there.
Winston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston moves out of range of the body kick.
Winston drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Winston avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Sanchez tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Winston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sanchez!
Winston is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winston tries to score with some ground and pound. Sanchez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Winston lands a decent elbow from side control.
Winston lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Winston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Winston landing a few strikes. #T2#
Winston working the strikes but Sanchez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Winston is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanchez is looking to escape.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winston throws a strike but Sanchez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.#T3#
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Winston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Winston postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Winston is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Winston off balance momentarily.
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Winston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Winston wants to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the body.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winston avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Winston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez lands with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez misses with the body kick#TD#
and Winston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sanchez!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston working the strikes but Sanchez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Yes Man Sanchez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: SMASH: Lynn vs Alela     
Date:   Jan 02, 2021
#R1#
Nice shot by Sins.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sins.
Sins throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sins throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a front kick.
Sanchez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sins if he has to take too many more of those.
Sins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sins slips under a jab.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Sins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've been told by Sins's head coaches at DOG HOUSE!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sins misses with a combination
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sins stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Sins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Sins moves out of range easily.
Sins misses the jab.
Sins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a one two! Sins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Sins.#T1#
Jab by Sanchez.
Sins throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sins 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 Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sins cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Sins moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Sins moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
Sanchez pushes Sins away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Sins.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sins takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sins.
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Sins throws a body shot but no joy.
Sins swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
Sins misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sins's knee momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sins.
Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sins throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sins looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
A head kick misses from Sins.
Sins moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSanchez.
Sins throws a head kick that misses.
Sins misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sins.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sins connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sins. Sins obviously looking to wear him down.
Sins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sins.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanchez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sins in his tracks. #T3#
Sanchez scores with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Sins misses the target.
Sins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sins swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Sins moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Sins.
Sins throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sins throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Sins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sins throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Sins with a series of wild strikes but Sins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sins thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Sanchez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Sanchez moves forwards but Sins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sins slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sins's hands.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Sins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sins misses with a low kick.
Sins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Sins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Sins backpedaling.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanchez backs up against the cage.
Sins looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Good exchange - Sins coming out on top.
Nice body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks Sins with a good jab.
Nick Sins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Sins.
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!
Sanchez clobbers Sins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sins takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sins is just out of range.
Sins throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sins can pounce on him.
Sins missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Sanchez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Sins.
Sins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sins scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Sins.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Sins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanchez tests Sins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sins loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Sins's knee but Sins avoids it well.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sins.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez jabs at Sins's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sins throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Sins throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Sins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Sins swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sins throws a big shot that misses.
Sins connects with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Sanchez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sins moves away.
Sins thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sins throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sins throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sins throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sins really felt that one!
Sanchez cracks Sins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sins tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Sins.#T3#
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Sins.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sins throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick from Sins, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sins slips under a jab.
Sins is looking to counter punch.
Sins throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
As Sins backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Sins manages to avoid it all.
Sins misses the jab.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sins misses with a straight right.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Sins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanchez scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Sins throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sins. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Sins looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Sins.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez moves out of range as Sins strikes.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Sins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sins throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sanchez slips under a jab from Sins.
A solid body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Sins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Sins.
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanchez cracks Sins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
Sins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sins throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sins is just out of range.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Sins moves out of range.
Sins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sins missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Sins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crunch! Sanchez slams his shin into Sins's torso.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sins.
Sins misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sins.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Sins misses.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Sins.
Sins slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sins looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Sins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sins throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nick Sins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sins 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Sins.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Sins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Sins's ribs.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanchez cracks Sins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sins under the eye.
Sins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a three punch combo!
Sins throws a lazy uppercut
and Sins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Sins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sins throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sins.
Sins throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Sins is rocked!
Sins dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Sins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sins. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sins seems to have got his legs back now.#T4##CL2#
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Sins.
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!
Sins takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Nick Sins has been cut.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Sins avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sins is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sins lands a left hand.
A short right from Sins on the inside.
Sins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sins breaks the clinch.
Sins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Sins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sins misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Sins misses.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sins throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Bee     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wallace's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wallace duly obliges.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wallace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace takes one to the side of the head.
Wallace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Wallace misses with a hook to the body
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
Sanchez is looking to clinch. #T1#
Wallace slips under a jab from Sanchez.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Wallace ducks under and follows up with a left that Wallace also avoids with ease.
Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Wallace lands with a cross.
Sanchez with a jab.
Wallace throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wallace had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
Wallace blocks a head kick by Sanchez. #T2#
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez slips a jab from Wallace.
Wallace checks a low kick from Sanchez.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Wallace misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Wallace slips the punch.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Wallace misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallace is looking to counter punch.#T4#
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!
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Wallace throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wallace lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wallace doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez sizes up Wallace with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Wallace dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez slips a jab from Wallace.
A jab from Sanchez finds it's way through Wallace's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
Sanchez tries a low kick but Wallace avoids it.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Wallace as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Sanchez darts in and clinches Wallace up against the cage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wallace might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#BC#
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Wallace pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanchez back to the cage. Wallace follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wallace misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Wallace takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wallace. That did some damage!
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wallace connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wallace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance. #T2#
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wallace throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wallace works the jab nicely.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches up with Wallace and pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace is trying to break free.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Wallace looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace blocks an elbow strike from Sanchez. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.#T3#
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallace tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
Wallace misses with a body punch
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Sanchez darts in and clinches Wallace up against the cage.
A short left from Sanchez.
Wallace scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wallace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanchez - that will leave a mark!
Wallace lands a body shot.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Wallace didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez catches Wallace with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace misses the body punch
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wallace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wallace swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Wallace stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez moves forwards but Wallace connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wallace lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sanchez instigates a clinch. #BC#
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace is looking to counter punch.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
It looked like Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wallace moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Wallace throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallace sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wallace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez slips a jab from Wallace.
William Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
It looked like Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Wallace didn't see that one coming.
Wallace swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Decent striking displayed by Sanchez there.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wallace is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Sanchez with a hook.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Wallace throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wallace.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wallace swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.#T4#
Sanchez connects with a high kick.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Sanchez cracks Wallace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wallace.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.

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 William Wallace.
Well Sanchez 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez 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.

 

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Juntta     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Del Oeste closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Del Oeste's efforts to push away.
Del Oeste is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling him.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Del Oeste misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Oeste fails to land the takedown.
Del Oeste tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Del Oeste somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Del Oeste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Oeste throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Del Oeste moved out of range nicely.
Del Oeste takes one to the chin there.
Del Oeste takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Del Oeste bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.#T1#
Del Oeste shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
Del Oeste misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Del Oeste wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Del Oeste breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Del Oeste looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
Del Oeste misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Del Oeste's head backwards.
Sanchez scores with a push kick.
Del Oeste takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.#T2#
Del Oeste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Del Oeste circles away and keeps his distance.
Del Oeste wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Del Oeste shoots in.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Del Oeste bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A shot to the body from Del Oeste misses
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Del Oeste.
Del Oeste shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Del Oeste goes for a double leg but Sanchez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanchez continues to drive forward.
Sanchez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Del Oeste tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.#T3#
Del Oeste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Del Oeste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Del Oeste dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Del Oeste's head and hops out.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Del Oeste walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Sanchez gets caught napping as Del Oeste dives in and scores a takedown. Sanchez manages to retain guard.
Del Oeste has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sanchez is controlling Del Oeste's posture.
Del Oeste trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Del Oeste controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Del Oeste gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Del Oeste postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
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#
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Del Oeste circles away.
Del Oeste misses with a looping left.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Del Oeste avoids it well.
Del Oeste takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Del Oeste closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Oeste. #BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Del Oeste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Del Oeste stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Del Oeste tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Del Oeste.
Del Oeste takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Oeste with a lazy takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Del Oeste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Del Oeste.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Del Oeste counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Sanchez does it's job there.
Del Oeste darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Del Oeste into the cage.
Del Oeste misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Del Oeste changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Del Oeste manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
Del Oeste closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Del Oeste pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Del Oeste tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Del Oeste throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanchez's waist but Sanchez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Del Oeste off to one side.
Del Oeste tries to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Del Oeste closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanchez did well to prevent Del Oeste getting side control.#ES2#
Sanchez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Del Oeste misses the shot to the body.
Del Oeste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Del Oeste is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Del Oeste tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Del Oeste avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Del Oeste fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside that Del Oeste shrugs off.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Del Oeste blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez just leaning against Del Oeste, taking a breather. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez scores with a nice body kick. #TD#
Del Oeste closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sanchez quickly recovers to half guard.
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez is controlling Del Oeste's posture.
Del Oeste looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Sanchez is pulling down on Del Oeste's head. It's preventing any offense from Del Oeste, at least for the moment.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Del Oeste postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Del Oeste stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.
Del Oeste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Oeste throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Del Oeste tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Del Oeste swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Del Oeste counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Del Oeste fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Del Oeste steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Del Oeste shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Oeste fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez is looking to chop away at Del Oeste's legs.
Sanchez with a nice calf kick.
Good exchange - Del Oeste coming out on top.
Del Oeste shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Del Oeste. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Del Oeste is trying to push Sanchez away but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Del Oeste's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Oeste lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Del Oeste shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Del Oeste on that attempt.
Del Oeste moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Oeste throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range. #T2#
Del Oeste misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Del Oeste against the cage.
Sanchez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Del Oeste's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Del Oeste is trying to force a seperation but Sanchez has the dominant position.#BC#
Del Oeste manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Del Oeste fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Del Oeste doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Sanchez lands with a cross.
Del Oeste tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Del Oeste backpedaling.
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Del Oeste.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Del Oeste ducks under and follows up with a left that Del Oeste also avoids with ease.
It looked like Del Oeste wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Del Oeste is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Del Oeste, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez is trying is best to control the position here.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.#SUB2#
Sanchez working for a triangle but Del Oeste defends it easily. #T4#
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Ryan Del Oeste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Del Oeste stands up over Sanchez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanchez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Ryan Del Oeste stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tomorrow I'll be back in camp training, getting better than ever. Then I will come back and show what I am really made of.'.

 

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Sanchez 2     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Camara off balance momentarily.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Camara. Camara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Camara throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Camara misses with a kick to the body
and Sanchez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Camara throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camara.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Camara's sensitive parts.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camara can pounce on him.
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!
Camara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camara. Camara obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Camara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Camara misses with a leg kick
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Camara takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Camara is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Camara coming out on top.
Camara jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Camara.
Camara throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Camara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Camara throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Camara avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Sanchez looks to land a combination. Camara sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Camara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
Camara avoids a kick to the body.
Camara scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Camara misses.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Camara misses with a right hand
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Camara sees coming a mile off.
Camara is looking to wear down Sanchez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanchez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Camara lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Camara. #CL2#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Camara against the cage.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Camara pushes him off.
Camara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara. #CL#
Camara has managed to clinch.
Sanchez misses with some punches. #BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Camara lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Camara. #T4#
Camara takes a shot to the head.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camara gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camara misses with an elbow strike.
Camara working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Camara has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Camara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Camara's head.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Camara.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Camara looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Camara is looking to score with low kicks.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Sanchez finds it's way through Camara's defenses.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanchez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Camara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Camara backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Camara moves out of range. #T1#
Camara with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Camara.
Camara is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Camara off the cage and back into range.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Camara lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Camara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Camara misses with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camara lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Sanchez coming out on top.
Camara lands a right hook to the body.
Camara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Camara sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanchez jabs Camara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Sanchez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Camara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camara looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Camara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Camara scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camara.
Sanchez scores with a one two! Camara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Camara misses with a straight right.
Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Camara sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Camara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Camara is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Camara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Camara cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez walks into a jab.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Camara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Camara avoids it.
Camara sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Sanchez lands with a slapping head kick.
Sanchez scores with a push kick.
Camara walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
Camara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.
Camara misses with a body punch
and Sanchez counters with a solid body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camara misses with a low kick.
Camara sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camara takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch.
Camara throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camara blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Camara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camara throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Camara connects with an inside leg kick.
Camara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Camara missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Camara misses.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Camara.
Camara throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Camara moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Camara throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camara 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 Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camara throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Camara off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez moves out of range as Camara throws a body kick.
Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Camara.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Camara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range. #T1#
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Camara jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camara misses with a looping left.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanchez takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camara. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Camara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Camara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Camara saw that one coming.
Camara is looking to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Camara blocks a jab.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
A jab from Camara misses.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camara lands an overhand right.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Camara is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sanchez.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Camara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Camara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sanchez manages to circle out of the way.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Sanchez moves into the clinch.#T3#
Camara tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camara pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara blocking some punches.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camara tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it. #CL#
Camara has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Sanchez avoids a wild elbow strike from Camara.
Camara dodges an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Camara.
Sanchez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Ibrahim Camara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez blocking some punches. #BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Camara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Camara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Good leg kick by Camara.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ibrahim Camara did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Sanchez throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Camara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Camara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camara throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Camara takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Sanchez lands but Camara takes it in his stride.
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camara misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Sanchez blocks the low kick.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
That kick from Camara tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Camara cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camara.
Camara throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
As Camara backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Camara manages to avoid it all.
Sanchez defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Camara's belly button to the back.
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Camara throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
Camara swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range. #T2#
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Camara misses with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanchez, as that shot connected.
Camara takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camara tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Camara doesn't seem phased though.
Camara lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Camara moved away.
Camara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Camara thows a body kick. Sanchez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Camara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Camara wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Camara wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Camara.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Sanchez clobbers Camara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Camara.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camara pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Camara settles back down.
A low kick lands for Camara.
Sanchez throws a combination. Camara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Camara tries a head kick but it misses.
Camara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez cracks Camara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Camara throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Camara ducks under and follows up with a left that Camara also avoids with ease.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camara tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Camara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Camara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Camara moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Camara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sanchez manages to circle out of the way.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Camara tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Camara wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Camara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Camara.
A head kick misses from Camara.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Camara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Camara is looking to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch.
Camara looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Camara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camara misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Camara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Camara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Camara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camara blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez moves out of range as Camara throws a body kick.
Sanchez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A shot to the body from Camara misses
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Camara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Camara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Camara throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it.
Camara is looking to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A left lands for Camara.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
A low kick lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez jabs Camara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Camara avoids it.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Camara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Sanchez tries to get set, Camara tries to push him back and clinch up but Sanchez manages to avoid the attempt.
Camara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
Camara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Camara misses with a left hand
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez punishes Camara's body with a nice straight punch.
Camara scores with a spinning back kick!
Camara dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.#T3#
Camara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Camara thuds his shin into the meat of Sanchez's side.
Camara is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Camara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camara throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara 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. #T4#
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camara, as that shot connected. #CL#
Camara darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Camara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Camara lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Camara throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Sanchez darts in and clinches Camara up against the cage.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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 Ibrahim Camara.
I think Camara 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:46
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara!

Ibrahim Camara retains his middleweight title!
Ibrahim Camara decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Sanchez     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara throws a shot to the body.
Camara scores with a punch to the head.
Camara throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Camara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camara's hands.
Sanchez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Camara moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Camara throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Camara avoids it with no problem.
Camara takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Camara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Camara walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sanchez.
Camara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camara. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez. #T1#
Camara scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Camara throws a head kick that misses.
Camara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Camara is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Camara.
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Camara tries to clinch up.
Sanchez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camara wants to clinch.
Camara looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Camara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Camara takes one to the side of the head.
Camara cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camara is looking to land body kicks.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Camara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camara throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camara.
A telegraphed right hand from Camara misses the target.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camara circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Camara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Camara throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
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!
Camara blocks a head kick by Sanchez. #T4#
Camara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Camara throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.#CL#
Camara darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Camara lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Camara's head.
Camara throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camara misses with a looping left.
Sanchez with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Camara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Camara thuds his shin into the meat of Sanchez's side.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Camara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Camara misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez lands with a slapping head kick.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Camara counters with a straight right hand.
Camara throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Camara's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Camara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Camara throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Camara avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Sanchez lands a head kick. Camara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Camara lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Camara has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Camara.
Sanchez gets through Camara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Camara has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Camara under the eye.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez punishes Camara's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez misses with the combination. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Camara.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Camara lands a right hook to the body.
Camara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanchez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Camara misses the jab.
Camara throws a body kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camara wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Camara counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Camara lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Camara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camara lands a right hook to the body.
Camara is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Camara tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch.
Camara tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Camara throws a low kick but Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez walks into a jab.
Camara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanchez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Camara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Camara jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Camara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Camara connects with a single shot there.
Camara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Camara drops his hands momentarily and Sanchez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Camara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Camara.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Camara has time to react.
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 Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camara slips a jab from Sanchez.
Camara missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camara misses with a body kick.
Camara misses with a kick to the body.
Sanchez swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Camara.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camara's head backwards.
That kick from Camara tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Camara momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Camara misses.
Camara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camara.
Camara looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Camara avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Camara avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Camara swings widly with a right hand
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camara.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Camara.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Camara slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Camara connects with a body shot.
Camara throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Camara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Camara misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Camara misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Camara.
A big left from Camara misses.
Camara walks into a left hand.
Camara doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camara slips a jab from Sanchez.
Camara blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Camara connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Camara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Camara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Camara tries to clinch up.#CL#
Camara has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage. #T3#
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez avoids a wild elbow strike from Camara.
A short right from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Sanchez.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Camara just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sanchez's brow.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Ibrahim Camara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Camara lands a damaging elbow.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camara tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Camara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camara moves to clinch but Sanchez breaks away
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Camara is predictable there
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Camara.
Camara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez works over Camara's head and body with a nice combination.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Camara slips under a jab.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Camara looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yes Man Sanchez just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands with a nice combination. Camara backs away looking to recover.
Camara throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Sanchez thuds his shin into the meat of Camara's side.
Camara scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara misses with an uppercut.
Camara thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Camara misses with a wild body shot. #T1##CL2#
Sanchez gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Camara lands a body shot.
Sanchez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
Camara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Camara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Sanchez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sanchez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Camara's brow.
Sanchez avoids a wild elbow strike from Camara.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Camara has double underhooks.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Camara throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Camara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Camara tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
Camara lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Camara on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Camara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches up with Camara and pushes him back against the cage.
Camara tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Camara slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Camara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Camara scores with a push kick.
A shot to the liver by Camara. Beautiful body shot.
Camara scores with a hook.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Camara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Camara.
Camara cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Camara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Sanchez jabs at Camara's body.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Camara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camara lands a high kick!
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara had his way with Yes Man Sanchez in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
A swing and a miss from Camara.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Camara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sanchez manages to circle out of the way.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Good work by Camara as he checks the leg kick.
Sanchez cracks Camara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Camara looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the body
and Camara counters with a leg kick.
Camara misses with a head kick.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Camara moves out of range easily. #T1#
Camara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Camara missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
Camara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanchez counters with a solid body kick.
Camara misses with a low kick.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Camara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Camara dodges an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Camara avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanchez.#T2#
Sanchez presses Camara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Camara.
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!
Sanchez throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez keeps Camara at a distance using the push kick.
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez.
Camara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camara scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Camara throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camara misses with a head kick.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Camara circles away. #T3##CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Sanchez.
Camara blocks an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Camara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Camara.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Camara.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez lands an elbow that stopped Camara in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Camara.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Camara lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Yes Man Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Camara lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
Camara tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yes Man Sanchez.
I think Sanchez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Ibrahim Camara retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Mamchenko     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klos throws a combination. Sanchez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Klos misses with a straight left.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Klos throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Klos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klos throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Klos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Klos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klos throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Klos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Klos.
Sanchez defending well as Klos loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Sanchez pushes Klos up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Klos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klos sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klos.
Sanchez moves out of range as Klos strikes.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Klos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Klos's head.
A good leg kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Klos circles away.
Klos misses with a hook.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Klos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez dips to his left and cracks Klos with an uppercut!
Klos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez scores with a three punch combo!
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#
Klos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Klos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Klos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Klos from controlling successfully.
Sanchez managing to control the position. #T3#
Klos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Klos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Klos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Klos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Klos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez trying to control the position here. #T4#
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klos manages to avoid it.
It looked like Klos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Klos misses.
Cal Klos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Klos misses.
Klos fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Klos there.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez pushes Klos away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanchez throws a one two combo.
Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Klos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
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 Cal Klos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Klos sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klos takes one on the button.
Cal Klos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klos throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanchez misses.#TD#
Klos 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.
Klos throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Klos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Sanchez gets to his feet. Klos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Klos lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Klos.
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.
Klos blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Klos.
Klos moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Klos throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch! Sanchez slams his shin into Klos's torso.
Klos lands an overhand right.
Klos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Klos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Klos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Klos. #T2#
Klos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Klos.
A slow jab from Klos misses its intended target.
Sanchez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klos.
Klos goes for a double leg but Sanchez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanchez continues to drive forward.
Klos lands a head shot.
Klos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Klos.
A punch combination from Klos misses.
Klos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Klos lands a jab-cross combination.
A big left from Klos misses.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klos throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Klos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.#T3#
Sanchez connects with a leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Klos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Klos throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klos moves away.
The fighters circling - Klos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klos misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Klos avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Klos's ribs.
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Klos's belly button to the back.
Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanchez moves out of range as Klos strikes.
A left lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klos misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Klos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klos with a jab.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Klos is looking for a counter combo.
Klos tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Klos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez lunges at Klos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Klos's hand.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Klos knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Klos dives in and scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.#ES2#
Sanchez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klos manages to avoid it.
Klos misses with an uppercut.
Klos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Klos avoids it well.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Klos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Klos.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klos counters with a left and a right that stings Sanchez.
Jab from Sanchez.
Klos misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Klos wants a takedown.
Klos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klos tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Klos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sanchez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klos avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Klos blocks it.
Klos is trying to drag Sanchez to the mat but Sanchez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Klos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sanchez uses from the top position.
Klos controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Klos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Klos holds on and takes a little breather.
Klos throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Klos working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Klos moves out of range easily.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Klos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez scores with a head kick. Klos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Klos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Klos connects with a jab.#T4#
Sanchez fakes the leg kick and cracks Klos in the body.
Klos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Klos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klos loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klos.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Klos moves away and avoids it.
Klos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Klos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Klos ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.
Klos takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Klos avoids it.
Sanchez works Klos's body with a nice hook.
Klos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Cal Klos was interviewed post fight and said 'Tonight wasn't my night, but I'll be back soon to kick some ass. '.

 

Event: PFC 196 Asham vs Gonza     
Date:   Jul 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Yonic swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Yonic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez jabs Yonic right on the nose. Yonic blinks but takes it well.
Yonic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez takes a swing at Yonic's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Yonic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Yonic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yonic is looking to wear down Sanchez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanchez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yonic misses with a hook.
Yonic misses with a looping left.
Yonic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Yonic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is trying to keep Yonic in close. #T1#
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yonic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic lands a couple of digs.
Yonic throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yonic's guard. Nice move by Sanchez!#REVB##SUB#
Yonic has his feet on Sanchez's thighs here. He's pushed Sanchez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sanchez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boss Yonic!
Boss Yonic gave a mention to Sportivité in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: PFC 190 Slice vs Tuala     
Date:   Jul 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Khadan.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadan scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadan.
Khadan lands with a left to the head.
Khadan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Khadan.
Khadan looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khadan lands a body punch.
Khadan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khadan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Khadan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khadan misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Khadan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khadan misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Khadan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Khadan misses with a double jab.
Odchigin Khadan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez takes a swing at Khadan's ribcage but misses.
Khadan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khadan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khadan finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Khadan slips the punch.
Khadan tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.
Khadan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khadan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khadan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Khadan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khadan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Khadan throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Khadan drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Sanchez pushes Khadan off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2#
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 punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Khadan's front leg but catches the back leg as Khadan tries to avoid it.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khadan doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khadan looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Khadan.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Khadan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khadan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a one two combo. #T3#
Khadan tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Khadan avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Khadan misses its intended target.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Khadan didn't see that one coming.
Khadan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khadan throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Khadan avoids it with no problem.
Khadan throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez swings for the body but Khadan moves out of range.
Khadan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Khadan should have avoided that one.
Khadan takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khadan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Khadan drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khadan swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Khadan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khadan throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Khadan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khadan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Khadan slips a jab from Sanchez.
Khadan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Khadan looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khadan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khadan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Khadan misses.
Khadan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Sanchez lands a head kick!
Khadan staying out of range there.
Khadan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Khadan.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Khadan sees coming a mile off.
Khadan connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Khadan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khadan swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Khadan ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Khadan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Khadan swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanchez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Khadan's head.
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!
Khadan cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
A big left from Khadan misses.
Khadan clobbers Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, jab by Khadan - just one landing.
Khadan looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez punishes Khadan's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Khadan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Khadan.
Khadan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
Khadan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Khadan jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Khadan moves out of range.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Khadan. Khadan maintains the clinch.
Khadan can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Khadan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2##BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khadan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Khadan.#TD#
Khadan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Khadan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khadan trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Khadan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Khadan passes into half guard.
Khadan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khadan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khadan is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Khadan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sanchez!
Khadan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Odchigin Khadan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khadan controlling from the full mount.
Khadan trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Khadan wants to take Sanchez's back here but Sanchez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T4#
Khadan wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Khadan is really struggling to control Sanchez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Khadan is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sanchez is in real trouble.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Khadan is persistently looking for the submission but Sanchez is defending it well.
Sanchez trying to control the hands but Khadan breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odchigin Khadan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Khadan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Khadan takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Khadan tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Khadan lands a nice shot that snaps Sanchez's head back.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khadan.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khadan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a sloppy body shot
and Khadan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Khadan misses the target.
Khadan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Khadan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khadan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khadan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Khadan there.#T1##CL2#
Sanchez darts in and clinches Khadan up against the cage.
Khadan is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns Khadan into the cage.
Khadan takes an elbow to the temple.
Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.
Khadan throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Khadan blocks an uppercut.
Khadan blocks an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Khadan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Khadan.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Khadan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khadan tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Khadan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khadan digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Odchigin Khadan has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Khadan pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadan tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Khadan blocks it.
Khadan tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Khadan back against the cage.
Khadan tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Khadan.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khadan tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Khadan back against the cage.
Khadan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khadan tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khadan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khadan tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Khadan back against the cage.
Khadan tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Khadan.
Khadan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khadan misses with a body punch. #T3#
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
Khadan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khadan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odchigin Khadan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadan.
Khadan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Khadan throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khadan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khadan.
Khadan throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez. #TD#
Khadan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanchez's guard.
Khadan won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Khadan from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Khadan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khadan advances position into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khadan happy to just control the position for now.
Sanchez is not content to let Khadan control the position.
Sanchez is being controlled here.

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 Odchigin Khadan.
I think Khadan 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odchigin Khadan!

After winning the bout, Odchigin Khadan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PFC 183 Nielsen vs Dong     
Date:   Jun 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Sanchez! #CL#
Wild closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Nice elbow from Sanchez.
Wild lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wild creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wild lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Wild's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wild tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Wild back against the cage.
Wild blocking some punches.
Wild tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wild cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wild lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Wild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Wild's belly button to the back.
Wild wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Wet Wild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wild pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Wild has managed to clinch. #T1#
Wild is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wild creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
A short uppercut from Wild.
Wild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wild scores with a shoulder strike.
Wild lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wild digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wild throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Wild works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez looks winded!
Wild scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Wild.
Wild lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wild prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Wild works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
A short right from Wild.
Wild avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanchez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wild.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Wild.
Wild lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wild lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wild misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Wild.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wild.
Wild lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wild gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wild gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tries to break free but Wild pushes him back against the cage.
Wild lands a body punch.
Wild lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Wild works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Wild lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wild pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wild stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wild lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wild tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Wild back against the cage.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wild throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Wild lands with a short shot to the head.
Wild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Wild.
Wild lands a nice shot to the body.
Wild lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wild lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wild scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Wild.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wild.
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Wild scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wild lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Wild lands with a left to the head.
Wild misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wild tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wild lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Wild digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Wild scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Nice body punch from Wild.
Wild works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Wild working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Wild lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wild.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wild misses with a body punch.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Wild leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Wild clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wet Wild dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Wild. Wild maintains the clinch.
Wet Wild has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wild lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wild dodges an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Wild swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wild gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
Wild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Wild lands with a light punch inside.
Wild lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wild is looking to clinch.
Wild avoids the head kick by Sanchez. #CL#
Wild fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Wild pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Wild.
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!
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
Wild avoids the elbow strike from Sanchez, against the cage.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wild's elbow. #T1#
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Wild.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Sanchez.
Wild misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wild.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wild lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Wild lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wild lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wild tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Wild back against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Wild scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wild lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Wild.
A short body shot lands from Wild as the two fighters clinch.
Wild digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wild lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Wild makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Wild.
Wild lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wild misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Wild.
A short right from Wild on the inside. #ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Wild lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Wild finish him?
Wild is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Wild pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wild lands a big right hand that drops Sanchez! The killer instinct kicks in and Wild finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wet Wild!
Wet Wild thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PFC 177 Slice vs Pearson     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yonic throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Beta Fail in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Yonic is just out of range.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick
and Yonic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Yonic.
Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Yonic saw it coming and moves away.
Sanchez scores with a spinning back kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yonic scores with a nice strike.
Sanchez takes a swing at Yonic's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Yonic's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yonic lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Yonic throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Yonic slips the punch.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yonic swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Yonic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yonic swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yonic missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yonic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanchez feints a jab promting Yonic to slip. Sanchez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yonic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yonic looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the body.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Yonic throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanchez throws a head kick that half lands. #TD2#
Yonic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanchez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yonic passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yonic.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yonic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yonic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Yonic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Yonic eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Sanchez is pressing down on Yonic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yonic is stalling in the full guard.
Yonic throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yonic's guard. Nice move by Sanchez!#REVR##SUB2#
Sanchez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yonic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanchez has managed to get both his arms back between Yonic's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Yonic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez wanted to stand there but Yonic had control of the position. #SU#
Sanchez gets to his feet. Yonic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A big right from Yonic misses.
Yonic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yonic missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Yonic moves out of range.
Yonic throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Yonic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Yonic should have avoided that one.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Yonic moves out of range easily.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez lunges at Yonic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yonic's hand.
Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Yonic is avoiding it.
Yonic misses with a jab to the body
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Yonic seems unphased. #T1#
Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Yonic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Sanchez misses with a body shot
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yonic looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Yonic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Yonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yonic lands a nice shot to the body.
Yonic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yonic swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Yonic.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Yonic moves out of range.
Sanchez swings for the body but Yonic moves out of range.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Yonic is out of range.
Yonic misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yonic was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yonic throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Sanchez tries to clinch but Yonic is having none of it.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yonic throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yonic.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Yonic moves out of range.
Yonic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Yonic.
A solid body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Yonic moves out of range.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yonic counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Yonic gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Yonic tightens his grip and picks Sanchez up, before dumping him to the ground. Sanchez manages to land in guard. #T3#
Yonic throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Yonic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yonic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard. #REVB#
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yonic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yonic chips away with some ground and pound.
Yonic works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.
Yonic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez controlling the position.#T4#
Yonic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yonic postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yonic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yonic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yonic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Yonic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Yonic distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yonic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yonic is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Yonic landing some decent shots from guard.
Yonic throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boss Yonic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Yonic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yonic scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Yonic lands with a shot to the body.
Yonic throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yes Man Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Yonic lands with a good body shot.
Yonic feints a jab promting Sanchez to slip. Yonic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sanchez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yonic sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Yonic's head back.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Yonic.
Yonic lands with a nice body punch.
Yonic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Yonic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yonic lands a nice looking body shot.
Yonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Yonic.#T1#
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yonic misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Yonic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez lands with a cross.
Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Yonic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Yonic moves out of range.
Yonic throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
Yonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Yonic ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
A jab from Yonic misses. #T2#
Yonic ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yonic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yonic connects with a nice looking jab.
Yonic scores with a jab to the head.
Yonic misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yonic takes one on the button.
Yonic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yonic misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yonic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Yonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yonic throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Yonic moves out of range.
Yonic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yonic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yonic digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Yonic cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
Sanchez scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yonic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Yonic. #T4#
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanchez, right into the meat.
Yonic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yonic looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Yonic misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yonic swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Yonic moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Yonic jabs at Sanchez's body.
Yonic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Yonic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Yonic misses.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one 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 Yes Man Sanchez.
I think Sanchez 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Boss Yonic spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh rats.'.

 

Event: PFC 172 Ispa vs McGuire     
Date:   Apr 19, 2020
#R1#
Sanchez throws a push kick but Experiment lV slaps the foot to one side.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Experiment lV.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment lV.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment lV moves out of range easily.
Experiment lV on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Experiment lV misses.
Sanchez sizes up Experiment lV with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Experiment lV misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment lV slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1##CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Experiment lV lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Experiment lV tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment lV.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Experiment lV blocks an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Experiment lV avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Experiment lV lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Experiment lV.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Experiment lV lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Experiment lV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment lV fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanchez in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Experiment lV.
Sanchez looks winded!#T2#
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Experiment lV turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Experiment lV misses with an uppercut.
Experiment lV's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Experiment lV lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Experiment lV moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Experiment lV moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Experiment lV is looking for a counter combo.
Experiment lV takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Yes Man Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment lV moves away.
Experiment lV feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a jab to the body
and Experiment lV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment lV connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.
Experiment lV throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Whack! Experiment lV lands a heavy head kick that drops Sanchez. The ref tackles Experiment lV to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Sanchez was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Finnish Experiment lV!
After the fight, Finnish Experiment lV was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: PFC 165 Alzheimer vs Dong     
Date:   Mar 28, 2020
#R1#
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Smith.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Smith avoids the head kick by Sanchez. #T1#
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez with a jab.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Smith 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.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Sanchez lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanchez moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range. #CL#
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez walks into a jab.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Sanchez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range. #T3##CL#
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Smith misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanchez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Sanchez misses with an elbow strike.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Smith. #T4#
Smith digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanchez throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanchez.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Sanchez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Smith's body.#CL2#
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Jab from Smith.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses with a looping left.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Smith cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg. #T3#
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Sanchez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Sanchez moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Sanchez throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith motions for Sanchez to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith misses the jab.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith scores with a jab.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
A big left from Smith misses.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez 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.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Smith misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez. #T3#
Sanchez cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yes Man Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Smith.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Smith.
Well Smith 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!

Joe Smith very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: PFC 158 Grabber vs Tuala III     
Date:   Feb 23, 2020
#R1#
Sanchez pushes Reid away with a front kick.
Reid slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reid.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Reid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Reid has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
Reid has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reid. #BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez moves forwards but Reid connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Reid instigates a clinch.
Sanchez gets through Reid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Reid.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Reid swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Sanchez 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.
Sanchez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reid.
Reid throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Reid.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Reid misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Reid.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reid scores with a punch to the head.
Reid jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Reid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reid slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Reid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reid throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reid avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reid, right into the meat.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Reid's body.
A swing and a miss from Reid.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body kick.
Reid checks the leg kick.
Reid wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Reid misses with a low kick.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Reid.
Reid misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez 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.
Reid is looking to counter punch.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches. #T3##CL#
Reid takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reid lands a left hand.
Reid prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Reid.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Reid dodges an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reid has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Reid tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Reid misses with a body punch.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reid blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Reid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reid.
Reid avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanchez.
Reid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Reid lands a body shot.
Reid blocking some punches.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reid digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reid avoids the elbow strike from Sanchez, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reid fails to land.
Reid takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Reid.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid working aggressively here.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Reid throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
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 Jaheim Reid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Reid is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Reid staying out of range there.
Reid misses with a looping left.
Reid throws a head kick that misses.
Reid scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchez throws a jab when Reid was well out of range.
Jaheim Reid is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Reid misses.
Sanchez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Reid avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez slips a jab from Reid.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reid circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Reid is out of range.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reid throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reid throws a big shot that misses.
Reid connects with a solid leg kick.
Reid lands an overhand right.
Reid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
Reid tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Reid misses with a head kick.
Reid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Reid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reid is out of range.
Reid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Sanchez misses the jab.
Reid with a hook.
Reid fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range. #T2#
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Reid.
Sanchez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reid checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanchez throws a hook but Reid avoids it easily.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez swings for the body but Reid moves out of range.
Reid misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reid misses with a looping right.
Reid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Reid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reid goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Reid works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Reid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reid misses with an uppercut.
Reid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Reid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Reid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Reid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reid looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez moves out of range as Reid strikes.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Reid avoids nicely.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Reid.
Reid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Reid.
Reid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Reid misses.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reid doesn't seem bothered though.
Reid blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.
Reid looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Reid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Reid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Reid stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reid thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Reid thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Sanchez lands a jab.
Reid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.
Reid connects with a body shot.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reid pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Reid settles back down.
Reid throws a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Reid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reid thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Reid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Reid seems unphased.
Reid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Reid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Reid misses with a double jab.
Reid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reid gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanchez, as that shot connected.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
As Sanchez backs away, Reid returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reid.
Reid blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Reid throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Reid moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanchez.
Reid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Reid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reid.
Reid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez defending well as Reid loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reid misses with a leg kick.
Reid looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Reid walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sanchez.
Reid swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
A head kick misses from Reid.
Sloppy strikes from Reid. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Reid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reid throws a nice head kick! #CL2#
Sanchez darts in and clinches Reid up against the cage.
Reid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reid moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick from Sanchez lands but Reid takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Reid.
Reid throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez defending well as Reid loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target. #T3#
Reid avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
A low kick from Sanchez misses
and Reid counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Reid.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reid.
Reid throws an off balance right hand
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reid tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Reid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reid moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
Reid slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Reid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reid connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Reid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez keeps Reid at a distance using the push kick.
Reid avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Reid misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Reid's head but Reid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez cracks Reid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Reid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reid takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reid throws a body shot but no joy.
Reid tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Reid fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yes Man Sanchez just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid'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.
#R4#
Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reid moves out of range of the strikes.
Reid misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez throws a hook but Reid avoids it easily.
Reid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reid fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
Sanchez tests Reid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reid throws a lazy body kick
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Reid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reid. Reid obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Reid. Reid maintains the clinch.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reid is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks. #T1#
Reid moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Reid's knee but Reid avoids it well.
Reid takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reid scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reid moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Reid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reid.
Reid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Reid takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Reid moves his leg out of the way.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reid misses with a kick to the body.
Reid misses with a low kick.
Reid throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Reid. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Reid darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Reid tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanchez.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez lands a head kick. Reid smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reid scores with a leg kick. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Reid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reid jabs at Sanchez's body.
Reid throws a good cross that connects.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Reid saw that one coming.
Reid misses with a body shot.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Reid keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Reid.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Reid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Reid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reid thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Reid throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Reid.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reid.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.
Sanchez swings for the body but Reid moves out of range.
Reid is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Reid looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Reid saw that one coming.
Reid scores with a spinning back kick!
Reid throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Reid moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Reid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reid blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reid tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Reid checks a leg kick.
Reid looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez flicks out a counter leg kick but Reid steps away.#T1#
Reid tries to clinch up.#CL#
Reid clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Reid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Reid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Reid.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reid misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Jaheim Reid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Reid.
Reid blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez cracks Reid with a good jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Reid wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Reid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reid throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez connects with a high kick.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Reid keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reid.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reid.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reid.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Reid saw it coming and moves away.
Reid throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Reid connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Reid circles away.
Reid scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Reid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reid throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Reid takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reid, right into the meat.
Sloppy strikes from Reid. Those never looked like landing.
Reid tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
A swing and a miss from Reid.
Reid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reid darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez jabs Reid to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a hook but Reid blocks it.
Reid cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Reid is just out of range.
Sanchez defending well as Reid loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Reid.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Reid's body. Reid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Reid with a series of wild strikes but Reid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Reid.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reid.
Reid lands with a nice body kick.
Reid tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.

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 Jaheim Reid.
Well Reid 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jaheim Reid!

Jaheim Reid is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Jaheim Reid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 153 Grabber vs Nao     
Date:   Jan 26, 2020
#R1#
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Puzo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanchez throws a nice head kick!
Puzo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) in the buildup to the fight.
Puzo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Puzo sees coming a mile off.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Puzo misses with a leg kick.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Sanchez.
Puzo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
Puzo scores with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Sanchez 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.
Puzo throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez flicks out a counter leg kick but Puzo steps away.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Puzo avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Puzo, right into the meat.
Puzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Puzo thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puzo moves away.
Puzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanchez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Puzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Puzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanchez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Puzo. That one must have hurt.
Sanchez takes a swing at Puzo's ribcage but misses.
Puzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Puzo misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Puzo avoids it well.
Puzo throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Puzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez trying to control the position but instead, Puzo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanchez into the cage.
Puzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Puzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puzo blocks the elbow strike.
Puzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puzo backwards. #BC#
Puzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Puzo.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Puzo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Puzo throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a body kick that stops Puzo in his tracks momentarily.
Puzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Puzo avoids nicely.
Puzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puzo.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
It looked like Puzo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Puzo misses the target.
Puzo misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
As Puzo backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Puzo manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Puzo misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a right hand.
Puzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Sanchez catches Puzo right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Puzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Puzo's head back.
Sanchez thuds his right hand into Puzo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Puzo looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Puzo moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
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!
Puzo throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
Puzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Puzo lands with a good body shot.
Puzo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanchez.
Puzo is looking to wear down Sanchez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Puzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Puzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Puzo misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Puzo. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Puzo moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Puzo lands a left hand.
Puzo blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Puzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that 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.
#R2#
Puzo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puzo. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Puzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Puzo misses with a low kick.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Puzo. Puzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Puzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Puzo.
Puzo misses with a body shot.
Sanchez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
An inside leg kick lands from Puzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puzo tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Puzo lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Puzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puzo throws a low kick but Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Puzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puzo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Puzo throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanchez - that will leave a mark!
Good leg kick by Puzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Puzo throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puzo.
Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Puzo.
Puzo digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Puzo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Puzo moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Puzo checks a leg kick.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Puzo moves out of range.
Puzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puzo moves away.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puzo throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez misses with a body punch
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Puzo lands the left hand.
Sanchez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body kick there by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Puzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puzo takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Puzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Puzo avoids nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Puzo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Puzo scores with a nice right hand.
Puzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Puzo.
Puzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Puzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a combination. Puzo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Puzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puzo blocks the body kick.
Puzo swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Puzo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanchez scores with a one two! Puzo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Puzo.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Puzo.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Sanchez.
Sanchez swings for the body but Puzo moves out of range. #CL2#
Sanchez clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puzo presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sanchez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puzo's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
Puzo blocks an elbow strike from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Puzo slips the punch.
Puzo throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Puzo's knee but Puzo avoids it well.
Puzo throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
Puzo jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Puzo throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez with a jab.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Puzo. Puzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Puzo misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez throws a one two combo.
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!
Puzo wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Puzo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puzo. #T1#
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Puzo moves out of range.
Puzo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanchez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Puzo misses with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Puzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puzo tried to score with a low kick but Sanchez checks it.
A solid body kick from Sanchez.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Puzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puzo lands a right hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Puzo's head but Puzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puzo throws out the jab.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Puzo misses with a body kick.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Puzo.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Puzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Puzo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for Puzo's leg but Puzo calmly moves out of range.
Jab by Sanchez.
Puzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Puzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Puzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Puzo feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down. #CL2#
Sanchez has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mario Puzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Puzo.
Puzo throws a wild body kick that Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
Puzo misses the body punch
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Puzo misses with a body kick.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Puzo moved out of range nicely.
Puzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Sanchez darts in and clinches Puzo up against the cage.
Puzo misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Puzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Puzo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Puzo takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Puzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A good leg kick by Puzo.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Puzo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Sanchez swings for the body but Puzo moves out of range.
Puzo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Puzo moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Puzo.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Puzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Puzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Puzo misses with a leg kick.
Puzo lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Puzo ducked under it nicely.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Puzo.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puzo lands a lovely overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

In his post fight interview, Yes Man Sanchez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: PFC 147 Alzheimer vs Vilson II     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019
#R1#
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Gariniho takes one to the chin there.
Gariniho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gariniho is just out of range.
Gariniho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gariniho is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Gariniho.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Gariniho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Neyman Gariniho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gariniho scores with a one two! Sanchez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gariniho goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanchez wants to slow Gariniho down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanchez is looking to chop away at Gariniho's legs.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Gariniho avoids it well.
We've been informed that Sanchez 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.
Gariniho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut there from Gariniho.
Sanchez cracks Gariniho with an open hand slap.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gariniho. #T1#
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanchez, right into the meat.
Gariniho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Gariniho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gariniho lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Gariniho throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gariniho misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gariniho.
Gariniho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Gariniho.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gariniho backwards.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gariniho takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Gariniho leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Gariniho.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gariniho stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gariniho throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Gariniho keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot by Sanchez.
Nice straight punches there by Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanchez.
Gariniho scores with a nice head shot.
Gariniho looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Gariniho walks into a jab.
Gariniho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gariniho had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Gariniho backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Gariniho manages to avoid it all.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gariniho takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Sanchez throws a lazy head kick
and Gariniho counters with a stiff right hand.
Gariniho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Sanchez forces Gariniho back against the cage and clinches.
Gariniho lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gariniho backwards.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Gariniho is controlling the position.
Gariniho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gariniho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Gariniho can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Gariniho blocking some punches.
Gariniho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez letting Gariniho take a breather here.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez. #T4#
Gariniho scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Gariniho. #BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Gariniho takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Gariniho throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Gariniho.
Gariniho misses with a body shot.
Gariniho tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gariniho takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sanchez moves out of range as Gariniho throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Gariniho moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Gariniho controls his hands.
Gariniho struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Gariniho.
Gariniho misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gariniho wants to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow Gariniho down.
Gariniho tries to clinch up
and Sanchez counters with a nice body kick.
Gariniho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez moves out of range as Gariniho strikes.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gariniho's hands.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Gariniho ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gariniho misses with a double jab.
Gariniho swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Gariniho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
Gariniho throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Gariniho throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.#T1#
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Gariniho's shoulder, as Gariniho tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Gariniho moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Sanchez.
Gariniho moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Gariniho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
That kick from Gariniho tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Gariniho moves out of range.
Gariniho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gariniho throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
A nice side step and Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Gariniho lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Gariniho.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Gariniho's front leg but catches the back leg as Gariniho tries to avoid it.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez lands with a right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gariniho closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gariniho.
Gariniho slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Gariniho throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Gariniho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Gariniho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Gariniho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Gariniho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gariniho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
As Gariniho backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Gariniho manages to avoid it all.
Gariniho misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez thinks about the counter body kick.
A swing and a miss from Gariniho.
Sanchez throws a big counter head kick but Gariniho avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez takes a swing at Gariniho's ribcage but misses.
Gariniho moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Gariniho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gariniho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
A little feinted left hand from Gariniho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Gariniho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gariniho finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Gariniho.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gariniho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gariniho.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gariniho lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Gariniho connects with a body shot.
Gariniho swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Gariniho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gariniho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Gariniho's leg. Gariniho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gariniho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gariniho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Gariniho misses.
Gariniho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Sanchez finds it's way through Gariniho's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gariniho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garinihos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Gariniho moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanchez.
Gariniho tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gariniho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Gariniho moves out of range.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Gariniho moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gariniho's elbow.
Gariniho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gariniho is trying to stall.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gariniho trying to control the position but instead, Sanchez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gariniho into the cage.
Gariniho dodges an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Gariniho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gariniho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Gariniho.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Gariniho.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gariniho is looking to control Sanchez's arms but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gariniho has his back to the cage.
Gariniho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gariniho.
Gariniho moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gariniho.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gariniho.
Good work by Gariniho as he checks the leg kick.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Gariniho.
Sanchez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gariniho.
Sanchez swings for the body but Gariniho moves out of range. #CL2#
Sanchez gets a 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gariniho avoids it.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Gariniho backwards.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gariniho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gariniho blocks an elbow strike from Sanchez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gariniho.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Gariniho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gariniho misses with a body shot. #CL#
Gariniho moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gariniho breaks the clinch. #T3#
Gariniho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gariniho looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Gariniho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Gariniho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Gariniho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gariniho throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Gariniho.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gariniho.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez throws a combination. Gariniho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Gariniho moves out of range easily.
Gariniho throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Gariniho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gariniho.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gariniho.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gariniho.#T4#
Gariniho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Gariniho rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Gariniho working aggressively here.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Gariniho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gariniho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Gariniho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gariniho throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Neyman Gariniho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez throws a combination. Gariniho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gariniho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gariniho.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gariniho. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: PFC 139 Grabber vs Thompson     
Date:   Nov 22, 2019
#R1#
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rosco Ladd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ladd lands with a good body shot.
We've been informed that Sanchez 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.
Ladd blocks a jab.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ladd is just out of range.
Ladd misses with a looping left.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ladd.
An attempted straight right counter from Ladd misses the target.
Good shot there by Ladd.
Ladd slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Ladd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Ladd misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ladd manages to avoid it.
Ladd misses with a few strikes there.
Ladd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Ladd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ladd throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ladd connects with a jab.
Ladd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez defending well as Ladd loads up on a big left hand.
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Ladd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ladd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ladd.
Ladd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ladd cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Ladd misses with a looping right.
Sanchez lands a head kick. Ladd smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Ladd moves out of range.
Ladd connects with a crisp jab.
Ladd misses with a looping right.#T2#
Sanchez misses the jab.
Ladd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ladd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladd appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ladd defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ladd. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Ladd moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Ladd went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ladd throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ladd counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez thows a body kick. Ladd tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ladd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
Ladd misses with a looping right.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladd moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Ladd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Ladd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanchez backs up against the cage. #T3#
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ladd.
Ladd lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ladd throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
Ladd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ladd avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez thinks about the counter body kick.
Ladd lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ladd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sanchez swings for the body but Ladd moves out of range.
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!
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Ladd moved out of range.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Ladd throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
Ladd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ladd.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ladd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Ladd misses with a hook to the body
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Ladd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ladd checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ladd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez jabs Ladd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Ladd.
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 Rosco Ladd will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Ladd blocks a leg kick.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ladd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ladd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Ladd.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ladd misses with a looping left.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ladd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Ladd scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
Nice body punch from Ladd.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Ladd didn't see that one coming.
Ladd lands a jab.
Ladd misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Ladd.
Ladd lands a nice shot that snaps Sanchez's head back. #CL2#
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Ladd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ladd tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Ladd back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ladd.
Ladd misses with a body punch.
Sanchez has Ladd pressed against the cage, preventing Ladd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ladd tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ladd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the 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!
A hook to the body from Sanchez. #T2#
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Ladd can't break the clinch.
Ladd tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ladd manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Ladd sees coming a mile off.
Ladd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Ladd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ladd swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Ladd throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Ladd swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ladd throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick.
Ladd lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into range.
Ladd moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Ladd throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Ladd scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ladd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ladd.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ladd looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez takes a swing at Ladd's ribcage but misses.
Ladd throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Ladd misses with a body shot.
Ladd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Ladd blocks the low kick.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Ladd misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez defending well as Ladd loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ladds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Ladd defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Ladd. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Ladd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ladd throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Ladd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Ladd counters with a stiff right hand.
Ladd throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sanchez!
Ladd tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Ladd avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Ladd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ladd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Ladd tries to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ladd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ladd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ladd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez feints a jab promting Ladd to slip. Sanchez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ladd slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ladd throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez moves out of range as Ladd strikes.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ladd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Ladd's ribs.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Ladd.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Ladd avoids it.
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Ladd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ladd misses with the combination. #T1#
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Ladd.
Ladd connects with a body shot.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Ladd. Beautiful body shot.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Sanchez lands.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Ladd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Ladd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ladd.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Ladd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ladd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Ladd moves out of range.
Sanchez scores with a head kick. #T2##CL2#
Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ladd blocks an uppercut.
Ladd working hard to break the clinch.
Ladd lands a body punch. #BC#
Ladd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Ladd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ladd, as that shot connected.
Ladd blocks the body kick.
Ladd looks to land a combination. Sanchez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez defending well as Ladd loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanchez duly obliges.
Sanchez slips a jab from Ladd.
Ladd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Ladd avoids it.#T3#
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Ladd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ladd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez is looking to slow Ladd down with leg kicks.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ladd circles away quickly and effectively.
Ladd scores with a shot to the body.
Ladd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Ladd moves out of range.
Sanchez slips a jab from Ladd.
Ladd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ladd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Ladd lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladd staying out of range there.
Ladd throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ladd misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Ladd.#T4#
Sanchez tries to clinch but Ladd moves out of range.
Sanchez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Ladd moves out of range easily.
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ladd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Ladd is wise to it.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
Sanchez scores with a head kick.
Ladd swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez defending well as Ladd loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ladd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ladd moves away.
The fighters circling - Ladd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

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 Rosco Ladd.
I think Ladd 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rosco Ladd!

 

Event: PFC 133 Tuala vs Dmitrov     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
Sanchez slips a straight right by Wild.
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Wild seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
We've been told by Wild's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Wild as he connects with a hook.
Wild lands with a right hand.
Wet Wild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wild lands with a good body shot.
Wild with a hook.
Wild throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Wild.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wild works the jab nicely.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Wild with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Wild throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanchez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wild if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A cross from Wild lands.
Wild is looking to clinch.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Wild manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wild misses the jab.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Wild bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Wild misses the target.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Wild avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Wild has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Wild blocking some punches.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wild swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Wild.
We've been informed that Sanchez 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.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wild or not.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Wild fails to land.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Wild.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wild misses with some punches.
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!
Wild throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez. #T2##BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wild throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Wild has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Wild blocks the elbow strike.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Wild misses with the head strike.
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch. #CL#
Wild instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wild is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Wild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez. #T3#
Wild avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wild lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wild cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wild lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Wild.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Wild pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wild throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez catches Wild with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wild swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wild throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
As Sanchez tries to get set, Wild tries to push him back and clinch up but Sanchez manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Wild misses with a head kick.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wild connects with a looping right hand.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wild.
Sanchez throws a push kick but Wild slaps the foot to one side.
Wild swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wild under the eye.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wild.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wild doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez is trying to counter with his kicks.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wild manages to avoid it.
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 Wet Wild will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wild, right into the meat.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanchez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wild manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Wild feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
Wild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wild misses with a low kick.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Wild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Wild looks to clinch
and Sanchez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wild really felt that one!
Wild swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Wild moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wild swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Wild misses with a kick to the body.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Wild gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Wild lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Wild controls the action. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wild was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Wild wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Sanchez.
Wild scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Wild closes the distance and clinches.
Wild lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Wild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wild lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wild blocks an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Wild won't allow it.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Wild is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Wild's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wild's gas tank.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wild.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wild or not.
Wild scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Wild blocks it.
Wild makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wild backwards.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside that Wild shrugs off.
Wild tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wild lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Wild blocking some punches.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Wild pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Wild throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
A lazy left from Wild finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wild takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A solid body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wild.#T4#
Wild throws a good cross that connects.
Wild throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Wild throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Wild throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wild throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Wild throws a body kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wild wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Sanchez there.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
A jab from Wild does it's job there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wild lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wild softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wild pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Wild lands a shoulder strike.
Wild lands an uppercut.
Wild tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wild blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wild backs up against the cage.
Sanchez throws a hook but Wild avoids it easily.
Wild lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wild avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Wild misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Wild throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wild throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wild throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has Wild backing up. Wild nods at Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.
Wild throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sanchez stuns Wild with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wild paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wild scores with a push kick.
Wild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Wild wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wild misses with a body shot.
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez misses with the combination. #CL#
Wild clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
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 frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Sanchez scores a nice knee to the body.
Wild lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Wild blocks the elbow strike.
Sanchez gets through Wild's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wild is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wild moves away.
Wild with a hook.
Wild connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wild moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
As Sanchez tries to get set, Wild tries to push him back and clinch up but Sanchez manages to avoid the attempt.
Sanchez defending well as Wild loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wild takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wild is looking to clinch.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wild misses with a straight right.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Wild bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wild takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Wild throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wild really felt that one!
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wild's head backwards.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Wild.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Wild tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Wild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wild lands a slapping body shot.
Wild tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Wild moves away and avoids it.
Wild throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
Wild lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wild to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Wild misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Wild moves out of range.
Wild thows a body kick. Sanchez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wild connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wild fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wild is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Wild avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wild lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wild will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wild misses with a body kick.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yes Man Sanchez.
I think Sanchez 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: PFC 127 Reid vs Sanchez     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Reid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Reid pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez misses with an elbow strike.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Reid throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Reid's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Reid on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez is leaning against Reid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid blocking some punches.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Reid. #T1#
Reid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reid lands a body punch.
Reid misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Reid struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Reid prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Reid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez pushes Reid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Reid keeps him there for the moment.
Reid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reid seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanchez can turn it around.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Reid dodges an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Reid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Reid tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Reid is controlling him.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Reid.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez. #T2#
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reid misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Reid.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Reid fails to land.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Reid avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez tries to break free but Reid pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Reid.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Reid.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reid.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reid misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reid misses with a body punch.
Reid tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reid's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Reid blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez tries to stall but Reid uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reid gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Reid pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reid.
Reid lands a body shot.
Sanchez looks winded!
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Reid.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Reid.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez pushes Reid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reid avoids the elbow strike from Sanchez, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reid.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Reid.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Reid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez misses with an elbow strike.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reid.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reid.
Reid dodges an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reid takes a shot to the head.
Reid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez is trying to push Reid away but Reid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Reid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanchez moves out of range as Reid throws a body kick.
Sanchez takes a swing at Reid's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Sanchez backs away, Reid returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sanchez connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid'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.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reid misses with a looping right.
Reid misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reid.
Reid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reid works the jab nicely.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Reid scores with a nice right hand.
Reid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reid throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Reid only half commits.
Jaheim Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Reid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
Reid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reid's hands.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reid tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Reid connects with a high kick.
Reid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reid throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Reid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Reid's shoulder, as Reid tries to avoid the shot.
Reid appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reid throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanchez throws a big counter head kick but Reid avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reid.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reid. #T2#
Reid blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Reid moved out of range.
Sanchez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reid.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Reid sees coming a mile off.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Reid thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.
Reid is looking to land body kicks.
Reid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
Reid throws a solid leg kick but Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reid.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Reid moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reid. Sanchez shrugs it off though. #T3#
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Reid cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Reid throws a quick counter head kick but Sanchez was just out of range.
Reid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Some bone on bone action there as Reid checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reid misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.
Reid throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reid.
As Reid backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Reid manages to avoid it all.
Reid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Reid throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reid thinking.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Sanchez throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reid.
Sanchez throws a jab when Reid was well out of range.
Reid moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Reid throws a counter high kick but Sanchez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Reid.
Reid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses
and Reid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Reid is just out of range.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Reid moves out of range.
A slow jab from Reid misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reid misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Sanchez.
Reid scores with a leg kick.
Reid misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reid lands a head kick. Sanchez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reid. Reid obviously looking to wear him down.
Reid moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez thumps Reid with a low kick.
Reid misses with a low kick.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reid counters with a thumping low kick.
Reid throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Reid throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Reid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Reid throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Reid misses.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reid can pounce on him.
Reid throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanchez's head.
Reid misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
Reid throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reid takes one to the chin there.
Reid wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Reid's shoulder, as Reid tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Reid steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sanchez. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez cracks Reid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Reid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reid's head backwards.
Reid moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Jaheim Reid is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Reid.
Reid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reid thuds his shin into the meat of Sanchez's side.
Reid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reid avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
An attempted straight right counter from Reid misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reid.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Reid.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Sanchez tries to bum rush Reid with a series of wild strikes but Reid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Reid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reid lands with a nice body kick.
Reid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reid moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reid.
Reid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Reid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reid throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Reid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Reid misses with a straight right.
Reid throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Danga de danga de dang - Reid scores with a four punch combination!
Reid throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Reid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Reid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reid throws a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Reid ducks down to avoid it.
Reid wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reid throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Reid.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Reid moved out of range.
Reid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reid scores with a hook.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Reid misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
A leg kick checked by Sanchez.
Reid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a right hand.
Reid sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid.
Reid is looking to counter with head kicks.
Reid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Reid tries a head kick but it misses.
Reid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Reid thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reid is looking to counter with a body kick.
Reid tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reid lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Sanchez misses. #T1#
Reid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Sanchez blocks the low kick.
Sanchez with a nice cross.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Reid tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reid looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Reid throws a solid leg kick but Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reid.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid.
Reid throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanchez cracks Reid with a good jab.
Reid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.#T2#
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Reid's knee but Reid avoids it well.
Reid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab from Reid.
Reid is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Reid dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
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!
Reid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reid moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Reid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Reid tries to clinch up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reid.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Reid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Reid moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez. #T3#
Reid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reid wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Reid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Reid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez moves out of range as Reid strikes.
Reid throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reid.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Reid.
Reid throws a head kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Reid 's knee.
Good leg kick by Reid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Reid's head but Reid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Reid off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanchez punishes Reid's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Reid moves his leg out of the way.
Reid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reid.
Reid connects with a single shot there.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reid, right into the meat.
Reid moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid had his way with Yes Man Sanchez in that round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Reid thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
A low kick from Reid is predictable there
and Reid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Reid.
Reid tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Reid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reid slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid throws a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Reid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reid fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reid moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Reid throws a quick counter head kick but Sanchez was just out of range.#T1#
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reid.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Reid with a series of wild strikes but Reid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reid throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanchez - that will leave a mark!
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Reid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Reid finds it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reid 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 Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reid scoring well with a low kick there.
Reid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Reid. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Reid misses its intended target.
And Sanchez responds with a good body kick, but Reid manages to step out the way in time.
Reid throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reid slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Reid moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick. #T2#
Sanchez misses with the body kick
and Reid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanchez's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Reid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reid bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reid throws a solid leg kick but Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reid.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reid throws a body kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
Reid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reid with a body shot.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Reid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Reid misses the target.
Reid moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSanchez.
Reid jabs at Sanchez's body.
Reid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Sanchez checks a low kick from Reid.
Sanchez is looking to slow Reid down with leg kicks.
Reid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reid looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid.
Reid checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reid throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reid lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Reid.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reid counters with a solid body kick.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
A little feinted left hand from Reid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Reid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sanchez staying out of range there.#CL#
Reid rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Reid is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Reid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez stuns Reid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reid keeps Sanchez at a distance using the push kick.
Reid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Reid.
Yes Man Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaheim Reid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reid 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaheim Reid!

Jaheim Reid is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaheim Reid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PFC 123 Slurper vs Sanchez     
Date:   Aug 18, 2019
#R1#
Sanchez throws a jab when Slurper was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slurper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slurper counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slurper has time to react.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Slurper saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Slurper.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slurper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slurper if he has to take too many more of those.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slurper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Slurper avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slurper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1##CL#
Slurper has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slurper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slurper. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slurper was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slurper can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez lands a nice elbow.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slurper.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Slurper throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slurper throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slurper crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanchez - the referee stops the clock and Slurper gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanchez. Slurper manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sanchez throws a push kick but Slurper slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Slurper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Slurper counters by clinching up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but Slurper avoids the damage to the body.
Slurper tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Slurper blocks an elbow strike.
Slurper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Slurper.
Slurper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slurper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slurper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slurper is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside.
Slurper lands with a light punch inside.
Slurper throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez. #T3#
Sanchez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Slurper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slurper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slurper misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Slurper keeps him there for the moment.
Slurper digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Slurper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slurper has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Slurper has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Slurper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slurper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slurper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Slurper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slurper.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slurper moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Crunch! Sanchez slams his shin into Slurper's torso.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slurper moves away.
Slurper throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Slurper ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Slurper tries to counter by clinching up but Sanchez breaks away and moves out of range.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slurper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Slurper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanchez is looking to chop away at Slurper's legs.
A jab from Slurper finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slurper thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Slurper.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Slurper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slurper misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Slurper avoids it with no problem.
Slurper throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Slurper seems unphased.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Slurper lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body punch from Slurper.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Sanchez tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Slurper counters by clinching up.
Sanchez tries to stall but Slurper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Snot Slurper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slurper struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Slurper moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez connects with a right hand. Slurper shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slurper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a nice body kick.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Slurper avoids it well.
Sanchez slips a jab from Slurper.#T1#
Slurper just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Slurper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Slurper.
Sanchez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slurper will feel that in the morning.
Slurper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slurper looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Slurper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slurper fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Slurper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slurper scrambles back to his feet.
Slurper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sanchez.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Slurper.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Slurper is out of range.
Slurper will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Slurper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slurper lands a jab.
Sanchez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Slurper scores with a shot to the body.
Slurper throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slurper defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Slurper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow Slurper down.
Slurper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanchez works Slurper's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Slurper clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slurper misses with a hook.
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Slurper - that will leave a mark!
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez lands with a cross.
Slurper is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slurper manages to avoid it.
Slurper tries to counter by clinching up but Sanchez breaks away and moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sanchez.#CL#
Slurper has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Slurper struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Slurper lands a body punch.
Slurper swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Sanchez.
Slurper has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Slurper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sanchez. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slurper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez tries to break free but Slurper pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Slurper lands a right hand.
Slurper lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Slurper.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Slurper presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slurper pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slurper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Slurper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slurper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Slurper.
Slurper gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slurper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slurper.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slurper scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Slurper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Slurper on the inside.
Slurper lands a left hand.
Slurper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 Snot Slurper will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Slurper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slurper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Slurper's head but Slurper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slurper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slurper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slurper looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slurper with a body shot.
Slurper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slurper throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slurper tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slurper tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Slurper throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Slurper moves out of range of the strikes.
Slurper misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slurper.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slurper swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Slurper has managed to clinch.
A short right from Slurper on the inside. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Slurper connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Slurper.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Slurper throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Slurper seems unphased.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sanchez. Slurper shrugs it off though.
Slurper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slurper lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slurper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Slurper saw that one coming.
Slurper loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Slurper ducks under and follows up with a left that Slurper also avoids with ease.
Slurper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Slurper is just out of range.
Slurper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Slurper throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Slurper tries to counter by clinching up but Sanchez breaks away and moves out of range.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slurper blocks a head kick by Sanchez. #CL#
Slurper clinches.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Slurper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Slurper blocking some punches.
Slurper throws a head punch that misses.
Slurper swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Slurper fails to land.
Slurper avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slurper is defending well for now.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Slurper has the dominant position.
Slurper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slurper.
Slurper tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slurper working aggressively here.
Slurper being controlled against the cage.
Slurper can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slurper.
Slurper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slurper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Slurper on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Slurper.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Slurper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez misses with an elbow strike.
Slurper lands a right hand.
Slurper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slurper struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Slurper.
Slurper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Slurper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slurper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Slurper.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slurper.
A short body shot lands from Slurper as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snot Slurper clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Slurper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Slurper doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Sanchez tries to get set, Slurper tries to push him back and clinch up but Sanchez manages to avoid the attempt.
Slurper ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Slurper stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slurper explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Slurper tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slurper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slurper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Slurper cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slurper. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Slurper tries to counter by clinching up but Sanchez breaks away and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez scores with a body shot. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Slurper.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crunch! Sanchez slams his shin into Slurper's torso.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slurper, as that shot connected.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slurper throws out the jab.
Slurper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slurper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Slurper uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Slurper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Slurper backwards.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Slurper.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Slurper tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Slurper back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Slurper.
Sanchez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
Slurper working aggressively here.
Slurper pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slurper misses with some punches.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slurper backwards. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Slurper moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Slurper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slurper connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Slurper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Slurper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slurper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Slurper is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Slurper wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Slurper misses the target.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
As Sanchez tries to get set, Slurper tries to push him back and clinch up but Sanchez manages to avoid the attempt.
Slurper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slurper lands with an overhand left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slurper, right into the meat.
Slurper throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Slurper moves to clinch but Sanchez breaks away
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slurper blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Slurper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Slurper is just out of range.#T4#
Slurper looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Donk. Slurper catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Slurper is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Slurper misses the target.
Slurper misses with a straight right.
Slurper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Slurper slips the punch.
Slurper misses with a looping left.
Sanchez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slurper.
A punch combination from Slurper misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Slurper throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slurper.
Sanchez moves out of range as Slurper strikes.
Slurper swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Slurper moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Slurper.
Slurper tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slurper.
Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slurper backwards.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slurper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.
Slurper throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Slurper blocking some punches.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slurper swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slurper misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch. #T1#
Nice body kick from Sanchez.
Slurper tries to clinch up.
Slurper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slurper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Slurper.
Slurper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Slurper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slurper blocks a jab.
Slurper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slurper digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
Slurper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Slurper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slurper moves away.
A slow jab from Slurper misses its intended target.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slurper's calf.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slurper tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Slurper.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
Slurper misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Slurper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez sizes up Slurper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Slurper is just out of range.
Slurper ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slurper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Slurper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slurper takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanchez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slurper will feel that in the morning.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Slurper works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Slurper sees coming a mile off.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Slurper ducks down to avoid it.
Slurper is looking to clinch.
Sanchez works Slurper's body with a nice hook.
Slurper fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. Slurper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slurper throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Slurper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slurper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sanchez manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Slurper closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Slurper. Those never looked like landing.
Slurper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slurper scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Slurper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Slurper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slurper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
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!
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slurper moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Slurper avoids it.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slurper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for Slurper's leg but Slurper calmly moves out of range.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slurper.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanchez - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Slurper has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Slurper blocks an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Slurper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Yes Man Sanchez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Snot Slurper spoke after the fight, saying 'bastard ate boiled eggs and stale beer b4 the fight and fouled the air so bad even the ref was gagging out there ! Do u know how hard it is to fight and NOT vomit at same time???? Bastard should be required to use a buttplug...'.

 

Event: PFC 117 Nordskov vs Tanaka     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith 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.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Beta Fail in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez scores with a jab.#T1#
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanchez thinking.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith lands a body punch in 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez. #T2#
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#CL2#
Smith clinches.
Smith keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.#T3#
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Sanchez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Smith throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.#CL2#
Smith forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith slips under a jab.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. #T4#
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!
Smith swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
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#
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Sanchez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanchez steps away.
Smith thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Smith. #BC#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanchez misses with the combination. #T2#
A solid body kick from Smith.
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!
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez with a jab.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot.#T3#
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a leg kick.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Smith.
Sanchez lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected. #T4#
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Yes Man Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith staying out of range there.
Sanchez backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Smith throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Smith tries a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Sanchez scores with a nice body kick.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Sanchez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith misses the jab.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith. #T2#
Smith takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Smith swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez. #T3#
Smith throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanchez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Smith throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez lands with a right hand.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Smith.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Smith.
Well Sanchez 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PFC 114 Yoshida vs Nordskov     
Date:   Jun 30, 2019
#R1#
Sanchez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kelly 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.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kelly throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Kelly blocks a jab.
Kelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kelly lands with a right hand.
Kelly lands a right hook to the body.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kelly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Kelly does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez slips under a jab from Kelly.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Sanchez slips a jab from Kelly.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez tried to counter with a leg kick but Kelly avoided it.
Kelly works the jab nicely.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Kelly throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanchez tries a low kick but Kelly avoids it.
Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
A left lands for Sanchez.
Nice shot lands for Kelly.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Kelly is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Sanchez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Kelly counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelly throws out the jab.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Kelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez cracks Kelly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
Kelly tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez throws a combination. Kelly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanchez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sanchez scores with a push kick.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kelly throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kelly wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Kelly lands a nice looking body shot.
Kelly throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kelly eats them both and turns towards Sanchez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Sanchez.
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 Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kelly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly connects with a looping right hand.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanchez throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez counters with a big head kick but Kelly shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheers as Kelly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters circling a little - Sanchez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanchez cracks the inside of Kelly's front leg.
Kelly throws a good cross that connects.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Kelly counters with a series of strikes. Sanchez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Kelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelly also avoids with ease.
Kelly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Kelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelly also avoids with ease.
Kelly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yes Man Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Kelly moves out of range.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Kelly throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
Sanchez scores with a jab. Kelly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a hook
letting Kelly counter with a right hand. #T2#
Kelly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kelly misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
Kelly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kelly misses the jab.
Kelly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Kelly checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Kelly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kelly connects with a looping right hand.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Kelly seems unphased.
Kelly lands a slapping body shot.
Kelly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Kelly throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez works over Kelly's head and body with a nice combination.
Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelly throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Kelly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
Kelly scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanchez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanchez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Jab by Kelly.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Kelly.
Sanchez misses with a straight left. #T4#
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Kelly should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.
Kelly slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Kelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Kelly tries to counter it with a takedown but Sanchez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kelly tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Kelly.
Kelly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Kelly lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Kelly misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly misses with a looping right.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly.
Kelly slips under a jab from Sanchez.#T1#
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Sanchez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
Kelly misses with a looping right.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kelly.
Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kelly throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kelly is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Kelly looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
As Kelly looks to move away, Sanchez throws a big counter combo but Kelly just gets out of the way.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Kelly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.
Sanchez tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kelly cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.#T3#
Sanchez thows a body kick. Kelly tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Kelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kelly lands with a cross.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Kelly throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kelly scrambles back to his feet.
Kelly motions for Sanchez to come forward. Kelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Kelly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Jack Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Kelly.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Kelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kelly moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kelly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kelly.
Sanchez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

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 Yes Man Sanchez.
Well Sanchez 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PFC 109 Wright vs Murphy III     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1#
Stenger blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Stenger moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Stenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Stenger.
Stenger throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Stenger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stenger avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanchez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Stenger manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stenger 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 Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenger.
Stenger jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stenger throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stenger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stenger swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
As Stenger looks to move away, Sanchez throws a big counter combo but Stenger just gets out of the way.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stenger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez takes a swing at Stenger's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Stenger's head back.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenger throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenger.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stenger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stenger.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Stenger thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Stenger throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Stenger's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
It appears Sanchez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
A big right from Stenger misses. #T3#
Sanchez clobbers Stenger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenger.
Stenger is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanchez.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stenger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. Stenger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Stenger thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Stenger moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.#T4##BC#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Stenger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stenger tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stenger counters with a leg kick.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Stenger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stenger avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenger is just out of range.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Stenger throws a leg kick
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Stenger takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sanchez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Stenger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Stenger only half commits.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stenger throws a fast counter high kick but Sanchez manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Stenger moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stenger can do to turn this around?
Stenger lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands an elbow just above Stenger 's eye.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Stenger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Stenger.
Nice body punch from Stenger. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stenger scores with a hook to the body.
Stenger is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Stenger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stenger tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Stenger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez tries to break free but Stenger pushes him back against the cage.
Stenger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stenger thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Stenger avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Sanchez throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stenger misses with a body shot
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Stenger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Stenger.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Stenger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Stenger's head.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Stenger thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stenger.
Yes Man Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Stenger's head back.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanchez steps away.
Sanchez thuds his shin into the meat of Stenger's side.
Sanchez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stenger avoids it.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Sanchez.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Sanchez misses with a combination
enabling Stenger to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stenger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanchez - the referee stops the clock and Stenger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanchez. Stenger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez lands a jab to Stenger's midsection.
Stenger slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Stenger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Stenger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stenger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Stenger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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 Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Stenger scores with a shot to the body.
Stenger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Stenger blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
Stenger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stenger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Sanchez cracks Stenger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanchez misses with a low kick. #T1#
Stenger throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Stenger only half commits.
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stenger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Stenger misses.
Sanchez throws a hook but Stenger blocks it.
Stenger misses with a body punch
and Sanchez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sanchez 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.
Stenger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stenger takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
letting Stenger counter with a right hand.
Stenger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Stenger is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stenger. Stenger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stenger moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Stenger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Stenger misses.
Stenger is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez cracks Stenger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Sanchez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stenger feints a counter leg kick.
Stenger lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Stenger blocks the body kick.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Stenger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stenger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Stenger throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stenger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Sanchez both land. Nice combination.
Stenger feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez connects with a right hand. Stenger shakes it off.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A slow jab from Stenger misses its intended target.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Stenger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aksel Stenger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Stenger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Stenger scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Stenger's head.
Stenger pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
Stenger avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanchez.

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 Yes Man Sanchez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanchez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

During a confident post fight interview, Yes Man Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Aksel Stenger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Another huge disappointment. '.

 

Event: PFC 100 The Culmination     
Date:   Apr 21, 2019
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Agnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Agnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez misses with a head kick. #CL#
Agnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Agnarsson taking a breather. #BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Agnarsson tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Agnarsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Agnarsson misses the target.#CL#
Agnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
A left hand lands to the body for Agnarsson.
Agnarsson blocking some punches.
Agnarsson can't get the takedown.
Sanchez wants to stall. #BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Agnarsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Agnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Agnarsson avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Agnarsson avoids them all with ease.
As Sanchez tries to get set, Agnarsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Sanchez manages to avoid the attempt.
Agnarsson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Agnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
A left hand lands to the body for Agnarsson.
Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch. #TD#
Agnarsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanchez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agnarsson is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Agnarsson. #T2#
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Agnarsson with the ground and pound but Sanchez regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Agnarsson stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez moves into full guard. #T3#
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Agnarsson is proving a slippery customer.
Agnarsson throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Agnarsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Agnarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Agnarsson blocks a jab.
Agnarsson tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Agnarsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Agnarsson tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agnarsson misses with a hook.#CL#
Agnarsson rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Agnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Agnarsson.#TD#
Agnarsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Agnarsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Agnarsson is standing up over Sanchez. Sanchez looks to escape but Agnarsson dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Agnarsson's leg. Agnarsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Agnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Agnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
Agnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Agnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Agnarsson is trying to pull guard but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Agnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Agnarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Agnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Agnarsson slips a straight right by Sanchez.#CL#
Agnarsson clinches. #T1#
Agnarsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjarni Agnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agnarsson is trying to pull guard but Sanchez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Agnarsson misses with some punches.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Agnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Agnarsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Agnarsson swinging wildly here.
Agnarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Agnarsson moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Agnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Agnarsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Agnarsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Agnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Agnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Agnarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Agnarsson moves out of range easily.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Agnarsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Agnarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Agnarsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Sanchez pushes Agnarsson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez pushes Agnarsson away with a front kick.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Agnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Agnarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Agnarsson tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Agnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Agnarsson tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarsson moves away.
Agnarsson checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Agnarsson connects with a high kick.
Agnarsson blocks the body kick.
Agnarsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez scores with a spinning back kick!
Agnarsson throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range. #CL#
Agnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Agnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Agnarsson blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agnarsson misses with the head strike.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Agnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agnarsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanchez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Agnarsson tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Agnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A short right from Agnarsson on the inside. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
Agnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Agnarsson finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Good shot there by Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Agnarsson wants to clinch.
Sanchez throws a push kick but Agnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
Agnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Agnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Agnarsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Agnarsson's knee momentarily.
Sanchez thuds his shin into the meat of Agnarsson's side.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Agnarsson is just out of range.
Agnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Agnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Agnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Agnarsson.
The referee calls for Sanchez to work.
Agnarsson scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Agnarsson fails to pull guard.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Agnarsson.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Bjarni Agnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Agnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Agnarsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Agnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Agnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Agnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez throws a hook but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Agnarsson tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Agnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Agnarsson tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Agnarsson is just out of range.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Agnarsson tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez cracks Agnarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Agnarsson is looking to clinch.
Agnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Agnarsson tries to clinch up.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Agnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Agnarsson avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Agnarsson misses with a wild combination. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Agnarsson wants to clinch
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Agnarsson tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range. #CL#
Agnarsson closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Agnarsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bjarni Agnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agnarsson works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Agnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
A head punch on the inside from Agnarsson fails to land.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Agnarsson avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez. #T4#
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson stalling against the cage.
Agnarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanchez.
Agnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Agnarsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanchez smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjarni Agnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agnarsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Agnarsson manages to avoid it.
Agnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Agnarsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanchez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

A relieved looking Yes Man Sanchez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PFC 94 Alzheimer vs McLaughlin     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Reid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Reid closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Reid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sanchez.
A shot in the inside from Reid. #BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Reid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid.
Reid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reid has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Reid avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Reid moves out of range of the strikes.
Reid is looking to counter punch.
Reid with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez motions for Reid to come forward. Sanchez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reid lands a head shot.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Reid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Reid tries to land a body kick
and Reid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reid throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reid looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Reid is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reid slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Reid misses its target.
Reid blocks a jab.
Reid tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez throws a big counter head kick but Reid avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Reid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
Jaheim Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Reid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reid lands with a right hand.
Reid avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez defending well as Reid loads up on a big left hand.
Reid catches Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Reid connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Reid is out of range.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from Sanchez misses
letting Reid counter with a right hand.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Reid.
Sanchez swings for the body but Reid moves out of range.
Reid tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanchez avoided it.
Jab by Reid.
Sanchez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reid is out of range.
Sanchez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice straight punches there by Reid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reid.
Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reid avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Reid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.
Reid lands a right hook to the body.
Reid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from Reid. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Reid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
A shot to the body from Reid misses
and Sanchez counters with a body kick that stops Reid in his tracks momentarily.
Reid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reid throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Reid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
Reid takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanchez swings for the body but Reid moves out of range.
Reid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Reid is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sanchez moves out of range as Reid throws a body kick.
A head kick by Sanchez misses
enabling Reid to counter with a crisp jab.
Reid throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid'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#
Sanchez delivers a nice body kick.
Reid throws a body kick that misses.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the body.
Reid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reid lands a body shot.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
Reid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
Reid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back 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!
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reid jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Reid is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Reid off balance momentarily.
Sanchez lands a head kick. Reid smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reid lands a nice looking body kick.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Reid.
Reid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reid avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Reid moves away and avoids it.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Reid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Reid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reid lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reid.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crunch! Sanchez slams his shin into Reid's torso.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Reid.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reid misses with a body kick.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
A jab from Reid does it's job there.
Reid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Sanchez misses.
A head kick from Sanchez lands but Reid takes it in his stride.
Reid throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Sanchez is looking to score with low kicks.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reid looks to throw a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a nice body kick.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Reid ducks down to avoid it.
Reid cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
Reid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Reid slips under a jab.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Reid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reid lands with a good body shot.
Reid throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Reid cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanchez tries a low kick but Reid avoids it.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reid.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Reid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reid takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Reid slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanchez lunges at Reid with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reid's hand.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Reid is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Reid's head back.
Reid tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez moves out of range as Reid strikes.
Reid works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reid scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Reid misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Reid moves out of range.
Sanchez swings for the body but Reid moves out of range.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Nice body kick from Reid.
Reid takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reid moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Reid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez misses with a low kick as Reid jumps back.
Sanchez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reid will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reid looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez throws a hook but Reid avoids it easily.
Reid looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Reid avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanchez if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Reid looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reid counters with a nice body kick.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Reid misses
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Reid throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Reid is looking to land body kicks.
Reid looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Reid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Reid ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Reid.
Reid looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.#T3#
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Reid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez throws a jab when Reid was well out of range.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Reid with a series of wild strikes but Reid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jaheim Reid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez slips a jab from Reid.
That kick from Reid tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Sanchez misses
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Reid is out of range.
Reid lands a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Reid misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Reid is just out of range.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanchez.
Reid throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Reid throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Reid.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reid doesn't seem phased though.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reid throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Sanchez throws a jab when Reid was well out of range.
Reid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaheim Reid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PFC 86 Semenko vs Gray     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Winston checks it.
Winston misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Winston staying out of range there.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Winston ducks under and follows up with a left that Winston also avoids with ease.
Winston cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Winston misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Winston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Winston defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Winston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick.
Winston works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Winston drops his hands momentarily and Sanchez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Winston misses with a body shot
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Winston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Winston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanchez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Beta Fail in the buildup to the fight.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanchez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez cracks Winston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Winston slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Winston slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Winston's knee but Winston avoids it well.
Winston checks the leg kick.
Winston avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Winston throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winston gets slowly back to his feet.
Yes Man Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Sanchez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Winston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Winston avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
A low kick from Sanchez is predictable there #TD2#
and Winston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Winston is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Winston is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Winston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winston throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Winston wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winston lands with a punch from half guard.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Winston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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 Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Winston throws out a powerful jab.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. Winston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yes Man Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Winston throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez is looking to chop away at Winston's legs. #TD2#
Winston shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Sanchez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Winston keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston tries to pull guard but Sanchez holds him up against the cage and eventually Winston drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Winston with the counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow Winston down.
Winston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Winston avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winston misses with an uppercut
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well. #T2#
Sanchez staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Winston.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Winston.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Winston walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez.
Winston clobbers Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Winston fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Yes Man Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Winston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.#T3#
Sanchez cracks Winston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez feints and then cracks Winston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winston down.
Sanchez scores with a head kick.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Winston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winston there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Winston is rocked!
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Winston is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez takes one on the button.#T4#
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Winston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Sanchez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winston is controlling him.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that second round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Winston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Winston moves out of range.
Winston with the counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
Sanchez swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Jab from Winston.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Winston.
Sanchez throws a front kick that sends Winston stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Winston throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.#T1#
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a right hand. Winston shakes it off.
A shot to the body from Winston misses
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winston misses with a hook.
Winston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston. #T2#
Winston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Winston throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Sanchez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Winston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez punishes Winston's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Winston.
Sanchez lands with a cross.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Winston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.#T3#
Winston looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Winston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Winston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Winston saw that one coming.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston slips under a jab.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Winston lands a body shot.
Winston checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Winston darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Winston into the cage.
Sanchez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Winston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Winston blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Winston sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winston.
Winston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Yes Man Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Winston lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez delivers a nice body kick.
Winston takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Winston moves out of range.
Winston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanchez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

After winning the bout, Yes Man Sanchez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PFC 77 Com vs Wright     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Tetsuo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tetsuo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Tetsuo cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tetsuo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez lands a jab.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Sanchez delivers a nice body kick.
Tetsuo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tetsuo misses with a head kick.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tetsuo throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Tetsuo with a nice cross.
Tetsuo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tetsuo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sanchez eats them both and turns towards Tetsuo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Tetsuo throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tetsuo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Tetsuo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Tetsuo knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tetsuo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Tetsuo keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Tetsuo.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
The fighters circling - Tetsuo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Tetsuo is out of range.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Tetsuo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tetsuo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Tetsuo pushes him off.
Tetsuo stalks Sanchez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanchez's face. Sanchez staggers backwards, shaken.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tetsuo.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tetsuo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Tetsuo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tetsuo throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Tetsuo only half commits.
A slow jab from Tetsuo misses its intended target.
Tetsuo misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Tetsuo throws a wild body kick that Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tetsuo throws out the jab.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Tetsuo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Tetsuo pushes him off.
Tetsuo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Tetsuo misses.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tetsuo misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tetsuo thinking.
Tetsuo throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Tetsuo throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tetsuo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tetsuo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick.
Tetsuo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Tetsuo moves out of range easily.
Tetsuo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back 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!
Tetsuo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Tetsuo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Tetsuo avoids it with no problem.
Tetsuo scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Tetsuo. #BC#
Tetsuo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tetsuo throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tetsuo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Tetsuo shoots in.
Tetsuo misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tetsuo moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Tetsuo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jurgen Tetsuo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Tetsuo avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Tetsuo's shoulder, as Tetsuo tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Tetsuo breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Tetsuo slips the punch.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Tetsuo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tetsuo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tetsuo is out of range and Sanchez settles back down.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tetsuo.
Jurgen Tetsuo is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Tetsuo gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tetsuo landing a few strikes. #T1#
Tetsuo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sanchez holds on to Tetsuo's head and controls the position momentarily.
Tetsuo lands some shots froms side control.
Tetsuo 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.
Tetsuo working away.
Tetsuo prevents Sanchez from escaping the position.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Tetsuo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Sanchez tries to escape but Tetsuo is in control.
Tetsuo lands an elbow.
Tetsuo cracks Sanchez with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
The ground and pound from Tetsuo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sanchez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tetsuo lands a few punches from side control.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Tetsuo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sanchez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tetsuo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Tetsuo lands a nice forearm strike.
Sanchez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tetsuo landing a few strikes.
Tetsuo is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez is looking to regain half guard here but Tetsuo keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Tetsuo lands an elbow.
Tetsuo working the ground and pound.
Tetsuo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Jurgen Tetsuo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanchez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tetsuo's best efforts.#T4#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tetsuo lands a nice short elbow.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is looking to escape.
Sanchez is looking to control Tetsuo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Tetsuo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanchez pushes Tetsuo off but Tetsuo dives into side control.
Sanchez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sanchez prevents Tetsuo from improving position.
Tetsuo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sanchez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Tetsuo drags him back down.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jurgen Tetsuo dominated that second round.
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#
A right-left combo lands from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tetsuo throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Tetsuo misses with a body shot.
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Tetsuo ducks down to avoid it.
Tetsuo throws a one two combo.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Tetsuo throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez wants to slow Tetsuo down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Tetsuo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tetsuo is nestled in close to Sanchez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Tetsuo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tetsuo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
Sanchez is doing well to control the position and prevent Tetsuo from advancing to side control.
Tetsuo working Sanchez over with strikes.
Tetsuo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanchez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanchez gets full guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Tetsuo from controlling successfully.
Tetsuo stands up over Sanchez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tetsuo lands a couple of elbows.
Tetsuo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tetsuo with a nice head shot there.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Tetsuo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tetsuo is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yes Man Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jurgen Tetsuo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Tetsuo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Tetsuo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Tetsuo.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tetsuo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Tetsuo circles away and keeps his distance.
Tetsuo feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tetsuo shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Tetsuo.
Sanchez throws a big counter head kick but Tetsuo avoids it with no problem.
Tetsuo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez moves forwards but Tetsuo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tetsuo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tetsuo feinted with a counter takedown.
Tetsuo scores with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tetsuo.
Tetsuo throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Tetsuo counters with a takedown into side control.
Tetsuo is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tetsuo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jurgen Tetsuo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tetsuo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jurgen Tetsuo!

A relieved looking Jurgen Tetsuo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PFC 71 Alzheimer vs Grande     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Sanchez misses with a body shot
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Sanchez stuns Mamchenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mamchenko sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Mamchenko scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Mamchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamchenko being controlled here momentarily.
Mamchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Mamchenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanchez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.#TD2#
Mamchenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
Sanchez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mamchenko trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Mamchenko is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Mamchenko working over Sanchez with some ground and pound. Sanchez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mamchenko trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Sanchez is looking to control Mamchenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Mamchenko is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mamchenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanchez is in trouble now - Mamchenko has advanced to mount!
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T3#
Mamchenko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mamchenko raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mamchenko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mamchenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mamchenko looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Mamchenko maintains control.
Mamchenko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanchez looks a forlorn figure.
Sanchez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Mamchenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Mamchenko with a couple of short strikes.
Mamchenko lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Mamchenko with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Sanchez is rocked!
Mamchenko breaks from Sanchez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Sanchez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot lands for Mamchenko! Sanchez is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Evgenii Mamchenko!
An out of breath Evgenii Mamchenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC 66 Van Gaal vs Lee     
Date:   Sep 29, 2018
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Chonan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez moves forwards but Chonan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Chonan.
We've been informed that Chonan 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.#CL2#
Chonan moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chonan throws an elbow but misses.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chonan.#BC#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Chonan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lunges at Chonan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chonan's hand.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chonan.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Chonan manages to avoid it.
Chonan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chonan misses with a straight left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sanchez.#T1#
Chonan looks to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Piranha Chonan has been cut.
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Chonan closes the distance but Sanchez moves to the side
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez lands with a kick to the temple. Chonan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chonan to score with a decent uppercut.
Chonan moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Chonan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chonan misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chonan moves away.#CL2#
Chonan has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Chonan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chonan misses with a punch on the inside.
Chonan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Chonan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Chonan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chonan up against the cage.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Chonan closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Chonan's head.
Chonan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Chonan.
Sanchez is working Chonan over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chonan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chonan has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
A right handed body shot lands from Chonan. #T3#
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Chonan trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez tries to stall but Chonan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Chonan controls the action.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Chonan.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez avoids the elbow strike from Chonan, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chonan.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Chonan clinches.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Chonan controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Chonan avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Chonan can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez is working Chonan over against the cage.
Chonan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chonan looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Chonan has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Chonan avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez is leaning against Chonan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piranha Chonan'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.
#R2#
Chonan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Chonan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chonan.
Chonan missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chonans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
That has opened up Piranha Chonan's cut even more.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chonan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chonan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chonan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanchez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Chonan's ribs.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Chonan is breathing heavily.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chonan doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chonan misses the shot to the body.
Chonan wants to clinch.
Chonan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Chonan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
The referee calls for Chonan to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez is leaning against Chonan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chonan can do to turn this around?
Sanchez digs a right hand into Chonan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chonan's gas tank.
Yes Man Sanchez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez lands a body shot. #T2#
Chonan misses with some punches.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanchez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
A short uppercut from Sanchez. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Chonan tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
The cut above Piranha Chonan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chonan misses with a body punch
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Chonan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanchez, as that shot connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sanchez.
Chonan moves out of range of the body kick.
Chonan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanchez thumps Chonan with a low kick.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chonan swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
Piranha Chonan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T3#
Sanchez cracks the inside of Chonan's front leg.
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanchez lands with a big left! Chonan is wobbled badly! Sanchez comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Chonan to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yes Man Sanchez!
A relieved looking Yes Man Sanchez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PFC 58 Karimov vs Browne*     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1#
Kansleri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansleri throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansleri throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Kansleri is predictable there
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kansleri.
Kansleri lands a front kick.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
It appears Kansleri was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Kansleri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kansleri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut.
Kansleri walks into a left hand.
Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kansleri under the eye.#T1#
Sanchez throws the left hand but Kansleri avoids the punch easily.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez jabs at Kansleri's body.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Kansleri's ribs.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Kansleri tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansleri misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansleri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kansleri tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Kansleri circles away. #T2#
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansleri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansleri is out of range and Sanchez settles back down.
Kansleri is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Kansleri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kansleri lands with a right hand.
Nice shot by Sanchez.
Kansleri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansleri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a nice leg kick.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Kansleri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Kansleri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansleri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansleri needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Kansleri does it's job there.
Kansleri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Kansleri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Kansleri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanchez cracks the inside of Kansleri's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Kansleri tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanchez avoided it.#T4#
Kansleri lands with a cross.
Kansleri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kansleri fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanchez in the body.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Kansleri checks the leg kick.
Kansleri throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Kansleri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Kansleri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Kansleri misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Kansleri misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Kansleri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kansleri lands a jab to the nose.
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 Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sanchez looks to land a combination. Kansleri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanchez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kansleri thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Kansleri throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kansleri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Kansleri is out of range.
Kansleri digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanchez, as that shot connected.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansleri connects with a crisp jab.
Kansleri is looking to score with low kicks.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kansleri.#T1#
Kansleri misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansleri.
Kansleri blocks the body kick.
Sanchez dips to his left and cracks Kansleri with an uppercut!
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Kansleri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Kansleri misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Kansleri motions for Sanchez to come forward. Kansleri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Kansleri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kansleri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansleri tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansleri avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
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!
Nice body kick from Kansleri.#T2#
Kansleri checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kansleri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanchez swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kansleri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansleri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Kansleri throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansleri.
Sanchez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kansleri misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rauta Kansleri is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Kansleri looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Kansleri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kansleri avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kansleri.
Kansleri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Kansleri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Kansleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Kansleri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanchez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kansleri - the referee stops the clock and Sanchez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kansleri. Sanchez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansleri is out of range and Sanchez settles back down.
Kansleri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Kansleri looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansleri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Sanchez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri connects with a solid leg kick.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kansleri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Kansleri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kansleri takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Kansleri.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansleri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Kansleri scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kansleri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.
Kansleri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kansleri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kansleri.
Sanchez moves out of range as Kansleri throws a body kick.
Kansleri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Kansleri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Kansleri moved out of range nicely.
Kansleri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansleri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanchez takes a step back to recover.
Kansleri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
Kansleri misses with a kick to the body.
Kansleri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansleri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansleri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Kansleri moves out of range easily.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy body kick from Sanchez
enabling Kansleri to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kansleri.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansleri stalks Sanchez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanchez's face. Sanchez staggers backwards, shaken.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez wants to counter the offense by Kansleri and move into the clinch position.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut.
Kansleri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kansleri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanchez's head.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.
Yes Man Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Kansleri's body.
Kansleri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Kansleri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Nice defenses there by Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Kansleri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansleri looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Kansleri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kansleri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kansleri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kansleri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kansleri lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased. #CL2#
Sanchez has Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez has Kansleri pressed against the cage, preventing Kansleri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Kansleri tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kansleri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez misses the body punch
and Kansleri counters with an outside leg kick.
Kansleri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansleri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kansleri bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Kansleri is having none of it.
Sanchez defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kansleri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Kansleri's head.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Kansleri circles away.
It looked like Kansleri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansleri.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Kansleri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rauta Kansleri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kansleri, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Kansleri!

Rauta Kansleri spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: PFC 54 Com vs Stone*     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1##CL#
Potter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Potter goes for a takedown attempt but Sanchez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Potter misses with a few strikes there.
Potter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Potter.
Potter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Potter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Potter somewhat.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Potter blocks a jab.
Potter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Potter 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.#T1#
Potter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez has Potter pulled in close to control his posture.
Potter wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Potter trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Potter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Potter is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanchez holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanchez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Potter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Potter slips nicely into half guard.
Sanchez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Potter has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Potter looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T3#
Potter lands a couple of good shots and Sanchez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sanchez staying busy and making it hard for Potter to control.
Sanchez wants to control his opponent's hands but Potter gets his hands free.
Sanchez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Potter's guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
Sanchez wanted to stand there but Potter had control of the position.
Sanchez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Sanchez being controlled here momentarily.
Potter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Potter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Potter is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez won't allow Potter to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potter controlling the position.
Potter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Potter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Alexander Potter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Potter misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Potter throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Potter throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Potter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez has control of Potter's left arm, preventing Potter from doing any damage.
Potter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez pulls Potter in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Potter wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Potter stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sanchez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Potter off and has taken his back!
Sanchez is riding his opponent, not letting Potter buck him off.
Sanchez controlling well, preventing Potter from escaping the position.
Potter trying to control the hands but Sanchez breaks the grip.
Sanchez struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sanchez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Potter doesn't escape. #T2#
More stalling from Sanchez.
Sanchez avoiding Potter 's attempts to control his hands.
Sanchez keeps control of the position easily here as Potter tries to buck him off.
Potter can't escape the position.
Sanchez has good solid back control here.
Potter controlling Sanchez 's hands. #T3#
Potter rolls, trying to escape but Sanchez keeps control of the position.
Potter is keeping busy.
Sanchez keeps control of the position as Potter tries to break free.
Sanchez has good solid back control here.
Will Sanchez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sanchez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Potter is keeping busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Potter rolls, trying to escape but Sanchez keeps control of the position.
Potter trying to control the hands but Sanchez won't let him.
Potter rolls, trying to escape but Sanchez keeps control of the position.
Sanchez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sanchez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Potter trying to control the hands but Sanchez breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What can Potter do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Potter trying to control the action but Sanchez just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Potter shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Potter doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Potter scores with a spinning back kick!
Potter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Potter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Potter throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Potter throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Potter sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Potter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Potter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanchez, right into the meat.
Potter tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Potter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Potter. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Potter shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Potter sees coming a mile off.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Potter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Potter ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.
Potter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Potter swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a good, hard body kick but Potter shrugs it off.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Potter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
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!
Potter cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Potter scores with a nice body kick.
Potter is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Potter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Potter throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Potter misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Potter.
Potter throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Potter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Potter closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Potter blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Potter.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Potter throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez feints a counter leg kick.
Potter throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Potter throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Potter.
Potter wants to clinch.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Potter.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Potter moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSanchez.
Potter avoids the body shot from Sanchez. #T4#
Potter tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Potter.
Potter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Potter closes the distance but Sanchez moves to the side
and Potter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Potter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Sanchez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Potter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Potter.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Potter controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez pushes Potter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PFC 49 Com vs Darkk*     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Browne is looking to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch.
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Browne.
Browne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Browne moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Browne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.
Browne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Browne scores with a shot to the body.
Browne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Browne.
Browne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Browne staying out of range there.
Browne is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sanchez.
Browne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Browne slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Browne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Browne throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Browne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Browne ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Browne moved away.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Browne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Browne. Browne obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Browne. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Browne.
Browne moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Browne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Browne lands.
Sanchez throws a jab when Browne was well out of range.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Browne thuds his shin into the meat of Sanchez's side.
Browne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Browne misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Browne does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Sanchez slips under a jab from Browne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Browne misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
Browne throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez tried to score with a low kick but Browne checks it.
Browne punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Browne misses with a body shot
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Browne knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Browne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Browne.
A leg kick checked by Sanchez.
Browne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Browne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Browne off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Sanchez looks to land a combination. Browne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanchez cracks Browne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Browne.
Good exchange - Browne coming out on top.
Browne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Browne.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Browne avoids the punch easily.
Browne avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Browne throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Sanchez.
An inside leg kick lands from Browne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Browne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Browne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Browne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.#T4#
Browne throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Browne.
Browne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Browne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Browne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Browne lands with a kick to the ribs.
A lazy left from Browne finds it's target.
Browne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has Browne backing up. Browne nods at Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.
Browne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Browne is out of range.
Browne cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
Browne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Browne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Browne throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Browne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Browne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Browne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Browne counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Browne.
Browne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Browne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Browne misses its intended target.
Browne connects with a looping right hand.
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Browne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Browne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez moves forwards but Browne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Browne looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Browne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez sizes up Browne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Liam Browne is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Browne is having none of it.
Browne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sanchez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Browne's knee momentarily.#T1#
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Browne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Browne moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Browne throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Browne manages to avoid it.
Sanchez cracks Browne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Browne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick from Browne misses.
Sanchez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Browne. That one must have hurt.
Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Browne saw it coming and moves away.
Browne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanchez if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Browne misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Browne slips the punch.
Browne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Browne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Browne.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Browne went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanchez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Browne on the side of the head.
Sanchez scores with a one two! Browne had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Browne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Browne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Browne moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Browne wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Browne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Browne doesn't seem bothered though.
Browne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
Browne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Browne throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Browne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Browne connects with a high kick.
Browne digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Browne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Browne connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Browne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Browne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Browne is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Browne avoids it.
Browne misses with a kick to the body
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Sanchez connects with a high kick.
Browne scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Browne.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Browne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Browne scores with a jab.
Browne pushes Sanchez away with a front kick.
Sanchez misses the body punch
and Browne counters with a straight right hand.
Browne blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanchez takes a swing at Browne's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Browne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Browne's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Browne duly obliges.
Browne throws a half hearted mid kick.
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 Liam Browne will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Browne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Browne.
Browne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Browne.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sanchez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Browne has got the better of the exchanges.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Browne looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Browne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Browne moved out of range.
Sanchez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Browne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
Browne misses with a low kick. #T1#
Sanchez lunges at Browne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Browne's hand.
Sanchez punishes Browne's body with a nice straight punch.
Browne ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Browne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Browne tried to score with a low kick but Sanchez checks it.
A combination from Browne does no damage.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Browne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Browne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanchez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Browne's leg. Browne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Browne misses with a body kick.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Browne. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Browne. That one must have hurt.
Browne looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brownes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Browne thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Browne is out of range.
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Browne's belly button to the back.
Browne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Browne ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Browne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Browne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Browne misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Browne throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Browne's body. #T3#
Browne tries to land a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Browne. That did some damage!
Crunch! Browne slams his shin into Sanchez's torso.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Browne.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Browne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Browne's head back.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Browne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez slips a jab from Browne.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Browne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Browne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
Browne blocks the body kick. #T4#
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Browne.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne blocks a jab.
Browne throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Browne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
A bone on bone clash there as Browne blocks the leg kick.
Browne scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanchez jabs at Browne's body.
Browne scores with a spinning back kick!
Browne moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Browne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Browne misses with a combination
and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Liam Browne did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Browne. Browne obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Browne.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Browne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot lands for Browne.
Browne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Browne wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Browne just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Browne is wise to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Browne. Sanchez shrugs it off though.
A good leg kick by Browne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browne lands a body shot.
Browne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sanchez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Browne connects with a leg kick. Sanchez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Browne misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Browne to counter with a crisp jab.
Browne misses with a straight right.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Browne. Browne obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Browne does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Browne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Browne. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Browne connects with a leg kick. Sanchez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Browne. Browne obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Browne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Browne looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Browne throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Browne throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Browne.
Browne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Browne's head but Browne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Browne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
The fighters circling - Browne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Browne avoids it with no problem.
Browne throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well. #T3#
Browne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Browne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Browne swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez is looking to slow Browne down with leg kicks.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Browne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Browne throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Browne misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
Browne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez swings for the body but Browne moves out of range.
Good work by Browne as he checks the leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Sanchez.
Browne tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Browne had his way with Yes Man Sanchez in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Browne throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. Browne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Browne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from Browne misses
and Browne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Browne's head.
No joy there for Browne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Browne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Browne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez with a jab.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Browne.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
And Sanchez responds with a good body kick, but Browne manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Browne finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Browne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Browne misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez punishes Browne's body with a nice straight punch.
Browne throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Browne looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.#T2#
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Browne.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Browne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Nice straight punches there by Browne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Browne.
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!
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brownes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Browne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Browne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Browne.
Browne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Browne slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yes Man Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liam Browne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A low kick from Sanchez misses
and Browne counters with a nice uppercut.
Browne tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Browne is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Browne. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
A right-left combo lands from Browne.
Browne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Browne blocks a jab.
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Browne.
Jab from Browne.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Browne counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Browne to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
letting Browne counter with a right hand. #T4#
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Browne throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Browne counters with a nice uppercut.
Browne slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Browne stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Browne fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanchez in the body.
Browne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Browne counters with a left and a right that stings Sanchez.
Browne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Browne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

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 Liam Browne.
Well Browne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Browne!

Liam Browne retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Liam Browne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 44 Sanchez vs Winston     
Date:   Jun 08, 2018
#R1#
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Winston throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Winston tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Winston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Winston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sanchez managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Sanchez pulls Winston in to control the position.
Winston wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Winston stops Sanchez from standing up.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.#ES#
Sanchez kicks Winston off and gets to his feet.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Winston 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.
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Winston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Winston saw that one coming.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Winston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Winston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Winston lands in his opponent's guard.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winston connects with a couple of short punches.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez is pulling down on Winston's head. It's preventing any offense from Winston, at least for the moment.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Sanchez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winston lands a couple of elbows.
Winston distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Winston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is adopting a defensive guard.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez is controlling Winston's posture.
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 Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Winston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
A cross from Winston lands.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
letting Winston counter with a right hand.
Winston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Winston lands a body shot.
Winston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Winston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Winston working the head and body with strikes.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winston is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winston trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Sanchez has control of Winston's left arm, preventing Winston from doing any damage.
Winston cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winston cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully. #T2#
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez managing to control the position.
Winston wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sanchez continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More hug and hope from Sanchez.#T3#
Sanchez is trying to keep Winston in close. #SUB2#
Winston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez controls Winston momentarily but Winston frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Winston tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez pushes Winston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez works on Winston's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Winston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sanchez uses from the top position.
Sanchez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Winston has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Winston won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winston fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Sanchez cracks Winston with a good jab.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Winston moves away and avoids it.
Winston throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Winston shoots in.
Yes Man Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Winston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Winston unleashes a big counter combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
An inside leg kick from Sanchez misses. #CL#
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Winston.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanchez can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Winston fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Winston successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Sanchez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Winston, up you get!
Sanchez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Sanchez gets caught flat footed, as Winston shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez pulls Winston in to control the position.
Winston forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez tries to kick Winston off but Winston keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Winston is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Winston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though.
Sanchez pushes Winston off looking to stand but Winston dives back in and keeps control.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Winston sits in half guard.
Winston missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Winston drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Winston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanchez pushes Winston off looking to stand but Winston dives back in and keeps control.
Winston not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Winston is working for a submission of some sort. #ES#
Sanchez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Winston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanchez slips a jab from Winston.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winston.
Winston misses with a looping right.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Winston doesn't seem bothered though.
Winston moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Winston's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez lands with a slapping head kick.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Winston off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

A relieved looking Yes Man Sanchez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PFC 37 Chavez vs Penn     
Date:   May 04, 2018
#R1#
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Aldo's head.
Aldo misses with a body kick.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Aldo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aldo tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanchez avoided it.
Aldo swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldo lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Aldo is looking to counter punch.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Aldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aldo walks into a jab.
Aldo throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aldo.
Sanchez wants to counter with a clinch but Aldo pushes him away.#T1#
Aldo throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Aldo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aldo misses with a looping right.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sanchez. Aldo shrugs it off though.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
Aldo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Aldo misses with a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has Aldo backing up. Aldo nods at Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Aldo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the body
and Aldo counters with a two punch combo.
Aldo throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Aldo checks a leg kick.
Aldo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Aldo takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Aldo is out of range.
Aldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Aldo.
Sanchez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aldo checks it well. #CL2#
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands.
Sanchez cracks Aldo with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aldo blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Aldo avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Sanchez tries to stall but Aldo uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldo moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Aldo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Aldo blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Aldo sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aldo on the side of the head.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a looping right.
Aldo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aldo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez stuns Aldo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldo.
As Sanchez backs away, Aldo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Aldo is predictable there
and Sanchez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Aldo really felt that one!
Aldo cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Aldo's ribcage. Aldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aldo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanchez can turn it around.
Sanchez tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Aldo back against the cage. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
Sanchez is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Aldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Aldo taking a breather.
Aldo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo lands a nice uppercut.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Aldo. #T4#
A short right from Aldo.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aldo scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez thuds his shin into the meat of Aldo's side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sanchez.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to counter with a clinch but Aldo shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Aldo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses
and Aldo counters with a right hand to the body.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Sanchez rushes Aldo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Aldo works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Aldo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo scores with a hook.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
Aldo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
Aldo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldo.
Sanchez works Aldo's body with a nice hook.
Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Anderson Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Aldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aldo. Aldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Aldo scores with a nice head shot.
Aldo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab by Aldo.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanchez duly obliges.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Aldo.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it. #T4#
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Aldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
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 nice left hand lands by Aldo.
Aldo working aggressively here.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Aldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Our winner, Yes Man Sanchez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: UGD 109:Curtain Call     
Date:   Apr 20, 2018
#R1##CL#
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wowie misses with some punches.
Wowie blocks a body shot from Sanchez. #BC#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Wowie closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Wowie's body.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Sanchez has Wowie up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Wowie blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wowie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Wowie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Wowie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Jab by Sanchez.
Wowie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wowie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wowie connects with a high kick.
Wowie tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wowie scores with a head kick. Sanchez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Wowie is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Wowie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Wowie throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wowie looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wowie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wowie is looking to control Sanchez's arms but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wowie has his back to the cage.
Wowie is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Sanchez has denied him.
Wowie misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Wowie blocks it.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Wowie.
Wowie tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it. #T3#
Wowie tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Wowie misses with a knee strike.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Wowie avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
A short left from Sanchez.
Wowie tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
Sanchez gets through Wowie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wowie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Wowie blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez works on Wowie's body with a couple of short punches.
Wowie tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.
Wowie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Wowie.
Wowie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Sanchez.
Wowie looking to stall. #T4#
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Wowie.
Sanchez works on Wowie's body with a couple of short punches.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wowie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Wowie prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Wowie is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns Wowie into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Wowie looks winded!
Sanchez lands a right hand.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Wowie blocks it.
A short right from Sanchez.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wowie wants to stall.
Wowie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wowie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wowie backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wowie tries to clinch but Sanchez moves away
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Wowie misses. #CL#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Wowie throws an elbow that misses.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Wowie misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Wowie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yes Man Sanchez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wowie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wowie can do to turn this around?
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez. #T1#
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Wowie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wowie misses with a knee strike.
Sanchez has Wowie pushed against the cage.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Wowie.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wowie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wowie blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez stalling the fight.
Sanchez is working Wowie over against the cage.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wowie is breathing heavily.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a body punch. #T2#
Wowie blocking some punches.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wowie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez works on Wowie's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez is leaning against Wowie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wowie looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Wowie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wowie blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wowie.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez. #T3#
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wowie's elbow. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wowie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wowie scrambles back to his feet.
Wowie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wowie right on the button. Wowie goes down! Sanchez follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sanchez gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yes Man Sanchez!
A victorious Yes Man Sanchez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: UGD 108:Rumlow Vs Hill     
Date:   Apr 13, 2018
#R1#
Maraçon 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.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Maraçon's head but Maraçon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maraçon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Maraçon.
Maraçon is looking to land body kicks.
Maraçon 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.
Maraçon throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maraçon digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maraçon. That one must have hurt.
Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Maraçon moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maraçon! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maraçon connects with a single shot there.
Maraçon scores with a kick to the body.
Maraçon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maraçon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maraçon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maraçon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Maraçon moves out of range and Sanchez only half commits.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maraçon - that will leave a mark!
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maraçon.
Maraçon throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Maraçon checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Maraçon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maraçon lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez swings for the body but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maraçon to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanchez slips a jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maraçon feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Maraçon scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a jab to the body
and Maraçon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maraçon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Sanchez misses
and Maraçon counters with a leg kick.
Maraçon lands a jab to the head.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanchez slips a straight right by Maraçon.#T3#
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maraçon swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Maraçon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Maraçon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maraçon to score with a decent uppercut.
Maraçon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a front kick.
Sanchez moves to clinch but Maraçon breaks away
and Maraçon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maraçon misses the body punch
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Maraçon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Maraçon lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maraçon lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maraçon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maraçon.
Maraçon is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice jab there from Sanchez.
Maraçon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook but Maraçon avoids it easily.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Maraçon is avoiding it.
Maraçon scores with a three punch combo!
Good standup being displayed there by Maraçon as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maraçon connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Maraçon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sanchez slips under a jab from Maraçon.
Sanchez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sanchez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Maraçon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maraçon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanchez will feel that in the morning.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maraçon throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Maraçon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maraçon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maraçon lands with a nice body kick.
Maraçon scores with a shot to the body.
Maraçon throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maraçon lands a right hook to the body.
Maraçon misses with a hook.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Maraçon moved out of range nicely.
Maraçon misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez 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 Maraçon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maraçon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maraçon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maraçon misses the jab.
Sanchez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Maraçon misses with a straight left.
Maraçon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maraçon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Maraçon. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maraçon.
Pablo Maraçon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maraçon misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez moves forwards but Maraçon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maraçon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maraçon tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Maraçon looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Maraçon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.
Maraçon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maraçon misses the jab.
Maraçon ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Maraçon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Maraçon throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maraçon.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Maraçon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maraçon lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Maraçon moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maraçon lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Maraçon looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Maraçon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Maraçon off balance momentarily.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Maraçon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Maraçon does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maraçon.
A swing and a miss from Maraçon.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Maraçon avoids nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maraçon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
letting Maraçon counter with a right hand.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Maraçon saw that one coming.
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maraçon.
Maraçon looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Jab by Sanchez.
Maraçon throws a leg kick that misses.
And Sanchez counters with a quick kick to the body but Maraçon blocks it.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maraçon manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Maraçon does it's job there.
Maraçon throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maraçon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Maraçon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maraçon takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon catches Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maraçon throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Maraçon.
Maraçon scores with a kick to the body.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maraçon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maraçon throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maraçon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez misses the jab.
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!
Maraçon cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez misses with a low kick. #T1#
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maraçon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanchez if he has to take too many more of those.
Maraçon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Maraçon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maraçon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maraçon. Maraçon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maraçon.
Maraçon slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Maraçon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot.
Maraçon takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Maraçon circles away.
Sanchez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maraçon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Maraçon.
Maraçon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maraçon feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down. #CL#
Sanchez pushes Maraçon up against the cage in a clinch.
Maraçon blocking some punches.
Maraçon blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maraçon struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maraçon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Maraçon blocks it.
Sanchez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maraçon up against the cage.
Maraçon lands a nice uppercut.
Yes Man Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sanchez misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Maraçon breaks from the clinch.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Maraçon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Maraçon misses with a hook to the body
and Maraçon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Maraçon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maraçon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maraçon. That one must have hurt.
Maraçon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maraçon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maraçon throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Maraçon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maraçon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maraçon lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Maraçon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maraçon scores with a spinning back kick!
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maraçon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maraçon.
Maraçon pushes Sanchez away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez 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 Maraçon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maraçon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maraçon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez throws a hook but Maraçon blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Maraçon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maraçon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Maraçon!

After winning the bout, Pablo Maraçon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: UGD 107:Man Vs Doubdtfire     
Date:   Apr 06, 2018
#R1#
Handy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez with a hook.
Handy misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Handy throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Handy at a distance.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handy misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez scores with a nice body kick.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Handy tries to counter with a clinch but Sanchez shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Handy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Crunch! Sanchez slams his shin into Handy's torso.
Handy lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Handy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Handy ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handy! But no joy.
Handy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It appears Sanchez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handy.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Handy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Handy lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased. #T2#
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Handy knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Handy.
Sanchez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Handy misses.
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 jab from Handy misses.
Handy throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Handy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Handy is having none of it.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Handy's head but Handy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez lands a front kick.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handy moves away.
Sanchez throws a hook but Handy avoids it easily.
Handy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Handy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Handy misses with a looping left.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Handy saw that one coming.
Sanchez cracks Handy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handy.
Handy darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Handy 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.
Handy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez connects with a right hand. Handy shakes it off.
Handy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanchez thumps Handy with a low kick.
Handy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handy! But no joy.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Handy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Handy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanchez moves out of range as Handy strikes.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that 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.
#R2#
Nice shot by Handy.
Handy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Handy missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handy can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Handy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handy throws a lazy head kick
and Sanchez counters with a head kick. That will keep Handy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1#
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Handy lands the left hand.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Handy tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Handy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Handy.
Handy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Handy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handy backwards.
Sanchez tries to work over Handy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Handy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Handy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handy.
Handy scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Handy misses with the head strike.
Sanchez stalling against the cage.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Handy has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Handy working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Handy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Handy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Handy.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Handy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Sanchez.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Handy avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage. #T3#
Handy working aggressively here.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Handy avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Yes Man Sanchez has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Handy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Handy.
Handy avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Handy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handy.
Sanchez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handy.
Sanchez sizes up Handy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Handy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Handy throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Handy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handy.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Handy doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handy just misses with a punch to the body.
Handy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Handy.
A quick step to the side and Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handy misses with a head kick. #CL#
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Handy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Handy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Handy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Handy slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Handy.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Handy's head back.
The fighters circling - Handy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Handy takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handy misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Handy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Handy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Handy throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Handy scores with a nice strike.
Handy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Handy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Handy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Handy's leg. Handy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by Sanchez there.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handy.
Handy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Handy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Handy slips a straight right by Sanchez.#T2#
Handy misses with a hook.
Sanchez throws a push kick but Handy slaps the foot to one side.
Handy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Handy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Handy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Handy swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Handy looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Handy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez swings for the body but Handy moves out of range.
Sanchez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Handy if he has to take too many more of those.
Biggie Righty Handy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Handy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sanchez scores with a jab. Handy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handy moves away.
Sanchez scores with a head kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Handy misses with a body shot.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Handy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Handy momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanchez, as that shot connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanchez 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: UGD 106:Bixby Vs Hill     
Date:   Mar 30, 2018
#R1#
Yates is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab from Yates.
A shot to the liver by Yates. Beautiful body shot.
We've been informed that Yates 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.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Yates is avoiding it.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Yates.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yates takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Yates avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yates.
Good leg kick by Yates there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Yates is avoiding it.
Yates tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Nice cross by Yates.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Yates scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Yates misses.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates. #CL2#
Yates darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Yates.
Yates lands a nice uppercut.
Yates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez avoids the elbow strike from Yates, against the cage.
Yates landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates lands a shot to the body.
Yates lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yates with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez wants to stall. #T2#
The referee calls for Sanchez to work.
Yates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Yates working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Yates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yates's elbow.
Yates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yates.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Yates scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Yates misses with a body punch.
Yates creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yates pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yates as Sanchez tries to tie him up. #T3#
Yates lands an uppercut.
Yates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yates lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Yates.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Yates creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yates tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Yates back against the cage.
Yates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yates lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yates using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yates tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Yates misses with an elbow strike.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yates unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez avoids the elbow strike from Yates, against the cage.
Yates tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Yates looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Yates.
Yates pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yates has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Yates throws knees to the body.
I was talking to Sanchez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Yates utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yates misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez presses Yates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yates scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Yates controls the action.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Yates blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Yates dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Yates feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Harrison Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Yates saw that one coming.
Yates cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
Yates lands a right hook to the body.
Yates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yates throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yates's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Yates throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
It appears Sanchez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Yates misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yates stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yates throws a leg kick
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Yates moves out of range. #T1#
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Yates.
Sanchez misses with a low kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Yates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Yates tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yates takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Yates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Yates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Yates.
A right handed body shot lands from Yates.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Yates avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Yates lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harrison Yates seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Yates.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yates blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Yates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez. #T2#
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Yates controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yates pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sanchez slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yates creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yates's elbow.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Yates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Yates avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yates or not. #T3#
Sanchez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yates tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yates's elbow.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yatess head.
Sanchez cracks Yates with a nice body shot.
Yates is breathing heavily.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Yates takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez pushes Yates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez gets through Yates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Yates controls his hands.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Yates.
Sanchez tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Yates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez pushes Yates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yates as Sanchez tries to tie him up.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Yates throws knees to the body.
Yates trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Yates blocks it.
Yates scores a nice knee to the body.
Yates lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yates misses with the head strike.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Yates comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Yates lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Yates lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yates lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that second round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Yates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Yates cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yates tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Yates takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Sanchez fakes the leg kick and cracks Yates in the body.
Yates throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez looks to land a combination. Yates sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yates misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Yates.
Yates takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Yates rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Yates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yates tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez presses Yates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez cracks Yates with a nice body shot.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Yates throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Yates is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yates.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yates is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Yates seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanchez cracks Yates with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Yates misses with a body punch.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yates's elbow.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yates working aggressively here.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yates trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez blocking some punches. #T3#
Yates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yates connects with a knee to the head.
Yates trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Yates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yates obliges.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Yates.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Yates using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yates misses with a body punch. #T4#
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike from Yates.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Yates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Yates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yates trying to land knees to the body.
Yates lands with a light punch inside.
Yates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yates working aggressively here.
Yates throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Yates misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Yates controls his hands.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yates.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: UGD 104:Seok Vs Gower II     
Date:   Mar 16, 2018
#R1#
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Rumlow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rumlow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rumlow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rumlow scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Rumlow slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rumlow.
Rumlow keeps Sanchez at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rumlow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rumlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rumlow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Rumlow lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rumlow blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Sanchez tries to circle away but Rumlow has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Rumlow cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rumlow lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Rumlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Rumlow tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Rumlow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rumlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rumlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez counters with a body kick.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rumlow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rumlow.
Rumlow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rumlow throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Rumlow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rumlow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Rumlow catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Sanchez has Rumlow up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with a body punch. #T2#
Sanchez gets through Rumlow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow misses with a punch to the body.
Rumlow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rumlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Rumlow throws a head punch that misses.
Rumlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Rumlow misses with a body punch.
Rumlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Rumlow controls the action.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Rumlow lands a nice uppercut.
Rumlow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rumlow seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanchez can turn it around.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A body shot lands from Rumlow. #T3#
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Rumlow.
Rumlow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Rumlow can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Rumlow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Rumlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rumlow blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumlow.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rumlow blocking some punches.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards. #T4#
A short right from Rumlow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumlow blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rumlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Rumlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Rumlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rumlow can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Rumlow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rumlow gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rumlow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez gets through Rumlow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Rumlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Rumlow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Rumlow lands a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rumlow 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 Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanchez misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brock Rumlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumlow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rumlow thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Sanchez moves out of range as Rumlow strikes.
Brock Rumlow is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Rumlow fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Rumlow in a clinch.
A short right from Rumlow on the inside.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Rumlow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rumlow's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
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!
Rumlow blocks an uppercut.
Rumlow takes a shot to the head.
Rumlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands. #T1##BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Rumlow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Rumlow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Rumlow.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rumlow. That did some damage!
Rumlow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rumlow, as that shot connected.
Rumlow misses with a hook.
Rumlow misses with a leg kick.
Rumlow lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses
and Rumlow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rumlow misses with a body shot.
Sanchez moves forwards but Rumlow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanchez throws a leg kick #CL#
and Rumlow counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumlow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez is working Rumlow over against the cage.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Rumlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumlow throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rumlow lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rumlow throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rumlow misses with a body shot
and Sanchez counters with a solid body kick.
Rumlow misses the jab.
Rumlow lands a right hook to the body.
Rumlow cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Sanchez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rumlow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rumlow cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Rumlow cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumlow throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Rumlow saw that one coming. #T4#
Rumlow lands with a right hand.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Rumlow thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Rumlow is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Rumlow misses with a body shot.
Rumlow misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Rumlow misses
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rumlow looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Rumlow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rumlow.
A little feinted left hand from Rumlow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rumlow throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Rumlow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rumlow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rumlow scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Rumlow moves away and avoids it.
Rumlow misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Rumlow thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Rumlow dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Rumlow controls the action.
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow lands a body shot.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Brock Rumlow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rumlow lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Rumlow.
Rumlow lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Rumlow.
Rumlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rumlow - that landed with a thud.
Rumlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rumlow lands with a left to the head.
Rumlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumlow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rumlow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Rumlow's head.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumlow's elbow.
Rumlow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rumlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Rumlow.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Rumlow avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Rumlow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Rumlow.
Rumlow blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Rumlow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Rumlow prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez tries to work over Rumlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Rumlow tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez is looking to control Rumlow's arms but Rumlow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Rumlow lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rumlow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rumlow pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rumlow lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Rumlow prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Rumlow works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rumlow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rumlow.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow lands a body shot.
Rumlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez misses with a body punch. #T3#
Rumlow blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Rumlow avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rumlow can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Rumlow can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow misses with a body punch.
Rumlow throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Rumlow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rumlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Rumlow misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rumlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rumlow blocks an uppercut. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Rumlow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow.
Sanchez gets through Rumlow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rumlow.
Rumlow works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Rumlow gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rumlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rumlow misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rumlow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Rumlow clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
A low kick from Sanchez misses
and Rumlow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rumlow tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocks the elbow strike.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rumlow lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Rumlow.
A short left from Rumlow.
Rumlow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Rumlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumlow. #T1#
A short uppercut from Rumlow.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Rumlow.
Sanchez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rumlow pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rumlow sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rumlow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rumlow throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Rumlow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rumlow scores with a hook.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rumlow. Rumlow obviously looking to wear him down.
Rumlow cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Rumlow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rumlow lands a nice shot that snaps Sanchez's head back.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rumlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rumlow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rumlow.
Rumlow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Rumlow avoids it with no problem.
Rumlow throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a push kick but Rumlow slaps the foot to one side.
Rumlow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rumlow feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rumlow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rumlow tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Crunch! Rumlow slams his shin into Sanchez's torso.
Rumlow throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a jab when Rumlow was well out of range.
Rumlow looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Jab from Sanchez.
Rumlow loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rumlow finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head. #T3#
Rumlow blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Nice uppercut there from Rumlow.
Sanchez cracks Rumlow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rumlow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumlow.
Rumlow scores with a shot to the body.
Rumlow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rumlow scores with a leg kick.
Rumlow scores with a nice body kick.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rumlow circles away quickly and effectively.
Rumlow connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Sanchez takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez misses with a hook. Rumlow ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rumlow.
Sanchez walks into a left hand. #T4#
Rumlow checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Rumlow lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez takes a swing at Rumlow's ribcage but misses.
Rumlow half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Rumlow.
Rumlow tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rumlow moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rumlow sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rumlow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez thows a leg kick but Rumlow checks it
and Rumlow counters with a thumping low kick.
Rumlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rumlow counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Rumlow had his way with Yes Man Sanchez in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rumlow.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez 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.
Rumlow tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Rumlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumlow's elbow.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Rumlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Rumlow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Rumlow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Rumlow.
Rumlow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Rumlow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Rumlow controls the action.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Rumlow controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land. #T2#
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Rumlow lands with a short shot to the head.
Rumlow scores with a shoulder strike.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Rumlow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rumlow's gas tank.
Sanchez tries to work over Rumlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Rumlow misses with some punches.
Sanchez is leaning against Rumlow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
A short right from Sanchez.
Rumlow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yes Man Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Rumlow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rumlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Rumlow blocks it.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Rumlow controls the action.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Rumlow.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rumlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Rumlow.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Rumlow lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Rumlow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Rumlow lands with a right to the head.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumlow's elbow.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Rumlow misses with some punches.
Rumlow misses with the head strike.
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Rumlow.
Rumlow lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez tries to work over Rumlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rumlow 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Rumlow!

Brock Rumlow retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Brock Rumlow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: UGD 103:Cotto Vs Bixby     
Date:   Mar 09, 2018
#R1#
Coath throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Coath is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Coath throws a big shot that misses.
Coath lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Coath.
Coath connects with a leg kick. Sanchez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Coath swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
Coath blocks a jab.
Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanchez catches Coath with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Coath ducked under it nicely.
Coath misses with a body kick.
We've been told by Coath's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Coath. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Coath moves out of range easily.
Coath takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coath.
Coath throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coath with a nice cross.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coath tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Coath's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coath backing away here, and Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Coath cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coath throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath connects with a solid leg kick.
Coath connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coath doesn't seem phased though.
Coath misses with a straight left.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Coath avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coath slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Coath thuds his shin into the meat of Sanchez's side.
Sanchez cracks Coath with a good jab.
Coath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coath thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Coath misses the target.
A big left from Coath misses.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Coath.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coath doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick from Sanchez.
Coath fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coath misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Coath takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coath connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Coath slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Coath is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez connects with a right hand. Coath shakes it off.
Coath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Nice shot by Coath.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Coath's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coath. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Coath rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coath connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Coath lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Coath stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez tests Coath's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coath misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coath misses with a straight left.
Coath misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Coath's belly button to the back.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coaths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Coath avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Coath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coath tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Coath avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Coath looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Coath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Coath.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.#CL#
Coath moves into the clinch.
Coath has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Sanchez gets through Coath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Sanchez tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coath misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Coath.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Coath.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
A short right from Sanchez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Coath is trying to pull guard but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Sanchez.
Coath blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Coath digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Coath. #T3#
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Coath working aggressively here.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Coath prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Coath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coath lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Sanchez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Coath.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Chris Coath has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath lands a right hand.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coath misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coath looks to throw a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Coath takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coath is looking to clinch.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coath stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coath takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Sanchez does it's job there.
Coath throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Coath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
A big left from Coath misses.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coath will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
The fighters circling - Coath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Coath is out of range. #CL#
Coath gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Sanchez.
Coath tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath is trying to pull guard but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coath lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coath lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Chris Coath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Coath looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Coath tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Coath tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coath scores with a shoulder strike.
Coath blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Coath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Coath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
Still in the clinch, Coath scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Coath. #T4#
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Coath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath lands with a light punch inside.
Coath tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanchez smiles and moves away.
Coath on the wrong end of a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yes Man Sanchez.
I've got Sanchez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

During a confident post fight interview, Yes Man Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: UGD 101:Man Vs Tonon     
Date:   Feb 23, 2018
#R1#
Munson misses with a body kick.
Munson tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Munson moves out of range.
Munson wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez takes a swing at Munson's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Sanchez coming out on top.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munson.
Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Munson.
Munson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Munson's sensitive parts.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Munson is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Munson controls his hands.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Munson controls his hands.
Munson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Munson.
Munson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munson.
Munson misses with the head strike.
Munson misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Munson.
Munson can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Munson.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munson takes a shot to the head.
Munson lands with a short shot to the head.
Munson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munson misses with a body punch.
Munson is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Munson. #T2#
Munson lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Munson throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Munson misses with an uppercut.
Munson sets himself, and Sanchez steps forward looking for the clinch! Munson avoids it this time.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Munson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munson is looking for a counter combo.
Sanchez slips a jab from Munson.
Munson throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches up with Munson and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Munson.
Munson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munson blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Munson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a left hand. #BC#
Munson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Good shot there by Sanchez.#T3#
Munson is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Munson off the cage and back into range.
Munson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Munson dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
Robert Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Munson.
Nice body kick from Munson.
Munson slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Munson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Munson counters with a stiff right hand.
Munson throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Sanchez has taken the fight to 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!
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munson's elbow.
Sanchez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Munson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanchez can turn it around.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Munson's head.
Munson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Munson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Munson avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Munson controls his hands.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Munson breaks the clinch.
Munson cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
A leg kick checked by Sanchez.
Munson slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Munson 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.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Munson moves away
and Munson counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Munson misses.
Munson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munson misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Munson controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munson.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez avoiding damage.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munsons head.
Munson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Munson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Munson tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Munson back against the cage. #T1#
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez misses with some punches. #BC#
Munson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Munson throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Robert Munson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez slips a jab from Munson.
Sanchez swings for the body but Munson moves out of range.
Munson throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanchez throws a sloppy body shot
and Munson counters with a big head kick but Sanchez shrugs it off.
A left lands for Munson.
Sanchez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munson. That's going to slow Sanchez down. #T2#
Munson checks a leg kick nicely.
Munson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Munson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Munson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munson throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to work over Munson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Munson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Munson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Munson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Munson.
Sanchez blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Sanchez darts in and clinches Munson up against the cage.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Munson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez has Munson pressed against the cage, preventing Munson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Munson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Munson backwards. #BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Munson's head but Munson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Munson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Munson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munson. Munson obviously looking to wear him down.
Munson scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Sanchez is predictable there
enabling Munson to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Munson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez jabs at Munson's body.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Munson saw that one coming.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munson lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez 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#
Munson throws a leg kick that misses.
Munson avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Munson throws a body shot but no joy.
Munson lands a head kick. Sanchez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Munson counters with a body kick that stops Sanchez in his tracks momentarily.
A combination from Munson does no damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Munson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanchez clobbers Munson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Munson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Munson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Munson, right into the meat.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Munson saw that one coming.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Munson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks. #T1#
Munson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Munson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Munson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Munson counters with a body kick that stops Sanchez in his tracks momentarily.
Munson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez swings for the body but Munson moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Munson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.#CL2#
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Munson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robert Munson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Munson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Sanchez looks to move away, Munson throws a big counter combo but Sanchez just gets out of the way.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Munson moves away and avoids it.
Munson throws a lazy uppercut
and Munson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Munson scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Munson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Munson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Munson's head but Munson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munson connects with a high kick.
Munson throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Munson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A head kick misses from Munson.
Munson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Munson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Munson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Munson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munson manages to avoid it.
Munson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Munson throws a low kick but Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Munson moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Munson's sensitive parts.
A lazy body kick from Munson
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Munson takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Munson.
Munson throws a lazy body kick
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Munson digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Munson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Munson throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Sanchez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Munson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Munson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Munson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Munson lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Munson.
Munson tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Munson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yes Man Sanchez.
I've got Sanchez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

An out of breath Yes Man Sanchez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: UGD 100:Justice Vs Cotto     
Date:   Feb 16, 2018
#R1#
Handy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Handy lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Biggie Righty Handy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Handy.
Handy lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Handy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Handy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Handy slips a straight right by Sanchez.
A punch combination from Handy misses.
Handy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Handy misses
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Handy.
Handy tried to score with a low kick but Sanchez checks it.
A nice side step and Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Handy 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.
Handy misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Sanchez pushes Handy up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Handy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Handy controls the action.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Sanchez.
Handy prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Handy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Handy misses with the head strike.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Handy manages to break the clinch.
Handy wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Handy on the side of the head.
A cross from Sanchez lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handy.
A punch combination from Handy misses.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Handy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sanchez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Handy in his tracks. #CL2#
Sanchez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Handy, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Handy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Handy.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Handy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
A nice left hand lands by Handy. #BC#
Handy manages to break the clinch.
Handy misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. Handy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Handy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Handy.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Handy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Handy looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Handy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Handy lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches.
Handy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Handy misses with a punch on the inside.
Handy working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez trying to control the position but instead, Handy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanchez into the cage.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez gets through Handy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Handy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Handy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanchez can turn it around.#BC#
Handy breaks from the clinch.
Handy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Handy scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Handy misses with the combination.
Sanchez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Handy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
Handy throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Handy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handy checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donk. Handy catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Handy eats them both and turns towards Sanchez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Handy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Handy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
A slow jab from Handy misses its intended target.
Handy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Handy circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Handy.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Handy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Handy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Biggie Righty Handy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jab by Handy.
Handy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Handy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handy.
Handy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Handy throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Handy finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Handy tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Handy moves out of range.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for Handy's leg but Handy calmly moves out of range.
Handy throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Handy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Handy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Handy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handy throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
A jab from Handy misses.
Biggie Righty Handy is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Handy.
Handy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Handy lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Handy.
Handy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Handy throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Handy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!#CL2#
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Handy.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Handy avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Handy. #T2#
Sanchez wants to stall.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Handy has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Handy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handy's elbow.
Handy blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Handy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Handy lands with a light punch inside.
Handy lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Handy lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Handy.
Handy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Handy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Handy loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Handy with a nice cross.
Handy throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Handy looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Handy misses with the body kick
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Handy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
Handy digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Handy moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Handy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Handy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Handy looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez wants to counter the offense by Handy and move into the clinch position.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanchez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Handy - the referee stops the clock and Sanchez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Handy. Sanchez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Handy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Handy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanchez takes a swing at Handy's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Handy.
Handy 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.
Sanchez tries to counter with a clinch but Handy shakes him off and moves away.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Handy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Handy.
Handy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Handy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Handy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Handy.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Handy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Handy lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Handy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Handy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice leg kick.
Handy looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez throws a jab when Handy was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biggie Righty Handy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Handy.
Handy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Handy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Handy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Handy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.
Handy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handy.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Handy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Handy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Handy throws a good cross that connects.
Handy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez scores with a head kick. Handy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Handy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Handy ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a jab when Handy was well out of range.
As Sanchez backs away, Handy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Handy walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
Handy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Handy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Handy misses with a looping right.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Handy slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Handy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Handy.
Handy swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Handy tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Handy.
Handy misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Handy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Handy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Handy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handy throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Handy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handy.
Handy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Handy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handy.
Handy throws an off balance right hand
and Handy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Handy.
Handy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Handy looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Handy.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Handy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yes Man Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sanchez throws a combination. Handy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Handy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Handy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Handy avoids it well.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Handy loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Handy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Handy misses with an uppercut.
Handy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sanchez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Handy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Handy.#T4#
Handy throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Handy.
Handy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Sanchez fakes the leg kick and cracks Handy in the body.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Handy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Handy's shoulder, as Handy tries to avoid the shot.
Handy scores with a leg kick.
Handy takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Handy connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Handy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Handy uses good head movement to avoid it.

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 Biggie Righty Handy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Handy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biggie Righty Handy!

Biggie Righty Handy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: UGD 98:Man Vs Keenan     
Date:   Feb 02, 2018
#R1#
Nicu defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#
It looks like Iosue Nicu has been cut.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A lazy body kick from Nicu
and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicu throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Nicu only half commits.
Sanchez tried to counter with a leg kick but Nicu avoided it.
Nicu throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nicu misses with a straight right.
Nicu lands a slapping body shot.
Nicu tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Nicu tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nicu fails to land.
Nicu blocking some punches.
Nicu lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez presses Nicu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanchez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicu.
Nicu misses with the head strike.
Nicu throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Nicu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Nicu.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nicu.
Nicu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez pushes Nicu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Nicu swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Sanchez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nicu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicu misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Sanchez pushes Nicu up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicu lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Nicu has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez. #T2#
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicu blocking some punches.
Sanchez keeps control of Nicu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Nicu fails to land.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nicu.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Nicu.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Nicu misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Nicu.
Nicu blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Nicu controls the action.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Nicu avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Nicu avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage. #T3#
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Nicu controls the action.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Nicu.
Sanchez gets through Nicu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicus head.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicu trying to control the position but instead, Sanchez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nicu into the cage.
Sanchez has Nicu pressed against the cage, preventing Nicu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nicu misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Nicu prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Nicu stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nicu fails to land.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Nicu controls the action.
Nicu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sanchez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nicu can turn it around.#T4#
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicu.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicu blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Nicu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Nicu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Nicu blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Nicu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicu lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Nicu avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nicu is trying to force a seperation but Sanchez has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iosue Nicu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nicu jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Nicu looking to slow down the pace here.
Yes Man Sanchez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Nicu throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Nicu as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Nicu works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicus head.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicu can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Nicu.
Nicu tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Sanchez.
Nicu misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez misses with some punches. #T1#
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nicu.
Sanchez cracks Nicu with a nice body shot.
Nicu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicu misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Nicu lands a left hand.
Nicu prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicu.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Nicu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nicu prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Nicu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez cracks Nicu with a nice body shot.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
A short right from Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicu scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Nicu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicu's elbow.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicu tries to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Nicu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Nicu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nicu takes a shot to the head.
Nicu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicus head.
Nicu looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Nicu avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Nicu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicu.
Nicu misses with the head strike.
Nicu lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Sanchez.
Nicu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicu lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicu.
Nicu lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicu blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Nicu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Nicu.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Nicu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanchez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Nicu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Nicu. #BC2#
Nicu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iosue Nicu'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#
Nicu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanchez tries to work over Nicu's front leg with a kick but Nicu checks it.
Nicu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Nicu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nicu lands with a shot to the body.
Nicu throws a head kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nicu avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Nicu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Nicu misses the jab.
Nicu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nicu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nicu is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Nicu looks to throw a body kick
and Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
Nicu throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Nicu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Nicu.
Nicu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez scores with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nicu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanchez - the referee stops the clock and Nicu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanchez. Nicu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nicu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Good work by Nicu as he checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicu throws a head kick that misses.
Nicu throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Nicu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nicu throws a leg kick
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nicu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nicu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicu counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nicu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Nicu moves out of range easily.
Nicu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nicu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Nicu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nicu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
A jab from Nicu finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Nicu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicu just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nicu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Nicu throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Nicu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanchez's knee momentarily.
Sanchez cracks the inside of Nicu's front leg. #T4#
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Nicu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Nicu saw it coming and moves away.
Nicu throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
Nicu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Iosue Nicu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nicu thinking.
Nicu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicu.
Nicu thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
and Nicu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicu.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.

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 Yes Man Sanchez.
Well Sanchez 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

A very excited looking Yes Man Sanchez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: UGD 96:Man Vs Bailey     
Date:   Jan 19, 2018
#R1#
Valentinovich lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentinovich feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
We've been informed that Valentinovich 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valentinovich 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 Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sergej Valentinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentinovich swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Valentinovich avoids nicely.
Valentinovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentinovich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valentinovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valentinovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Valentinovich.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Valentinovich's body. Valentinovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentinovich.
Sanchez half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valentinovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valentinovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valentinovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Valentinovich connects with a looping right hand.
Valentinovich slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Valentinovich misses with a wild body shot.
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentinovich missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Valentinovich.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentinovich misses the target.
Valentinovich tries to clinch up
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich misses with a jab to the body
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Valentinovich takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentinovich checks a leg kick.
Valentinovich is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws an off balance right hand
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Valentinovich scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Valentinovich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Valentinovich backs away, Sanchez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Valentinovich jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valentinovich misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Valentinovich instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Sanchez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Valentinovich blocks it.
Valentinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valentinovich prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentinovich.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Valentinovich misses with some punches.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez misses with a body punch. #T3#
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentinovich's elbow.
Valentinovich is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentinovich scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Valentinovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Valentinovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valentinovich tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Valentinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentinovich letting Sanchez take a breather here.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Valentinovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valentinovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Valentinovich.
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!
Valentinovich misses with the head strike.
Valentinovich tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Valentinovich back against the cage.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentinovich prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentinovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valentinovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentinovich.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Valentinovich.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentinovich lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valentinovich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Valentinovich takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergej Valentinovich dominated that 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.
#R2#
Valentinovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Valentinovich in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Valentinovich throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Valentinovich is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Valentinovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Valentinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez presses Valentinovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valentinovich is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns Valentinovich into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich looking to slow down the pace here.
Valentinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land. #T1#
Sanchez tries a body shot but Valentinovich blocks it.
Valentinovich has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Valentinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Valentinovich gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentinovich taking a breather.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Valentinovich's ribcage. Valentinovich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Valentinovich controls the action.
Valentinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Valentinovich gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Valentinovich prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Valentinovich misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Valentinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinovich tries to stall but Sanchez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Valentinovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valentinovich misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentinovich.
Valentinovich can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Valentinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinovich working aggressively here.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentinovich backwards.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez works on Valentinovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Valentinovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentinovich's gas tank.
Valentinovich is breathing heavily.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentinovich.#T3#
Valentinovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Valentinovich's head.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Valentinovich working aggressively here.
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez slows down the pace here.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentinovichs head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valentinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentinovich uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Good body shot from Valentinovich.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez presses Valentinovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valentinovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yes Man Sanchez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez tries to work over Valentinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentinovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Valentinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez cracks Valentinovich with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentinovich.
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from Valentinovich.
Sanchez lands a front kick.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valentinovich or not.
Sanchez is leaning against Valentinovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentinovich backwards.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez pushes Valentinovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Valentinovich misses
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentinovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Sanchez does it's job there.#CL#
Sanchez pushes Valentinovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.#T1#
Valentinovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentinovich backwards.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Valentinovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentinovich's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentinovich drops his hands momentarily and Sanchez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanchez scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#
Valentinovich is rocked!
Valentinovich missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Valentinovich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Sanchez has knocked Valentinovich down with a huge combo! Sanchez steps away and waves a wobbly Valentinovich back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Valentinovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Valentinovich right on the button. Valentinovich goes down! Sanchez follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sanchez gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yes Man Sanchez!
A victorious Yes Man Sanchez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: UGD 91:Dykstra Vs Benvenuti     
Date:   Dec 15, 2017
#R1#
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Barrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrera seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrera.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barrera throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez is looking to slow Barrera down with leg kicks.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Barrera throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Barrera misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barrera is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Barrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrera lands with a cross.
Barrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Barrera is wise to it.
Barrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Sanchez throws a front kick that sends Barrera stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez jabs at Barrera's body.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Barrera slips the punch.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrera.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barrera.
Barrera scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Barrera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barrera slips a jab from Sanchez.#CL#
Barrera takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Barrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanchez as Barrera tries to tie him up.
Barrera is trying to break free.
Barrera misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Barrera.
Barrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Barrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Barrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Barrera blocking some punches.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Barrera's head.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Barrera's ribcage. Barrera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barrera tries to stall but Sanchez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrera's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrera. #T3##BC#
Barrera manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Barrera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barrera checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Barrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrera.
Barrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Barrera misses its target.
Barrera misses with a double jab
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Barrera slips the punch.
As Sanchez tries to get set, Barrera tries to push him back and clinch up but Sanchez manages to avoid the attempt.
Barrera is looking to wear down Sanchez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrera.
Barrera lands a right hook to the body.
Sanchez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barrera backs up against the cage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with a hook. Barrera ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barrera explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick
and Barrera counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barrera - that will leave a mark!
Sanchez looks winded!#CL2#
Sanchez has Barrera up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrera.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Barrera is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez is working Barrera over against the cage.
Barrera prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Barrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sanchez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrera manages to avoid it.
Barrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barrera misses with a body kick.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Barrera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barrera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Barrera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Barrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Barrera.
Barrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mario Barrera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Barrera - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Barrera lands an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Still in the clinch, Barrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrera scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Barrera misses with some punches.
Barrera throws a head punch that misses.
Barrera has Sanchez pushed against the cage.
Barrera has Sanchez pushed against the cage.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Barrera's ribcage. Barrera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow. #T2#
Barrera takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Barrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barrera.
Barrera prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Barrera scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrera.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrera.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Barrera has him pressed against the cage.
Barrera lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrera.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrera misses with some punches. #T3#
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Barrera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barrera blocking some punches.
Barrera slows down the pace here.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barrera. #BC#
Barrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barrera slips a jab from Sanchez.
Some wild striking there from Barrera.
Nice defenses there by Barrera.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Sanchez swings for the body but Barrera moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrera clobbers Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Barrera connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
letting Barrera counter with a right hand.
Barrera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Barrera counters with a nice body shot.
Barrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrera lands the left hand.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barrera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Barrera dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrera.
Sanchez with a jab.
Barrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Barrera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Barrera ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Barrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Barrera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Barrera blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrera controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Barrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Barrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Barrera tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Barrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barrera lands an uppercut.
Barrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Barrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Barrera.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrera lands with a short shot to the head.
Barrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Barrera misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Barrera breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrera slips under a jab from Sanchez.#T2#
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Barrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barrera.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Barrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Barrera moves out of range.
Barrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Barrera. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez 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 Barrera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barrera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Barrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Barrera counters with a head kick that drops Sanchez to the mat! Sanchez scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez glances at the clock... BAM! Barrera nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Sanchez crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Sanchez is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Barrera!

 

Event: UGD 87:Curran Vs Benvenuti     
Date:   Nov 24, 2017
#R1#
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotto.
Sanchez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cotto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Cotto.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Cotto ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Cotto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cotto throws a good cross that connects.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Cotto misses the shot to the body.
Cotto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cotto tries a head kick but it misses.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Cotto tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cotto at a distance.
Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Cotto moves his leg out of the way.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Cotto is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotto. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've been told by Cotto's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cotto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cotto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cotto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Sanchez rushes Cotto and presses him up against the cage.
Cotto misses with a body punch.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto scores with a hook to the body.
Cotto pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Cotto.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cotto lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cotto's elbow.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cotto lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Cotto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cotto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto.
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Cotto.
Sanchez looks winded!
Cotto misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Cotto.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Cotto.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Cotto lands a shoulder strike.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Cotto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cotto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Cotto.
Cotto works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Cotto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cotto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cotto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cotto.
A body shot lands from Cotto.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cotto.
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Cotto lands a body punch.
Cotto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Cotto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
A shot in the inside from Cotto.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto lands a right hand.
Cotto lands a shot to the body.
Cotto can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Cotto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cotto lands a body shot. #T4#
Sanchez blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Cotto.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cotto.
A left hand lands to the body for Cotto.
A right hook to the body lands for Cotto.
Cotto lands with a light punch inside.
Cotto lands a nice uppercut.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cotto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cotto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cotto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cotto.
Cotto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cotto lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotto finish him?
Cotto lands with a short shot to the head.
Cotto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Cotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Cotto scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Cotto sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Cotto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Cotto lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Cotto moves out of range easily.
Cotto walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
Cotto swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Cotto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Cotto slips the punch.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cotto scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cotto swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Cotto missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Cotto throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Cotto needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez. #T1#
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Cotto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Cotto sees coming a mile off.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Cotto.
Decent striking displayed by Cotto there.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Cotto.
Sanchez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cotto scores with a punch to the head.
Cotto scores with a jab to the head.
Cotto misses the body punch
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Cotto scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotto misses with a body shot.
Cotto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Cotto connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Cotto dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
Cotto lands an uppercut, right on the button! Sanchez tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Cotto!
An out of breath Miguel Cotto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: UGD 83:Ajax Vs Kenway     
Date:   Nov 03, 2017
#R1#
Altare scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Altare sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Altare's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Altare seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Altare ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.#CL#
Altare has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Altare pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Altare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Altare lands with a left to the head.
Altare working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
Altare lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Altare is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altare tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Altare misses with some punches. #T2#
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Altare's head.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altare lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Altare misses with the head strike.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Altare.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
A short right from Altare on the inside.
Altare working aggressively here.
Altare tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Altare.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
Sanchez has Altare pressed against the cage.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Altare backwards.
Altare misses with the head strike.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Altare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Altare.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Altare blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Altare blocks it.
Altare tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Altare cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Altare stalling in the clinch but Sanchez improves position.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez stalls.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Altare.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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 John Altare will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sanchez throws a body punch but Altare moves out of range.
Sanchez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Altare pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altare drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Altare misses with a body punch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Altare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Altare's elbow.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Altare blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
Altare lands with a right to the head.
John Altare has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Altare pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez taking a breather.#T2#
Altare gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Altare misses with a body kick.
Altare tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Altare swinging wildly here.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Altare.
Sanchez lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Altare moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Altare. #CL#
Altare gets a clinch.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altare lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Altare can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action. #BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Altare closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez pushes Altare back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Altare lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Altare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altare tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
Sanchez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 John Altare will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Altare scores with a hook.
Altare scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Altare tries to clinch but Sanchez moves away
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Altare just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Altare misses with a body punch
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Altare is looking to clinch.
Altare is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Altare moved away.
Altare closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
Altare throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Altare. Altare maintains the clinch.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare misses with the head strike.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Altare blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez cracks Altare with a nice body shot.
Altare has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Altare's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Altare's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Altare blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow. #T2#
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez gets through Altare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Sanchez. #ROC2#
Altare is rocked!
Sanchez cracks Altare with a nice body shot.
Oh Altare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez gets through Altare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a big uppercut that drops Altare! More strikes from Sanchez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Altare lies dazed against the cage as Sanchez celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yes Man Sanchez!
A relieved looking Yes Man Sanchez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: HFC 117:Curran vs Spike     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Jab, jab by Dolla - just one landing.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dolla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dolla doesn't seem bothered though.
Dolla delivers a nice body kick.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dolla's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Crenflow Dolla has been cut.
Dolla throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Dolla's body.
Dolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Dolla is out of range.
Dolla swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that misses.
Dolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dolla doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez thows a leg kick but Dolla checks it
and Dolla counters with a head kick.
Dolla throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Dolla ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dolla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dolla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Sanchez.
Dolla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Sanchez.
A jab from Dolla misses. #CL2#
Sanchez forces Dolla back against the cage and clinches.
Dolla misses with some punches.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Dolla. #T2#
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Dolla lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Dolla swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Dolla stalling in the clinch but Sanchez improves position.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dolla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez is working Dolla over against the cage.
Sanchez presses Dolla against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dolla has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Dolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dolla tries a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3##CL2#
Sanchez clinches.
Dolla creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dolla seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanchez can turn it around.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dolla.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dolla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Dolla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez blocking some punches. #BC#
Dolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Dolla lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the body kick
and Dolla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Dolla tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dolla throws a solid leg kick but Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dolla.
Sanchez clobbers Dolla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dolla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dolla.
Dolla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dolla loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Dolla throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Dolla on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dolla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez moves out of range as Dolla strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Sanchez rushes Dolla and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez working aggressively here. #BC#
Dolla breaks from the clinch.
Dolla with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dolla throws out the jab.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dolla throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Sanchez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dolla takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Dolla improves position.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Dolla controls his hands.
Dolla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Dolla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez looking to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with some punches. #T1#
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Dolla blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchez.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez avoids the elbow strike from Dolla, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Dolla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dolla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Dolla.
Dolla misses with an elbow over the top.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
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!
Dolla is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Dolla.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dolla backwards. #ROC2#
Dolla is rocked!#T2#
Sanchez prevents Dolla from breaking the clinch.
Oh Dolla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dolla with a big uppercut! Dolla tries to clinch up but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dolla to the mat! Dolla covers up and Sanchez unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yes Man Sanchez!
An out of breath Yes Man Sanchez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Crenflow Dolla spoke after the fight, saying 'You can't handle the power of the holy spirit. I just didn't get enough sleep last night. Next time you die from the power of JE$U$.'.

 

Event: HFC 114: Curran vs Tsuruta     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
Nicu misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Sanchez counters by clinching up.
Nicu tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicu is trying to break free.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicu stalls.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Nicu blocking some punches.
Nicu presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicu backwards.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Iosue Nicu has been cut.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicu controls his hands.
Nicu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Nicu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicu tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicu's elbow.
Nicu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1##BC#
Nicu manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez lands a jab.
Sanchez scores with a hook.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Nicu's front leg but catches the back leg as Nicu tries to avoid it.
Nicu thows a body kick. Sanchez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Nicu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Nicu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanchez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nicu scores with a push kick.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Nicu keeps it at a distance.
Nicu is looking for a counter combo.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Nicu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sanchez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Nicu is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
A jab from Nicu finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Sanchez misses with the body kick
and Nicu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanchez's knee momentarily.#T2#
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Nicu throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nicu.
Nicu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Nicu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nicu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicu.
Nicu tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Nicu blocks it.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nicu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head. #T3#
Nicu is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nicu lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nicu breaks the clinch.
Nicu misses with a body kick.
Nicu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.
Sanchez moves out of range as Nicu throws a body kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Nicu moves out of range.
Sanchez cracks the inside of Nicu's front leg.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nicu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nicu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Sanchez there.
Nicu keeps Sanchez at a distance using the push kick.
Nicu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Nicu keeps it at a distance.
Nicu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nicu - that will leave a mark!
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Nicu.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Nicu moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
A low kick from Nicu misses
and Sanchez counters with a good low kick that Nicu was not able to check.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Nicu's body.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicu cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg. #CL2#
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez works on Nicu's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Nicu is trying to push Sanchez away but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nicu tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicu misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iosue Nicu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nicu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Nicu's head back.
Nicu throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Nicu pushes him off.
Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
Nicu throws a lazy head kick
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Nicu.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.#ROC2#
Nicu is rocked!
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Nicu counters with a good low kick that Sanchez was not able to check.
Oh Nicu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicu thumps Sanchez with a low kick.#CL2#
Sanchez rushes Nicu and presses him up against the cage.
Nicu seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicu.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Nicu.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Sanchez cracks Nicu with a nice body shot.
Nicu has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicu's elbow.
Nicu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Nicu misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nicu.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Nicu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Nicu's ribcage. Nicu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Nicu.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez tries to work over Nicu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Nicu on the inside.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Nicu lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nicu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanchez can turn it around.#BC#
Nicu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Nicu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicu drops his hands momentarily and Sanchez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicu swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicu can pounce on him.
Nicu scores with a nice right hand.
Nicu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nicu misses with a body kick.
Nicu moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Nicu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Nicu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nicu. Nicu obviously looking to wear him down.
Nicu throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Nicu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanchez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nicu counters with a low kick, right behind Sanchez 's knee.
Nicu is looking to score with low kicks.
Nicu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nicu's hands.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Nicu ducks down to avoid it.
Nicu connects with a single shot there.
An inside leg kick from Sanchez misses.
Nicu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Sanchez rushes Nicu and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanchez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nicu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not. #T4#
Nicu pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Nicu.
Nicu misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicu.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Nicu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nicu wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicu.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Nicu swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Iosue Nicu'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicu throws a head kick that misses.
Nicu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez lands with a slapping head kick.
Nicu slips a jab from Sanchez.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicu misses with a looping left.
Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nicu moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez scores with a jab. Nicu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Nicu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nicu fails to land.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Nicu misses with some punches.
Nicu cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Nicu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nicu's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nicu throws an elbow but misses.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicu can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action. #BC#
Nicu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Nicu.
Nicu throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Nicu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicu.
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body
and Nicu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez misses with a jab to the body
and Nicu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez swings for the body but Nicu moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Nicu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nicu moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Nicu lands a nice looking body kick.
Nicu wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Nicu misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Nicu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nicu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Nicu does it's job there.
Nicu throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Nicu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Nicu controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicu.
Nicu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicu.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicu wants to stall.
Nicu can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action. #T4#
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Nicu blocks it.
Nicu misses with some punches.
Sanchez is leaning against Nicu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Iosue Nicu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nicu.
Nicu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicu throws a head punch that misses.
Nicu digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nicu is stalling here.
Nicu tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Nicu lands with a light punch inside.
Nicu throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yes Man Sanchez.
I've got Sanchez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: HFC 113:Hopkins vs Sang Seok     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Sha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sha throws a series of strikes that have Sanchez backpedaling.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Sha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sha in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sha moves away.
Sanchez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sha. #T1#
Sanchez digs a good hook to Sha's body.
Sha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanchez wants to slow Sha down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Sha moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sha.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Sha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sha 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.
Sanchez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sha is out of range.
Sha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Sha saw that one coming.
Sanchez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSha.
Sha lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with the body kick
and Sha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sha lands a jab.
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Sha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sha.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sha throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Sha.
We've been told by Sha's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Sha avoids them all with ease.
Sha is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sha. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sanchez moves into the clinch.#T4#
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sha.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Sha controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Sha ducked under it nicely.
Sha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Sha's head back.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Sha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sha lands a two punch combo.
Sha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez is looking to slow Sha down with leg kicks.
Sha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sha throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Sha moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sha is looking to counter punch.
Sha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Sha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez tries to counter with a clinch but Sha shakes him off and moves away.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sha misses the target.#T2#
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Sha moves out of range.
Sha is looking for a counter combo.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Sha circles away and keeps his distance.
Sha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez connects with a high 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!
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Sha moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Sha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Sha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.
Sha misses with a lunging right hand
and Sha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sha moves away.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Sha.
Sha connects with a leg kick. Sanchez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sha throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sha!
Sha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sanchez throws a jab when Sha was well out of range.#T4#
Sha moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanchez.
Sha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sha blocks a jab.
Sha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sha lands a jab.
A left lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez stuns Sha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
As Sanchez looks to move away, Sha throws a big counter combo but Sanchez just gets out of the way.
Sanchez delivers a nice body kick.
Sha connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sha takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Sha.
Sanchez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Sha's head.#T1#
Sha connects with a leg kick. Sanchez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Sha breaks the clinch.
Sha lands a right hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanchez.
Sha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Sha's head.#T2#
Sanchez lands a jab to Sha's midsection.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Nice defenses there by Sha.
An inside leg kick from Sanchez misses.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Sha moves out of range.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez throws a jab when Sha was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sha, as that shot connected.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
Sha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Sha is wise to it.
Sha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seb Sha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jab from Sanchez.
Sha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Sha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Sha's leg. Sha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Sha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanchez backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sha 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yes Man Sanchez.
Well Sanchez 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

A relieved looking Yes Man Sanchez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: HFC 108:Jackson vs Kid     
Date:   Jul 16, 2017
#R1#
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicu pushes Sanchez away with a front kick.
Nicu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nicu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Iosue Nicu has been cut.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Nicu's head.
Nicu lands a high kick!
Nicu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nicu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nicu to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicu throws a lazy body kick
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab from Sanchez.#T1#
Nicu lands the left hand.
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nicu scores with a jab.
Nicu checks a leg kick.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicu is just out of range.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nicu throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Nicu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Iosue Nicu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sanchez rushes Nicu and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Nicu blocking some punches.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicu uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Nicu breaks the clinch. #T2#
Nicu missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Nicu misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicu throws a shot to the body.
Nicu moves out of range of the body kick.
Nicu lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Nicu swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Nicu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nicu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. Nicu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. Nicu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nicu misses with a looping left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nicu. Sanchez shrugs it off though.
Nicu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nicu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Nicu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crunch! Nicu slams his shin into Sanchez's torso.
Nicu lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nicu works the jab nicely.
Nicu tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nicu.
Nicu misses with a low kick.
Nicu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicu tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicu tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.
Nicu throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range. #CL#
Sanchez clinches.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez tries to work over Nicu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Nicu breaks from the clinch.
Nicu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Nicu throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Nicu gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.
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 Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iosue Nicu's cut.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nicu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nicu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nicu ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Nicu throws a lazy head kick
and Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nicu cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Nicu pushes Sanchez away with a front kick.
Sanchez moves forwards but Nicu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nicu connects with a body shot.
Nicu misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicu misses with a body kick.
Nicu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicu lands a head kick. Sanchez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicu throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.#T1#
Nicu feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Nicu's head.
Nicu throws a head kick that misses
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicu misses with a straight right.
Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nicu.
Nicu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanchez's head.
Nicu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicu throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Nicu avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Nicu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nicu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanchez if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Nicu fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanchez in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicu.
Nicu wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Nicu avoids them all with ease.
Iosue Nicu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nicu.
Nicu thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nicu lands a nice looking body kick.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicu. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Nicu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.#T3#
Nicu looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Nicu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nicu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanchez if he has to take too many more of those.
Nicu misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
Nicu throws a head kick that misses.
Nicu throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nicu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crunch! Sanchez slams his shin into Nicu's torso.
A jab from Sanchez misses. #T4#
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nicu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nicu slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Nicu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
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!
Nicu moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Nicu counters with a nice body kick.
Nicu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Nicu there.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Nicu.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nicu throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Nicu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nicu digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosue Nicu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iosue Nicu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez slips under a jab from Nicu.
Nicu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nicu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.
Nicu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nicu avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Nicu defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Nicu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicu connects with a high kick.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick
and Nicu counters with a thumping low kick.
Nicu connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nicu misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nicu scores with a body shot.
Nicu moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicu scores with a spinning back kick!
Nicu takes one to the side of the head.
Nicu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nicu misses with a kick to the body.
Nicu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nicu.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Nicu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nicu throws out a powerful jab.
Nicu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicu throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Nicu tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Nicu is having none of it.
Nicu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nicu fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanchez in the 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!
Nicu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Nicu tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nicu.
Nicu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.#CL#
Sanchez pushes Nicu up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez tries to work over Nicu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nicu. #T3##BC2#
Nicu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nicu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nicu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nicu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nicu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nicu.
Nicu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nicu lands a nice looking body kick.
Nicu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nicu pushes Sanchez away with a front kick.
Nicu throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicu. That's going to slow Sanchez down. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicu.
Nicu scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
Nicu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nicu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Nicu slips the punch.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Nicu checks it.
Nicu lands a head shot.
Sanchez thumps Nicu with a low kick.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Nicu.
Nicu scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iosue Nicu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nicu 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iosue Nicu!

A very excited looking Iosue Nicu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: HFC 105 :Curran vs Palmer     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Bailey gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
A short left from Bailey.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
I was talking to Bailey's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Bailey.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey. #T1#
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bailey or not.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Bailey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bailey gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey lands a shot to the body.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank. #T2#
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bailey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sanchez's brow.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Bailey has double underhooks.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Bailey is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez looks winded!
A short right from Bailey on the inside.
A short left from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Sanchez pushes Bailey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Bailey.
Bailey pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bailey tries to clinch up.
Bailey takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez thumps Bailey with a low kick.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Bailey moves into the clinch.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Bailey misses with some punches. #T4#
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Bailey.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez slips under a jab.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches up with Bailey and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bailey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bailey throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey misses with a body shot
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Bailey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanchez connects with a right hand. Bailey shakes it off.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanchez, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bailey connects with the punch.#T1#
Bailey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Bailey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bailey throws a body kick that misses
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Bailey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick from Bailey is predictable there
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Bailey moves into the clinch.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bailey.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Bailey circles away.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Bailey moves away
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bailey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Bailey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
Bailey pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Bailey.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bailey.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Bailey tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bailey lands a body punch.
Devon Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Bailey lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Bailey as the two fighters clinch.
Bailey is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bailey tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Bailey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bailey is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's time! Bailey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Bailey wants to clinch.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Bailey throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Bailey moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.#T1#
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Bailey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Bailey avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bailey.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Bailey is avoiding it.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Bailey saw that one coming.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Bailey. #T2#
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
As Sanchez tries to get set, Bailey tries to push him back and clinch up but Sanchez manages to avoid the attempt.
Bailey connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Bailey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Bailey. Bailey maintains the clinch.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bailey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Bailey.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Bailey on the inside.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bailey.
Bailey tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. #T4#
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bailey. #ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
Bailey dips a shoulder and cracks Sanchez with a mighty uppercut! Sanchez falls back against the cage and Bailey unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sanchez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bailey screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey retains his light heavyweight title!
Devon Bailey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Yes Man Sanchez was interviewed post fight and said 'YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YEESSSSSS!!!'.

 

Event: HFC 100:Curran vs Griffin     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Braz with a poor takedown
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Braz knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Sanchez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Braz is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Braz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Braz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Braz advances to mount. #SUB#
Sanchez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Braz.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Braz wants to finish this one by submission but Sanchez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Braz. #SUB#
Braz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sanchez is surviving well by controlling Braz's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Braz looking for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Braz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Braz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.
Sanchez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2##SUB#
Braz has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Braz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Braz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Braz is looking for a triangle here but Sanchez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Sanchez advances nicely into full mount.
Braz can't escape the position.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Braz is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Braz is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Braz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Braz tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Braz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Braz fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Braz's head.
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Braz dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Braz's head and hops out.#CL2#
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Braz.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brazs head.
Braz takes a shot to the head.
Braz takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez. #T1#
Sanchez is struggling to control the position.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Braz is looking for a takedown.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Braz's head.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez works on Braz's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez presses Braz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Braz's ribcage. Braz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks Braz with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Braz backwards. #CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Braz or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Braz.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sanchez. #ROC2#
Braz is rocked!#KD2#
Sanchez drops Braz onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Braz is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Braz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Braz's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Braz drops to his knees and Sanchez pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yes Man Sanchez!
A victorious Yes Man Sanchez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Shoei Braz had this to say: 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: RBFC 90:Karjalainen vs Tavares     
Date:   Mar 17, 2017
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Marston. Those never looked like landing.
Marston misses with a double jab
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Marston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marston scores with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Marston blocks the leg kick.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Marston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Marston cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Marston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marston throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Marston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
letting Marston counter with a right hand.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marston.
Marston misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
A big right from Sanchez misses. #T2#
Sanchez misses with a hook. Marston ducked under it nicely.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand.
And Sanchez responds with a good body kick, but Marston manages to step out the way in time.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Marston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Marston's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marston throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Marston's head coaches at LOD: Club Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.
Marston misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Marston throws a low kick but Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marston throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez lands a head kick. Marston smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marston throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Marston saw it coming and moves away.
Marston scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marston throws a leg kick that misses.
Marston misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice body kick.
Marston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Marston.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Marston staying out of range there.
Marston feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Marston checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Marston misses with a kick to the body.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Marston cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Marston connects with a looping right hand.
Marston lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Marston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Marston misses with a double jab
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marston throws out the jab. #T1#
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Marston throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Marston misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Marston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marston throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Marston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Marston's head. #T2#
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Marston misses.
Marston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a low kick as Marston jumps back.
Sanchez scores with a jab.
A big left from Marston misses.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Marston moves out of range.
Marston scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Marston's body.
Marston throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Marston avoids it with no problem.
Marston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marston throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marston thows a body kick. Sanchez tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Marston blocks the leg kick.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
Marston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Marston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marston defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Sanchez.
Marston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marston walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Marston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanchez cracks Marston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marston momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez keeps Marston at a distance using the push kick.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marston.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Marston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Sanchez misses
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Marston throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Marston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Marston avoids it.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Marston blocks the leg kick.
Marston lands a jab.
Sanchez scores with a hook.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Lucas Marston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Marston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanchez scores with a nice right hand.
Marston staying out of range there.
Donk. Sanchez catches Marston right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez thumps Marston with a low kick.
Marston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez counters with a leg kick.
Sanchez scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Sanchez cracks Marston with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Marston has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sanchez.
Marston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Marston avoids it with no problem.
Marston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Sanchez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

A very excited looking Yes Man Sanchez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: RBFC 86:Romero vs Sanchez     
Date:   Feb 19, 2017
#R1#
Romero scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Romero is wise to it.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romero finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Romero throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Romero misses.
We've been informed that Sanchez 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.#CL#
Romero instigates a clinch.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
The referee calls for Sanchez to work.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Romero lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romero. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero's head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Romero catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Romero lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Romero is looking to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch.
Romero lands a lovely overhand right.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Romero's ribs.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.#CL#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez stalling against the cage.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero lands a right hand. #T3#
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Romero working aggressively here.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero misses with a body punch.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez cracks Romero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Romero.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Romero lands the left hand.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the body.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Romero tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero. #CL#
Romero rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Romero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Romero 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.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Romero swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
A cross from Sanchez lands.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Romero.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanchez lands a jab to Romero's midsection.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Romero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romero misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Romero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Romero steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sanchez. That one must have hurt.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Romero's front leg but catches the back leg as Romero tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Romero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romero scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romero stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a body kick.
Romero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Romero misses with a body shot.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romero's sensitive parts.
Romero wants to clinch
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
A jab from Sanchez does it's job there.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero tries to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanchez throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
A cross from Sanchez lands.
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks Romero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Romero 's knee.
Romero throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Romero.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanchez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T4#
Romero misses with a body punch
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. Romero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Romero moves to clinch but Sanchez breaks away
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Romero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romero.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Romero will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romero's sensitive parts. #CL#
Romero rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Third Round Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Romero.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Romero.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Sanchez leaning against his opponent.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Romero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero blocking some punches.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
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 head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Romero improves position.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Romero blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanchez.
Sanchez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Romero.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Romero takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Romero working aggressively here.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Romero 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.

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 Third Round Romero.
I think Romero 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Round Romero!

A very excited looking Third Round Romero rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Yes Man Sanchez had this to say: 'YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YEESSSSSS!!!'.

 

Event: HFC 81:Grabonzo vs Snodgrass     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Kahn off balance momentarily.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Sanchez does it's job there.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch.
Kahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahn misses with a head kick.
Sanchez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Kahn scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Kahn saw that one coming.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kahn is able to avoid easily.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kahn has time to react.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Kahn throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.
Kahn defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
As Sanchez backs off Kahn throws a huge counter combo but Sanchez manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Kahn's leg. Kahn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kahn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn moves out of range easily.
Kahn checks a leg kick.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Sanchez misses
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kahn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez jabs Kahn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Kahn moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKahn.
Kahn walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahn's calf.
Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kahn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanchez.
A jab from Kahn misses.
Kahn checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kahn blocks the body kick.
Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kahn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
Sanchez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kahn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez pushes Kahn away with a front kick.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez thuds his shin into the meat of Kahn's side.
Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kahn throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Kahn.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kahn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sanchez has got the better of the exchanges.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Kahn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Kahn.
Sanchez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kahn misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Yes Man Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez scores with a push kick.
Kahn moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Kahn checks the leg kick.
Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kahn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kahn throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Kahn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kahn cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kahn can do to turn this around?
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kahn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kahn doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Kahn 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.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Kahn misses with a looping left.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Kahn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Kahn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanchez will feel that in the morning.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Kahn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage. #T4#
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sanchez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kahn can turn it around.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Kahn.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kahn throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sanchez.
Kahn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez connects with a right hand. Kahn shakes it off.
A big left from Kahn misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Kahn.
Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Kahn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Kahn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Kahn moved away.
Sanchez looks to throw a body kick
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez thumps Kahn with a low kick.
Sanchez throws a lazy head kick
and Kahn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away.
Sanchez is looking to slow Kahn down with leg kicks.
Sanchez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kahn counters with a body kick.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
Solomon Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanchez slips a straight right by Kahn.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kahn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn connects with a nice looking jab.
A leg kick checked by Kahn.
Kahn walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
A low kick from Sanchez misses
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kahn thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kahn throws a head kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Sanchez does it's job there.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kahn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kahn counters with a head kick.
Sanchez thumps Kahn with a low kick.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez is looking to slow Kahn down with leg kicks.
Sanchez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kahn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn moves out of range easily.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Kahn's leg. Kahn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kahn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kahn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanchez 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

A victorious Yes Man Sanchez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HFC 77:Hellmuth vs Tsuruta 2     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Braz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Braz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.#T1#
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Braz checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Braz attempts a counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it well and moves away.
Braz has been working on his balance at HFC Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a front kick that sends Braz stumbling back into the cage.
Braz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Braz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Braz tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.
Braz slips under a jab.
Braz feinted with a counter takedown.
Braz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Braz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Braz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Braz slips under a jab.
Sanchez catches Braz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Braz slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Braz attempts a counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it well and moves away.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Braz's head.
Braz needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Braz slips the punch.
Braz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Sanchez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Braz is out of range.
Sanchez tests Braz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braz walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Braz ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Braz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Braz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Braz attempts a counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it well and moves away.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Braz dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Braz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Braz's head back.
Braz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Braz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Braz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Braz doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez cracks Braz with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.
Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Braz attempts a counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Braz momentarily.
Braz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Braz is out of range.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Braz slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Braz tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.
Sanchez thumps Braz with a low kick.#T4#
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Braz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Braz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Braz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez thows a leg kick but Braz checks it #TD#
and Braz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Braz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Braz tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.
Sanchez throws a hook but Braz blocks it.
Braz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Braz moved out of range nicely.
Braz attempts a counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Braz is just out of range.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Braz tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Braz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Braz tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Braz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.#T2#
Braz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Braz. That did some damage!
Sanchez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Braz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Braz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Braz's shoulder, as Braz tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Braz counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well. #SUB#
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz. #SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Sanchez controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura here.
Shoei Braz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanchez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Shoei Braz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #37     
Date:   Dec 04, 2016
#R1#
Larsson walks into a jab.
Sanchez throws a hook but Larsson avoids it easily.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larsson.
Sanchez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Larsson's calf.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Larsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
We've been told by Larsson's head coaches at The Fallen Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez slips a jab from Larsson.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Larsson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Larsson should have avoided that one.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larsson at a distance. #CL2#
Sanchez clinches with his opponent.
Larsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land. #T1#
Larsson wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
Larsson prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Larsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez slows down the pace here.
Sanchez is struggling to control the position.
Sanchez continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanchez as Larsson tries to tie him up.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Larsson prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson working aggressively here.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Larsson.
Larsson blocking some punches. #BC#
Larsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Larsson backs up against the cage.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Larsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Larsson tries to avoid it.
Larsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Larsson takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez throws a lazy body kick
and Larsson counters with a left to the body.
Sanchez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Larsson misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for Larsson's leg but Larsson calmly moves out of range.
Larsson works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsson.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Larsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Larsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Larsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A cross from Larsson lands.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Larsson misses with a hook.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsson.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Larsson.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsson.
Larsson misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Larsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Larsson scores with a jab.
Larsson lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Larsson counters with a nice body shot.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larsson.
A bone on bone clash there as Larsson blocks the leg kick.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Larsson pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Larsson moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Larsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larsson checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Larsson blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsson slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to slow Larsson down with leg kicks.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsson misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez counters with a body kick.
Larsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Yes Man Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Larsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Larsson.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Larsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Larsson on the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez misses with a jab to the body
and Larsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Sanchez takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Larsson misses its target.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Larsson.
Larsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Larsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanchez, right into the meat.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanchez - that will leave a mark! #T2#
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
It looked like Larsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanchez.
Larsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsson.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Larsson moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Larsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Larsson misses.
Larsson swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Larsson moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Larsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
Larsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Larsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Larsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Larsson is avoiding it.
Larsson thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Larsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Larsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Larsson misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Larsson off balance momentarily.#T4#
Sanchez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Larsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez stalls.
Sanchez tries to stall but Larsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larsson's elbow.
Larsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Peter Larsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yes Man Sanchez'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Larsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsson throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsson. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larsson checks a leg kick.
Larsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larsson slips a straight right by Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Larsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larsson cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Larsson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Larsson takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Larsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Larsson pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Larsson working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Larsson trying to stall but Sanchez improves his position.
Larsson blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez pushes Larsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Larsson tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Larsson lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larsson misses with the head strike.
A short left from Larsson.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Larsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Larsson letting Sanchez take a breather here.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Larsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larsson tries to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Larsson blocks it.
Larsson looking to stall.
Larsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez stalling the fight.
Sanchez stalling.
Sanchez receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Larsson is trying to force a seperation but Sanchez has the dominant position.
Larsson blocking some punches.
Larsson is looking to control Sanchez's arms but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Larsson has his back to the cage.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Larsson misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanchez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Larsson working aggressively here.
Larsson can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Larsson.
Larsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
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!
Larsson can't break the clinch.

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 Peter Larsson.
I think Larsson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #36     
Date:   Nov 27, 2016
#R1#
Boitsov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez works Boitsov's body with a nice hook.
Boitsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Yes Man Sanchez has been cut.
Boitsov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab by Sanchez.
Boitsov misses the jab.
Sanchez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Boitsov misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boitsov.
Boitsov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Boitsov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boitsov misses with a straight left.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Boitsov.
Sanchez pushes Boitsov away with a front kick.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boitsov darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Boitsov into the cage.
Sanchez throws a fast counter high kick but Boitsov manages to duck under it in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Boitsov.
Boitsov takes one to the side of the head.
Boitsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boitsov closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Boitsov pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boitsov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSanchez.
Boitsov throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boitsov at a distance.
Sanchez scores with a jab. Boitsov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boitsov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boitsov scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boitsov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sanchez leaves Boitsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Boitsov is wise to it.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Boitsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Boitsov avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yes Man Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Boitsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sanchez jabs Boitsov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boitsov manages to avoid it.
Sanchez scores with a spinning back kick!
Sanchez throws a front kick that sends Boitsov stumbling back into the cage.
Boitsov goes for a double leg but Sanchez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanchez continues to drive forward.
Boitsov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boitsov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsov misses with an uppercut.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boitsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boitsov shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Boitsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boitsov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boitsov.
Boitsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Boitsov misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.#TD#
Boitsov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boitsov is one step ahead there.
Sanchez trying to control the position here.
Boitsov looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boitsov is trying to keep Sanchez in close. #T3#
Sanchez controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Boitsov looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily. #SUB#
Boitsov working for submissions but it's allowed Sanchez to get to half guard.
Boitsov is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boitsov trying to control from the bottom.
Boitsov tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.#SUB#
Boitsov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boitsov wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boitsov is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yes Man Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boitsov.
Boitsov misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boitsov's knee momentarily.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Boitsov's shoulder, as Boitsov tries to avoid the shot.
Boitsov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boitsov misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick.
Sanchez scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boitsov throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Boitsov misses with a right hand
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boitsov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boitsov shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Boitsov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Boitsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Boitsov should have avoided that one. #T2#
Boitsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boitsov momentarily.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
Boitsov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boitsov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sanchez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Boitsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Boitsov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boitsov's sensitive parts.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boitsov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dmitry Boitsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boitsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boitsov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boitsov throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boitsov shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Boitsov walks into a jab.#KD2#
Sanchez lands a big right hand that sends Boitsov crashing to the mat! Sanchez stays standing though and waves Boitsov back to his feet!#ROC2#
Boitsov is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boitsov shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Sanchez drops Boitsov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boitsov looks back up at him and smiles so Sanchez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Boitsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boitsov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boitsov's sensitive parts.
Boitsov takes one on the button.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanchez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Our winner, Yes Man Sanchez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #34     
Date:   Nov 13, 2016
#R1#
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boitsov.#TD#
Boitsov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sanchez is trying to defend but Boitsov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sanchez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boitsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boitsov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Boitsov seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Boitsov. #T1#
Boitsov wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it. #SUB#
Boitsov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boitsov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Boitsov is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boitsov to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Boitsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Boitsov is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boitsov to get the leverage.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Boitsov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Boitsov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boitsov.
Boitsov trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Boitsov wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez controlling Boitsov's posture.
Boitsov wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boitsov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boitsov gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boitsov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Boitsov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Boitsov.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Boitsov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boitsov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Boitsov on that attempt.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Boitsov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Boitsov shoots in.
Sanchez feints a counter leg kick.
Boitsov closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Boitsov pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boitsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Boitsov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boitsov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsov tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boitsov tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.
Sanchez cracks Boitsov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez. #TD#
Boitsov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boitsov lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Boitsov looking to pass the guard.
Boitsov being controlled here momentarily.
Boitsov wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.#SUB#
Boitsov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sanchez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boitsov has Sanchez in his guard.#REVB##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Boitsov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Boitsov is looking for a triangle here but Sanchez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boitsov can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Boitsov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanchez's best efforts.
Boitsov wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Boitsov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Boitsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boitsov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Boitsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sanchez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boitsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanchez has managed to get both his arms back between Boitsov's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Boitsov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Boitsov looking for subs off his back but Sanchez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boitsov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sanchez prevents Boitsov from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez is thwarting Boitsov's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boitsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Boitsov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez leaves Boitsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Boitsov avoids it with no problem.
Boitsov fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boitsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boitsov lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsov shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boitsov has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Boitsov tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanchez - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez cracks Boitsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boitsov.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.#KD2#
Sanchez sends Boitsov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sanchez is motioning to the referee to let Boitsov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Boitsov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boitsov fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Boitsov off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Sanchez follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Boitsov was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yes Man Sanchez!
A relieved looking Yes Man Sanchez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #31     
Date:   Oct 22, 2016
#R1#
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
We've been told by Gray's head coaches at OO that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Gray finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Sanchez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray misses with a double jab.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Gray slips the punch.
Gray defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gray.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the body
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Gray.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Sanchez there.
Gray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.#T1#
Gray throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gray moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gray.
Gray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanchez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gray - the referee stops the clock and Sanchez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gray. Sanchez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed right hand from Gray misses the target.
Gray throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Gray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Gray lands an overhand right.
Gray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gray slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Gray throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Gray moved away.
Gray misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Gray misses with a double jab.
Gray tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Gray.
Gray throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Gray throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Gray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez scores with a jab.
Gray connects with a solid leg kick.
Gray lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased. #T3#
Sanchez scores with a jab.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
A combination from Gray does no damage.
Gray is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Gray.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gray doesn't seem bothered though.
Gray slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Gray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez thinks about the counter body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gray 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 Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.#T4#
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Gray off balance momentarily.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Gray lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gray avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gray had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gray moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Gray misses.
Gray connects with a crisp jab.
Gray feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Gray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Gray.
Gray throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Gray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Gray throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Gray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Gray.
Akoni Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gray misses with a low kick.
Gray has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gray misses with a kick to the body.
Sanchez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Gray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gray tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice jab there from Gray.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Gray's body.
Gray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Gray is wise to it.
Gray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gray throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gray.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Gray moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gray darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Gray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Gray.
Gray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gray lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Gray as he checks the leg kick.
Sanchez tests Gray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good shot there by Sanchez.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gray misses with the combination.
Gray slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Gray avoids the body shot from Sanchez. #T3#
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
And Gray counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanchez blocks it.
Gray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Gray.
Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Gray walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
Nice jab there from Gray.
Nice body punch from Gray.
Gray is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Gray avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
Gray tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Gray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gray takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Gray.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gray. Gray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gray throws a body kick that misses.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gray shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sanchez eats them both and turns towards Gray to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sanchez with a jab.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Gray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Gray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez with a nice cross.
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 Akoni Gray will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good exchange - Sanchez coming out on top.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray checks a leg kick.
Sanchez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gray jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez throws a hook but Gray blocks it.
Gray feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gray.
Gray lands with a good body shot.
Gray thuds his shin into the meat of Sanchez's side.
Sanchez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gray checks it well.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gray misses with a low kick.
Gray checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Gray.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Gray connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.
Gray throws a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Gray 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.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Gray.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gray tried to score with a low kick but Sanchez checks it.
Gray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Sanchez takes a swing at Gray's ribcage but misses.
Gray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gray feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Gray avoids it.
Gray avoids a kick to the body.
Gray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Gray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Gray's knee but Gray avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Gray lands a high kick!
Nice shot lands for Gray.
Gray cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Gray.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Gray.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gray's head backwards.#T3#
Gray connects with a leg kick. Sanchez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Gray.
A jab from Gray finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Gray throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body kick there by Gray.
Sanchez slips a jab from Gray.
Sanchez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gray wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Gray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T4#
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!
Gray misses with a low kick.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Gray looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gray moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Good work by Gray as he checks the leg kick.
Gray lands with a nice body kick.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Gray checks a leg kick.
Gray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gray scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gray misses with a looping right.
Gray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Gray scores with a four punch combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Akoni Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gray 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akoni Gray!

After the fight, Akoni Gray was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Yes Man Sanchez was interviewed post fight and said 'YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YEESSSSSS!!!'.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #29     
Date:   Oct 09, 2016
#R1#
Coles lands the left hand.
Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for Coles's leg but Coles calmly moves out of range.
Coles is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sanchez.
Coles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coles has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Coles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Coles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Coles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Coles should have avoided that one.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Coles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez throws a hook but Coles blocks it.
Coles thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Coles.
Coles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that Sanchez 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.
Dennis Coles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coles.
Coles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Coles misses with an uppercut
and Coles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coles blocks a leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a straight left. #T1#
Coles misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez thumps Coles with a low kick.
Coles throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez lands with a nice combination. Coles backs away looking to recover.
Sanchez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coles's calf.
Coles misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Coles avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Coles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coles misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Coles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Coles.
Coles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Coles avoids it.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
Coles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coles goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Yes Man Sanchez has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Sanchez cracks Coles with a good jab.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coles.
Sanchez scores with a jab.
Coles throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coles.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Coles moves out of range easily.
Coles misses with a kick to the body.
Coles throws a big shot that misses.
Coles throws a body kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Coles misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Coles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Coles tries to clinch up
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coles throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Sanchez throws a hook but Coles blocks it.
Coles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coles is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Coles's ribs.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coles throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Coles's front leg but catches the back leg as Coles tries to avoid it.
Coles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Coles moves out of range.
Coles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow Coles down.
Coles throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick
and Coles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coles. That did some damage!#T4#
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Coles.
Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Coles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Coles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coles is out of range and Sanchez settles back down.
Coles moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez misses with a double jab #CL#
and Coles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Coles.
Coles misses with some punches.
Coles prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez is pushing Coles up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yes Man Sanchez'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#
Coles tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Coles moves out of range easily.
Coles thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanchez if he has to take too many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Coles is wise to it.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coles moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Coles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Coles throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Coles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coles.
A nice side step and Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick
and Coles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanchez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Coles avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez thumps Coles with a low kick.
Coles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coles looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanchez misses.
Coles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coles throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coles was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Jab from Coles.
Coles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coles connects with a leg kick. Sanchez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coles. That one must have hurt.
Coles throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Coles moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Coles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
Coles throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Coles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coles's head backwards.
Coles jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Coles instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchez.
Coles tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Coles tries to pull guard but Sanchez holds him up against the cage and eventually Coles drops back down to his feet.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coles. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sanchez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Coles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanchez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coles's efforts to push away.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Coles struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Coles blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Coles struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands. #BC#
Coles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coles's head.#CL#
Coles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Coles lands a right hand.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coles.
Coles throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coles throws a head punch that misses.
Coles misses with some punches.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coles backwards.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez keeps control of Coles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coles throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coles misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yes Man Sanchez'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#
Coles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coles goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez cracks the inside of Coles's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coles, right into the meat.
Coles looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Coles lands a right hook to the body.
Coles throws a body shot but no joy.
Coles throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Coles tries to counter by clinching up but Sanchez breaks away and moves out of range.
Sanchez punishes Coles's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Coles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Coles avoids a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coles takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Coles saw that one coming.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Coles moves out of range.
Coles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coles.
Coles throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Coles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Coles throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Coles darts in trying to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Coles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coles. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Dennis Coles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coles scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coles misses with the combination.
Coles looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Coles misses.
Coles connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Coles ducks down to avoid it.
Coles throws a lazy head kick
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coles throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanchez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Coles.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Coles ducks down to avoid it.
Coles scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coles, right into the meat.
Coles wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coles has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sanchez.
Coles throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez connects with a right hand. Coles shakes it off.
Coles connects with a solid leg kick.
Coles throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coles cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
Coles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
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!
Sanchez jabs Coles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Coles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coles throws a lazy head kick
and Sanchez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coles misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez flicks out a counter leg kick but Coles steps away.
Sanchez clobbers Coles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coles manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
Coles throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coles.
Coles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coles throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coles misses with a double jab
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yes Man Sanchez.
Well Sanchez 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #25     
Date:   Sep 11, 2016
#R1#
Tullimies thumps Tarasov with a low kick.
Tarasov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tullimies scores with a hook.
Tarasov throws a right hand that Tullimies ducks under and follows up with a left that Tullimies also avoids with ease.
Tullimies misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tullimies.
Tarasov takes a swing at Tullimies's ribcage but misses.
A nice combination there by Tarasov.
Tarasov throws a right and a left that Tullimies avoids nicely.
Tarasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tullimies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tarasov.
A big right from Tarasov misses.
Tullimies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tarasov tries for a takedown but Tullimies circles away easily
and Tullimies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Tarasov shoots in and drives through. Tullimies sprawls well.
Kunnollinen Tullimies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tarasov.
Tullimies works Tarasov's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by Tullimies's head coaches at McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tullimies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarasov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tarasov with a hook.
Tullimies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Tarasov. That snapped Tullimies's head back.
Tarasov misses with a two punch combination.
Tullimies throwing a counter right hand but Tarasov manages to avoid it.
Tullimies throws out a leg kick but Tarasov moves out of range and Tullimies only half commits.
Tarasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarasov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Tullimies sizes up Tarasov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ivan Tarasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Tarasov.
Tullimies lands a body shot.
Tullimies's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tarasov under the eye.
Tarasov throws a looping overhand right but Tullimies ducks down to avoid it.
Tullimies throws a leg kick but Tarasov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tarasov misses with a body shot
letting Tullimies counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Tarasov is rocked!
Tarasov tries to get into range but Tullimies steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Tarasov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Tullimies scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kunnollinen Tullimies!
A very excited looking Kunnollinen Tullimies made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #16     
Date:   Jul 09, 2016
#R1#
Gray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Tullimies.
Tullimies misses with a kick to the body.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab lands there for Tullimies.
Tullimies scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Tullimies.
Tullimies scoring well with a low kick there.
Tullimies misses with a low kick.
Gray flicks out a counter leg kick but Tullimies steps away.
Gray throws a hook to the side of Tullimies's head but Tullimies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tullimies throws a head kick that misses.
Gray bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gray throws a hook to the side of Tullimies's head but Tullimies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tullimies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray stalks Tullimies and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tullimies's face. Tullimies staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Kunnollinen Tullimies has been cut.
A punch combination from Tullimies misses.
Gray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tullimies on the side of the head.
Tullimies misses with a body shot.
Gray misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Tullimies throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tullimies takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tullimies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gray blocks a jab.
Tullimies takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Gray checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tullimies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gray throws the kick towards the body but Tullimies avoids it.
Gray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tullimies is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tullimies takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tullimies moves out of range as Gray strikes.
Tullimies throwing a counter right hand but Gray manages to avoid it.
Tullimies listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray misses with a looping right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gray.#T2#
Tullimies swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gray.
A combination from Gray does no damage.
Tullimies with a jab.
Gray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tullimies misses the shot to the body.
Gray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tullimies has been working on his boxing with his coaches at McDojo in the buildup to the fight.
Tullimies walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gray.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gray.
Gray throws a front kick aimed at Tullimies's knee but Tullimies avoids it well.
Tullimies throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tullimies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tullimies misses with an uppercut.
Tullimies throws out a loose jab but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Gray.
Gray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gray misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Tullimies moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tullimies 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 Gray has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gray and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tullimies gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tullimies ducks under a wild hook from Gray.
Tullimies lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gray cracks Tullimies with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Tullimies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tullimies moves out of range as Gray throws a body kick.
Tullimies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gray scores with a push kick.
Kunnollinen Tullimies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gray throws a lazy right hand but Tullimies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Gray misses. #T4#
Tullimies scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gray throws a hook but Tullimies blocks it.
Tullimies throws a chopping leg kick but Gray manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Gray responds with a good body kick, but Tullimies manages to step out the way in time.
Gray misses with a looping left.
Tullimies misses with a leg kick
and Gray counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Gray closes the distance and clinches.
Tullimies misses with some punches.
Gray is struggling to control the position.
Gray has a couple of punches blocked by Tullimies.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tullimies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tullimies misses with a punch on the inside.
Tullimies goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Gray.
Gray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akoni Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kunnollinen Tullimies's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gray misses with a body kick.
Tullimies was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tullimies misses the body punch
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tullimies tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tullimies lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tullimies throws a poor cross that misses
and Gray counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gray thows a body kick. Tullimies tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gray lands with an uppercut that bounces Tullimies off the cage and back into range.
Gray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tullimies has time to react.#ROC2#
Tullimies is rocked!
Gray gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Gray pushes Tullimies up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray lands a nice uppercut.
Gray scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Gray on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
Oh Tullimies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tullimies misses with a punch on the inside.
Tullimies seems to have got his legs back now.
A body shot lands from Gray. #T1#
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Tullimies controls his hands.
Gray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Gray.
Gray lands with a left to the head.
Gray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
Still in the clinch, Gray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gray prevents a body shot from Tullimies.
Gray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gray is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tullimies working aggressively here.
Gray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tullimies.
Gray creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tullimies with a big uppercut! Tullimies tries to clinch up but Gray pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tullimies to the mat! Tullimies covers up and Gray unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Akoni Gray!

 

Event: Immortals 25 Purha v Moore     
Date:   May 28, 2016
#R1#
Tullimies wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tullimies lands a right hook to the body.
Butten lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Tullimies misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Butten! But no joy.
Tullimies lands with a hook. Butten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Butten throws a lazy right hand but Tullimies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tullimies has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Butten slips under a jab from Tullimies.
Butten avoids the body shot from Tullimies.
Tullimies lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Ras Butten has been cut.
Butten tries to clinch up.
Tullimies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butten.
Tullimies punishes Butten's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Butten misses with a hook. Tullimies ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Butten has managed to clinch.
Butten tries to stall but Tullimies uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Butten lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Butten. #T1#
Tullimies blocks an elbow strike from Butten.
Butten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tullimies.
Butten misses with an elbow strike.
Butten tries to stall but Tullimies uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tullimies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butten backwards.
Tullimies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tullimies works on Butten's body with a couple of short punches.
Tullimies misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Butten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tullimies takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Butten misses with an uppercut.
Butten takes one to the chin there.
Good standup being displayed there by Tullimies as he connects with a hook.
Tullimies bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Tullimies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butten defending well as Tullimies loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Butten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tullimies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tullimies avoids the body shot from Butten.
A quick step to the side and Tullimies tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tullimies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butten.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tullimies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butten is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Butten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tullimies stalks Butten and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Butten's face. Butten staggers backwards, shaken.
Tullimies throws out a leg kick but Butten moves out of range and Tullimies only half commits.
Tullimies with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tullimies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butten flicks out a counter leg kick but Tullimies steps away.
Butten tries to land a leg kick but Tullimies saw it coming and moves away.
Butten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tullimies lands with a shot to the body.
Tullimies punishes Butten's body with a nice straight punch.
Tullimies scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Tullimies darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Butten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tullimies. Tullimies obviously looking to wear him down.
Tullimies throws the left hand but Butten avoids the punch easily.
Tullimies has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Butten finds it's way round the side to connect with Tullimies's head.
Tullimies throws a series of punches but Butten avoids them all with ease.
Butten throws a hook but Tullimies avoids it easily.
Tullimies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tullimies throws a hook but Butten avoids it easily.
Butten tries to clinch but Tullimies moves out of range.
Tullimies thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Butten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tullimies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butten was well out of range. Poor timing from Tullimies.
Tullimies misses the shot to the body.
Tullimies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tullimies. Butten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butten doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Tullimies throws a solid leg kick but Butten takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tullimies.#CL2#
Butten rushes Tullimies and pushes him back against the cage in a 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!
Butten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Butten lands an elbow just above Tullimies 's eye.
Butten lands a good knee to the midsection. Tullimies won't want to take too many of those.
Tullimies misses with the head strike.
Tullimies tries a body shot but Butten blocks it.
Butten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tullimies. #BC2#
Butten manages to break the clinch.
Butten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tullimies is able to avoid easily.
Tullimies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tullimies is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Butten throws a lazy right hand but Tullimies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butten tries to close the distance and clinch but Tullimies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Butten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tullimies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butten was well out of range. Poor timing from Tullimies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kunnollinen Tullimies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ras Butten's cut.
That's time! Tullimies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tullimies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tullimies finds it's way round the side to connect with Butten's head.
Butten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tullimies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Butten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tullimies.
Butten doesn't manage to clinch there - Tullimies circles away.
Butten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tullimies counters with a nice uppercut.
Butten is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tullimies.
Butten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Butten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Tullimies moves into range and clinches up with Butten.
Tullimies misses with a body punch.
Butten is looking to break free of the clinch but Tullimies has double underhooks.
Tullimies holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Butten breaks from the clinch.
Tullimies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Butten with a jab.
Butten lands a lovely overhand right.
Tullimies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butten can do to turn this around?
Tullimies takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tullimies has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Butten loads up on a big right hand but Tullimies slips the punch.
Tullimies moves away from the strike by Butten.
Butten looks to throw the jab but Tullimies is out of range.
Jab, jab by Tullimies - just one landing.
Butten misses with a wild combination.
Butten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Tullimies misses its intended target.
Tullimies keeps the fight on the outside.
Tullimies lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Tullimies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butten manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butten misses with an uppercut. Tullimies saw that one coming.
Butten loads up on a big right hand but Tullimies slips the punch.
Tullimies throws a shot from downtown. Butten moves away and avoids it.
Tullimies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tullimies is looking to slow Butten down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Butten misses its intended target.
Tullimies takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Butten walks into a stiff left hand from Tullimies.
Butten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Butten tries to clinch but Tullimies is having none of it.
Butten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tullimies moves away.
Tullimies throws a body punch but Butten moves out of range.
Kunnollinen Tullimies is winning the standup battle so far.
Tullimies lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Butten throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Tullimies throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tullimies. Butten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tullimies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butten.
Butten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tullimies looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Butten walks into a stiff left hand from Tullimies.
Tullimies scores with a punch to the head.
Butten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tullimies.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Butten connects with a crisp jab.
Butten connects with a high kick.
Butten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tullimies. Tullimies obviously looking to wear him down.
Butten staying out of range there.
Butten is looking for the big counter here.
Tullimies stuns Butten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Butten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tullimies.
Butten was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Butten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Tullimies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tullimies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Tullimies rushes Butten and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tullimies.
Butten blocks an uppercut.
Tullimies misses with some punches.
Tullimies scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tullimies.
Tullimies swings wildly with an uppercut but Butten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tullimies tries to work over Butten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butten wants to break the clinch but can't.
Butten tries a knee to the head but Tullimies blocks it.
Tullimies is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kunnollinen Tullimies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ras Butten'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tullimies takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Butten throws a big shot that misses.
Butten tries to bum rush Tullimies with a series of wild strikes but Tullimies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tullimies scores with a hook.
Tullimies defending well as Butten loads up on a big left hand.
Butten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butten was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A shot to the liver by Tullimies. Beautiful body shot.
Tullimies misses with a low kick.
Tullimies pivots, looking for a leg kick but Butten is out of range and Tullimies settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tullimies misses with a body shot.
Tullimies jabs Butten right on the nose. Butten blinks but takes it well.
Tullimies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tullimies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Butten checks a low kick from Tullimies.#T1#
Butten tries a head kick but it misses.
Tullimies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tullimies on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Butten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tullimies.
Butten throws a counter combo.
Tullimies's jab looks to have found its range, popping Butten under the eye.
Butten tries to clinch there but Tullimies circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Tullimies. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tullimies.
Tullimies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Butten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tullimies ducks under a wild hook from Butten.
Tullimies misses with a hook. Butten ducked under it nicely.
Tullimies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Butten misses with a low kick.
Tullimies connects with a jab.#T2#
Butten looks to throw the jab but Tullimies is out of range.
And Tullimies counters with a quick kick to the body but Butten blocks it.
Butten walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tullimies checks a leg kick nicely.
Butten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tullimies is looking to chop away at Butten's legs.
Tullimies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Butten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice straight punches there by Butten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Butten.
Butten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Butten throws a lazy right hand but Tullimies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butten scores with a leg kick.
Tullimies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butten.
Tullimies throws an overhand right that lands on Butten's shoulder, as Butten tries to avoid the shot.
Tullimies ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tullimies scores with a punch to the head.
Tullimies avoids the body shot from Butten.
Butten misses with a right hand
and Tullimies counters with a good low kick that Butten was not able to check. #T3#
Butten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Butten throws a nice looking combination but Tullimies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Butten looks to throw the jab but Tullimies is out of range.
Butten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tullimies was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tullimies slips a jab from Butten.
Butten connects with a leg kick. Tullimies looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tullimies scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Butten doesn't seem bothered though.
Butten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Butten. That's going to slow Tullimies down.
Tullimies thuds his right hand into Butten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Butten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Butten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tullimies misses the jab.
Butten is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tullimies with a body shot.
Tullimies throws a body shot but no joy.
Tullimies ducks under a wild hook from Butten.
Ras Butten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butten throws a head kick that half lands.
Tullimies lands with a straight right. Butten didn't see that one coming.
Tullimies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Butten throws out a counter right but Tullimies avoids it with no problem.
Butten moves to clinch but Tullimies breaks away
and Tullimies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tullimies feints and then cracks Butten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Butten down.
Tullimies slips under a jab.
Butten throws a head kick that misses.
Tullimies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butten.
Tullimies staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kunnollinen Tullimies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tullimies, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kunnollinen Tullimies!

A relieved looking Kunnollinen Tullimies thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Ras Butten stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ehhhh I lost today, but tomorrow I train and I will be back better then ever.'.

 

Event: Immortals 23 Paulik v Sojka     
Date:   May 07, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Manning forces Tullimies back against the cage and clinches.
Tullimies gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manning.
Tullimies tries a body shot but Manning blocks it.
Tullimies has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manning tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manning can't get the takedown.
Kunnollinen Tullimies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Manning.
Tullimies gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tullimies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tullimies gets through Manning's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Manning goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tullimies prevents it.
Manning goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tullimies prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Tullimies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Tullimies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tullimies.
Manning goes for a takedown attempt but Tullimies pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manning misses with a leg kick.
Manning misses with a lunging right hand
and Tullimies makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manning tries to clinch but Tullimies moves out of range. #T2#
Tullimies throws a big shot that misses.
Tullimies lands a nice looking body shot.
Manning throws out a loose jab but Tullimies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tullimies swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kunnollinen Tullimies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manning uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tullimies.
Manning misses with a combination
and Tullimies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tullimies scores with a jab to the body.
Manning looks winded!
Tullimies takes a swing at Manning's ribcage but misses.
And Manning tries to counter it with a takedown but Tullimies pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tullimies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manning's hands.
Tullimies misses the shot to the body.
Manning misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Tullimies to counter with a crisp jab.
Tullimies is looking to wear down Manning with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manning with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tullimies counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Tullimies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manning's coach down at Wreckshop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Manning's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Scott Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tullimies cracks Manning with an open hand slap.
Manning takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manning needs to keep his hands up - Tullimies had a free shot at his head there.
Manning takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD#
Tullimies drops Manning with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Manning looks back up at him and smiles so Tullimies waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Manning is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manning throws a right hand that misses
and Tullimies makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manning is still on wobbly legs! Can Tullimies finish him?
Tullimies cracks Manning on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Manning falls backwards against the cage. Tullimies follows up with more strikes that drop Manning to his knees. Tullimies keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Manning! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kunnollinen Tullimies!
Our winner, Kunnollinen Tullimies, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Immortals 20 Three Belts     
Date:   Apr 13, 2016
#R1#
Tullimies scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kalambayo in his tracks.
Kalambayo is looking to score with low kicks.
Kalambayo scores with a shot to the body.
Tullimies takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kalambayo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tullimies.
Tullimies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalambayo.
Kunnollinen Tullimies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalambayo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tullimies at a distance.
Tullimies blocks the body kick.
Tullimies ducks under a wild hook from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tullimies.
Tullimies swings for the body but Kalambayo moves out of range.
Tullimies misses with a looping left.
Tullimies backing away here, and Kalambayo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tullimies avoids the body shot from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo lands a jab to the head.
Tullimies looks to land a left hand but Kalambayo moved out of range nicely.
Tullimies scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalambayo ducks under a wild hook from Tullimies.
Tullimies lands with a good body shot.
Tullimies lands a right hook to the body. #T1##CL#
Tullimies rushes Kalambayo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tullimies blocks a body shot from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tullimies fails to land.
Kalambayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tullimies's elbow.
Kalambayo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalambayo lands with a light punch inside.
Tullimies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tullimies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalambayo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tullimies swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalambayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalambayo stalling in the clinch but Tullimies improves position.
Kalambayo can't find room to land a body shot as Tullimies controls the action. #BC2#
Kalambayo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalambayo misses with a body shot.
Kalambayo throws the kick towards the body but Tullimies avoids it.#T2#
Tullimies checks a low kick from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tullimies stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tullimies steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kalambayo. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tullimies scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalambayo throws a push kick but Tullimies slaps the foot to one side.
Kalambayo digs a good body shot into Tullimies's ribs.
Tullimies takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tullimies moves out of range of the body kick from Kalambayo.
Nice shot by Tullimies.#CL#
Tullimies moves into range and clinches up with Kalambayo.#BC2#
Kalambayo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tullimies scores with a jab to the body.
Tullimies scores with a decent looking hook.
Tullimies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tullimies tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalambayo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kalambayo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kalambayo is looking to land body kicks.
Tullimies connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Kalambayo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalambayo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kalambayo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kalambayo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tullimies seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tullimies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tullimies lands a nice looking body shot.
Tullimies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tullimies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tullimies misses with the combination.
Tullimies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Kalambayo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tullimies connects with a body shot that sends Kalambayo's belly button to the back.
Tullimies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalambayo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalambayo slips a straight right by Tullimies.
Tullimies walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tullimies throws a right and a left that Kalambayo avoids nicely. #T4#
Tullimies checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Kalambayo. Beautiful body shot.
Kalambayo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalambayo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Tullimies.
Tullimies cracks Kalambayo with a good jab.
Tullimies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tullimies lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kalambayo swings for the body but Tullimies moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tullimies. Kalambayo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalambayo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tullimies misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Tullimies coming out on top.
Tullimies misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kalambayo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tullimies swings widly with a right hand
and Kalambayo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tullimies thinking.
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 Kunnollinen Tullimies will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kalambayo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kunnollinen Tullimies is winning the standup battle so far.
Tullimies blocks a low kick nicely.
Tullimies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tullimies throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tullimies. Kalambayo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tullimies bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Tullimies forces Kalambayo back against the cage and clinches.
Tullimies stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kalambayo tries a body shot but Tullimies blocks it.
Kalambayo misses with some punches.
Kalambayo tries to throw a body punch but Tullimies avoids it by throwing Kalambayo back against the cage.
Kalambayo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tullimies is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tullimies's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kalambayo can't find room to land a body shot as Tullimies controls the action. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo stalling against the cage.
Kalambayo blocks an uppercut.
Kalambayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tullimies swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalambayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tullimies pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kalambayo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalambayo lands a body punch.
Tullimies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tullimies throws a head punch that misses.
Sumbu Kalambayo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kalambayo lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kalambayo. #T2#
Kalambayo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tullimies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kalambayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Tullimies controls his hands.
Tullimies working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tullimies.
Kalambayo presses Tullimies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Kalambayo - that landed with a thud.
Tullimies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalambayo tries to work over Tullimies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalambayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Tullimies controls his hands.
Tullimies can't find room to land a body shot as Kalambayo controls the action.
Tullimies misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalambayo lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalambayo misses with a punch to the body.
Tullimies misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Kalambayo. #T3#
A body shot lands from Kalambayo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalambayo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kalambayo tries to work over Tullimies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalambayo blocks a body shot from Tullimies.
Kalambayo works on Tullimies's body with a couple of short punches.
Tullimies letting Kalambayo take a breather here.
Kalambayo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kalambayo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
Tullimies working aggressively here.
Tullimies is looking to control Kalambayo's arms but Kalambayo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tullimies has his back to the cage.
Tullimies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tullimies misses with the head strike.
Tullimies throws a head punch that misses.
Tullimies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Kalambayo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tullimies throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalambayo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Kalambayo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tullimies is able to avoid easily.
Tullimies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalambayo manages to avoid it.
Tullimies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tullimies throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kalambayo counters with a three punch combo that has Tullimies backing up. Tullimies nods at Kalambayo to acknowledge the strikes.
Tullimies takes a swing at Kalambayo's ribcage but misses.
Kalambayo blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalambayo. Tullimies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tullimies stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tullimies.
Kalambayo ducks under a wild hook from Tullimies.
Kalambayo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tullimies with a jab.
Tullimies lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalambayo's head.
Kalambayo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalambayo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tullimies rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Tullimies.
Tullimies just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambayo throws out a counter right but Tullimies avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambayo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Kalambayo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Tullimies.
Tullimies on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalambayo. Kalambayo obviously looking to wear him down.
Kalambayo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tullimies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalambayo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kalambayo cracks the inside of Tullimies's front leg.
Tullimies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tullimies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tullimies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tullimies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tullimies on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalambayo. Kalambayo obviously looking to wear him down.
Kalambayo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kalambayo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Kalambayo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tullimies is looking to counter punch.
Tullimies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tullimies is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A nice combination there by Tullimies.
A head kick misses from Kalambayo.
Tullimies misses with a body punch
and Kalambayo counters with a nice uppercut.
Tullimies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambayo moves away.
Kalambayo thinks about the counter body kick.
Kalambayo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tullimies lands a nice looking body shot.
Tullimies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalambayo manages to avoid it.
Tullimies throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kalambayo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalambayo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kalambayo lands a jab to Tullimies's midsection.
Kalambayo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tullimies misses with a left hand
and Kalambayo counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalambayo loads up on a big right hand but Tullimies slips the punch.
Kalambayo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalambayo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tullimies eats them both and turns towards Kalambayo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Kalambayo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kalambayo misses the body punch
and Tullimies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tullimies lands with an overhand left.
Tullimies needs to keep his hands up - Kalambayo had a free shot at his head there.
Tullimies fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalambayo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tullimies blocks it well.
Tullimies misses with a looping left.
Tullimies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalambayo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalambayo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tullimies blocks it well.
Kalambayo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tullimies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalambayo.
Both fighters circling a little - Kalambayo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kalambayo scores with a body shot.
Kalambayo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tullimies looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kalambayo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Kalambayo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tullimies will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Tullimies.
Kalambayo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tullimies throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalambayo scores with a body shot.
Tullimies misses with a body shot.
Tullimies takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kalambayo punishes Tullimies's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalambayo lands the left hand.
Tullimies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalambayo manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalambayo. Tullimies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tullimies swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalambayo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tullimies lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalambayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tullimies moves away.
Kalambayo throws a head kick but Tullimies moves out of range. #T4#
Tullimies loads up on a big right hand but Kalambayo slips the punch.
Kalambayo slips under a jab from Tullimies.
Kalambayo misses with an uppercut.
Tullimies appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tullimies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalambayo manages to avoid it.
Kalambayo tries to bum rush Tullimies with a series of wild strikes but Tullimies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tullimies scores with the left hand. Kalambayo knows he should have avoided that one.
Tullimies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambayo moves away.
Tullimies avoids the head kick by Kalambayo.
Tullimies takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kalambayo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalambayo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalambayo throws a hook but Tullimies avoids it easily.
Tullimies is looking to counter punch.
Tullimies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kalambayo walks into a stiff left hand from Tullimies.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sumbu Kalambayo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kalambayo 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumbu Kalambayo!

Kunnollinen Tullimies was interviewed post fight and said 'Enjoy your fixed win, sir! I'll go home and roll around in the money I made from taking the dive! If we ever fight for reals you'll have zero chance!'.

 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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