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Event: C76: Liu vs. Barbosa     
Date:   Dec 11, 2021
#R1#
Rai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Rai manages to avoid it.
Sanada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Rai slips under a jab.
Rai tries to clinch up but Sanada circles away and keeps his distance.
Rai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Sanada connects with a right hand. Rai shakes it off.
Rai dives in and grabs Sanada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanada pushes down on Rai's head and hops out.
Rai slips a straight right by Sanada.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai tries to clinch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Rai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sanada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rai closes the distance and clinches up with Sanada, looking for a takedown. Rai pushes Sanada against the cage but Sanada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanada defends it well.
Sanada jabs Rai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Rai dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Masa Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenzo Rai.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai unleashes a big counter combination but Sanada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanada throws a hook but Rai blocks it.
A big left from Sanada misses. #CL2#
Rai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rai taking a breather. #TD2#
Rai pulls guard effortlessly.
Sanada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rai is keeping the position for now.
Sanada stopping the sweep attempt from Rai.#T2#
Sanada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rai is trying to control the position but Sanada postures up.
Sanada wants to pass the guard but Rai is keeping the position.
Rai is adopting a defensive guard.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Sanada from controlling successfully. #SU#
Sanada decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanada swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rai slips a straight right by Sanada.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Rai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Rai has closed the distance and engaged Sanada in a clinch. #BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick from Rai lands but Sanada takes it in his stride.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rai! But no joy.
Rai defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Rai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rai's head 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!
Sanada misses with a body shot. #T4#
Rai shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanada looks to land a combination but Rai avoids it well.
Rai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rai tries to clinch but Sanada moves out of range.
Rai walks into a stiff left hand from Sanada.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rai.
It looked like Sanada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rai.
Sanada scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Rai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sanada lands with a shot to the body.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Rai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rai lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada dominated that round.
That's time! Sanada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sanada slaps away a takedown attempt from Rai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanada misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Rai closes the distance and clinches.
Rai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada is trying to break free.
Sanada tries to circle away but Rai has him pinned against the cage.
Sanada tries to break free but Rai pushes him back against the cage.
Rai is trying to pull guard but Sanada has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch.
Sanada 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.
Sanada digs a good hook to Rai's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanada defends it nicely.
Masa Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenzo Rai.
Sanada 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.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rai can do to turn this around?#T1#
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Rai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rai shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Rai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Rai ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.
Rai wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Rai moves away and avoids it.
Rai staying out of range there.
Sanada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rai.
Sanada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanada wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Sanada misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Rai moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Rai moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rai tries to pull guard but Sanada holds him up against the cage and eventually Rai drops back down to his feet.
Rai tries to pull guard but Sanada holds him up against the cage and eventually Rai drops back down to his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Rai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rai was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Rai.
Rai unleashes a big counter combination but Sanada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanada cracks Rai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Rai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
Rai dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rai.
Rai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.#T4#
Sanada throws a series of punches but Rai moves out of range.
Rai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rai tries to clinch up but Sanada circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
Rai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rai doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanada misses the jab.
Rai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanada swivels and escapes.
Rai defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Rai closes the distance and clinches.
Rai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanada's efforts to push away.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada 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 slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target. #CL2#
Rai closes the distance and clinches.
Rai looking to stall.
Rai tries to pull guard but Sanada forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sanada wants to break free but Rai has control.
Sanada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Rai decides to pull guard.
Rai being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Sanada wants to pass the guard but Rai is keeping the position.#SU#
Sanada decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rai, up you get!
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Rai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanada lands with a shot to the body.
Rai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Rai saw that one coming.
Rai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanada swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2##CL2#
Rai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanada, pushing him back against the cage.
Rai content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Rai breaks from the clinch.
Rai misses with a head kick.
Sanada with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada connects with a right hand. Rai shakes it off.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Rai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rai defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rai.
Rai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range.
A big left from Sanada misses. #T3#
Rai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rai moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Zenzo Rai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Sanada lands.#CL2#
Rai pushes Sanada up against the cage in a clinch.
Rai can't get the takedown.
Masa Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenzo Rai.#BC2#
Rai breaks from the clinch.
Sanada with a nice cross.
Zenzo Rai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rai shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanada tries to sprawl out of it but Rai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rai tries to clinch but Sanada is having none of it.
Rai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Rai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanada swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rai darts in looking for a takedown but Sanada gets double underhooks and turns Rai into the cage.
Sanada scores with a nice right hand.
Rai moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rai.
Rai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rai throws a counter combo.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Rai tries to counter with a clinch but Sanada shakes him off and moves away.
Sanada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanada lands with an uppercut that bounces Rai off the cage and back into range.
Sanada lands a right hook to the body.
Masa Sanada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Sanada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanada, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Sanada!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Masa Sanada made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: C71: Steve vs. Wolfgang     
Date:   Nov 06, 2021
#R1#
Dagestanskiy lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanada's head.
Dagestanskiy tries to bum rush Sanada with a series of wild strikes but Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.
Dagestanskiy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Dagestanskiy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Dagestanskiy there.
Sanada is looking to improve his position.
Dagestanskiy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanada defending well though.
Sanada is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanada trying to control from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanada is positioning himself well to prevent Dagestanskiy advancing to mount.
Sanada trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Sanada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dagestanskiy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dagestanskiy is nestled in close to Sanada, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sanada is trying to maintain the position but Dagestanskiy is very close to passing his half guard.
Dagestanskiy thows a huge punch but Sanada dodges it nicely. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dagestanskiy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dagestanskiy wants to take a breather but Sanada is having none of it.
Sanada moves into full guard.
Sanada trying to control the position.
Sanada being controlled here, momentarily.
Dagestanskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanada swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the body from Sanada misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a left to the body.
Dagestanskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Sanada takes a swing at Dagestanskiy's ribcage but misses.
Dagestanskiy misses with the combination.
Sanada takes a swing at Dagestanskiy's ribcage but misses.
Dagestanskiy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dagestanskiy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dagestanskiy.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Dagestanskiy counters with a left to the body.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Dagestanskiy scores with a four punch combination!
A big left from Sanada misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Dagestanskiy misses.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Dagestanskiy's corner calls for a 1-2. Dagestanskiy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanada, as that shot connected.
Dagestanskiy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dagestanskiy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dagestanskiy duly obliges.
Dagestanskiy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Dagestanskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Dagestanskiy dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dagestanskiy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanada with a body shot.
Dagestanskiy tries to bum rush Sanada with a series of wild strikes but Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanada throws a hook but Dagestanskiy blocks it.
Dagestanskiy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot.
Dagestanskiy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Dagestanskiy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanada's guard.
Sanada looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khaba Dagestanskiy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sanada throws a jab when Dagestanskiy was well out of range.
Dagestanskiy moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Sanada.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dagestanskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Dagestanskiy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dagestanskiy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dagestanskiy shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanada appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dagestanskiy connects with a looping right hand.
Dagestanskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada lands with a straight right. Dagestanskiy didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanada thinking.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada throws a body punch but Dagestanskiy moves out of range.
As Sanada backs off Dagestanskiy throws a huge counter combo but Sanada manages to avoid it all.
Dagestanskiy slips under a jab from Sanada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Dagestanskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Dagestanskiy counters with a three punch combo that has Sanada backing up. Sanada nods at Dagestanskiy to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Dagestanskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Dagestanskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dagestanskiy lands with a good body shot.
Dagestanskiy staying out of range there.
Dagestanskiy defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Dagestanskiy with a nice cross.
Dagestanskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab. #CL2#
Dagestanskiy moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dagestanskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dagestanskiy has Sanada pressed against the cage, preventing Sanada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dagestanskiy is pushing Sanada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sanada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Dagestanskiy lands a body shot.
Sanada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanada tries to circle away but Dagestanskiy has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Sanada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Dagestanskiy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dagestanskiy is in Sanada's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dagestanskiy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dagestanskiy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanada's head.
Dagestanskiy throwing strikes from guard but Sanada blocks nicely.
Dagestanskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanada wants to get back to his feet but Dagestanskiy is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Sanada trying to control the position here.
Sanada keeping moving, preventing Dagestanskiy from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanada holds on and takes a little breather.
Dagestanskiy postures up in Sanada's guard and throws a big left but Sanada blocks it.
Dagestanskiy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Sanada is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice straight punches there by Sanada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanada.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Dagestanskiy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Sanada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khaba Dagestanskiy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Sanada as Dagestanskiy shoots in.
Dagestanskiy takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Dagestanskiy jabs Sanada right on the nose. Sanada blinks but takes it well.
Sanada lands the left hand.
Sanada throws the left hand but Dagestanskiy avoids the punch easily.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Dagestanskiy's head but Dagestanskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada digs a good hook to Dagestanskiy's body.
Dagestanskiy misses with a right hand
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Dagestanskiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanada is looking to break free of the clinch but Dagestanskiy has double underhooks.
Dagestanskiy lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dagestanskiy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khaba Dagestanskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sanada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dagestanskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dagestanskiy, as that shot connected.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Dagestanskiy saw that one coming.
Dagestanskiy tries to bum rush Sanada with a series of wild strikes but Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanada throws a jab when Dagestanskiy was well out of range.
Dagestanskiy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dagestanskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Dagestanskiy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Sanada dodges the punch combination from Dagestanskiy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dagestanskiy defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Dagestanskiy defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Dagestanskiy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dagestanskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada misses with a left hand
and Dagestanskiy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Dagestanskiy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanada takes a swing at Dagestanskiy's ribcage but misses.
Dagestanskiy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Dagestanskiy ducks down to avoid it.
Dagestanskiy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Dagestanskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Dagestanskiy is just out of range.
Dagestanskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dagestanskiy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.#T2#
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dagestanskiy slips under a jab from Sanada.
Dagestanskiy slips a jab from Sanada.#TD2#
Dagestanskiy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanada's guard.
Sanada has his hands on Dagestanskiy's head, controlling the position.
Dagestanskiy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanada is trying to control the position but Dagestanskiy postures up.
Dagestanskiy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanada is trying to keep Dagestanskiy in close.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dagestanskiy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dagestanskiy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanada working a defensive guard here.
Sanada keeping moving, preventing Dagestanskiy from controlling successfully.
Sanada thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dagestanskiy misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice defenses there by Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy works Sanada's body with a nice hook.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dagestanskiy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanada lands a head shot.
Dagestanskiy walks into a left hand.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Dagestanskiy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khaba Dagestanskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dagestanskiy 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khaba Dagestanskiy!

A relieved looking Khaba Dagestanskiy 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: C67: Tsuruta vs. Dinu 2     
Date:   Oct 09, 2021
#R1#
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sanada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dudley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Dudley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.#CL2#
Dudley has Sanada up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Dudley both land. Nice combination.
Sanada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dudley to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanada throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanada cracks Dudley with a good jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dudley has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dudley moves away from the strike by Sanada. #T1#
Sanada scores with a jab to the body.
Dudley cracks Sanada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudley throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Sanada throws the left hand but Dudley avoids the punch easily.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Dudley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dudley slips a straight right by Sanada.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Dudley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Dudley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dudley slips a jab and a cross from Sanada.
Dudley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.
Dudley avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Dudley blocks a jab.#T2#
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Dudley ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada scores with a nice head shot.
Dudley staying out of range there.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada sets himself, and Dudley steps forward looking for the clinch! Sanada avoids it this time.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Dudley slips under a jab from Sanada.
A combination from Sanada does no damage.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Dudley scores with a nice strike.
Dudley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dudley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Dudley wants to counter the offense by Sanada and move into the clinch position.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada. #T3#
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Dudley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanada doesn't seem phased though.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Dudley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Dudley has Sanada pressed against the cage, preventing Sanada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanada can't break the clinch.
Sanada tries to break free but Dudley pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Dudley lands a takedown into guard.
Sanada has his hands on Dudley's head, controlling the position.
Dudley wants to pass the guard but Sanada is keeping the position.
Sanada being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dudley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dudley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dudley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dudley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dudley lands a nice hook to Sanada's body. Sanada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Masa Sanada 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#
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Dudley has Sanada up against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dudley slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Dudley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.
Damian Dudley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Dudley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanada back to the cage. Dudley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sanada lands with an uppercut that bounces Dudley off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dudley misses with the combination.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Dudley counters by clinching up.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
A short left from Dudley. #BC#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Dudley avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Dudley moved out of range.
Dudley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanada throws a jab when Dudley was well out of range.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Sanada 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.
Dudley lands with an overhand left.
Dudley fails to land the takedown.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.#T2#
A lazy left from Sanada finds it's target.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Dudley slips under a jab from Sanada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away.
Sanada throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Dudley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanada's waist but Sanada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dudley off to one side.
Dudley looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Dudley sizes up Sanada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dudley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Dudley throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Dudley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanada.#T3#
Dudley misses with a straight right.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
Sanada throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.
Sanada sets himself, and Dudley steps forward looking for the clinch! Sanada avoids it this time.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Dudley moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dudley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Dudley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Dudley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Dudley catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Dudley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanada under the eye.
Dudley lands with a nice body punch.
Dudley slips a jab from Sanada.
Sanada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Dudley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanada slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Sanada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damian Dudley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Dudley counters with a left and a right that stings Sanada.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Sanada keeps the fight on the outside.
Dudley avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Dudley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dudley misses with a double jab
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Sanada.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dudley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dudley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dudley cracks Sanada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Dudley counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Dudley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dudley scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Sanada.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada takes one to the chin there.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Dudley moves away and avoids it.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Dudley is just out of range.
Dudley misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Sanada avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Sanada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Dudley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dudley connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
Sanada misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Dudley moved out of range nicely.
Dudley moves away from the strike by Sanada.
A nice side step and Dudley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Dudley instigates a clinch.
Dudley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanada takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanada is looking to break free of the clinch but Dudley has double underhooks.
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Sanada 's eye.
Sanada dodges an elbow strike from Dudley. #BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Dudley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dudley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Sanada throws Dudley to one side and escapes!
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away.
Dudley tries to counter with a clinch but Sanada shakes him off and moves away.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Dudley cracks Sanada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dudley throws a nice looking combination but Sanada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dudley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanada swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dudley. Beautiful body shot.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Dudley moves away and avoids it.
Dudley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanada throws the left hand but Dudley avoids the punch easily.
Sanada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanada cracks a nice hook into Dudley's ribs.#T4#
Dudley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Dudley lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Dudley lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanada's head.
Sanada thuds his right hand into Dudley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damian Dudley.
I think Dudley 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Damian Dudley made sure he mentioned Vegan Gains, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: C62: Dinu vs. Lee     
Date:   Sep 18, 2021
#R1#
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chelios moves away.
Chelios misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chelios takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chelios misses the jab.
Chelios connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Sanada feints a jab promting Chelios to slip. Sanada then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chelios slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chelios.
Chelios flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanada steps away.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chelios counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chelios throws a sloppy head kick and Sanada moves out of range easily.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chelios.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chelios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chelios.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chelios. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chelios changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada throws a good cross that connects.
Sanada lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Chelios throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanada needs to keep his hands up - Chelios had a free shot at his head there.
Sanada misses with a body punch
and Chelios counters with a left and a right that stings Sanada.
Chelios slips under a jab from Sanada.
Chelios feints and then cracks Sanada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanada down.
Sanada lands with an uppercut that bounces Chelios off the cage and back into range.
Chelios thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
Chelios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chelios scores with the left hand. Sanada knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chelios throws a body shot but no joy.
Chelios lands a nice hook to Sanada's body. Sanada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chelios scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanada misses with a two punch combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Chelios misses.
Chelios needs to keep his hands up - Sanada had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chelios looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sanada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chelios can pounce on him.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chelios.
Chelios is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanada with a body shot.
Sanada takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chelios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chelios.
Sanada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanada blocks a head kick by Chelios.
Chelios dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Chelios.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Chelios, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Chelios saw that one coming.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chelios at a distance.
Chelios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chelios is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanada rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Chelios's head but Chelios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada slips under a jab from Chelios.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chelios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chelios slips under a jab from Sanada.
Chelios slips under a jab from Sanada.
Chelios missing with a left hand there. Sanada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chelios lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanada's head.
Sanada misses with a left hand
and Chelios counters with a good low kick that Sanada was not able to check.
Chelios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada backing away here, and Chelios unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sanada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chelios counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chelios lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada takes a swing at Chelios's ribcage but misses.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chelios.
A solid body kick from Chelios. #T4#
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Chelios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chelios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Chelios.
Chelios lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanada takes a step back to recover.
Chelios is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Chelios staying out of range there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chelios!
Sanada is breathing heavily.
Chelios fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chelios connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada needs to keep his hands up - Chelios had a free shot at his head there.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chelios scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chelios punishes Sanada's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jensen Chelios dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chelios throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanada on the side of the head.
Sanada misses the body punch
and Chelios counters with an inside leg kick.
Chelios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Chelios is just out of range.
Chelios punishes Sanada's body with a nice straight punch.
Chelios chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chelios throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chelios throws a solid leg kick but Sanada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chelios.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chelios to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada tests Chelios's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chelios lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chelios with the inside leg kick.
Chelios on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Chelios uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Chelios doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chelios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chelios connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
Chelios moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada with a jab.
Chelios looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chelios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chelios lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanada moves out of range as Chelios strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sanada might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Chelios moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Chelios throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Chelios. #T2#
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chelios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chelios throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chelios fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chelios.
Chelios lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Chelios.
Chelios scores with a decent looking hook.
Chelios dips to his left and cracks Sanada with an uppercut!#ROC2#Sanada is rocked!
Chelios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Chelios blocks a jab.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Sanada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chelios.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chelios. That's going to slow Sanada down. #T3#
Chelios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Chelios fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanada checks it well.
Jensen Chelios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanada throws a jab when Chelios was well out of range.
Chelios looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chelios connects with a body shot.
Chelios walks into a stiff left hand from Sanada.
Chelios lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanada's head.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Chelios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Sanada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chelios throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chelios was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chelios scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chelios scores with a spinning back kick!
Sanada will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chelios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Chelios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Chelios cracks a nice hook into Sanada's ribs.
Chelios scores with a body shot. #KD2#
Chelios drops Sanada with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sanada looks back up at him and smiles so Chelios waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Chelios scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
BOOM! Chelios lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sanada. Sanada tries to recover but Chelios is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sanada lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jensen Chelios!
Jensen Chelios seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C57: Corassa vs. Time II     
Date:   Aug 21, 2021
#R1#
Sanada lands a glancing blow to the side of Navarro's head.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut.
Sanada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Navarro moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Navarro's belly button to the back.
Sanada lands with a good body shot.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Navarro slips a jab from Sanada.
Navarro throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Navarro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Navarro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Navarro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Sanada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Navarro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Navarro 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.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Navarro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanada lands with a cross.
Sanada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanada throws a series of punches but Navarro moves out of range.
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada sizes up Navarro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Navarro is rocked!
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!
Sanada misses with a hook. Navarro ducked under it nicely.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
A big left from Sanada misses.
Navarro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Navarro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Navarro blocks a jab.
Navarro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanada misses with a left hand
and Navarro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Navarro walks into a straight right hand from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook #KD2#
and Sanada is countered with a crisp right hand from Navarro that sends him to the canvas! Navarro follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#Sanada is rocked!
Sanada is trying to control Navarro's posture but Navarro avoids it.
Oh Sanada is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Sanada is looking to regain half guard here but Navarro keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanada seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Navarro is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanada is defending well. #SUB2#
Navarro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanada has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Navarro but great work by Sanada.
Sanada trying to control the action but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Navarro is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Navarro is looking to get back to his feet here but Sanada is keeping cool and he's managed to take Navarro's back.
Sanada doesn't have the hooks in and Navarro manages to turn into his guard.
Navarro wants to control from the top but Sanada keeps moving.
Sanada has his hands on Navarro's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Navarro drops back looking for a leg! Sanada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanada manages to kick Navarro off! Navarro jumps back into Sanada's guard.
Navarro prevents Sanada from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Navarro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Navarro.
Sanada throws a jab when Navarro was well out of range.
Navarro looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab by Sanada.
A jab from Navarro does it's job there.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Sanada moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNavarro.
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Navarro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Navarro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
A little jabbing left from Navarro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Navarro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
And Navarro responds with a good body kick, but Sanada manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Sanada lands a jab.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Navarro throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Navarro.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Navarro can do to turn this around?
Sanada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Navarro's head.
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Navarro slips the punch.
Sanada moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNavarro.
Sanada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Navarro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Navarro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Navarro counters with a beautiful punch that sends Sanada to the canvas!
Navarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Sanada is working an open guard so Navarro takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A big left from Sanada misses.
A nice side step and Navarro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro.
Sanada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Navarro's head backwards.
Navarro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Navarro is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
Navarro slips under a jab from Sanada.
Navarro raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Navarro seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Sanada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
A countering left hand to the body from Navarro misses.
Sanada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Navarro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for Sanada.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada pounces like a tiger and cracks Navarro with a vicious hook! Navarro is down but not out! Sanada follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: C50: Maestre vs. Zan     
Date:   Jul 17, 2021
#R1#
Dagestanskiy cracks Sanada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Dagestanskiy ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Dagestanskiy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Dagestanskiy dives in and scores a takedown into Sanada's guard.
Dagestanskiy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanada managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dagestanskiy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada is trying to keep Dagestanskiy in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dagestanskiy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanada's head.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Sanada is working from the bottom.
Sanada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dagestanskiy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dagestanskiy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanada has his hands on Dagestanskiy's head, controlling the position.
Dagestanskiy is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Dagestanskiy fails with the takedown.
Dagestanskiy throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
A big left from Dagestanskiy misses.
Sanada defending well as Dagestanskiy loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Dagestanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Dagestanskiy lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dagestanskiy.
Sanada takes a swing at Dagestanskiy's ribcage but misses.
Dagestanskiy throwing a counter right hand but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dagestanskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy tries to clinch there but Sanada circles away.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Sanada takes a swing at Dagestanskiy's ribcage but misses.
Sanada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dagestanskiy misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dagestanskiy moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Dagestanskiy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dagestanskiy showed some decent athleticism there.
Dagestanskiy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanada won't allow Dagestanskiy to pass to mount.
Sanada trying to control here.
Dagestanskiy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Dagestanskiy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dagestanskiy looks to land a strike but Sanada avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dagestanskiy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanada pulls Dagestanskiy in close to prevent any damage.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but Sanada keeps moving.
Dagestanskiy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dagestanskiy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Sanada is working from the bottom.
Sanada controls Dagestanskiy momentarily but Dagestanskiy frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khaba Dagestanskiy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dagestanskiy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dagestanskiy staying out of range there.
Dagestanskiy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sanada eats them both and turns towards Dagestanskiy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sanada throws a good cross that connects.
Dagestanskiy moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Dagestanskiy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sanada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dagestanskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Dagestanskiy moved out of range.
Dagestanskiy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Dagestanskiy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dagestanskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dagestanskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada throws a good cross that connects.
Masa Sanada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanada misses with a combination
and Dagestanskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Dagestanskiy slips under a jab.
Sanada 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.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dagestanskiy.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dagestanskiy.
Sanada throws a combination that misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dagestanskiy to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dagestanskiy.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Dagestanskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Dagestanskiy.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dagestanskiy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanada moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Dagestanskiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dagestanskiy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanada.
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#
Dagestanskiy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Sanada is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sanada is trying to break free.
Dagestanskiy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
letting Dagestanskiy counter with a right hand.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Dagestanskiy's head but Dagestanskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Dagestanskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanada misses with a looping right.#T3#
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanada cracks Dagestanskiy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Dagestanskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanada misses with a left hand
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Dagestanskiy moves away and avoids it.
Dagestanskiy clobbers Sanada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Dagestanskiy both land. Nice combination.
Sanada throws a hook but Dagestanskiy blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Dagestanskiy as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dagestanskiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dagestanskiy with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Dagestanskiy lands an overhand right.#T4#
Sanada cracks Dagestanskiy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dagestanskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Dagestanskiy cracks a nice hook into Sanada's ribs.
Sanada leaves Dagestanskiy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khaba Dagestanskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanada throws a hook but Dagestanskiy avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Dagestanskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dagestanskiy digs a good hook to Sanada's body.
Dagestanskiy throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dagestanskiy throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dagestanskiy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanada to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Dagestanskiy is rocked!
Dagestanskiy wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Masa Sanada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sanada misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Sanada cracks Dagestanskiy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dagestanskiy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sanada finish him?
Oh Dagestanskiy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dagestanskiy misses with a hook to the body
and Sanada counters with a huge left! Dagestanskiy is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sanada isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dagestanskiy from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sanada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: C47: Ahma vs. Spud     
Date:   Jul 03, 2021
#R1#
Murphy lands a nice hook to Sanada's body. Sanada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick lands for Murphy.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Sanada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murphy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanada should have avoided that one.
Sanada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanada's head.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Sanada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy tries a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Murphy lands the left hand.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanada throws a combination. Murphy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanada misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Sanada was not able to check.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Sanada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sanada misses with a hook.
That kick from Murphy tenderised Sanada's leg. Sanada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanada in his tracks.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Murphy scores with a nice body kick.
Sanada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murphy.
Tobias Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murphy.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanada misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Sanada throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Sanada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Sanada coming out on top.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Murphy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Sanada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Sanada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanada doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanada lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murphy's head.#ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Sanada moved away.
Sanada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanada 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.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Murphy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Sanada's head back.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Sanada down.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Murphy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murphy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Murphy throws a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanada blocks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy slips a jab from Sanada.
Sanada scores with a punch to the head.
Good leg kick by Murphy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Sanada was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Murphy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tobias Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murphy.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanada at a distance.
Sanada throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanada's knee momentarily.
Sanada throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy misses with a body kick.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Sanada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murphy.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Sanada cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sanada might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murphy has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Sanada moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy tries to work over Sanada's front leg with a kick but Sanada checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murphy.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
Murphy with the inside leg kick.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Good shot there by Sanada.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Murphy with the inside leg kick.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Sanada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanada slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Sanada off balance momentarily.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanada doesn't seem phased though.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Sanada needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanada checks a leg kick.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Sanada.
Sanada throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Sanada off balance momentarily.
Murphy cracks Sanada with a good jab.
Sanada takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanada walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.
Sanada moves out of range of the leg kick from Murphy.
Sanada walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Murphy dominated that second round.
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#
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanada.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Murphy connects with a leg kick.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanada on the side of the head.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanada's sensitive parts.
Murphy slips under a jab.#T1#
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Sanada swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Sanada misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanada off the cage and back into range.
Murphy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanada takes a step back to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Sanada down.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murphy.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Sanada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murphy slips a jab from Sanada.#T2#
That kick from Murphy tenderised Sanada's leg. Sanada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Sanada checks it.
Murphy catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanada's head.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanada's head backwards.
Sanada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy jabs at Sanada's body.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Murphy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanada misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Sanada down.
Murphy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Sanada works the jab nicely.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Sanada's body. Sanada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy jabs Sanada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanada swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy 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!
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tobias Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sanada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Sanada's defenses.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Murphy!

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

 

Event: C43: Orochi vs. James     
Date:   Jun 13, 2021
#R1#
Princip lands a lovely overhand right.
Princip avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Princip connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Princip.
Princip keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Princip lands a nice hook to Sanada's body. Sanada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Princip misses.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
Princip tries to bum rush Sanada with a series of wild strikes but Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Princip gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Princip duly obliges.
A combination from Princip does no damage.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Princip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanada throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
It seemed like Princip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada misses with a looping right.#T1#
Princip fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanada on the side of the head.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Princip to score with a decent uppercut.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Sanada lands a jab.
Sanada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.
A nice combination there by Princip.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Princip tries to bum rush Sanada with a series of wild strikes but Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
Sanada misses with a body shot. #T2#
Sanada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Princip moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanada staying out of range there.
Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Princip - just one landing.
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanada throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Princip appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Princip lands a jab to the head.
Princip stuns Sanada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Princip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Princip cracks Sanada with a right hand to the side of the head.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Princip displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Princip scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Princip is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Princip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Princip throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Princip, as that shot connected. #T3#
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Princip connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanada scrambles back to his feet.
Sanada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Princip to score with a decent uppercut.
Princip lands a right hook to the body.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Princip takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Princip throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada scores with a jab to the head.
Princip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Princip works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Princip staying out of range 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!
Princip throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Princip. That snapped Sanada's head back.
Sanada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Princip scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Sanada lands with a right hand.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Good exchange - Sanada coming out on top.
Princip scores with a one two! Sanada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanada throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
Princip slips under a jab from Sanada.
Princip swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Princip's head but Princip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip slips a straight right by Sanada.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Princip, as that shot connected.
Sanada throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Princip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Sanada is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip slips under a jab.
Sanada swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Princip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sanada might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
Sanada slips a straight right by Princip.
Princip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Princip.
Princip looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
Princip slips under a jab from Sanada.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Princip lands a body shot.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Princip slips a jab from Sanada.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Princip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Sanada misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Princip lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanada backs up against the cage.
Princip catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Princip.
Sanada cracks Princip with a right hand to the side of the head.
Princip jabs at Sanada's body.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip throws a series of punches but Sanada avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Princip lands a body shot.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Princip's head but Princip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by Princip.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Princip slips under a jab from Sanada.
Princip connects with the punch.
Princip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Princip takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Princip scores with a nice right hand.
Princip connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanada's hands.
Princip scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanada throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Princip misses.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Princip connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada blocks a jab.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Sanada takes one to the chin there.
Sanada takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Princip digs a good hook to Sanada's body.
Sanada throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip cracks a nice hook into Sanada's ribs.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Princip staying out of range there.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Princip keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanada's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Princip staying out of range there.
Princip jabs Sanada right on the nose. Sanada blinks but takes it well.
Sanada throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Princip moves in looking to clinch but Sanada pushes him off.#KD#
Sanada drops Princip with a beautiful combination! Princip stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sanada is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Princip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Sanada throws a sloppy body shot
and Princip counters with a nice body shot.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanada. That snapped Princip's head back.
Princip tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Princip misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Princip is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd cheers as Princip lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanada doesn't seem phased though.
Princip jabs Sanada right on the nose. Sanada blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Princip doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanada needs to keep his hands up - Princip had a free shot at his head there.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
A big right from Princip misses.
Sanada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Princip scores with the left hand. Sanada knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanada moves forwards but Princip connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Princip misses its intended target.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Princip thuds his right hand into Sanada'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.
Nice jab there from Sanada.
Princip defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Princip now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanada 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.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.#T1#
Sanada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Princip in his tracks.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Princip counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Princip connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good exchange - Princip coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Princip.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Princip's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanada under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada misses the jab.
A combination from Princip does no damage.
Princip defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Princip throws a one two combo.
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Princip connects with a body shot.
Princip works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanada tests Princip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Sanada.
Sanada scores with a jab. Princip acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Princip lands with a cross.
Princip scores with a shot to the body.
Princip works Sanada's body with a nice hook.
Princip lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Sanada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Princip takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Sanada dodges the punch combination from Princip.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
Sanada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Princip is rocked!
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
A shot to the liver by Sanada. Beautiful body shot.
Princip avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Sanada drops Princip with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Princip looks back up at him and smiles so Sanada waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Princip is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Princip.
Princip scores with a one two! Sanada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Princip scores with a hook.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Princip tries to get into range but Sanada steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Princip! 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! Sanada scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Sanada!
After the big win, Masa Sanada made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Louis Princip was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: C36: Maestre vs. Shamrock     
Date:   May 15, 2021
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Bobblehead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobblehead pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bobblehead moves away.#TD#
Bobblehead shoots in and gets a takedown into Sanada's guard.
Sanada has Bobblehead pulled in close to control his posture.
Bobblehead throwing strikes from guard but Sanada blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanada has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada looking to control.
Bobblehead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanada seems keen to control Bobblehead's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bobblehead accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Bobblehead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bobblehead working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobblehead postures up in Sanada's guard and throws a big left but Sanada blocks it.
Bobblehead postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobblehead wants to pass the guard but Sanada is keeping the position.
Bobblehead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bobblehead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Bobblehead lands a couple of elbows.
Bobblehead keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanada's head.
Sanada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanada is trying to keep Bobblehead in close.
Sanada throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bobblehead accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bobblehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanada keeping full guard, as Bobblehead tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobblehead is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanada has wrist control.#T3#
Bobblehead working some strikes from top position.
Sanada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bobblehead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bobblehead throws a big right hand that misses.
Bobblehead chips away with some ground and pound.
Bobblehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bobblehead lands a couple of elbows.
Sanada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
Sanada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanada seems keen to control Bobblehead's posture.
Bobblehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bobblehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bobblehead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Sanada working a defensive guard here.
Sanada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead throws a big elbow that misses.
Bobblehead scoring with some ground and pound.
Bobblehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanada controlling Bobblehead's posture.
Sanada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bobblehead accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bobblehead throwing strikes from guard but Sanada blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bobblehead being controlled here momentarily.
Bobblehead landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bobblehead dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bobblehead slips under a jab.
Bobblehead connects with a looping right hand.
Bobblehead slips a straight right by Sanada.
Bobblehead ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Bobblehead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?
Bobblehead misses with the combination.
Bobblehead with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Bobblehead saw that one coming.
Sanada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobbleheads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bobblehead misses with an uppercut.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Bobblehead counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Bobblehead uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Bobblehead counters with a solid body kick.
Sanada is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Bobblehead.
Sanada cracks Bobblehead with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bobblehead stuns Sanada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bobby Bobblehead is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Bobblehead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobblehead slips a jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
letting Bobblehead counter with a right hand.
Bobblehead scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Bobblehead lands with a nice body 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!
Bobblehead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanada. #KD#
Bobblehead bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Sanada! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Sanada is rocked!
Bobblehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanada is still in real trouble! Can Bobblehead finish him?
Bobblehead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bobblehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanada seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanada trying to control the position.
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobblehead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Sanada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead. #SUB#
Bobblehead drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bobblehead jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bobblehead cracks Sanada with a solid left hand.
Sanada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobblehead postures up in Sanada's guard and throws a big left but Sanada blocks it.
Bobblehead won't allow Sanada to get back to his feet.
Bobblehead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bobblehead postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bobblehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanada with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Bobblehead can't handle though.
Bobblehead is in close to Sanada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanada holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Sanada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
Sanada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bobblehead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanada is trying to control the position but Bobblehead postures up.
Bobblehead postures up and lands a big shot to Sanada's brow.
Bobblehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bobblehead is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanada has wrist control.
Bobblehead scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanada trying to control the position here.
Bobblehead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sanada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bobblehead dominated that second round.
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#
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bobblehead.
Sanada misses with the combination.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobblehead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Bobblehead looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Bobblehead and Sanada goes tumbling to the canvas! Bobblehead follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada moves into full guard.
Bobblehead cracks Sanada with a solid left hand.
Bobblehead throwing strikes but missing.
Sanada looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bobblehead postures up. #T1#
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bobblehead tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanada is retaining full guard.
Bobblehead is in close to Sanada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bobblehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bobblehead scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bobblehead scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanada is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bobblehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanada is trying to keep Bobblehead in close. #T2#
Bobblehead is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanada has wrist control.
Bobblehead prevents Sanada from getting back to his feet.
Bobby Bobblehead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bobblehead working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bobblehead throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanada is adopting a defensive guard.
Bobblehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobblehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanada has his hands on Bobblehead's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Bobblehead drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bobblehead jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanada pulls Bobblehead in close to prevent any damage.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sanada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanada has wrist control.
Bobblehead postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bobblehead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bobblehead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Bobblehead was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bobblehead takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bobblehead.
Sanada misses the jab.
Bobblehead batters Sanada with a massive right followed by a huge left! Sanada is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Bobblehead lands a final crushing right hand to drop Sanada to the mat with a gruesome thud! Bobblehead is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Bobblehead!
After the fight, Bobby Bobblehead 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: C30: Gonza vs. Steve     
Date:   Apr 17, 2021
#R1#
Sanada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada misses with a hook.
We've been told by Jako's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jako lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.
Jako defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada throws a one two combo.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Jako is just out of range.
Sanada 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!
Sanada checks a low kick from Jako.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jako under the eye.
Sanada avoids the head kick by Jako.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Jako keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Sanada takes a swing at Jako's ribcage but misses.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jako stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jako avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Jako feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Jako swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Jako backs off Sanada throws a huge counter combo but Jako manages to avoid it all.
Jako defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Jako seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sanada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jako.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Jako moves into the clinch.
Sanada is trying to push Jako away but Jako has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jako moves away.
Jako misses with a looping right.
Jako steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jako counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jako takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick from Jako, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada works the jab nicely.
Sanada misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Jako holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jako missing with knees to the body.
Jako lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Jako lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Jako lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jako.
Sanada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jako tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
Jako misses with a looping right.#CL#
Jako forces Sanada back against the cage and clinches.
Jako misses with some punches.
Jako misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Jako is controlling him.
Jako presses Sanada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jako tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Jako back against the cage.
Jako makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Jako is controlling him.
Sanada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jako lands a body shot.
Jako lands an elbow that stopped Sanada in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut.
Sanada takes a shot to the head.
Jako unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Jako. #BC2#
Sanada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jako throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jako punishes Sanada's body with a nice straight punch.
Jako lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jako lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jako.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Jako counters with a low kick, right behind Sanada 's knee.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jako is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Jako is just out of range.
Jako connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Sanada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jako wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanada takes one on the button.
Jako moves in looking to clinch but Sanada pushes him off.
Sanada lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Jako has closed the distance and engaged Sanada in a clinch.
Jako lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jako tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jako takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jako.
Jako staying out of range there.
Jako tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanada avoided it.
Jako slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jako misses the target.
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 Khru Jako will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Jako moves into range and clinches up with Sanada.
Sanada has had enough of the clinch but Jako keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Jako.
Jako swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada scores with a jab. Jako acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jako throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jako connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanada's hands.
Jako is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook. Jako ducked under it nicely.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jako slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Jako digs a good body shot into Sanada's ribs.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Jako saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jako gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanada.#T1#
Jako on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jako throws a chopping leg kick but Sanada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada throws a right hand that Jako ducks under and follows up with a left that Jako also avoids with ease.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jako.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Jako lands a really nice looking cross but Sanada seems unphased.
Jako throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Jako.
Jako scores with a head kick. Sanada tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jako digs a good body shot into Sanada's ribs.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jako tries to work over Sanada's front leg with a kick but Sanada checks it.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masa Sanada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jako moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada lands a really nice looking cross but Jako seems unphased.
Jako throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jako falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanada counters with a nice body shot.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Jako sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jako lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jako throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jako attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Jako moved out of range nicely.
Jako keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jako ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jako uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Jako uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jako takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Jako throws a head kick that misses.
Jako scores with a leg kick.
Jako uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Jako throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanada misses.
Sanada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Sanada tries to get set, Jako tries to push him back and clinch up but Sanada manages to avoid the attempt.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Jako counters with a thumping low kick.
Jako throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jako misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Jako, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
letting Jako counter with a right hand.
Sanada misses with a left hand #CL#
and Jako counters by clinching up.
Sanada working hard to break the clinch.
Jako lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanada tries to break the clinch but Jako is controlling the position.
Jako tries a body shot but Sanada blocks it. #T4#
Sanada is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Jako.
Jako tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanada avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jako lands an elbow that stopped Sanada in his tracks for a moment.
Jako tries to land a knee to the head but Sanada blocks with his arms.
Sanada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jako misses with a knee strike.
Jako misses with a body punch.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jako has him pressed against the cage.
Sanada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanada is trying to force a seperation but Jako has the dominant position.
Jako tries to land a knee to the head but Sanada blocks with his arms.
Sanada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
Jako tries to clinch up
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khru Jako dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada's cut.
That's time! Jako's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Jako counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jako looks to land a body kick but Sanada moved away.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Jako.
Sanada misses with a hook. Jako ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Jako does it's job there.
Sanada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jako counters with a stiff right hand.
Jako throws a shot to the body.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Jako is out of range.
Jako attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada throws a right hand that Jako ducks under and follows up with a left that Jako also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Jako counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jako.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jako. #T1#
Jako buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanada moves forwards but Jako connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Jako lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanada doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Jako.
Jako throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Jako connects with a leg kick.
Jako throws a sloppy head kick and Sanada moves out of range easily.
Jako scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Sanada is rocked!
Jako misses with a leg kick
and Sanada counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanada is still on wobbly legs! Can Jako finish him?
Sanada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanada seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Jako tried to score with a low kick but Sanada checks it.#T2#
Jako takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jako ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada misses with a hook
letting Jako counter with a right hand.
Jako connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jako.
Sanada throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Jako counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jako.
Jako lands an elbow inside.
Jako throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada. #BC2#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jako was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Jako looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sanada lands with a right hand.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jako counters with a thumping low kick.
Jako scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Jako connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Jako.
Jako scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jako tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by Jako.
Jako tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jako uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Jako throws the kick towards the body but Sanada avoids it.#CL#
Jako has managed to clinch.
Sanada can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jako - that landed with a thud.
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Jako has him pressed against the cage.
Sanada managing to block the knees to the body from Jako. #T4#
Jako lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Jako.
Jako working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanada takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jako lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jako scores with a shot to the side of Sanada's head.
Jako throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jako throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanada blocks it with crossed arms.
Jako makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
You can see that Sanada has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jako has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jako - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Jako.
Jako lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Jako on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jako.
Jako lands an elbow that stopped Sanada in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jako was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khru Jako clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Jako uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jako was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Jako cracks Sanada with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Jako gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanada managing to block the knees to the body from Jako.
Sanada tries to break the clinch but Jako is controlling the position.
Jako lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jako.
Jako keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanada's efforts to push away.
Jako scores with a hook to the body.
Jako lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada working hard to break the clinch.
Sanada is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jako lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jako with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanada can't break the clinch.
Jako scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A short left from Jako.
Sanada tries to break free but Jako pushes him back against the cage.
Jako lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Jako on the inside.
Jako is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?
Jako lands a left hand.
Jako lands a right hand.
Jako misses with a punch to the body.
Jako tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Jako back against the cage.
Sanada is trying to push Jako away but Jako has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jako keeps control of Sanada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jako tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jako looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short left from Jako.
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Jako has him pressed against the cage.
Sanada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jako lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jako lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sanada to his knees! Jako keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khru Jako!
Khru Jako retains his welterweight title!
Khru Jako decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

 

Event: C24: Gee vs. Overflow     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Sanada.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevenson, as that shot connected.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stevenson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stevenson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanada lands a slapping 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!
A jab from Stevenson finds it's way through Sanada's defenses.
Stevenson throws out a leg kick but Sanada moves out of range and Stevenson only half commits.
Stevenson moves forwards but Sanada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stevenson 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.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stevenson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanada lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#Stevenson is rocked!#KD2#
Sanada drops Stevenson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stevenson looks back up at him and smiles so Sanada waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevenson switches off momentarily and Sanada cracks him with a monster right hand! Stevenson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Sanada dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Sanada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Sanada!
An out of breath and clearly excited Masa Sanada thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: C18: Menshikov vs. Alyoshin     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Princip is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Princip takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanada dodges the punch combination from Princip.
Princip scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Princip swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Princip throws a right hand that Sanada ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanada also avoids with ease.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada throws a series of punches but Princip moves out of range.
Princip slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Princip misses.
Princip 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!
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Princip is looking for a counter combo.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Princip. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Princip.
Princip has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Sanada misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanada in his tracks.
Princip slips under a jab from Sanada.
A big right from Princip misses.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada slips a straight right by Princip.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Princip was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Princip lands a head shot.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Princip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Princip lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Princip was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.#T2#
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Princip thuds his right hand into Sanada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Princip is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Princip throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Princip scores with a jab.
Sanada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Sanada.
Princip lands a jab.
Sanada ducks right into an uppercut from Princip.
Sanada misses the jab.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
Princip tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Princip throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Princip misses with a jab to the body
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Princip misses its target.
Princip lands with a straight right. Sanada didn't see that one coming.
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Princip slips under a jab from Sanada.
It looked like Princip was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanada.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
Princip lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Princip defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
Princip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Princip is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Princip.
Sanada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, 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!
Princip shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Princip scores with the left hand. Sanada knows he should have avoided that one.
Princip throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada takes one to the chin there.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Princip defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Princip blocks a jab.
Sanada swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Princip on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Princip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Princip is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanada lands a jab.
Princip lands a really nice looking cross but Sanada seems unphased.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Princip throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanada on the side of the head.
Princip lands a really nice looking cross but Sanada seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princip throws a nice looking combination but Sanada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
Sanada slips a jab from Princip.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Princip slips a straight right by Sanada.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanada 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.
A shot to the body from Princip misses
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip works the jab nicely.
Princip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?
Sanada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Princips jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanada throws a hook but Princip avoids it easily.
Princip scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada works over Princip's head and body with a nice combination.
Princip misses with a looping right.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Princip counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Princip darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD2#
Sanada drops Princip with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Princip looks back up at him and smiles so Sanada waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Princip is rocked!
Princip scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Princip is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.
Princip gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sanada gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Masa Sanada made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Louis Princip had this to say: 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: Combate 16: Koko vs. Mongrel     
Date:   Feb 06, 2021
#R1#
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gonzalez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanada keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Sanada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Sanada circles away.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Sanada throws a nice looking combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Gonzalez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanada throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Sanada digs a good body shot into Gonzalez's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Gonzalez pushes Sanada up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanada is trying to push Gonzalez away but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Gonzalez lands a right hand.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poseidon Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Sanada lands.
Gonzalez defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanada circles away.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Sanada.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Sanada circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Sanada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.#T2#
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzalez.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez misses with a combination
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gonzalez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Sanada.
Sanada swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Sanada moves away
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Sanada.
Gonzalez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanada lands a really nice looking cross but Gonzalez seems unphased.
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Sanada.#T3##CL#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.
Sanada throws out a counter right but Gonzalez avoids it with no problem.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Sanada is having none of it.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Gonzalez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Sanada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanada scores with a hook.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but Sanada avoids it well.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzalez. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Gonzalez moves into range and clinches up with Sanada.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Sanada breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanada swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch but Sanada is avoiding it.
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
It looked like Gonzalez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Gonzalez drops Sanada with a beautiful combination! Sanada stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gonzalez is looking for the KO!#CL#
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Sanada tries to keep at a distance but Gonzalez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez is holding his hands too far apart here. Sanada throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Gonzalez is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Combate 11: Severini vs. Zan     
Date:   Jan 02, 2021
#R1#
Sanada scores with a jab to the head.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Sin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanada swats away the attempt to clinch by Sin.
Sanada throws the left hand but Sin avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sin.
Sin misses the jab.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Sin.
Sin is looking to clinch.
Sin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanada scrambles back to his feet.
Sin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sin tries to land a leg kick but Sanada saw it coming and moves away.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada throws a jab when Sin was well out of range.
Lee Sin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sin doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sin swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sin. Sin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sin misses the jab.
Sin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Sanada.
Sin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sin scores with a nice strike.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sin misses the shot to the body.
Sin catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanada defends well and Sin ends up having to push Sanada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sin is looking to clinch but Sanada is avoiding it.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sin jabs at Sanada's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Sin.
Sin tries to clinch there but Sanada circles away. #T2#
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Sin is just out of range.
Sin slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sin misses the shot to the body.
Sin thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
Sanada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Sin misses its intended target.
Sanada misses with a hook. Sin ducked under it nicely.
Sin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanada rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanada is trying to force a seperation but Sin has the dominant position.
Sanada is trying to break free.#TD2#
Sin pulls guard.
Sanada looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanada is controlling him. #T3#
Sin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanada is controlling him.
Sin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanada is one step ahead there.
Sin is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Sanada decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sin, up you get!
Sin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanada throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Sin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Sin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanada, pushing him back against the cage.
Sin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanada pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanada walks into a straight right hand from Sin.
Sin wants to land a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Sin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Sin closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sin moves away.
Sin tries to clinch but Sanada is having none of it.
It looked like Sanada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sin.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Sin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Sanada throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada 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##CL2#
Sin drives through and clinches with Sanada against the cage. #BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Sin tries to clinch up.
Sin fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Sin clinches up with Sanada and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sin looking for a takedown.
Sin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanada prevents it. #T1#
Sin wants a takedown.
Masa Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sin.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch.
Sin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
Sanada misses the jab.
Sin lands the left hand.
Sanada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sin moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sin wants to counter the offense by Sanada and move into the clinch position.
Sin wants to clinch.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Sin manages to avoid it.
Sin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sin tries to clinch up but Sanada circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Sin rushes Sanada and presses him up against the cage.
Sin wants a takedown. #T2##BC#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Sin tries to clinch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada. #CL2#
Sin closes the distance and clinches.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sin has him pressed against the cage.
Sin tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sin.
Sin avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Sin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Sin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanada swats away the attempt to clinch by Sin.
Sin walks into a straight right hand from Sanada.#T3#
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Sin moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada 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.
Sin dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Sanada gets tackled into the cage by Sin. Sin maintains the clinch. #BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Sanada.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Sin staying out of range there.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Sin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Sin moved out of range nicely.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada lands with a hook. Sin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sin misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Sin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Sin clinches.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sin can do to turn this around?
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Sin is controlling him.#TD2#
Sin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sanada clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Sin has his opponent's back but Sanada is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Sin.
Sin fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanada lands with a straight right. Sin didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Sanada tries to keep at a distance but Sin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sin wants a takedown.
Sanada gets underhooks to prevent Sin's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sin tries to clinch but Sanada is having none of it.
Sanada scores with a jab. Sin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Sin saw that one coming.
Sanada misses with a hook. Sin ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Sin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanada throws a body punch but Sin moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sin moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Sin.
Sin tries to clinch but Sanada is having none of it. #CL2#
Sin drives through and clinches with Sanada against the cage.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sin has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Sin lands a takedown into guard.

Sanada manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sin tries to clinch up.
Sin moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Sanada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sin.
Sanada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sin connects with the punch.
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sin is looking to clinch but Sanada is avoiding it.
Sin just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Sin closes the distance and clinches.
Sin goes for a takedown attempt but Sanada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Sin misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Sanada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sin moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sin slips a straight right by Sanada.
Sin staying out of range there.#CL2#
Sin instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sin moves in looking to clinch but Sanada pushes him off.
Good shot there by Sanada.#T2##CL2#
Sin instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sin has Sanada pressed against the cage, preventing Sanada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee Sin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Sin.
Sin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanada circles away.
Sanada swings for the body but Sin moves out of range.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick from Sin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sin misses with a body shot.
Sin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanada's sensitive parts.
Sanada scores with a jab. Sin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Sanada lands a body shot.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Sin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Sin moves away and avoids it.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Sin moves away and avoids it.
Sanada walks into a stiff left hand from Sin.#CL2#
Sin instigates a clinch.
Sanada can't break the clinch.
Sin is trying to drag Sanada to the mat but Sanada just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Masa Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sin.
Sanada is trying to push Sin away but Sin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada connects with a body shot.
Sin's corner calls for a 1-2. Sin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sin feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Sin moves into range and clinches up with Sanada.#T4##BC#
Sanada manages to break 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!
Sin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sin lands a jab-cross combination.
Sin slips under a jab.
Sanada scores with a sloppy right hand. Sin should have avoided that one.
Sin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sin motions for Sanada to come forward. Sin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Sin saw that one coming.
Sin slips under a jab.
Sanada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Sanada does it's job there.
Masa Sanada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanada as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanada misses its target.
Sin throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Sanada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanada, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Sanada!

Masa Sanada made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Combate 9: Menshikov vs. Jesus     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Stevenson moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Sanada lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stevenson takes one to the side of the head.
Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it.
Stevenson moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stevenson moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Stevenson misses.
Sanada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stevenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanada on the side of the head.
Stevenson throws a low kick but Sanada moves out of range easily.
Stevenson takes one to the chin there.
Stevenson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Stevenson lands a jab to Sanada's midsection.
Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanada slips a jab from Stevenson.
Sanada connects with a nice looking jab.
Stevenson defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada staying out of range there.
Sanada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Stevenson's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Stevenson.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
Sanada throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range.
Sanada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanada 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.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Stevenson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanada 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.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Stevenson saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Stevenson misses
and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada misses with a straight left. #T2#
Stevenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Stevenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanada.
Stevenson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanada lands with a shot to the body.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stevenson slips a jab from Sanada.
Stevenson slips a straight right by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanada momentarily.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Stevenson.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanada is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stevenson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stevenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevenson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stevenson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevenson tries to move into range but Sanada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Stevenson slips the punch.
Stevenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson blocks a jab.
Stevenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevenson moves out of range as Sanada strikes.#T4#
Stevenson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stevenson misses with a jab to the body
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Sanada moves away and avoids it.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada jabs Stevenson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Stevenson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada slips a straight right by Stevenson.
Sanada misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
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 Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stevenson jabs at Sanada's body.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada moves out of range as Stevenson strikes.
Sanada moves out of range as Stevenson strikes.
Stevenson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stevenson lands with a hook. Sanada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stevenson throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada jabs Stevenson right on the nose. Stevenson blinks but takes it well.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Stevenson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stevenson.
Sanada tests Stevenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adonis Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stevenson's head backwards.
Sanada throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada misses with a hook
and Stevenson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson.
Sanada tests Stevenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Stevenson.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a leg kick
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanada lands with a shot to the body.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Sanada throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stevenson lands with a hook. Sanada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stevenson misses with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A left lands for Sanada.
Sanada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stevenson under the eye.#ROC2#Stevenson is rocked!
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Stevenson defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Stevenson seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevenson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
Stevenson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stevenson moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Sanada blocks the low kick.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Stevenson thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.#T3#
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Stevenson slips the punch.
Stevenson moves forwards but Sanada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanada 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.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a left to the body.
Nice jab there from Stevenson.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Stevenson misses.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stevenson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada with a jab.
Stevenson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.#T4#
Stevenson throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada throws the left hand but Stevenson avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Stevenson misses.
Sanada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Stevenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanada doesn't seem phased though.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Stevenson scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#Sanada is rocked!
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range.
Stevenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Sanada.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson lands with a nice body punch.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Stevenson lands the left hand.
Sanada is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevenson finish him?
Sanada moves out of range as Stevenson strikes.
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 Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sanada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanada seems to have recovered his senses.
Stevenson slips a straight right by Sanada.
Stevenson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson 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.
Stevenson jabs Sanada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely.
Sanada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stevenson under the eye.
Stevenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Sanada 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!
Stevenson connects with a solid leg kick.
Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Stevenson staying out of range there.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Sanada swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevenson.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
Stevenson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanada under the eye.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Decent striking displayed by Stevenson there.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanada misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Sanada defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stevenson throwing a counter right hand but Sanada manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot.
Nice jab there from Sanada.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Sanada.
Stevenson misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada lands with a hook. Stevenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevenson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range.
Stevenson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adonis Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
Sanada throws a hook but Stevenson avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevenson as he connects with a hook.
Stevenson catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevenson as he connects with a hook.
Stevenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#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!
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanada. Sanada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanada takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
Stevenson is looking to counter punch.
Stevenson misses with a looping right.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevenson blocks a jab.
Stevenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevenson swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely.
Sanada misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.
Sanada takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Sanada misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.

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 Adonis Stevenson.
Well Stevenson 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adonis Stevenson!

Adonis Stevenson gave a mention to Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Combate 5: Mongrel vs. Officer     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Cane looks for the body kick but Sanada saw that one coming.
Sanada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cane moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada lands a jab.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanada lands with a hook. Cane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cane with the inside leg kick.
Cane tries to clinch there but Sanada circles away.
Cane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanada at a distance.
Cane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Cane moves away and avoids it.
Sanada swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.#T1#
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Cane has managed to clinch.
Sanada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cane's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cane taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Cane ducks right into an uppercut from Sanada.
Sanada swings for the body but Cane moves out of range. #CL2#
Cane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cane is looking to control Sanada's arms but Sanada gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cane has his back to the cage.
Sanada working hard to break the clinch.
Cane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cane lands a nice uppercut.
Sanada has had enough of the clinch but Cane keeps him there for the moment.
Cane has Sanada pressed against the cage, preventing Sanada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Cane. #T2#
Cane wants to stall.
Cane pushes Sanada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Cane.
Cane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanada scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Sanada connects with a jab.
Cane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cane lands a lovely overhand right.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Cane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanada avoids the head kick by Cane.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Cane moves away and avoids it.
Cane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanada momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Cane.
Cane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanada.
Sanada works Cane's body with a nice hook.
Cane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Cane walks into a straight right hand from Sanada.
Sanada lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Cane slips the punch.
Cane throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cane.
Sanada lands with a straight right. Cane didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Cane.
Cane tries to move into range but Sanada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
Cane wants to land a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
Cane lands a jab to Sanada's midsection.
Cane scores with a nice body kick.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Cane lands a body shot.
Cane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Cane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cane scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanada throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Cane counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
A left and a right from Sanada both land. Nice combination.
Good exchange - Sanada coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sanada throws a hook but Cane avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Cane staying out of range there.
Sanada moves out of range of the leg kick from Cane.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick from Cane.
Sanada tests Cane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Cane looks to land a combination. Sanada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cane throws a hook but Sanada avoids it easily.
Cane walks into a stiff left hand from Sanada.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Cane thows a body kick. Sanada tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Cane saw that one coming.
Cane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanada moves out of range as Cane strikes.
Cane wants to land a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
Cane takes one to the chin there.
Cane tries to clinch but Sanada moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Cane, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cane looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Cane misses.
Cane throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cane wants to land a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cane slips under a jab from Sanada.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.#T2#
Cane swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Cane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Cane misses.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada moves out of range as Cane strikes.
Cane misses with a straight right.
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Cane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Cane throws the kick towards the body but Sanada avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada walks into a jab.
Sanada misses with a two punch combination.
Cane tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanada is wise to it.
Cane throws a body kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cane. #T3#
Sanada lands a jab.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cane was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada punishes Cane's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cane was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada lands a really nice looking cross but Cane seems unphased.
Cane defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Cane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Sanada.#T4#
Sanada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cane at a distance.
Sanada staying out of range there.
Cane misses with a body punch
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Sanada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cane doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Cane is rocked!
Cane throws a wild body kick that Sanada sees coming a mile off.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Cane thuds his right hand into Sanada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada cracks Cane with an open hand slap.
Cane is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
Sanada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Sanada lands a big right hand that sends Cane crashing to the mat! Sanada stays standing though and waves Cane back to his feet!
A cross from Cane lands.
Cane tries to clinch up.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cane scores with a nice right hand.
Cane seems to have recovered his senses.
Cane throws the kick towards the body but Sanada avoids it.
Cane connects with a body shot.
Cane misses with a looping left.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Cane misses.
Sanada misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Cane coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cane momentarily.
Sanada jabs at Cane's body.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Cane counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cane circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Sanada misses. #T1#
Sanada throws a hook but Cane blocks it.
Cane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada lands a jab to the head.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cane takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Cane tries to move into range but Sanada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cane keeps Sanada at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Cane closes the distance and clinches.
Cane lands a body shot.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanada is keeping busy.
Sanada tries to break free but Cane pushes him back against the cage.
Sanada blocks a body shot from Cane.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Sanada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cane has him pressed against the cage.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2##BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane tries to clinch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada throws a jab when Cane was well out of range.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick.
Cane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada throws the left hand but Cane avoids the punch easily.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cane was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Cane walks into a straight right hand from Sanada.
Sanada throws a jab when Cane was well out of range.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Cane saw that one coming.
Cane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cane misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Cane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanada on the side of the head.
Cane scores with a nice body kick.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Cane tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada slips under a jab.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Cane manages to avoid it.
Cane defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Cane misses with a low kick.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Cane moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada lands a jab to Cane's midsection.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cane thows a body kick. Sanada tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Sanada misses with a body shot. #T4#
Cane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Cane.
Cane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Cane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Cane misses with a looping right.
Cane looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cane circles away quickly and effectively.
Cane lands a body shot.
Sanada thuds his right hand into Cane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cane keeps Sanada at a distance using the push kick.
Sanada staying out of range there.
Sanada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
Sanada misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darnell Cane.
I think Cane 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darnell Cane!

Darnell Cane tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Combate 3: Zoo vs. Matusov     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Cane slips the punch.
Sanada scores with a jab. Cane acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Cane connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanada connects with a crisp jab.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Cane is out of range.
Cane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
Cane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Cane is out of range.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Cane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Cane closes the distance and clinches.
Sanada wants to get back to striking at distance but Cane won't allow it.
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Cane has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cane has him pressed against the cage.
Cane can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action. #T1#
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanada gets an underhook and turns Cane into the cage.
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Cane has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Sanada.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Cane misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Cane. Beautiful body shot.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Cane lands a head shot.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Cane.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cane counters with a straight right hand.
Cane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanada checks a leg kick.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanada.
Sanada misses the jab.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cane.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses.
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Cane throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Cane.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Cane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Sanada catches Cane right on the button with a cross.
Cane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Cane lands a nice looking body kick.
Cane throws a wild body kick that Sanada sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Cane rushes Sanada and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Cane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cane has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
Cane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Sanada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cane throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Cane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Cane.
Cane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Cane is controlling him.#T4#
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Cane.
Sanada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanada as Cane tries to tie him up. #BC#
Sanada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cane scores with a leg kick.
Sanada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Cane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cane is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Sanada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Cane saw that one coming.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sanada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanada.
Cane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanada. Sanada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cane throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Cane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Cane.
Cane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cane lands with a shot to the body.
Cane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Cane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanada if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cane in his tracks.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Cane throws a chopping leg kick but Sanada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cane lands with a hook. Sanada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Cane.
Sanada thuds his right hand into Cane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cane cracks Sanada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanada jabs Cane right on the nose. Cane blinks but takes it well.
Sanada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cane.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Cane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cane takes one 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!
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Sanada works Cane's body with a nice hook.
Cane is looking to clinch.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Cane staying out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Cane.
Sanada jabs Cane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Sanada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cane staying out of range there.
Cane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanada misses with a few strikes there.
Cane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Cane throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Cane takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Cane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
No joy there for Sanada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cane scores with a push kick.#T3#
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Cane scores with a leg kick.
Sanada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cane.
Sanada throws a hook but Cane avoids it easily.#CL2#
Cane clinches. #BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Sanada.
Cane misses with a body kick.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cane slips a straight right by Sanada.
Cane lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanada scores with a jab.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane throws a good cross that connects.
Cane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanada will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Cane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Cane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Cane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cane 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 Sanada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanada's head backwards.
Sanada blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Cane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cane throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Cane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Sanada just 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 Darnell Cane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Sanada swats away the attempt to clinch by Cane.
Cane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Cane slips under a jab.
Cane with a jab.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanada. That snapped Cane's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada takes one on the button.
Cane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Cane.
Cane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cane throws a leg kick but Sanada sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Sanada lands a really nice looking cross but Cane seems unphased.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
A cross from Sanada lands.
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Cane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
Cane works Sanada's body with a nice hook.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Cane slips the punch.
Cane scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanada should have avoided that one.
Cane is looking to land body kicks.
Cane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Sanada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Cane is rocked!
A good leg kick by Cane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cane.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Cane misses with a body shot.
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sanada slips a jab from Cane.
Sanada was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Cane looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cane throws a front kick aimed at Sanada's knee but Sanada avoids it well.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
Cane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanada clobbers Cane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Cane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanada tries to break free but Cane pushes him back against the cage.
Cane prevents Sanada from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cane throws a leg kick which misses Sanada's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanada tries to avoid it.
A combination from Sanada does no damage.
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Sanada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cane blocks a jab.
And Cane responds with a good body kick, but Sanada manages to step out the way in time.
Cane throws a series of strikes that have Sanada backpedaling. #T3##CL2#
Cane rushes Sanada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cane looks to throw a body kick
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.#CL2#
Cane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cane has him pressed against the cage.
Sanada is looking to break free of the clinch but Cane has double underhooks.
Sanada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanada up against the cage.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Cane.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanada as Cane tries to tie him up.
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4##BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Cane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
A jab lands there for Cane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Cane.
Cane wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.
A cross from Cane lands.
Sanada 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.
Cane slips a straight right by Sanada.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cane. That one must have hurt.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Cane slips a straight right by Sanada.

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 Masa Sanada.
I think Cane 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: PFC 201 Asham vs Wild 2     
Date:   Aug 23, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanada throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
It seemed like Stone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada misses with the combination.
Stone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanada with a body shot.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stone feints a counter leg kick.
Stone is looking to chop away at Sanada's legs.
Sanada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanada lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Stone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with a body kick that stops Sanada in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone lands with a right hand.
Stone 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.
Stone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Stone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Sanada throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
Stone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stone walks into a jab.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanada scores with a jab. Stone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Stone unleashes a big counter combination but Sanada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Stone steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Sanada misses with a left hand
and Stone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanada's knee momentarily.
Good exchange - Sanada coming out on top.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanada with a jab.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stone slips under a jab from Sanada.
Stone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Sanada misses.
It seemed like Stone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Stone steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
A nice side step and Stone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stone slips under a jab.
Stone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Sanada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Sanada has knocked Stone down with a huge combo! Sanada steps away and waves a wobbly Stone back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Stone is rocked!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Stone responds with a good body kick, but Sanada manages to step out the way in time.
Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
Stone lands a front kick.
Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Stone staying out of range there.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone counters with a nice leg kick.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Stone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada cracks Stone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stone staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Stone counters with a left to the body.
Stone cracks a nice hook into Sanada's ribs.
Stone with a nice cross.
Sanada lunges at Stone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stone's hand.
Stone blocks a jab.
Stone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sanada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Donk. Sanada catches Stone right on the button with a cross.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
Stone defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a three punch combo that has Sanada backing up. Sanada nods at Stone to acknowledge the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanada.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Sanada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Stone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Stone slips a jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Stone counters with a good, hard body kick but Sanada shrugs it off.
Stone throws a leg kick but Sanada checks it.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Sanada lands a nice shot that snaps Stone's head back. #T3#
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Sanada.
Sanada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone tries to land a front kick but Sanada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Sanada finds it's way through Stone's defenses.
Stone defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Stone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada lands with an uppercut that bounces Stone off the cage and back into range.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stone.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Stone misses.
Sanada cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
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!
Stone staying out of range there.
Stone steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Stone moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Sanada 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.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanada cracks Stone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stone jabs Sanada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanada misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stone! But no joy.
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 Masa Sanada 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Stone.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Stone cracks Sanada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stone slips a jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stone.
Stone misses with a straight left. #T1#
Good shot there by Sanada.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Stone.
Sanada misses with a body shot
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stone counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Stone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stone might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sanada has got the better of the exchanges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Sanada throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Stone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jack Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stone throws a leg kick but Sanada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a nice leg kick.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Stone scores with a jab.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Stone counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone jabs Sanada right on the nose. Sanada blinks but takes it well.
Sanada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters circling a little - Stone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #KD2#
Stone lands a big uppercut and Sanada crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sanada looks OK. Stone waves Sanada back to his feet!#ROC2#Sanada is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Sanada misses
and Stone counters with a right hand from hell and Sanada is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Stone!
Jack Stone thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PFC 195 Semenko vs Gormsson     
Date:   Jul 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Sanada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Wright throws a leg kick
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Ira Wright has been cut.
Wright misses with the body kick
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wright connects with a leg kick.
No joy there for Sanada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright throws a low kick but Sanada moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanada checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wright connects with a leg kick.
Wright tries to land a body kick
and Sanada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada moves out of range of the leg kick from Wright.#T1#
Sanada takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Sanada dodges the punch combination from Wright.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wright slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Wright moves forwards but Sanada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wright connects with a high kick. #T2#
Sanada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wright throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Wright looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Ira Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
Wright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanada.
Wright misses with a leg kick
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Ira Wright's cut even more.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Sanada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wright.
Sanada gets in close and tags Wright with a short punch that almost sends Wright to the mat! Oh Wright is in big trouble! He turns his back on Sanada, trying to create some distance but Sanada rushes him, striking wildly and Wright goes down! The referee tackles Sanada into the cage to end the fight! Sanada is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Masa Sanada waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: PFC 186 Krison vs Coker     
Date:   Jun 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
Sanada lands with a nice combination. Chavez backs away looking to recover.
Chavez cracks Sanada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chavez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Chavez staying out of range there.
Chavez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanada misses with a left hand
and Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez connects with a body shot.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Chavez.
Sanada ducks right into an uppercut from Chavez.
A punch lands to the side of Sanada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chavez swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada walks into a stiff left hand from Chavez.
Sanada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chavez. #T1#
Sanada lands with a right hand.
Sanada staying out of range there.
Sanada looks to land a combination but Chavez avoids it well.
Chavez lands a jab to the head.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez with the inside leg kick.
Chavez throws a wild body kick that Sanada sees coming a mile off.
Sanada takes one to the chin there.
Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Chavez moves into the clinch.
Chavez has Sanada pressed against the cage, preventing Sanada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chavez lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanada throws a nice looking combination but Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanada moves out of range of the leg kick from Chavez.
Sanada tries to move into range but Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chavez swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
A cross from Chavez lands.
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Chavez moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanada.
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chavez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
Sanada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chavez. Chavez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanada walks into a jab.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
We've been told by Chavez's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Chavez ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez lands with a straight right. Sanada didn't see that one coming.
Chavez lands a jab to the nose.
Chavez throws a nice looking combination but Sanada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
Chavez blocks a jab.
Sanada misses with a few strikes there.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Sanada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Sanada - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chavez jabs at Sanada's body.
Chavez tries to work over Sanada's front leg with a kick but Sanada checks it. #T4#
Nice body punch from Sanada.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Chavez slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Chavez throws a chopping leg kick but Sanada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chavez misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Chavez is looking to clinch.
Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chavez throws a leg kick but Sanada sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanada throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanada has time to react.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domingo Chavez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Chavez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?
Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.
Chavez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chavez misses with a left hand
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chavez slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanada's sensitive parts.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada walks into a stiff left hand from Chavez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Sanada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanada.
Chavez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Chavez tries to land a leg kick but Sanada saw it coming and moves away.
Sanada defending well as Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Chavez slips a straight right by Sanada.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Chavez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chavez.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chavez connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chavez.
Domingo Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Chavez jabs at Sanada's body.
Sanada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chavez.
Nice straight punches there by Chavez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chavez.
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada punishes Chavez's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Sanada slips under a jab.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Chavez staying out of range there.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chavez. Chavez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut lands for Chavez. That snapped Sanada's head back.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavez.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chavez throws a leg kick but Sanada moved away.#T3#
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.#CL#
Chavez clinches. #BC2#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
Chavez thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Chavez slips the punch.
That kick from Chavez tenderised Sanada's leg. Sanada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chavez under the eye.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chavez.
Sanada takes one on the button.
Sanada lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Chavez.
Chavez misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Chavez scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Chavez connects with a jab.
Sanada slips under a jab.
Sanada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanada defending well as Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chavez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanada.
Sanada checks a low kick from Chavez.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Chavez moves forwards but Sanada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
Chavez is looking to score with low kicks.
Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chavez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chavez thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.
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 Domingo Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chavez throws a solid leg kick but Sanada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chavez.
Sanada lands a glancing blow to the side of Chavez's head.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanada slips under a jab.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanada sizes up Chavez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chavez lands a right hook to the body.
Sanada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
As Sanada backs away, Chavez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sanada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
Chavez blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanada throws a hook but Chavez avoids it easily.#T1#
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Chavez is out of range.
Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanada's sensitive parts.
Chavez walks into a stiff left hand from Sanada.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chavez with a hook.
Chavez throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada checks a low kick from Chavez.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Sanada defending well as Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Sanada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Chavez misses.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Chavez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanada lands a head shot.
Chavez catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Chavez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Chavez 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.
Sanada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chavez.
It looked like Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chavez throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Chavez with a nice calf kick.
Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Chavez tries to move into range but Sanada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Chavez has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavez scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chavez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez misses with a body shot
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez half committed to a counter 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!
Sanada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chavez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Chavez throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Chavez wants to slow Sanada down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chavez misses with a left hand
and Sanada counters with a left to the body.
Good exchange - Sanada coming out on top.
Chavez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Chavez.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Chavez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Chavez counter with a right hand.
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Masa Sanada.
Well Chavez 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domingo Chavez!

Domingo Chavez 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: PFC 181 Pekka vs Steve     
Date:   May 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanada swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Stone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stone's head backwards.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Sanada scores with a body shot.
Sanada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone throws a solid leg kick but Sanada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone throws a leg kick but Sanada checks it.
We've been told by Sanada's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stone misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.#T1#
A big right from Stone misses.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Stone misses the jab.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Stone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone misses with a hook.#T2#
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Stone counters with a two punch combo.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Stone throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Stone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Sanada works the jab nicely.
Stone scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Sanada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanada slips under a jab from Stone.
Stone scores with a kick to the body.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Stone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Stone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanada takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
Stone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Stone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Stone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a body kick that stops Sanada in his tracks momentarily.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jack Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada misses with a wild combination.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Stone unleashes a big counter combination but Sanada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Sanada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
Stone feints a counter leg kick.
Sanada misses with a double jab
and Stone counters with a nice body shot.
Sanada throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Stone follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stone counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Sanada misses.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Stone counters with a solid body kick.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Stone counters with a body kick.#T3#
Stone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stone.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Stone blocks a jab.
Stone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanada throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Stone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stone lands a jab to the head.
Sanada 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.#T4#
Stone slips a jab from Sanada.
Stone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stone slips a straight right by Sanada.
Sanada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Stone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Masa Sanada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada'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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Stone moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Stone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sanada misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Stone misses the target.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone misses with a low kick as Sanada jumps back.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Stone moves out of range as Sanada strikes.#T1#
Sanada cracks Stone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Stone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stone throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Stone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stone throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range. #T2#
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stone moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Stone throws a big counter head kick but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut there from Sanada.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Sanada moves away and avoids it.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Sanada moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Sanada backing away here, and Stone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Stone as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Sanada is rocked!
Stone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stone flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanada steps away.
Stone slips a jab from Sanada.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
Sanada throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.#T4#
Sanada cracks Stone with a good jab.
Stone blocks a jab.
Sanada backing away here, and Stone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jab, jab by Sanada - just one landing.
Sanada cracks Stone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Stone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Sanada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanada 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Masa Sanada!

Masa Sanada took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: PFC 176 Asham vs Steve     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
Life misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Life misses with a looping left.
Life throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Sanada throws a jab when Life was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Life.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Life is just out of range.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Life uses good head movement to avoid it.
Life lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Life misses with an uppercut
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada staying out of range there.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanada misses with a body punch
enabling Life to counter with a crisp jab.
Life misses with an uppercut.
Life swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada lands a nice looking body shot.
Life misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Life misses the shot to the body.
Life ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.#T1#
Sanada swings for the body but Life moves out of range.
Sanada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Life rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Life.
Sanada misses with a hook. Life ducked under it nicely.
Life feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Sanada finds it's way through Life's defenses.
Life thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada tries to clinch but Life moves out of range.
Sanada throws a body punch but Life moves out of range.
Life is looking to counter with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Life.
Life throws a leg kick
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Life moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Life.
Sanada checks a low kick from Life.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Life.
A counter left hand to the body from Life misses its target.
Life fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanada takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada works Life's body with a nice hook.
Sanada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Life manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Life throws a low kick, looking for Sanada's leg but Sanada calmly moves out of range.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
Life throws a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Life connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Life feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
Sanada wants to clinch but Life slips to the side
enabling Life to counter with a crisp jab.
Life ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Life looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Life.
Sanada misses with a hook. Life ducked under it nicely.
Life scores with a jab to the head.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Life moved out of range.
Sanada lands with a hook. Life tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Life throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Life swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanada.
A swing and a miss from Life.#T3#
Life walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from Life is predictable there
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Life keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Sanada throws a hook but Life avoids it easily.
Life is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Life moves out of range of the strikes.
Life throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Life is out of range.
Sanada throws a body punch but Life moves out of range.
Life scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Life tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanada catches Life with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Life takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Life throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Life uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Life works Sanada's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Life. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Sanada.
Life throws a body kick that misses.
Sanada is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Life throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Life.
Sanada takes a swing at Life's ribcage but misses.
Life looks to throw a body kick
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Life closes the distance and pushes Sanada back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
Life tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Life swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Life misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Life fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Life controls his hands.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanada tries a body shot but Life blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Masa Sanada will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Life throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Life slips a jab and a cross from Sanada.
Life moves out of range of the strikes.
Life lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Life instigates a clinch.
Life goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lifes head.
Sanada lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanada.
Life misses with a hook to the ribs.
Life misses with the head strike.
Sanada gets through Life's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Life misses with a body punch.
A short right from Life.
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!
Sanada stalling in the clinch.
Life throws a head punch that misses.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Life misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Life misses with the head strike.
Life fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Life tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Sanada.
Life misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanada.
Life's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Life uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Life backwards.
Life lands with a right to the head.
Life misses with the head strike.
Life fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada wants to stall.
Life lands with a right to the head.
Sanada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Life backwards.
Masa Sanada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Life controls his hands.
Life lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards. #T2#
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Life.
Life throws a head punch that misses.
Life fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Life.
Life lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Life tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Life as Sanada tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Life fails to land.
A short left from Sanada.
Life has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada lands with a light punch inside.
Sanada has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Life seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanada can turn it around.
Life misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Life.
Life swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Sanada.
Sanada digs a right hand underneath Life's ribcage. Life let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Sanada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Sanada digs a right hand underneath Life's ribcage. Life let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanada taking a breather.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Life.
Life misses with some punches.
Life is trying to force a seperation but Sanada has the dominant position.
Life doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada blocking some punches.
Sanada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanada blocking some punches.
Life lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanada tries to work over Life's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Life misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada cracks Life with a nice body shot.
Sanada lands a left hand.
Sanada manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Sanada on the inside. #T4#
Life goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Life swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Life tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanada manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Life swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Life.
Life tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Life lands a nice uppercut.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Life controls the action.
Life lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Life.
Life blocks a body shot from Sanada.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Masa Sanada 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!
#R3#
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Life throws a quick inside leg kick.
Life throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanada throws a hook but Life blocks it.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Life is just out of range.
Life displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Life throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Life uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Life sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masa Sanada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Life.
Sanada misses with a hook. Life ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Life on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Life dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
Life avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Life.
Life ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada digs a good hook to Life's body.
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Sanada slips under a jab.
Sanada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Life throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Life looks to land a body kick but Sanada moved away.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Sanada moves into the clinch successfully.
Life misses with some punches.
Sanada tries a body shot but Life blocks it.
Life lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Life working hard to break the clinch.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
Sanada works on Life's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Life scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada lands with a left to the head.
Sanada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Life backwards. #T2#
Life is trying to push Sanada away but Sanada has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanada scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanada blocks an uppercut.
Sanada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanada tries a body shot but Life blocks it.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Sanada lands a right hand.
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lifes head.
Life throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
Life swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Life.
Sanada misses with some punches.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Life has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Life.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Life tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Sanada stalling against the cage.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Life tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanada's elbow.
Sanada looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Life backwards.
Sanada lands a body punch.
Sanada stalling the fight.
Life misses with the head strike.
Sanada tries a body shot but Life blocks it.
Masa Sanada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Life swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Life.
Life swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thug Life has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanada blocking some punches. #T4#
Sanada slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Life.
Life misses with a punch on the inside.
Life misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanada keeps control of Life as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Life tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Sanada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanada 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Sanada!

Masa Sanada very nearly forgot to thank Conviction 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 170 Slice vs Thompson     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Wood misses.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wood slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Wood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut.
Sanada throws a series of punches but Wood avoids them all with ease.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wood missing with a left hand there. Sanada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Sanada.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Sanada stalling against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanada.
Wood lands a left hand.
Wood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanada has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
Wood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
A short body shot lands from Wood as the two fighters clinch.
Wood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Wood.
Sanada tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Wood pushes Sanada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Wood breaks the clinch.
Sanada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sanada blocks it well.
Sanada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanada scores with a jab to the head.
Wood 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.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #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!
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Wood counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanada throws the left hand but Wood avoids the punch easily.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Sanada misses the jab.
Wood throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanada. That snapped Wood's head back. #CL#
Sanada closes the distance and clinches.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
Sanada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada has a couple of punches blocked by Wood.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wood letting Sanada take a breather here.#BC2#
Wood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wood moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Wood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Wood ducks down to avoid it.
Wood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Sanada jabs Wood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanada jabs at Wood's body.
Sanada scores with a jab. Wood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wood defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Wood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it.
Wood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sanada scores with a nice strike.
Wood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Wood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wood slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Sanada works the jab nicely.
Sanada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada'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#
Sanada closes the distance but Wood moves to the side
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanada lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Wood.
Sanada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Willie Wood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wood misses with some punches.
Wood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Wood lands a right hand.
Wood lands with a short shot to the head.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
Sanada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanada is trying to maintain a safe position but Wood gets an underhook and turns Sanada into the cage.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Sanada - that landed with a thud.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wood as Sanada tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
Sanada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada working aggressively here.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
Sanada tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Sanada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanada is stalling here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Wood - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Sanada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Wood.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wood - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wood.
Sanada lands a body punch.
Wood works on Sanada's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanada has Wood pushed against the cage.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Sanada tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Wood gets through Sanada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wood up against the cage.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A short right from Wood on the inside.
Sanada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wood misses with the head strike.
Wood lands with a right to the head.
Sanada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Sanada.
Wood lands a right hand.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Wood.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wood misses with a punch to the body.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada. #T4#
Sanada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Sanada.
Sanada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sanada - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Wood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Wood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanada scores with a jab. Wood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanada works Wood's body with a nice hook.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.
Wood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Wood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Willie Wood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada's cut.
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#
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Sanada misses
and Wood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanada tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it.
Wood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Wood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanada thinking.
Sanada misses with a hook
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Sanada scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Wood moves away and avoids it.
Wood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sanada blocks it well.
Wood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wood needs to keep his hands up - Sanada had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
A jab lands there for Sanada.
Wood walks into a straight right hand from Sanada.
Sanada scores with a body shot.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Wood.
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
Wood slips a straight right by Sanada.
Wood swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanada.
A countering left hand to the body from Wood misses.
Sanada lands with a good body shot.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanada steps away.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sanada misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely.
Sanada misses with a left hand
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Sanada is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada is looking to counter the offense by Wood and move into the clinch.
Sanada misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Wood cracks Sanada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Sanada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wood counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willie Wood!
A relieved looking Willie Wood 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: CEC END GAME     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020
#R1#
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
Murphy throws a hook but Sanada avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy misses with a left hand
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanada clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Sanada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murphy catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanada's head.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Murphy throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Sanada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanada momentarily.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Sanada's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanada is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Murphy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanada has time to react.
A big left from Sanada misses. #T3#
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murphy misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanada throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada misses with the combination. #T4#
Murphy staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murphy.
Sanada misses with the combination.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Sanada sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Sanada.
Sanada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
A lazy left from Sanada finds it's target.
Murphy lands with a hook. Sanada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.#T1#
Sanada defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Murphy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanada doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Murphy slips under a jab.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Murphy.
Sanada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
A punch lands to the side of Sanada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanada's head.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanada's hands.
Sanada 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.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Sanada misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Sanada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Sanada had a free shot at his head there.
Sanada walks into a left hand.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Sanada needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanada takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Sanada's body. Sanada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanada checks it well.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Murphy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sanada eats them both and turns towards Murphy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Murphy lands the left hand.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.#T1#
Murphy misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanada misses its target.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanada tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanada misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanada thinking.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Sanada throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Murphy slips under a jab from Sanada.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanada throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Murphy lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Sanada.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.#T3#
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Sanada walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanada is wise to it.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Sanada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanada steps away.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanada misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Sanada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanada's sensitive parts.
Murphy feints and then cracks Sanada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanada down.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murphy connects with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!

Mick Murphy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CEC 693     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Sanada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanada scores with a jab to the head.
Kettu thuds his right hand into Sanada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada misses the jab.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Sanada throws a right and a left that Kettu avoids nicely.
Kettu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sanada connects with a crisp jab.
Sanada takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kettu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kettu fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Kettu shoots in and bounces Sanada off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanada wants to stand but Kettu is controlling the position.
Kettu is fighting to break Sanada's control of his arms but Sanada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Let's hope that Sanada has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kettu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kettu wants to pass the guard but Sanada is keeping the position.
Sanada is adopting a defensive guard.
Sanada's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sanada is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada cracks a nice hook into Kettu's ribs.
Kettu throws a leg kick which misses Sanada's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanada tries to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kettu.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kettu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanada is out of range and Kettu settles back down.
Kettu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Kettu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kettu lands a head shot.
Kettu shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kettu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kettu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sanada throws a series of punches but Kettu avoids them all with ease.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Sanada moves away from the strike by Kettu.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Kettu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanada at a distance.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kettu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kettu scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanada as he connects with a hook.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kettu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab lands there for Kettu.
Sanada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu shoots in but no luck this time.
Kettu clobbers Sanada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good exchange - Kettu coming out on top.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Kettu looks for the body kick but Sanada saw that one coming.
Kettu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kettu lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kettu scores with a leg kick.
Kettu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanada cracks Kettu with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Kettu slips the punch.
Sanada defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kettu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kettu swings widly with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kettu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kettu.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu tried to score with a low kick but Sanada checks it.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kettu defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu feints and then cracks Sanada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanada down.
Kettu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanada swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kettu misses its target.
Kettu dips to his left and cracks Sanada with an uppercut!
Kettu works the jab nicely.
Kettu lands with a good body shot.
Sanada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kettu circles away quickly and effectively.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Kettu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Kettu.
Sanada throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu tries to land a front kick but Sanada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada sizes up Kettu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kettu lands with a right hand.
Kettu scores with a nice right hand.
Kettu throws a front kick that sends Sanada stumbling back into the cage.
Kettu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Sanada scores with a nice strike.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu lands with a slapping head kick.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Kettu.
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!
Kettu takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Kettu lands a head shot.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and Sanada moves out of range easily.
Sanada misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely. #T2#
A jab from Kettu does it's job there.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masa Sanada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Kettu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Kettu is looking to slow Sanada down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by Sanada.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kettu 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.
Kettu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanada's calf.
Sanada tests Kettu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Sanada.
Sanada checks a low kick from Kettu.#T3#
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kettu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kettu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanada lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sanada lands a body shot.
Kettu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kettu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanada checks it well.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu throws a wild body kick that Sanada sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu throws a counter high kick but Sanada was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kettu moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu walks into a stiff left hand from Sanada.
Sanada moves out of range as Kettu throws a body kick.
Kettu slips under a jab from Sanada.
Kettu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanada jabs Kettu right on the nose. Kettu blinks but takes it well.
Kettu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kettu blocks a jab.
Kettu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kettu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kettu dodges the punch combination from Sanada.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanada blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Sanada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kettu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 Esa Kettu 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!
#R3#
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kettu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Sanada digs a good hook to Kettu's body.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Kettu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Sanada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kettu lands with a shot to the body.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Sanada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kettu tried to score with a low kick but Sanada checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu throws a front kick aimed at Sanada's knee but Sanada avoids it well.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kettu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanada throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Sanada swats away the attempt to clinch by Kettu.#T1#
Kettu throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Kettu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
Sanada throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanada lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanada takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kettu lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanada scores with a four punch combination!
Kettu jabs Sanada right on the nose. Sanada blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kettu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Kettu. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Sanada moved away.
Sanada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanada misses with a wild combination.
Kettu blocks a jab.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu cracks Sanada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanada lands with a right hand.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Kettu counters with a good low kick that Sanada was not able to check.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kettu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab lands there for Sanada.
Kettu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanada.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kettu, right into the meat.
Sanada lands a jab.#T3#
Sanada misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Kettu moves away and avoids it.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kettu.
Sanada swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kettu.
Kettu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanada momentarily.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu 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.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Sanada swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Sanada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Kettu.
Kettu throws a leg kick which misses Sanada's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanada tries to avoid it.
Sanada looks to land a combination but Kettu avoids it well.
Sanada scores with a decent looking hook.
Kettu stuns Sanada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanada takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Sanada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kettu counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Kettu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Kettu.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Masa Sanada.
I think Sanada 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: CEC 689     
Date:   Jan 11, 2020
#R1#
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz lands a head kick!
Diaz sizes up Sanada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanada dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.#CL2#
Sanada clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Sanada stalling in the clinch but Diaz improves position.
Sanada presses Diaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada lands a shot to the body.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Sanada. #T1#
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada leaning against his opponent.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanada won't allow it.
Sanada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Sanada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanada lands a body shot.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.
Sanada pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanada blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Sanada blocking some punches.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sanada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanada smiles and moves away.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz shoots in but Sanada avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Sanada.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Sanada throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Sanada blocks the leg kick.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Sanada avoids it well and moves away.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Sanada checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Sanada lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanada but Sanada pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz lunges at Sanada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanada's hand.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanada to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sanada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanada's head.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Sanada wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Sanada closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz slips a straight right by Sanada.
Sanada thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanada is looking to clinch.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Sanada swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanada circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Sanada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanada!
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanada.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Sanada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Sanada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanada misses with the combination.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz clobbers Sanada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Masa Sanada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Diaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz throws a low kick but Sanada moves out of range easily.
Sanada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanada takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanada connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
A shot to the liver by Sanada. Beautiful body shot.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz sizes up Sanada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanada's hands.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanada momentarily.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Sanada avoids them all with ease. #T4#
A jab from Sanada misses. #CL2#
Sanada has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanada. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanada slips a jab from Diaz.
A head kick misses from Diaz. #CL2#
Sanada drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Sanada is controlling him.
Sanada prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Sanada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sanada as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Sanada blocking some punches.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sanada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanada throws out a powerful jab.
Sanada throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Donk. Diaz catches Sanada right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada stuffs the takedown.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Sanada.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanada lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
Sanada throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanada digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanada works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Kamerun Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Sanada's legs.
Sanada swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Sanada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanada clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Sanada connects with a single shot there.
Sanada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Sanada.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanada checks a leg kick.
Sanada scores with a nice head shot.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Sanada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masa Sanada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Sanada.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.#T4#
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanada cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Sanada closes the distance and clinches.
Sanada has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanada can turn it around.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanada walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanada counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Sanada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanada 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Sanada!

Masa Sanada really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: CEC 688     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1#
Krison looks to land a body kick but Sanada moved away.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krison 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 uppercut there from Krison.
Krison lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanada's head.
Krison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Krison counters with a good, hard body kick but Sanada shrugs it off. #CL#
Krison drives through and clinches with Sanada against the cage.
A short right from Krison on the inside.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Krison controls his hands.
Sanada looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanada 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 Krison has denied him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanada.
Krison swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada prevents a body shot from Krison.
Krison misses with a punch on the inside.
Krison scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Krison - that landed with a thud.
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krison blocking some punches.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sanada fails to land.
Krison working aggressively here.
Krison cracks Sanada with a nice body shot.
Sanada blocks a body shot from Krison.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
Krison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krison tries a body shot but Sanada blocks it.
Krison tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanada displaying some good clinch control by pressing Krison up against the cage.
Sanada misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanada is working Krison over against the cage.
Sanada lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Nice body punch from Sanada - that landed with a thud.
Krison digs a right hand into Sanada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanada's gas tank.
Krison misses with the head strike.
Krison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Krison.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krison lands a nice shot to the body.
Krison lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krison.
A short right from Krison on the inside. #BC#
Krison breaks the clinch.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Krison throws a series of punches but Sanada moves out of range.
A jab from Krison finds it's way through Sanada's defenses.
Krison moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada moves in looking to clinch but Krison pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Krison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Sanada misses with a hook. Krison ducked under it nicely.
Krison throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sanada avoids it.
Sanada closes the distance looking to clinch
and Krison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanada scores with a four punch combination!
Sanada steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Krison. That one must have hurt.
Sanada doesn't manage to clinch there - Krison circles away.
Krison lands a nice shot that snaps Sanada's head back.
Sanada throws a sloppy body shot
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Krison misses with a body shot.
Sanada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Krison staying out of range there.
Krison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Krison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Krison moves out of range of the strikes.
Krison misses with a leg kick.
Sanada steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Krison.
Krison is looking to land body kicks.
Sanada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krison finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanada's head.
Sanada cracks a nice hook into Krison's ribs.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada moves out of range as Krison strikes.
Krison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krison.
Krison lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanada staying out of range there.
Krison misses with a hook.
Krison just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Krison finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Krison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Krison lands a jab to the nose.
Sanada lands an overhand right.
Sanada punishes Krison's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanada. That snapped Krison's head back.
A clash of legs there as Sanada blocks the low kick.
Jab, jab by Krison - just one landing.
Krison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanada to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanada takes a swing at Krison's ribcage but misses.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krison.
Herb Krison is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Krison.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krison manages to avoid it.
Krison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanada tries to close the distance and clinch but Krison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Krison. That one must have hurt.
Krison connects with a body shot.
Sanada lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krison. That's going to slow Sanada down.
Sanada stalks Krison and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Krison's face. Krison staggers backwards, shaken.
Sanada scores with a nice right hand.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krison staying out of range there.
Krison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krison takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krison throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range. #CL#
Krison rushes Sanada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krison or not.
Sanada displaying some good clinch control by pressing Krison up against the cage.#T2#
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Krison avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Krison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krison gets through Sanada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanada misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
Krison struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands.
Krison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanada's elbow. #BC#
Krison manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Sanada drives through and clinches with Krison against the cage.
Krison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krison misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
Sanada blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanada.
A short uppercut from Krison. #T3#
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Krison manages to break the clinch.
Krison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krison throws a leg kick but Sanada moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanada, as that shot connected.
Sanada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krison looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krison manages to avoid it.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
Sanada moves out of range of the leg kick from Krison.
Sanada on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick from Krison.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Krison is just out of range.
As Sanada backs away, Krison returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?
Sanada slips under a jab.
Krison sets himself, and Sanada steps forward looking for the clinch! Krison avoids it this time.#T4#
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krison throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada blocks the body kick.
Krison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanada walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Krison takes one to the side of the head.
Sanada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanada tries to move into range but Krison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krison lands with an overhand left.
Krison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krison tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada jabs Krison right on the nose. Krison blinks but takes it well.
Sanada throws a right hand that Krison ducks under and follows up with a left that Krison also avoids with ease.
Krison misses with a wild body shot.
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 Herb Krison will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Krison as he connects with a hook.
Sanada throws a hook but Krison avoids it easily.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Krison moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Krison lands.
Sanada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krison.
Jab by Sanada.
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Krison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krison doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krison cracks the inside of Sanada's front leg.
Krison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Sanada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krison's head.
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Sanada.#T1#
Sanada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Krison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krison is trying to break the clinch but Sanada has him pressed against the cage.
Krison lands with a right to the head.
Sanada lands with a left to the head.
Krison lands a nice uppercut.
Krison prevents a body shot from Sanada.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sanada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herb Krison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Krison blocking some punches.
Sanada misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanada digs a right hand into Krison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krison's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Krison fails to land.
Krison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanada cracks Krison with a nice body shot.
Krison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Sanada. #BC#
Krison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Sanada tries to clinch up but Krison circles away and keeps his distance.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Krison moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krison takes a shot to the head.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krison misses with a body punch.
Sanada lands a hook that snaps the head of Krison backwards.
Sanada gets through Krison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanada.
A hook to the body from Sanada.
Sanada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krison tries a body shot but Sanada blocks it.
Krison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Krison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krison misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada blocks an uppercut.
Krison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada lands with a short shot to the head.
Krison misses with a body punch.
Sanada lands with a left to the head.
Krison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanada scores with a shoulder strike.
Krison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krison swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krison has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Krison tries a body shot but Sanada blocks it.
Krison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanada's elbow.
Sanada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Krison misses with a body punch.
Sanada lands with a light punch inside.
Sanada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Sanada.
A body shot lands from Sanada.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
Sanada is leaning against Krison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sanada - that landed with a thud.
Sanada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krison backwards.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Krison controls the action.
Sanada lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
A short right from Sanada on the inside.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada digs a right hand into Krison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krison's gas tank.
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krisons head.
Sanada lands a hook that snaps the head of Krison backwards.
A right hand to the body from Sanada.
Sanada digs a right hand into Krison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krison's gas tank.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Sanada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Krison 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Krison!

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

 

Event: Birthday Bash 2     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Steve lands with a straight right. Sanada didn't see that one coming.
Steve is looking to clinch but Sanada is avoiding it.
Steve darts in trying to clinch
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve jabs Sanada right on the nose. Sanada blinks but takes it well.
Steve wants to clinch.
Sanada is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steve.
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanada.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Steve connects with an inside leg kick.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Sanada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Sanada's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanada keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Steve.
Good leg kick by Steve there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice cross by Steve.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanada.
Sanada throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Steve has Sanada up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve keeps control of Sanada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve throws an elbow but it misses.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve keeps control of Sanada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Steve misses with a few strikes there.
Steve takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Sanada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Steve catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Steve has managed to clinch.
Steve tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve cracks Sanada with a nice body shot.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Steve darts in and clinches Sanada up against the cage.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada blocks an uppercut.
Steve lands an elbow just above Sanada 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut.#BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steve darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Steve tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve slips a straight right by Sanada.
Steve slips under a jab.
Sanada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve 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.
Steve is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL2#
Steve pushes Sanada up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sanada seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steve can turn it around.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve tries to clinch but Sanada moves out of range.
Steve is looking to clinch but Sanada is avoiding it.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Sanada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steve.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Sanada steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steve. That one must have hurt.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Sanada moves out of range easily.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanada scrambles back to his feet.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Sanada throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Steve throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve tries to clinch but Sanada is having none of it.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Chris Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve wants to clinch.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve lands with a nice body punch.
Steve throws a leg kick which misses Sanada's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanada tries to avoid it.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Steve throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Sanada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.
Steve looks to clinch
and Sanada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Sanada lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steve backs up against the cage. #CUT#
That has opened up Chris Steve's cut even more.
Good work by Sanada as he checks the leg kick.
Steve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanada under the eye.
Steve cracks Sanada with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steve tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Sanada pushes him away.#T3#
Steve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steve throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Sanada.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Steve slips a jab from Sanada.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sanada - just one landing.
Sanada walks into a left hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Sanada 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.
Steve slips under a jab.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanada circles away.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Steve is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Steve clinches.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanada is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanada blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve prevents Sanada from breaking the clinch.
Sanada blocking some punches.
Steve prevents Sanada from breaking the clinch.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Chris Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Sanada manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanada working hard to break the clinch.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Steve. #T1#
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanada's elbow.
Steve presses Sanada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Sanada tries to circle away but Steve has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch.
Steve thows a body kick. Sanada tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Steve connects with the punch.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Steve darts in and clinches Sanada up against the cage.
Sanada is trying to force a seperation but Steve has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Steve. #BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Steve has managed to clinch. #T2#
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve is working Sanada over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanada's elbow.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Sanada in his tracks for a moment.
Steve tries a body shot but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#
Sanada is rocked!
Sanada is looking to break free of the clinch but Steve has double underhooks.
Oh Sanada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Steve creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanada seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanada's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Sanada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Steve wants to clinch
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Steve drives through and clinches with Sanada against the cage. #T4#
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands. #BC#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.
Sanada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanada takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanada swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Steve looks to clinch
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve throws a lazy head kick
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steve defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from Sanada.#CL2#
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanada.
Steve lands an elbow inside.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Sanada takes an elbow to the temple.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve. #T1#
Steve presses Sanada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanadas head.
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Sanada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve.
Steve lands a damaging elbow.
Steve tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanada is trying to force a seperation but Steve has the dominant position.
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Steve is controlling him.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
Steve is working Sanada over against the cage.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve pushes Sanada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Sanada is trying to break free.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Steve tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve digs a right hand into Sanada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanada's gas tank.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve cracks Sanada with a nice body shot.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steve lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve throws an elbow that misses.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanada's elbow.
Sanada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Steve has Sanada pressed against the cage, preventing Sanada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve misses with an elbow strike.
Steve pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands.
Steve keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanada's efforts to push away.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Sanada in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Masa Sanada's cut is getting worse.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Sanada takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
Steve keeps control of Sanada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve. #T4#
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve digs a right hand into Sanada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanada's gas tank.
Steve lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve lands a big right hand that drops Sanada! The killer instinct kicks in and Steve finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Steve!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve is the new welterweight champion!
Chris Steve seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CEC Halloween 2     
Date:   Oct 31, 2019
#R1#
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Partio! But no joy.
Partio defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada lands a jab to Partio's midsection.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Sanada throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Partio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanada lands a jab to Partio's midsection.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Partio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Partio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanada will feel that in the morning.
Sanada is looking to wear down Partio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanada throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.#T1#
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
Sanada scores with a sloppy right hand. Partio should have avoided that one.
Partio avoids the body shot from Sanada.
A clash of legs there as Sanada blocks the low kick.
Sanada throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
Partio 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.
Partio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanada with a jab.
Sanada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Partio throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.#T2#
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Sanada. Beautiful 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!
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada lands a jab.
Partio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Sanada finds it's way through Partio's defenses.
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.
Sanada misses with a jab to the body
and Partio counters with a straight right hand.
Sanada misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Sanada takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
Sanada scores with a sloppy right hand. Partio should have avoided that one.
Sanada swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Sanada. Beautiful body shot.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Partio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sanada avoids the head kick by Partio.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanada is wise to it.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Partio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanada.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada with a nice cross.
Sanada lands with a shot to the body.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio misses with a straight left. #T4#
Sanada lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Partio at a distance.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Jab from Sanada.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Sanada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Partio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Sanada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanada.
Partio is looking to land body kicks.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada lands a glancing blow to the side of Partio's head.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Partio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Partio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada 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#
Sanada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Partio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Sanada.
Sanada stuns Partio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Sanada does it's job there.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target.
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Partio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Partio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partio throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partio lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Partio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Partio makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sanada really felt that one!
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanada takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #KD2#
Partio lands a big head kick that sends Sanada tumbling to the mat! Partio takes a step backwards and waves Sanada back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Partio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Partio slips a straight right by Sanada.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Sanada avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Sanada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Sanada lands a glancing blow to the side of Partio's head.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Partio might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sanada has got the better of the exchanges.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanada misses its target.
Sanada dips to his left and cracks Partio with an uppercut!
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanada connects with a crisp jab.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Sanada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Partio.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Partio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanada thinking.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Partio moves away from the strike by Sanada. #T3#
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
Partio walks into a left hand.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanada off the cage and back into range.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada backing away here, and Partio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partio steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Partio can do to turn this around?
Partio looks to throw a body kick
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Partio - the referee stops the clock and Sanada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Partio. Sanada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Partio unleashes a big counter combination but Sanada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio avoids the body shot from Sanada.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
Sanada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Partio counters with a thumping low kick.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Partio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanada cracks Partio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Partio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada'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.
#R3#
Partio thuds his shin into the meat of Sanada's side.
Partio throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Partio blocks a jab.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Partio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
Partio throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Partio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Partio counters with a solid body kick.
Partio throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Partio is looking for the big counter here.
Partio throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada counters with a right hand to the body.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada thuds a left hand into Partio's body.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Partio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the liver by Sanada. Beautiful body shot.
Sanada lands the left hand.
Sanada lands a jab to the head.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
An inside leg kick from Partio misses.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanada punishes Partio's body with a nice straight punch.
Partio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Sanada lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
As Sanada backs off Partio throws a huge counter combo but Sanada manages to avoid it all.
Sanada throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Sanada cracks Partio with an open hand slap.#T3#
Partio moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Partio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Decent striking displayed by Sanada there.
Jab, jab by Sanada - just one landing.
Sanada takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanada.
Partio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Partio counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanada moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Sanada misses the body punch
and Partio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Partio.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Partio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada avoids the head kick by Partio.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Partio is looking for the big counter here.
Sanada swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Partio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Partio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanada to score with a decent uppercut.
Partio connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada's cut.
That's time! Sanada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Partio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio 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 big left from Partio misses.
A jab from Partio does it's job there.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Sanada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Sanada there.
Sanada lands a body shot.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range. #T1#
A head kick misses from Partio.
Sanada blocks a head kick by Partio.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Partio counters with a straight right hand.
Partio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio 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 Sanada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanada was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanada's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
A jab lands there for Sanada.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada. #T2#
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio cracks Sanada with an open hand slap.
Sanada cracks a nice hook into Partio's ribs.
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanada.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Partio wants to slow Sanada down by chopping away at his legs.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Partio moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Sanada avoids the head kick by Partio.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanada misses with a body punch
and Partio counters with a stiff right hand.
Partio tries to land a leg kick but Sanada saw it coming and moves away.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Partio manages to avoid it.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Partio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Partio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Sanada.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
As Sanada backs off Partio throws a huge counter combo but Sanada manages to avoid it all.
Sanada scores with the left hand. Partio knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Partio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Partio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada blocks a jab.
Partio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Partio throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Partio thinks about the counter body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada had his way with Polliisi Partio in that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada's cut.
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!
#R5#
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Partio takes one to the side of the head.
Sanada throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Partio thinks about the counter body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Partio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sanada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Partio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanada throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
Sanada tries to move into range but Partio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Partio steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Sanada misses
and Partio counters with a stiff right hand.
Partio avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Sanada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Partio missing with a left hand there. Sanada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Sanada.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Sanada swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Partio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Partio throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Sanada scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada backing away here, and Partio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Polliisi Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Partio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Partio drops his hands momentarily and Sanada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Partio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
Partio replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sanada blocks it well.
A left lands for Sanada.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
Partio misses the jab.
Partio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Partio scrambles back to his feet.
Sanada connects with a single shot there.
Sanada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Partio.#T3#
Sanada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Partio on the side of the head.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Sanada lands with an overhand left.
Partio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Partio scrambles back to his feet.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masa Sanada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Partio drops his hands momentarily and Sanada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPartio.
Partio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Partio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Partio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Partio raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Partio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanada.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sanada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Partio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanada takes a step back to recover.
Sanada throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
A jab from Sanada finds it's way through Partio's defenses.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Partio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Sanada is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Partio.
Oh Sanada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Partio throws a front kick aimed at Sanada's knee but Sanada avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Sanada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanada 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Sanada!

Masa Sanada retains his welterweight title!
Masa Sanada managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: GAMMA#792 Sonnen v Sanada     
Date:   Oct 05, 2019
#R1#
Sonnen scores with a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sonnen - the referee stops the clock and Sanada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sonnen. Sanada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sonnen lands a jab to the nose.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sonnen!
Sonnen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Sonnen 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.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sonnen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Sanada.
Sanada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sonnen jabs Sanada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice straight punches there by Sonnen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sonnen.
Sonnen looks to land a combination but Sanada avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Sanada as he checks the leg kick.#TD#
Sonnen gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Sonnen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sonnen is thwarting Sanada's attempts to control the position.
Sonnen stalling.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but Sanada defending well.
Sonnen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanada keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanada moves into full guard.
Sonnen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanada has control of Sonnen's left arm, preventing Sonnen from doing any damage. #SUB#
Sonnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Sanada keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Sonnen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanada moves out of range of the leg kick from Sonnen.
Sanada cracks Sonnen with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sanada blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanada walks into a left hand.
Sanada moves forwards but Sonnen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Sonnen finds it's target.#T4#
Sonnen with a poor takedown
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sonnen on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonnen.
Sanada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Sanada lands with an uppercut that bounces Sonnen off the cage and back into range.
Sanada connects with a single shot there.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
Sonnen with a hook.
A shot to the body from Sonnen misses
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen tries to land a leg kick but Sanada saw it coming and moves away.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sanada on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanada connects with a body shot.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanada under the eye.
Sonnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sonnen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanada takes a step back to recover. #TD#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sanada napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sanada manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sonnen is keen to just control but Sanada is a slippery customer.
Sanada keeping hold of Sonnen's head, controlling as best he can.
Sonnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Sanada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanada.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Sanada is keeping the position.
Sonnen is working hard here to advance position.
Sanada controlling the position.
Sonnen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanada keeping full guard, as Sonnen tries to pass. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Sanada has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sonnen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Sonnen fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanada in the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonnen.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
It appears Sonnen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sonnen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanada takes a step back to recover.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanada tries to sprawl out of it but Sonnen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Sonnen throws a nice head kick!
Sonnen throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sonnen with a body shot.
Sanada has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sonnen.
Good exchange - Sonnen coming out on top.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sonnen thinking.
Sanada lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen feints and then cracks Sanada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanada down.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A jab from Sanada misses.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Sanada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanada 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Sonnen misses
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Sanada moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonnen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnen there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
Dao Sonnen's cut is getting worse.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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 Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Sonnen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Sonnen tries to work over Sanada's front leg with a kick but Sanada checks it.
Sonnen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
Sanada lands a body shot.
Sanada's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Sonnen clinches. #BC2#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Sanada gets tackled into the cage by Sonnen. Sonnen maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Sanada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada misses with a straight left. #T1#
Sanada lands with a right hand.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen misses the body punch
and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sonnen thinking.
Sonnen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Sanada tries to sprawl but Sonnen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sanada gets back to full guard.
Sanada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Sanada has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sanada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Sonnen trying to control but Sanada is working from the bottom.
Sanada is controlling Sonnen's posture.
Sonnen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sonnen trying to control the position but Sanada is working away. #SUB#
Sonnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanada, who protects the arm well.
Sanada struggling a bit here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sanada tries to buck Sonnen off but Sonnen is having none of it.#SUB#
Sonnen tries for a kimura but Sanada is defending well.
Sonnen working away.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanada keeps working.
Dao Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanada struggling a bit here.
Sonnen works to advance to full mount. Sanada defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sonnen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sonnen avoids the attempt from Sanada to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Sanada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sonnen.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanada's calf.
Sonnen scores with a jab. Sanada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sonnen throws a right hand that misses
and Sanada counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Sonnen clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Sonnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Sanada checks it.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Sonnen darts in and clinches Sanada up against the cage.#BC2#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Sanada throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Sanada throws out a powerful jab.
Sonnen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sonnen.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen with a nice cross.
Sonnen with a jab.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen. #T2#
Sonnen takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanada throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanada is fending him off so far but Sonnen persists. Nope, Sanada circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonnen scores with a hook.
Sonnen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanada lunges at Sonnen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sonnen's hand.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanada but Sanada pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Sonnen misses with a right hand
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dao Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Sanada. Beautiful body shot.
Sonnen looks to throw a body kick
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Dao Sonnen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#CL#
Sonnen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanada, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Sanada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonnen.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonnen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Jeez, Dao Sonnen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sonnen staying out of range there.
Sanada throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sonnen thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Masa Sanada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Sonnen tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sonnen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanada backs up against the cage.
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen tried to score with a low kick but Sanada checks it.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Sonnen clinches with his opponent.
Sanada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sonnen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sonnen looks to clinch
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sonnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Sonnen finds it's target.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonnen.
Sonnen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Sonnen missing with a left hand there. Sanada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanada's sensitive parts.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen. #T2#
Sonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen tried to score with a low kick but Sanada checks it.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanada's sensitive parts.
Sonnen throws the kick towards the body but Sanada avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Sonnen.
Sanada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanada under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Nice body kick from Sonnen.#T3#
A combination from Sonnen does no damage.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonnen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanada at a distance.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen throws a solid leg kick but Sanada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sonnen.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sonnen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonnen.#T4#
Sonnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Sanada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Sanada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sonnen trying to control but Sanada is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sonnen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!

Dao Sonnen 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: CEC 674.5     
Date:   Sep 13, 2019
#R1#
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
An inside leg kick lands from Glass.
Glass lands with a shot to the body.
Glass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanada finds it's way round the side to connect with Glass's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Sanada swings for the body but Glass moves out of range.
Glass's corner calls for a 1-2. Glass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice cross by Glass.
Glass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glass.
Glass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Glass wants to slow Sanada down by chopping away at his legs.
Glass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
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 lands a jab to the head.
Glass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glass, as that shot connected.
Sanada throws the left hand but Glass avoids the punch easily.
Sanada lands with a cross.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Glass staying out of range there.
Glass slips under a jab from Sanada.
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Glass.
Glass lands a jab to the head.
Glass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glass swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Glass.
Sanada checks a low kick from Glass.
Glass takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Glass misses the target.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Glass throws a front kick aimed at Sanada's knee but Sanada avoids it well.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Glass counters with a nice uppercut.
Glass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Glass tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Glass blocks a jab.
Sanada misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Glass counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada connects with a nice looking jab.
Glass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Glass misses.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Glass misses with a straight left.
Glass throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.
It looked like Glass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Glass is out of range.
Sanada throws a body punch but Glass moves out of range.
Glass blocks a jab.
Sanada checks the leg kick.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Glass counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada throws a hook but Glass blocks it.
Sanada dodges the punch combination from Glass. #T3#
Glass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glass fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanada checks it well.
Sanada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glass.
Nice uppercut there from Glass.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Glass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glass connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanada's hands.
Glass misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Glass ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Glass misses with a double jab.
Sanada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glass finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanada's head.
Glass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanada.
Glass lands a really nice looking cross but Sanada seems unphased.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glass.
Glass slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Glass is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glass is looking to slow Sanada down with leg kicks. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Glass.
Glass is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sanada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Glass looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
Desmond Glass's cut is getting worse.
Glass takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanada defending well as Glass loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glass. Glass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheers as Glass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanada doesn't seem phased though.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Sanada throws the left hand but Glass avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Sanada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanada checks a low kick from Glass.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Glass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanada.
Glass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Glass misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Glass dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
Sanada misses with a hook. Glass ducked under it nicely.
Glass thinks about countering with a body kick.
Glass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada scores with a jab. Glass acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Glass fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanada checks it well.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Glass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glass needs to keep his hands up - Sanada had a free shot at his head there.
Glass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Glass fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanada just manages to avoid it.
Sanada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Glass throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Desmond Glass's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A combination from Glass does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Glass misses with a hook.
Glass swinging wildly here.
Sanada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Sanada jabs Glass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glass lands a body shot.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Glass moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada throws a jab when Glass was well out of range.
Glass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Glass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanada jabs Glass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glass thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Glass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glass fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Glass blocks a jab.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Desmond Glass is winning the standup battle so far.
Glass avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Glass slips a jab from Sanada.
Glass half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Glass 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 Sanada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Glass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada throws a good cross that connects.
Glass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Glass takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left lands for Sanada.
Sanada thuds his right hand into Glass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Glass is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Desmond Glass's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Glass counters with a thumping low kick.
Oh Glass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanada throws a jab when Glass was well out of range.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Glass. That's going to slow Sanada down.
Glass seems to have got his legs back now.
Glass throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Glass appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Glass is out of range.
Glass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Glass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Sanada throws a hook but Glass blocks it.
A big left from Glass misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Glass under the eye.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Desmond Glass's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masa Sanada! Masa Sanada retains his welterweight title!
Masa Sanada very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter 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.
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: CEC 672     
Date:   Aug 25, 2019
#R1#
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger misses with a body kick.
Granger lands with a good body shot.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Granger thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sanada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Granger in his tracks.
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Granger moves away and avoids it.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada lands with a right hand.
Granger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Sanada lands a right hook to the body.
Granger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Granger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy body kick from Granger
and Sanada 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.
Granger slips a straight right by Sanada.
Granger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanada scores with a nice right hand.
Granger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Granger.#T1#
Granger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Granger scores with a kick to the body.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Granger clinches up with Sanada and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanada pushes Granger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanada scores with a shoulder strike.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
Sanada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Granger prevents a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Granger swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Granger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Sanada lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Sanada.
Granger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
A shot in the inside from Sanada.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanada.
Granger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands.
Granger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Granger.
Granger is leaning against Sanada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Granger.
Granger misses with some punches.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
Sanada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Granger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Granger misses with some punches.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.
Granger takes a shot to the head.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger throws a head punch that misses.
Granger misses with some punches. #T4#
Sanada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Granger swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Granger misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanada controlling the action here for a moment.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Granger.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Granger misses with a body punch.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Granger staying out of range there.
Granger motions for Sanada to come forward. Granger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada slips under a jab from Granger.
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Granger closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanada.
Granger blocks a body shot from Sanada.
Granger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Granger misses with some punches.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Sanada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanada looking to stall.
Granger blocks a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Masa Sanada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Granger throws a head punch that misses.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Granger pushes Sanada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanada controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Sanada on the inside.
Granger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanada leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Sanada.
Sanada lands a left hand.
Granger misses with a body punch.
Granger misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanada dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Granger.#T2#
Sanada tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Granger blocks a body shot from Sanada.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanada.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger takes a shot to the head.
Granger tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Granger blocks a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
Granger working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Granger.
Sanada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granger.
Granger swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
Granger lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Granger.
Sanada trying to control the position but instead, Granger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanada into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanada.
Sanada tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Sanada has a couple of punches blocked by Granger.
Granger tries a body shot but Sanada blocks it.
Granger working aggressively here.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
Sanada blocking some punches.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Granger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanada tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada pushes Granger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Granger scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Granger.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Masa Sanada 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!
#R3#
Granger throws a nice head kick!
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Granger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanada throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Granger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanada sizes up Granger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sanada counter with a right hand. #CL#
Granger drives through and clinches with Sanada against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Granger.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sanada fails to land.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands. #T1#
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Granger.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanada tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanada wants to stall.
Granger lands a body shot.
Sanada blocks an uppercut.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Granger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger tries a body shot but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Granger lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanada blocking some punches.
Granger lands a right hand.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Sanada fails to land.
Granger throws a head punch that misses.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike.
Granger misses with the head strike.
Granger throws a head punch that misses.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Granger misses with a body punch.
Granger misses with a body punch.
Sanada blocking some punches. #T3#
Sanada lands with a left to the head.
Sanada throws a head punch that misses.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Granger lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada lands with a light punch inside.
Sanada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Granger prevents a body shot from Sanada.
Granger misses with some punches.
Sanada blocks a body shot from Granger.
Sanada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Sanada tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Sanada takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada lands a nice uppercut.
Granger lands with a left to the head.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanada tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Granger swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Masa Sanada just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Granger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granger.
A little feinted left hand from Granger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Granger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanada takes a step back to recover.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Granger thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a body punch
and Granger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sanada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger looks to land a body kick but Sanada moved away.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick from Granger.
A nice side step and Sanada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Granger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Granger scores with a nice head shot.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.
Masa Sanada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada scores with a body shot.
Sanada scores with a hook.#CL#
Granger closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Granger has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada misses with some punches.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger cracks Sanada with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granger.
Sanada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Granger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granger swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanada scores with a shoulder strike.
Granger has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanada.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granger.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Sanada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Granger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
Granger lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanada is leaning against Granger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Sanada.
Granger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
A short left from Granger.
Sanada blocks a body shot from Granger.
Sanada lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Granger swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanada misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanada's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Granger.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
Sanada presses Granger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Granger lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granger.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Masa Sanada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Granger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sanada really felt that one!
Granger moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Granger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanada is looking to control Granger's arms but Granger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanada has his back to the cage.
Sanada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Granger blocking some punches.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Granger prevents a body shot from Sanada.
Granger throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger prevents a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Sanada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanada misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanada - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Granger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanada or not.
Sanada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanada is leaning against Granger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanada lands a body shot in the clinch.
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.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Granger.
Sanada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Granger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanada blocks an uppercut.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pete Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanada lands an uppercut.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanada tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands.
Sanada lands a body shot 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!
Granger tries a body shot but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Granger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger prevents a body shot from Sanada.
Granger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanada tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
A short left from Sanada.
Sanada pushes Granger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
Granger lands with a short shot to the head.
Granger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanada is working Granger over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sanada fails to land.
Sanada gets through Granger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Granger has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Masa Sanada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
Sanada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Granger lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
Sanada blocking some punches.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
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 right handed body shot lands from Granger.
Granger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands.
Granger misses with the head strike.
Granger is working Sanada over against the cage.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Granger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Sanada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanada 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Masa Sanada made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: CEC 668     
Date:   Jul 29, 2019
#R1#
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Sanada moved away.
A low kick from Diaz misses
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanada avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diaz - that will leave a mark!
Diaz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've been told by Sanada's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz 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 Sanada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Sanada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanada continues to drive forward.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz. #T1#
Sanada blocks a leg kick.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick.
Diaz tries a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanada misses its target.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Sanada seems unphased.
Sanada swinging wildly here.
Diaz tries a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Sanada saw it coming and moves away.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Sanada's knee but Sanada avoids it well.
Diaz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanada will feel that in the morning.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Sanada saw it coming and moves away.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Sanada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada slips a straight right by Diaz.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Diaz throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Sanada's ribs.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz is looking to slow Sanada down with leg kicks.
Sanada slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Diaz cracks the inside of Sanada's front leg.
Sanada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanada lands a right hook to the body.
Sanada misses the jab.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanada 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target. #KD#
Sanada cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Diaz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sanada finish him? #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kamerun Diaz has been cut.
Diaz throws a hook but Sanada avoids it easily.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?#T4#
Sanada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sanada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.#KD#
Sanada lands a big right hand that sends Diaz crashing to the mat! Sanada stays standing though and waves Diaz back to his feet!
Sanada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Diaz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Sanada checks it.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Masa Sanada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kamerun Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Sanada cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Diaz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sanada finish him?
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diaz swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanada has time to react.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
Diaz misses with a body punch
and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Sanada moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Sanada is out of range. #T1##TD2#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into Sanada's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanada pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Sanada is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Sanada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanada continues to drive forward.
Diaz misses with a right hand
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
Sanada slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Sanada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Sanada slips a straight right by Diaz.
Sanada is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanada throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Sanada checks the leg kick.
Sanada blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Sanada walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Sanada has knocked Diaz down with a huge combo! Sanada steps away and waves a wobbly Diaz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T3#
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Diaz misses #KD#
and Sanada counters with a crisp right hand that drops Diaz! Sanada lets Diaz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diaz throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
and Sanada counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Diaz! He's just covering up as Sanada starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Masa Sanada made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: Pride FC 31     
Date:   Jul 07, 2019
#R1#
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bosch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bosch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Sanada lands with an uppercut that bounces Bosch off the cage and back into range.
Bosch moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
As Bosch backs off Sanada throws a huge counter combo but Bosch manages to avoid it all.
Bosch misses with a body kick.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Bosch
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Bosch's shoulder, as Bosch tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bosch. Bosch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A solid body kick from Bosch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Bosch's belly button to the back.
Bosch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bosch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bosch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bosch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Bosch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bosch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Bosch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanada misses.#T1#
Bosch throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanada counters with a left to the body.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bosch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bosch manages to avoid it.
Bosch misses with a looping left.
Sanada slips a jab from Bosch.
Bosch misses with a looping left.
Bosch throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bosch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Bosch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bosch throws a leg kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanada, as that shot connected.
Bosch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada throws a body punch but Bosch moves out of range. #CL#
Bosch gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bosch breaks the clinch.
Bosch misses with a hook to the body
and Sanada 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.
Bosch staying out of range there.
Bosch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Bosch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Bosch's head but Bosch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada lands a head shot.
Sanada lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Heribert Bosch has been cut.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Bosch moves away and avoids it.
Sanada throws a one two combo.
The fighters circling - Bosch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanada connects with a body shot.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.
Sanada swings for the body but Bosch moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanada misses with a hook.
Bosch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Bosch is out of range.
Bosch doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanada circles away.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Bosch's shoulder, as Bosch tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Bosch ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Sanada lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Sanada tries to keep at a distance but Bosch has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Sanada. Beautiful body shot.
Sanada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bosch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
Sanada tests Bosch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bosch misses the body punch
and Sanada counters with a nice body shot.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Bosch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanada's knee momentarily.
Bosch clobbers Sanada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch lands a head kick. Sanada smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bosch throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Bosch swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Bosch swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range. #T4#
Sanada scores with a jab to the head.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Bosch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Bosch saw that one coming.
We've been told by Bosch's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Bosch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Sanada.#ROC2#
Bosch is rocked!
Bosch scores with a body shot.
Oh Bosch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bosch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanada.
Bosch throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanada throws a monster overhand right that drops Bosch! Sanada follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Masa Sanada waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: CEC 663     
Date:   Jun 23, 2019
#R1#
Glass scores with a body shot.
Glass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanada misses.
Glass throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sanada walks into a jab.
Glass connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Glass throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've been told by Glass's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Glass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanada is out of range. #KD2#
Sanada drops Glass with a beautiful combination! Glass stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sanada is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Glass throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Glass lands with a shot to the body.
Glass catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Glass connects with a crisp jab.
Glass jabs Sanada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glass. That's going to slow Sanada down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glass. That's going to slow Sanada down.
Glass takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Glass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Glass gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.
Glass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass staying out of range there.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glass.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glass is looking to slow Sanada down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glass misses with a hook to the body
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
Glass throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Glass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Glass slips a straight right by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Sanada takes one on the button.
Glass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glass scores with a body shot.
Glass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanada's head.
Glass throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Desmond Glass's cut is getting worse.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glass throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Glass tries a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
Glass blocks a jab.
Glass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Good exchange - Glass coming out on top.
Glass misses with a series of wild punches.
Glass misses with a left hand
and Sanada counters with a right hand to the body.
Glass lands a front kick.
Sanada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glass thows a body kick. Sanada tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Sanada.
Sanada unleashes a big counter combination but Glass bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
A jab lands there for Glass.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glass throws out the jab.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glass.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Sanada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Glass misses with a leg kick
and Glass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass cracks a nice hook into Sanada's ribs.#T4#
Sanada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Glass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanada circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
Glass connects with a crisp jab.
Glass with a jab.
Glass's corner calls for a 1-2. Glass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanada 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.
Glass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glass throws a leg kick but Sanada checks it.
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Glass connects with a right hand. Sanada shakes it off.
Glass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Glass dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
That's time! Glass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sanada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Glass paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sanada might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Glass has got the better of the exchanges.
Glass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Glass attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Glass is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sanada takes a swing at Glass's ribcage but misses.
Sanada throws a right and a left that both miss.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanada 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.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Glass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glass throwing a counter right hand but Sanada manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass lands an overhand right.
Sanada swinging wildly here.
Desmond Glass is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Glass coming out on top.#T1#
Glass moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Glass.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Glass fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanada just manages to avoid it.
Glass lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glass.
Glass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanada at a distance.
Glass swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Glass misses with a body punch
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glass is looking to slow Sanada down with leg kicks.
Glass connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanada. Sanada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Glass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?
A jab from Glass finds it's way through Sanada's defenses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glass blocks a jab.
Glass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Glass misses with a straight right.
Glass takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Glass is looking to land body kicks.#KD2#
Sanada cracks Glass with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sanada has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Glass to stand back up!#ROC2#
Glass is rocked!#CUT2#
Desmond Glass's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Glass throws a leg kick
and Sanada counters with a right hand from hell and Glass is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada is the new welterweight champion!
Masa Sanada managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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 633 Boagrius vs Slice     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
Sanada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Sanada in a clinch. #BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt slips a jab from Sanada.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Sanada's ribs.
Sanada takes one on the button.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanada throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Sanada avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt 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!
Hunt slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Sanada counters with a left to the body.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Sanada circles away.
Sanada works the jab nicely.#T1#
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanada checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanada is wise to it.
Sanada misses with a hook
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanada throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Sanada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanada circles away.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Sanada circles away.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanada as he connects with a hook.
Sanada with a nice cross.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Hunt replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sanada blocks it well.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt thumps Sanada with a low kick.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Sanada cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Sanada takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Sanada tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanada misses its target.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Sanada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt slips a jab from Sanada.
Hunt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Donk. Hunt catches Sanada right on the button with a cross.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanada was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada slips a jab from Hunt.
Sanada digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada 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#
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt feints and then cracks Sanada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanada down.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Sanada's knee but Sanada avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Hunt moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Sanada lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.#T1#
Jab, jab by Sanada - just one landing.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Hunt has Sanada up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanada stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Hunt feints a counter leg kick.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada walks into a jab.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Sanada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanada cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanada lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Sanada misses the jab.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanada with a body shot.
A left lands for Hunt.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada with a jab.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Sanada connects with a looping right hand.
Sanada scores with a punch to the head.
Sanada checks a low kick from Hunt.
Sanada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunt defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt staying out of range there.#T3#
Sanada walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt. #CL2#
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sanada.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Sanada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.
Sanada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Sanada trying to control the position but instead, Hunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanada into the cage.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands.
Sanada cracks Hunt with a nice body shot.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanada.
Hunt pushes Sanada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanada digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
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 Masa Sanada 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. 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#
Sanada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanada scores with a body shot.
Sanada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Hunt.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Sanada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Sanada.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Hunt darts in and clinches Sanada up against the cage.
Sanada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a right hand
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt cracks Sanada with a good jab.
Hunt takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Sanada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanada throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Sanada finds it's target.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Hunt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt throws a lazy body kick
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt jabs at Sanada's body.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Hunt misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Sanada slips under a jab.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Sanada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Sanada finds it's target.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunt lands with a hook. Sanada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanada lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt slips under a jab from Sanada.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanada throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Masa Sanada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada jabs Hunt right on the nose. Hunt blinks but takes it well.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada works the jab nicely.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Hunt pushes Sanada up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Sanada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanada, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Sanada!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Masa Sanada made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Syn 628 Slice vs Pulkkinen     
Date:   Apr 21, 2019
#R1#
Jab, jab by Sanada - just one landing.
Warror uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Warror uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Warror attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Warror misses with a body shot
and Sanada counters with a left to the body.
Warror connects with a right hand. Sanada shakes it off.
Warror misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada blocks the body kick.
Paul Warror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada throws out a powerful jab.
Warror looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada scores with the left hand. Warror knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada walks into a straight right hand from Warror.
Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Sanada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada throws a hook but Warror blocks it.#CL#
Warror closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Warror working aggressively here.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror misses with a punch to the body.
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Warror.
Warror scores with a shot to the side of Sanada's head. #BC2#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
Warror lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Warror shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warror tries to work over Sanada's front leg with a kick but Sanada checks it. #T2#
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warror looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warror takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Warror is just out of range.
Warror bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanada takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanada 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.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada 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.
Warror throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Warror - that will leave a mark!
Sanada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warror feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
Sanada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Warror on the side of the head.
Warror takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#
Warror is rocked!#T3#
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Warror is looking to wear down Sanada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Warror is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warror lands a slapping body shot.
Warror cracks Sanada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Warror seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Sanada lands a big uppercut and Warror crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Warror looks OK. Sanada waves Warror back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror tries to bum rush Sanada with a series of wild strikes but Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warror. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada swings for the body but Warror moves out of range.
Sanada is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Warror had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Warror - the referee stops the clock and Sanada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Warror. Sanada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Warror jabs Sanada right on the nose. Sanada blinks but takes it well.
Warror scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Warror lands an overhand right.
Warror misses with a kick to the body.
Sanada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada swings for the body but Warror moves out of range.
Warror throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanada throws a body punch but Warror moves out of range.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.
A jab from Warror does it's job there.
Warror slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Warror uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
A quick step to the side and Warror tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada lands a nice hook to Warror's body. Warror takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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 Paul Warror 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#
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warror.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada swings for the body but Warror moves out of range.
Warror connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanada. Sanada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Warror throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanada.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
Warror looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warror slips a jab and a cross from Sanada.
It appears Warror was looking to counter with a kick there.
Warror throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanada.
Sanada 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.
Warror walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanada clobbers Warror with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Warror keeps Sanada at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warror throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Warror pushes Sanada away with a front kick.
That kick from Warror tenderised Sanada's leg. Sanada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanada punishes Warror's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanada blocks the body kick.
Warror lands with a nice body punch.
Sanada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warror in his tracks.
Warror displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Warror appears to be looking for a big counter.
Warror darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Warror is just out of range.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warror.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warror.
Nice jab there from Sanada.
A swing and a miss from Warror.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warror misses with a straight left.
Warror fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanada on the side of the head.
Warror connects with a body shot.
Warror steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Warror slips the punch.
Warror appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Warror connects with a body shot.
Sanada scores with a sloppy right hand. Warror should have avoided that one.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Warror is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Warror misses its target.
Warror attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Warror lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warror misses the jab.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Warror throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Sanada misses with a hook
and Warror counters with a nice body shot.
Warror keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada walks into a straight right hand from Warror.
Sanada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Warror moves away and avoids it.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Warror misses the target.
Warror lunges at Sanada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanada's hand.
Warror tries to land a front kick but Sanada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Warror fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Warror can pounce on him.
Warror ducks right into an uppercut from Sanada. #T4#
Sanada clobbers Warror with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Warror momentarily.
Sanada misses with a two punch combination. #KD2#
Sanada lands a big right hand that sends Warror crashing to the mat! Sanada stays standing though and waves Warror back to his feet!
Warror ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Warror counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warror gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Warror moves away and avoids it.
Warror scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanada in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Sanada is rocked!
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it.
And Warror counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Warror 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!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Warror.
A cross from Warror lands.
Warror scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Warror clinches with his opponent.
Warror lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada is still on wobbly legs! Can Warror finish him?
Warror tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Warror back against the cage. #BC2#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Warror cracks Sanada with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sanada looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Warror finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Warror cracks Sanada with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sanada falls to his knees and Warror doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Warror!
After winning the bout, Paul Warror thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Syn 625 Pulkkinen vs Mouth     
Date:   Mar 31, 2019
#R1#
Sanada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanada takes one on the button.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Warror lands an overhand right.
Warror takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Warror ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Warror throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanada on the side of the head.
Warror connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanada swings for the body but Warror moves out of range.
Warror looks to land a combination but Sanada avoids it well.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warror was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Warror. Beautiful body shot.
Warror throws a head kick that misses.
Warror connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanada momentarily.
We've been told by Sanada's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada throws a jab when Warror was well out of range.#T1#
Warror has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Warror there as he acknowledges the shot.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Warror replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sanada blocks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror.
Warror tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warror jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Warror uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada throws a hook but Warror blocks it.
Warror is looking to clinch.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Warror cracks the inside of Sanada's front leg.
Warror blocks a jab.
Sanada cracks Warror with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Warror throws a leg kick but Sanada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanada 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warror is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Warror throws a series of punches but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada lands a head shot.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warror looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Sanada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warror has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Warror takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Warror gets a clinch. #BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Warror's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paul Warror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warror fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Warror momentarily.
Warror cracks Sanada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Warror dips to his left and cracks Sanada with an uppercut!#T3#
Sanada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Warror lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanada backs up against the cage.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Sanada misses with a straight right. #KD#
Sanada cracks Warror with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Warror looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sanada finish him? #ROC#
Warror is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Warror's head but Warror sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warror is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warror was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warror! But no joy.
Warror moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Warror seems to have recovered his senses.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warror! But no joy.
Sanada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Warror comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Warror counters with a nice body shot.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warror lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Sanada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Warror works the jab nicely.
Warror lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanada scores with a one two! Warror had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sanada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Warror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Warror.
Sanada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Warror manages to avoid it.
Warror scores with a leg kick.
Warror throws a push kick but Sanada slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Warror.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanada lands the left hand.
Warror lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanada at a distance.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Warror thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Masa Sanada 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#
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sanada misses with the combination.
Sanada punishes Warror's body with a nice straight punch.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick from Warror.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Warror lands a really nice looking cross but Sanada seems unphased.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Warror takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warror throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Warror throws a sloppy body shot
and Warror takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Sanada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Warror tries to score with a low kick but Sanada moves his leg out of the way.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Warror throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Warror counters with a low kick, right behind Sanada 's knee.
Sanada keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warror with a nice cross.
Sanada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Warror thumps Sanada with a low kick.
Warror lands with a kick to the ribs.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warror was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Warror scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warror lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanada at a distance. #T2#
Nice body kick from Warror.
Sanada connects with a body shot.
Warror defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Warror.
Warror lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada connects with a looping right hand.
Warror misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warror slips a straight right by Sanada.
Sanada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warror moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Warror misses the jab.
Warror just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Warror moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Warror scores with a nice right hand.
Warror throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Warror scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Warror drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Warror fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Warror throws a leg kick
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada takes a swing at Warror's ribcage but misses.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Warror's belly button to the back.
Warror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Sanada walks into a straight right hand from Warror.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Warror takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Warror has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warror is looking to clinch. #T4#
Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Sanada there.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Warror counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Warror darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warror throws out the jab.
Sanada misses the body punch
and Warror finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Warror lands a nice hook to Sanada's body. Sanada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warror looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Warror throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror tries to clinch but Sanada moves away
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warror throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanada throws a hook but Warror avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Warror will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sanada needs to keep his hands up - Warror had a free shot at his head there.
Warror fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
Warror feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanada's calf.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Warror counters with a nice body shot.
Warror keeps Sanada at a distance using the push kick.
Warror avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Warror takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Warror counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanada's knee momentarily.
Warror moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada 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.
Warror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Warror swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanada checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Sanada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Warror.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.
Warror lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanada off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Warror bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanada checks a low kick from Warror.
Warror connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Warror tries to clinch up.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warror.
Warror defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Warror doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanada throws the left hand but Warror avoids the punch easily.
Sanada will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanada takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.
Warror pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanada is out of range and Warror settles back down.
Warror steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Warror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Warror loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Warror throws a leg kick but Sanada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Warror scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warror is looking to chop away at Sanada's legs.
Warror throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warror throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Warror throws a quick inside leg kick.
Warror on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Warror throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Warror misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Warror throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Warror punishes Sanada's body with a nice straight punch.
Warror digs a good hook to Sanada's body.
Sanada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Warror.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Warror counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Warror darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Warror avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Warror misses with a low kick.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warror now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice combination there by Sanada. #T4##CL2#
Warror gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Warror doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Warror counters with a slapping leg kick.
Warror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Warror misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warror throws a chopping leg kick but Sanada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Warror staying out of range there.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Warror tries to counter by closing the distance.
Warror lands a nice shot to the body.
Warror throws a front kick that sends Sanada stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warror throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanada on the side of the head.
Good work by Sanada as he checks the leg kick.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Warror comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warror has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: Syn 620 Jones vs JYD     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Northrop is looking to chop away at Sanada's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
Sanada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Northrop scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut.
Northrop misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Sanada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Northrop scores with a decent looking hook.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Northrop sends Sanada down but not out. Northrop dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
Sanada is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Northrop is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanada is still in real trouble! Can Northrop finish him?
Northrop fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sanada seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Sanada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanada is not content to let Northrop control the position.
Sanada is trying to control Northrop's posture but Northrop avoids it. #T1#
Sanada gets back to half guard.
Northrop tries to pass to full mount but Sanada defends it.
Sanada is trying to maintain the position but Northrop is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanada holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sanada trying to control but Northrop postures up.
Sanada 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.
Sanada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Northrop scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Northrop throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Northrop is working away from the top position though.
Sanada wants to improve his position but Northrop is controlling well.
Northrop 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.
Sanada controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Northrop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanada desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Northrop is thwarting Sanada's attempts to control the position.
Sanada controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sanada is trying to stand. #T3#
Still in half guard, Northrop seems content to control.
Sanada is looking to improve his position.
Sanada keeping hold of Northrop's head, controlling as best he can.
Sanada wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Northrop darts in and clinches Sanada up against the cage.#BC2#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
Northrop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Northrop throws a combination that misses
and Sanada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanada defending well as Northrop loads up on a big left hand.
Northrop is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Northrop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Northrop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop swinging wildly here. #T4#
Northrop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Northrop takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Northrop.
Sanada taking a breather. #BC2#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop shoots in for a takedown but Sanada shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Northrop lands a jab to Sanada's midsection.
Northrop looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Northrop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanada swings for the body but Northrop moves out of range.
Northrop lands a nice hook to Sanada's body. Sanada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Northrop throws a leg kick but Sanada sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Northrop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada's cut.
That's time! Northrop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sanada moves out of range as Northrop strikes.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Sanada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Northrop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Northrop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanada.
Northrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Northrop misses with a double jab.
Northrop throws a chopping leg kick but Sanada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Northrop misses with a body shot
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Northrop tries to clinch but Sanada moves away
and Sanada counters with a huge left! Northrop is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sanada isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Northrop from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sanada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
Russell Northrop was interviewed post fight and said 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.

 

Event: Syn 617 Pulkkinen vs Tsoko     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1#
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Sanada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Decent striking displayed by Sanada there.
Wearmouth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wearmouth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanada's sensitive parts.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wearmouth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wearmouth on the side of the head.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wearmouth.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Wearmouth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Wearmouth is out of range.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada staying out of range there.#T2#
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Wearmouth wants to counter the offense by Sanada and move into the clinch position.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Wearmouth counters with a left to the body.
Wearmouth throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Wearmouth moves into the clinch.
Sanada avoiding damage as Wearmouth throws knees to the body.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Sanada avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Sanada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanada is looking to control Wearmouth's arms but Wearmouth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanada has his back to the cage.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Sanada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth thuds his right hand into Sanada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanada.#CUT#
It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.#T3#
Wearmouth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wearmouth looks to throw a body kick
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wearmouth 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.
Wearmouth misses with a straight right.
Sanada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wearmouth in his tracks.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Wearmouth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wearmouth under the eye.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Wearmouth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Wearmouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
Sanada throws a sloppy body shot
and Wearmouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wearmouth feints a counter leg kick.
Wearmouth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Wearmouth darts in and clinches Sanada up against the cage.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Wearmouth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wearmouth scores with a jab to the jaw.
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 Masa Sanada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Sanada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Wearmouth lunges at Sanada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanada's hand.
Nice cross by Sanada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Sanada misses. #T1#
Sanada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanada throws a jab when Wearmouth was well out of range.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Wearmouth gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada looks to land a combination but Wearmouth avoids it well.
Wearmouth misses with a looping right.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a straight right hand.
Sanada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Wearmouth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanada in his tracks.
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!
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Wearmouth stuns Sanada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.#T3#
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Wearmouth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanada blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wearmouth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Sanada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wearmouth has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Wearmouth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Sanada misses with a hook.
Wearmouth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wearmouth slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wearmouth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth tries to counter with a clinch but Sanada shakes him off and moves away.
Sanada swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wearmouth. Sanada shrugs it off though.
Sanada takes one on the button.
Wearmouth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Sanada misses with a body shot
and Wearmouth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wearmouths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wearmouth feints and then cracks Sanada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanada down. #T1#
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Wearmouth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada slips under a jab.
Sanada misses with a left hand
and Wearmouth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Wearmouth lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanada sizes up Wearmouth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Sanada wants to break free but Wearmouth has control. #BC#
Sanada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Wearmouth misses its intended target.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth connects with an inside leg kick.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanada's head backwards.
Sanada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wearmouth finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanada's head.
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.
Wearmouth wants to counter the offense by Sanada and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Wearmouth is looking to chop away at Sanada's legs.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wearmouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada 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.
Wearmouth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanada tries to move into range but Wearmouth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wearmouth throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Wearmouth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside.
Wearmouth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanada can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada can't break the clinch.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanada looking to stall.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wearmouth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Wearmouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Wearmouth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wearmouth 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wearmouth!

After the fight, Dave Wearmouth 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: Syn 615 Diggs vs Sanada II     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1#
Sanada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggs. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs with a jab.
Diggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanada throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Sanada throws a hook but Diggs blocks it.
Diggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Orlando Diggs has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada lands a jab to the head.
Sanada slips under a jab.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body. Diggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Sanada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diggs cracks the inside of Sanada's front leg.
Diggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanada.
Sanada blocks a head kick by Diggs.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Sanada backs away, Diggs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanada momentarily.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Diggs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanada on the side of the head.
Diggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanada at a distance.
Diggs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Diggs counters with a good low kick that Sanada was not able to check.
Diggs blocks a jab.
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggs connects with a looping right hand.
Sanada tests Diggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Diggs misses the body punch
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada misses with a hook to the body
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Diggs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanada thinking.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
Sanada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Sanada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanada misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight 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!
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diggs throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Orlando Diggs's cut is getting worse.
Diggs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggs.
Diggs tries to clinch
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Sanada misses with a right hand
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Sanada scores with a hook.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
Sanada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diggs on the side of the head.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Diggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sanada misses with a left hand
and Diggs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Diggs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanada. Sanada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada throws a hook but Diggs blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada connects with a single shot there.
Diggs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diggs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Sanada slips under a jab from Diggs.
Diggs looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Diggs counters with a leg kick.
Diggs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Diggs throws a body kick that misses.
Sanada throws out a counter right but Diggs avoids it with no problem.
Diggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Diggs counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diggs.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Diggs counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diggs lands a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sanada might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Diggs has got the better of the exchanges.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Diggs counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Diggs defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Diggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Diggs.
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs counters with a nice body kick.
Diggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Diggs with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanada walks into a jab.#T4#
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch.
Sanada throws a hook but Diggs avoids it easily.
Diggs scores with a shot to the body.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diggs connects with a single shot 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!
Sanada lands with a good body shot.
Sanada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Diggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs'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.
#R3#
Diggs swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada lands a body shot.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diggs counters with a leg kick.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Diggs moved out of range.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Diggs counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orlando Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Diggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Diggs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada 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.
Diggs lands a nice looking body shot.
Diggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
A lazy left from Sanada finds it's target.
Sanada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diggs can pounce on him.
Sanada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Diggs walks into a straight right hand from Sanada.
Sanada throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a low kick, right behind Sanada 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Diggs is predictable there
and Sanada counters with a right hand to the body.
A cross from Diggs lands.
Diggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diggs doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanada takes one to the side of the head.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Sanada swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada throws the left hand but Diggs avoids the punch easily.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada misses with a left hand
and Diggs counters with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Diggs misses.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diggs connects with a jab.#T4#
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggs.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggs misses the target.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diggs lands a leg kick that knocks Sanada off balance momentarily.
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 shot to the body from Sanada misses
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Diggs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diggs 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.

Orlando Diggs clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs'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.
#R4#
Diggs tried to score with a low kick but Sanada checks it.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
Sanada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanada's calf.
Sanada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diggs.
Diggs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggs.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Diggs slips a straight right by Sanada.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanada cracks Diggs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Diggs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanada's sensitive parts.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Sanada takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs counters with a low kick, right behind Sanada 's knee. #T2#
Sanada with a nice cross.#CUT2#
Orlando Diggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diggs.
Diggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada misses with a body punch
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter punch 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 telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Diggs slips under a jab from Sanada.
A jab lands there for Diggs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanada 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.#T3#
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diggs 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.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Diggs moved out of range.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Diggs counters with a leg kick.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diggs tries to clinch up but Sanada circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diggs momentarily. #T4#
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Diggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Diggs connects with a single shot there.
Diggs misses with a jab to the body
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Diggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanada throws out a counter right but Diggs avoids it with no problem.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Diggs tries to counter by clinching up but Sanada breaks away and moves out of range.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Masa Sanada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs'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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Sanada misses with a hook
and Diggs counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanada misses with a body punch
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Diggs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanada's sensitive parts.
Diggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?
Sanada misses with a body punch
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada moves out of range as Diggs strikes.
Diggs swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Sanada digs a good body shot into Diggs's ribs.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs is looking to counter punch.
Sanada throws a sloppy body shot
and Diggs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diggs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanada throws out a counter right but Diggs avoids it with no problem.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggs misses the target.
Sanada scores with a nice right hand.
Sanada misses with a looping right.#T2#
Sanada misses with a body shot
and Diggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada connects with a crisp jab.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sanada misses with a hook to the body
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Diggs's head but Diggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diggs.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Diggs counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Sanada swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Sanada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diggs. Diggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Diggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Diggs lands the left hand.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Diggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanada doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Diggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Diggs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diggs counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sanada 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.
Sanada misses with a jab to the body
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Diggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diggs 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Diggs!

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

 

Event: Syn 613 Jones vs Mahmoud II     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Fighter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fighter.
Sanada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fighter thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
Fighter looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Fighter feints and then cracks Sanada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanada down.
Fighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
Sanada takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada checks a low kick from Fighter.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Fighter moved out of range nicely.
Fighter throws a front kick that sends Sanada stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Fighter tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanada scores with a nice strike.
Fighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
A quick step to the side and Sanada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Street Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fighter.
Fighter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanada is looking to wear down Fighter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Fighter gets a clinch.
Sanada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fighter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter misses with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Fighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanada throws a hook but Fighter avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fighter! But no joy.
Fighter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fighter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Fighter's head but Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fighter defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada throws the left hand but Fighter avoids the punch easily.
Sanada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
That kick from Fighter tenderised Sanada's leg. Sanada is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Fighter finds it's way through Sanada's defenses.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Good shot there by Fighter.
Fighter connects with a body shot.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Fighter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fighter looks to land a body kick but Sanada moved away.
Fighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Fighter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fighter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada takes one on the button.
Fighter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fighter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fighter scores with a jab to the head.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanada checks a low kick from Fighter.
Fighter feints and then cracks Sanada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanada down.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter throws a right hand that misses
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.#T4#
Fighter cracks Sanada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Fighter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands. #BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter slips under a jab.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fighter.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada moves forwards but Fighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Fighter walks into a left hand.
Jab by Fighter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter jabs at Sanada's body.
Fighter throws a push kick but Sanada slaps the foot to one side.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Street Fighter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fighter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanada's head.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Fighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick from Fighter.
Sanada is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fighter.
Fighter throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Fighter.
Sanada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fighter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fighter throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Fighter cracks Sanada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Street Fighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanada 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!
Fighter misses with a hook to the body
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fighter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
A jab from Fighter finds it's way through Sanada's defenses.
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Fighter.
Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fighter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fighter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanada.
Fighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanada walks into a jab.
Fighter is looking to slow Sanada down with leg kicks.
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!
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fighter.
Fighter blocks a jab.#T2#
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
Sanada slips under a jab from Fighter.
Fighter lands a leg kick that knocks Sanada off balance momentarily.
Fighter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fighter defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada moves out of range as Fighter throws a body kick.
Fighter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fighter, right into the meat.
Fighter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Sanada on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanada works Fighter's body with a nice hook.
Sanada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fighter tries to land a body kick
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter's shoulder, as Fighter tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Fighter's head but Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fighter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fighter scores with a jab. Sanada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Sanada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fighter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Fighter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanada defends it well.
Fighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanada checks a low kick from Fighter.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fighter takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD#
Sanada lands a big uppercut and Fighter crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fighter looks OK. Sanada waves Fighter back to his feet!#ROC#
Fighter is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Street Fighter has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Syn 611 Slice vs St. Georges     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Sanada staying out of range there.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Northrop does no damage.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Northrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Northrop.
Sanada circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Northrop throws a right hand that misses
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Northrop is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Northrop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northrop lands with a right hand.
Northrop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Northrop.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Northrop has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Northrop is rocked!#T1#
Northrop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanada counters with a right hand to the body.
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
Northrop misses with a double jab
and Sanada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanada circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Northrop to the canvas! Northrop doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sanada keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!
After the big win, Masa Sanada made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLBENT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Russell Northrop spoke after the fight, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.

 

Event: Syn 604     
Date:   Nov 10, 2018
#R1#
Diggs throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Diggs's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diggs throws a front kick aimed at Sanada's knee but Sanada avoids it well.
A punch combination from Sanada misses.
Diggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanada is out of range and Diggs settles back down.
A low kick from Diggs misses
and Sanada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Diggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs lands with a hook. Sanada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Diggs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Diggs 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Orlando Diggs has been cut.
Sanada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diggs.
A cross from Sanada lands.
An inside leg kick from Diggs misses.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada throws a hook but Diggs avoids it easily.
Diggs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanada just manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.#T2#
That kick from Diggs tenderised Sanada's leg. Sanada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diggs throws a series of strikes that have Sanada backpedaling.
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlando Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs counters with a low kick, right behind Sanada 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs throws a leg kick which misses Sanada's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanada tries to avoid it.
Diggs lands a right hook to the body.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Diggs throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Diggs's head but Diggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Sanada 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.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diggs lunges at Sanada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanada's hand.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Diggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada cracks Diggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diggs misses with a straight left.
Sanada misses the body punch
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Diggs saw that one coming.
Diggs connects with a leg kick. Sanada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Diggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diggs thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
Diggs looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
Diggs throws a sloppy head kick
and Diggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sanada might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Diggs has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Sanada checks it.
Sanada connects with the punch.
Orlando Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Diggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Diggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diggs misses the jab.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Diggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanada's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs is looking to counter with a body kick.
Diggs misses with a body shot
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Orlando Diggs's cut is getting worse.
Diggs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diggs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.#T2#
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Diggs throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
Diggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Sanada checks it.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Diggs.#T3#
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Diggs counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diggs scores with the left hand. Sanada knows he should have avoided that one.
Diggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Diggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada catches Diggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanada misses with a left hand
and Diggs counters with an outside leg kick.
Diggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada misses with a right hand #CL#
and Diggs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Sanada will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diggs up against the cage.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Sanada is trying to force a seperation but Diggs has the dominant position.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Sanada breaks the clinch.
Diggs lands a nice shot that snaps Sanada's head back.
A jab lands there for Diggs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs misses with a straight right.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Diggs cracks Sanada with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Diggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs'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.
#R3#
That kick from Diggs tenderised Sanada's leg. Sanada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diggs scores with the left hand. Sanada knows he should have avoided that one.
Diggs blocks a jab.
Sanada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diggs tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A right-left combo lands from Diggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Diggs throws a leg kick but Sanada sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs lands a body shot.
Diggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diggs jabs Sanada right on the nose. Sanada blinks but takes it well.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
letting Diggs counter with a right hand. #T2#
Sanada's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggs.
Sanada is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanada throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diggs counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diggs works the jab nicely.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs. #T3#
Diggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanada should have avoided that one. #CL#
Diggs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs lands an elbow just above Sanada 's eye.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diggs has him pressed against the cage.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands.
Diggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Diggs.
Sanada has Diggs pushed against the cage.
Diggs working aggressively here.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
letting Diggs counter with a right hand. #T4#
Diggs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Diggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Diggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?
Sanada misses with a hook.
Diggs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a body shot
and Diggs counters with a solid body kick.
Sanada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Diggs clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Sanada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diggs throwing a counter right hand but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Diggs connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Diggs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanada's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Diggs's shoulder, as Diggs tries to avoid the shot.
Diggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diggs to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Diggs digs a good body shot into Sanada's ribs.
Diggs works the jab nicely.
Sanada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diggs. Diggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice jab there from Diggs.
Sanada misses with a jab to the body
and Diggs counters with a low kick, right behind Sanada 's knee.
A shot to the body from Sanada misses
and Diggs counters with a good low kick that Sanada was not able to check.
Sanada walks into a straight right hand from Diggs.#T2#
Sanada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diggs lands with a cross.
Sanada defending well as Diggs loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Sanada lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
Orlando Diggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanada lands with a cross. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diggs, right into the meat.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diggs misses with a head kick.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Diggs counters with a nice body shot.
Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Diggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diggs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanada on the side of the head. #T4#
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanada thinking.
Diggs scores with a body shot.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanada thinking.
Diggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanada circles 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!
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Diggs had his way with Masa Sanada in that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diggs, as that shot connected.
Sanada slips a jab and a cross from Diggs.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diggs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanada in his tracks.
Diggs lands a head kick. Sanada smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
As Sanada backs away, Diggs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs throws a leg kick
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Diggs lands with a nice body kick.
Diggs throws a nice looking combination but Sanada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Sanada blocks the body kick.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Diggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Diggs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada throws out a counter right but Diggs avoids it with no problem.
Diggs scores with a jab to the head.
Sanada throws a hook but Diggs avoids it easily.
Diggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanada misses with a body shot
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Diggs.
Sanada stuns Diggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diggs misses with a straight left.
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Diggs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Diggs.
Diggs throws a leg kick which misses Sanada's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanada tries to avoid it.
Diggs looks to throw a body kick
and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diggs thinking.
Sanada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diggs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Diggs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
A jab lands there for Diggs.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Diggs throws out a leg kick but Sanada moves out of range and Diggs only half commits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada slips a straight right by Diggs.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diggs counters with a nice leg kick.
Diggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Diggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diggs 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Diggs!

Orlando Diggs retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Orlando Diggs misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Syn 600 - All In     
Date:   Oct 20, 2018
#R1#
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sanada counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Fook Man has been cut.
Sanada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Man misses.
Sanada throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man looks to throw a body kick
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man misses with a body shot
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada counters with a crisp right that sends Man to the canvas! Sanada follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Syn 597     
Date:   Sep 29, 2018
#R1#
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahonen misses with the body kick
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Sanada moves out of range as Ahonen throws a body kick.
Sanada with a hook.
Ahonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahonen is looking to counter punch.
Ahonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahonen thows a body kick. Sanada tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahonen throws a good cross that connects.
Ahonen looks to land a body kick but Sanada moved away.
Ahonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanada circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Sanada. Beautiful body shot.
Ahonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Ahonen throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Ahonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sanada stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahonen. Ahonen gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Ahonen misses with a straight left.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
Sanada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahonen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahonen.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanada.
Sanada connects with a crisp jab.
Ahonen with a jab.
Ahonen tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahonen tries to score with a low kick but Sanada moves his leg out of the way.
Ahonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanada's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahonen is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanada.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Ahonen scores with the left hand. Sanada knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.#T2#
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Ahonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahonen's hands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body kick from Ahonen.
Sanada blocks a head kick by Ahonen.
Nice shot lands for Sanada.
Sanada swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Ahonen cracks a nice hook into Sanada's ribs.
Ahonen scores with a head kick.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Ahonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahonen is just out of range.
Ahonen cracks Sanada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanada misses with a hook.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ahonen.
Ahonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen connects with the punch.
Ahonen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ahonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a push kick but Sanada slaps the foot to one side.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahonen has time to react.
Ahonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Ahonen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sanada is trying to defend but Ahonen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sanada wants to control but Ahonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ahonen is nestled in close to Sanada, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Ahonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ahonen wants to take a breather but Sanada is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ahonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahonen throwing strikes but missing.
Sanada managing to control the position.
Ahonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanada controlling the position.
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 Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sanada connects with a body shot.
Ahonen throws a shot to the body.
Sanada closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Masa Sanada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanada moves out of range as Ahonen throws a body kick.
Ahonen tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada cracks a nice hook into Ahonen's ribs.
Ahonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen swings widly with a right hand
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen throws a wild body kick that Sanada sees coming a mile off.
Ahonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanada throws out a counter right but Ahonen avoids it with no problem.
Sanada thuds a left hand into Ahonen's body.
Sanada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahonen.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanada blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Ahonen takes one to the chin there.
Ahonen misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Sanada throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ahonen.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahonen pushes Sanada away with a front kick.
Ahonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahonen moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Sanada lands a nice hook to Ahonen's body. Ahonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahonen has a takedown stuffed.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Ahonen.
Sanada blocks the body kick.
Ahonen misses with a leg kick.
Ahonen scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a body kick.#T2#
Ahonen looks to land a combination but Sanada avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Ahonen throws a push kick but Sanada slaps the foot to one side.
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahonen is just out of range.
Sanada misses with a double jab.
Ahonen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Ahonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanada avoided it.
Ahonen dips to his left and cracks Sanada with an uppercut!
Sanada blocks the body kick. #TD#
Ahonen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sanada manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ahonen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahonen as Sanada tries to tie him up. #BC#
Ahonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Ahonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanada throws a hook but Ahonen avoids it easily.
Sanada swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
And Ahonen counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Sanada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ahonen.
Sanada lands with a straight right. Ahonen didn't see that one coming.
Ahonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Nice body kick from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada counters with a nice body shot.
Ahonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahonen loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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 circle momentarily. Sanada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanada misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahonen misses the target.
A jab from Ahonen finds it's way through Sanada's defenses.
Ahonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanada with a nice cross.
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
Sanada misses the jab.
Sanada lands with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanada checks a leg kick.
Ahonen misses with a head kick.
Ahonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ahonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Ahonen slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Masa Sanada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##TD#
Ahonen gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Sanada bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ahonen throws a push kick but Sanada slaps the foot to one side.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Sanada scores with a body shot.
Sanada misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Ahonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahonen.
Ahonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada lands with an overhand left.
Ahonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanada takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Sanada finds it's target.
Sanada takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahonen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanada scores with a body shot.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahonen. #T1#
Sanada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Ahonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanada blocks the body kick.
Sanada takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen takes one on the button.
Ahonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Ahonen is looking to land body kicks.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanada as he jumps to the side.
Sanada lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Ahonen throws a leg kick
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen slips a jab from Sanada.
Ahonen is looking to chop away at Sanada's legs.
Ahonen throws a body kick that misses.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen scores with a head kick. Sanada tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Ahonen moved out of range.
Ahonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanada on the side of the head.
Sanada throws a jab when Ahonen was well out of range.
Ahonen goes for a double leg but Sanada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanada continues to drive forward.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahonen.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ahonen.
Sanada misses the jab.#T3#
Sanada scores with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Sanada there.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Ahonen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada digs a good hook to Ahonen's body.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahonen's head backwards.
Ahonen staying out of range there.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ahonen scores with a leg kick.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Ahonen counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahonen misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahonen.
Sanada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanada just manages to avoid it.#TD#
Sanada tries to sprawl but Ahonen drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sanada manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ahonen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahonen misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Ahonen manages to break the clinch.
Ahonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Ahonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Ahonen scores with a kick to the body.
Ahonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Ahonen connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Sanada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanada 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Sanada!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Masa Sanada made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Syn 592     
Date:   Aug 25, 2018
#R1#
Sanada slaps away a takedown attempt from McGee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGee lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGee avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
McGee has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sanada is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McGee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGee tries to land a body kick
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.
Sanada moves away from the strike by McGee.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
McGee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGee avoids the body shot from Sanada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGee circles away quickly and effectively.
McGee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGee is looking to slow Sanada down with leg kicks.
Sanada lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
McGee throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Sanada gets tackled into the cage by McGee. McGee maintains the clinch.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands. #T1#
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGee or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanada, which made it look bad.
Sanada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bonerz McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanada is looking to wear down McGee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
McGee throws a hook but Sanada avoids it easily.
Sanada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee looks to land a combination but Sanada avoids it well. #T2#
Sanada throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Sanada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee goes for a double leg but Sanada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanada continues to drive forward.
Masa Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonerz McGee.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGee.
McGee takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
McGee clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Nice cross by Sanada.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada moves out of range as McGee throws a body kick.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
McGee steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
McGee throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Sanada finds it's target.#T3#
Sanada swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
McGee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanada throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
McGee throws a low kick but Sanada moves out of range easily.
McGee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but McGee manages to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
McGee throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Sanada lands an overhand right.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
McGee walks into a jab.
Sanada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sanada throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
A cross from Sanada lands.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
McGee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and McGee counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4##CL2#
McGee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada stalling against the cage.
Sanada is trying to push McGee away but McGee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Sanada misses the jab.
McGee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanada with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. McGee saw that one coming.
McGee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee counters with a body kick.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
McGee avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sanada lands a jab.
Sanada cracks a nice hook into McGee's ribs.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
McGee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGee misses with a body shot.
Sanada needs to keep his hands up - McGee had a free shot at his head there.
Sanada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGee's head backwards.
McGee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGee scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
It looks like Sanada has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee avoids the body shot from Sanada.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada stuffs the takedown attempt from McGee. McGee gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee lands with a good body shot.
McGee looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but McGee manages to avoid it.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
McGee fails to land the takedown.
Masa Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonerz McGee.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
It seemed like McGee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
Sanada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGee.
McGee is looking to land body kicks.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee slips under a jab.
Sanada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanada's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
McGee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanada's head.
A jab from Sanada misses.
A combination from Sanada does no damage.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
McGee dips to his left and cracks Sanada with an uppercut!
A jab from Sanada misses.
McGee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Sanada cracks McGee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
McGee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanada lands a jab-cross combination.
McGee defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
McGee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGee lands a front kick.
McGee lands a really nice looking cross but Sanada seems unphased.
McGee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanada misses with a left hand
and McGee counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for McGee. That snapped Sanada's head back.
McGee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanada finds it's way round the side to connect with McGee's head.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Crunch! McGee slams his shin into Sanada's torso.
McGee throws a chopping leg kick but Sanada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanada misses the jab.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Sanada.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
McGee looks for the body kick but Sanada saw that one coming. #T4#
McGee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanada checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGee! But no joy.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Sanada moves away and avoids it.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanada circles away.
McGee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanada's hands.
Sanada throws a hook but McGee blocks it.
Sanada 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 applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bonerz McGee 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
McGee staying out of range there.
McGee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
McGee lands with a shot to the body.
McGee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McGee wants to land a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
McGee throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
McGee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanada on the side of the head.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGee misses the jab.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGee misses with a low kick.
Sanada misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Sanada looks to land a combination but McGee avoids it well.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
Sanada moves out of range as McGee strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
McGee misses with a body shot.
Sanada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGee.
Sanada slips a jab from McGee.
Sanada moves away from the strike by McGee.
McGee throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGee misses with a jab to the body
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sanada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanada.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada with a jab.
Sanada stuffs the takedown.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada lands with a good body shot.
Sanada throws a hook but McGee blocks it.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of McGee's head but McGee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy body kick from McGee
and Sanada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanada lands a glancing blow to the side of McGee's head.
Sanada thuds a left hand into McGee's body.
McGee throws a body kick that misses.
Sanada was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanada checks it well.
McGee misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
McGee throws a right hand that misses
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
McGee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanada defends it well.
McGee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanada blocks the body kick.
McGee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
McGee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Sanada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGee.
McGee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
McGee throws a low kick but Sanada moves out of range easily.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but McGee manages to avoid it.
Sanada 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.
McGee avoids the body shot from Sanada.
McGee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanada.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee misses with a low kick.
McGee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGee on the side of the head.
Sanada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGee circles away quickly and effectively.
McGee throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Sanada dips to his left and cracks McGee with an uppercut!
McGee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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 Masa Sanada.
I think Sanada 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Sanada!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Masa Sanada waved his t-shirt featuring HELLBENT's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Syn 590     
Date:   Aug 11, 2018
#R1#
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Sanada saw it coming and moves away.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gracie.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanada's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanada takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Sanada sprawls well.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.
Sanada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Sanada tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie stalls.
Gracie misses with a body punch. #BC#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Sanada lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.#T2#
Gracie staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Sanada misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Sanada pushes him off.
Sanada throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Sanada moved away.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range. #T4#
Gracie slips under a jab.
Nice body kick from Gracie.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie tries to clinch but Sanada is having none of it.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sanada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanada slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanada misses.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masa Sanada seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanada misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sanada.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gracie. That's going to slow Sanada down. #T1#
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Sanada off balance momentarily.#TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanada is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Sanada looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Gracie thows a huge punch but Sanada dodges it nicely.
Sanada is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Sanada is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanada controlling the position for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
Sanada holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sanada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie prevents Sanada from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Sanada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sanada is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good shot there by Sanada.
Sanada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Sanada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanada misses.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie looks to clinch
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanada.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Sanada circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanada misses.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Gracie tries to clinch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 Ramon Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Gracie scores with a takedown into Sanada's guard.
Sanada working a defensive guard here.
Gracie passes Sanada's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanada wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie prevents Sanada from standing back up.
Gracie prevents Sanada from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanada is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Sanada is having none of it.
Sanada trying to control here.
Sanada controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sanada tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Sanada is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Sanada frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sanada is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can. #T2#
Sanada is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Sanada to control.
Gracie lands a big elbow.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sanada regains half guard.
Sanada is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanada avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Sanada trying to control here.
Sanada keeping control of the position.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Sanada tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Sanada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanada.
Sanada seems keen to control Gracie's posture.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanada keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Sanada is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #ES2#
Sanada has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gracie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ramon Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Gracie!

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

 

Event: DARE 58     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1#
A jab lands there for Sanada.
Sanada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Whyte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whyte throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
Whyte lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanada's head.
Sanada scores with a sloppy right hand. Whyte should have avoided that one.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte is just out of range.
Sanada misses the jab.
Whyte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whyte. #T1#
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Whyte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whyte throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sanada avoids it.
Sanada misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Whyte.
Whyte throws a shot from downtown. Sanada moves away and avoids it.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Whyte.
Whyte slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Whyte.
Sanada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whyte on the side of the head. #T2#
Sanada misses with a jab to the body
and Whyte counters with a slapping leg kick.
Whyte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanada digs a good hook to Whyte's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Whyte throws the kick towards the body but Sanada avoids it.
Whyte defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Whyte.
Whyte swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Whyte misses the jab.
Sanada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Whyte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whyte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Whyte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Whyte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Sanada staying out of range there.
Whyte throws a good cross that connects.
Sanada lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whyte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Whyte connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whyte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Whyte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Whyte.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanada misses with a hook. Whyte ducked under it nicely.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Whyte.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Masa Sanada 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.
#R2#
Sanada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whyte.
Sanada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whyte throws an off balance right hand
and Whyte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Benson Whyte has been cut.
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Whyte lands a big right hand that sends Sanada crashing to the mat! Whyte stays standing though and waves Sanada back to his feet!#ROC#
Sanada is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whyte has time to react.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whyte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whyte.
And Whyte counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanada blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Whyte appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Whyte throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Sanada counters with a crisp right hand that drops Whyte! Sanada lets Whyte back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Whyte is rocked!
Whyte switches off momentarily and Sanada cracks him with a monster right hand! Whyte topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Sanada dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Sanada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Sanada!
An out of breath and clearly excited Masa Sanada thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 181     
Date:   Jun 09, 2018
#R1#
Sanada slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Sanada clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanada should have avoided that one.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Jab from Sanada.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Sanada knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanada slips a straight right by Diaz.#TD2#
Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanada on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanada's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Sanada pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Sanada thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanada is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Sanada trying to control the position here.
Sanada looking to control.
Sanada controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Sanada keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz misses the jab.
We've been told by Sanada's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Sanada tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.#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!
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanada is trying is best to control the position here.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sanada reverses the position - he's now on top in Diaz's guard.
Sanada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Sanada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanada has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sanada defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanada's head backwards.
Diaz misses with a left hand
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Mat Diaz has been cut.
Mat Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanada, which made it look bad.
Diaz scores with a one two! Sanada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Sanada didn't see that one coming.
Sanada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanada takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.#KD#
Sanada sends Diaz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sanada is motioning to the referee to let Diaz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Mat Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?#T1#
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Sanada counters with a crisp right hand that drops Diaz! Sanada lets Diaz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Diaz throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sanada lands a right hand from hell, dropping Diaz. Sanada pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing 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: MMAHelsinki - 178     
Date:   May 11, 2018
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Sanada blocks the low kick.
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Built misses with a kick to the body
and Sanada counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Built seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That kick from Built tenderised Sanada's leg. Sanada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanada is looking to clinch but Built is avoiding it.
Built throws a nice inside leg kick.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada moves out of range as Built throws a body kick.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built slips a jab from Sanada.
Sanada defending well as Built loads up on a big left hand.
Built dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada is looking to clinch but Built is avoiding it.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Built goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanada tries to clinch up.#T1#
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Built fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanada.
Sanada cracks Built with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Pa‘Akea Built has been cut.
Built lands a slapping body shot.
Built connects with a solid leg kick.
Built tried to score with a low kick but Sanada checks it.
Built throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Built was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanada takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Sanada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Built misses with the head strike.
Sanada cracks Built with a nice body shot.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada avoids a wild elbow strike from Built.#BC#
Built manages to break the clinch.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Built showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanada. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada throws a body punch but Built moves out of range. #CL2#
Sanada closes the distance and pushes Built back into the cage.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanada taking a breather.
Sanada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Built looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanada keeps control of Built as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
A shot in the inside from Sanada.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Sanada working aggressively here.
Built lands an elbow just above Sanada 's eye.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanada avoids the elbow strike from Built, against the cage. #T3#
Sanada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanada has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Built seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanada can turn it around.
Built blocking some punches.
Built throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
Sanada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanada - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Built is working Sanada over against the cage.
Sanada tries to stall but Built uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Built blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Sanada.
Built blocks a body shot from Sanada.
Built prevents a body shot from Sanada.
Built prevents a body shot from Sanada. #BC#
Built breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Built misses. #T4#
Built jabs Sanada right on the nose. Sanada blinks but takes it well.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanada throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Built tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada connects with a nice looking jab.
Built throws a head kick that misses.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Built there.
Sanada scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanada will feel that in the morning.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
A nice inside leg kick there by Built. That's going to slow Sanada down.
Built throws out a leg kick but Sanada moves out of range and Built only half commits.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
Built is looking to wear down Sanada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Built bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Masa Sanada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pa‘Akea Built's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Built wants to slow Sanada down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanada takes one to the side of the head.
Built throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Sanada counters by clinching up.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with an elbow strike.
Sanada looking to stall.
Sanada swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Built escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Built throws a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Built misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Sanada does no damage.
Built slips a jab from Sanada.
Built misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Built can pounce on him.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.#T1#
Built cracks Sanada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Built, right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Built 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 Sanada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Built. Sanada shrugs it off though.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Built scores with a jab to the body.
Built misses with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick from Built.
Pa‘Akea Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Built scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Built misses with a low kick.
Sanada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Built tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Built.
Built swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
A punch combination from Sanada misses.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanada throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built moves forwards but Sanada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Built tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Built throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Built throws the kick towards the body but Sanada avoids it.
Built's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanada under the eye.
Built looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanada 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.
Built tries to score with a low kick but Sanada moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Built lands a jab.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Sanada tries to counter with a clinch but Built shakes him off and moves away.
Built scores with a jab.
Built lands with a right hand.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pa‘Akea Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Built bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanada tries to clinch but Built is having none of it.
Built fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada jabs at Built's body.
Built works the jab nicely.
Jab by Built.#CL#
Built clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanada stalling in the clinch but Built improves position.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada lands a right hand.
Sanada blocking some punches. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sanada.
Built tries to circle away but Sanada has him pinned against the cage.
Built pushes Sanada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanada.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Sanada. #BC#
Built escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Built lands with a right hand.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanada doesn't seem bothered though.
Built tries a head kick but it misses.
Built scores with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pa‘Akea Built dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pa‘Akea Built's cut.
That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Built thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanada if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanada misses the jab.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanada throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
Built swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Built lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanada's head.
Built is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Sanada throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Sanada.
A low kick from Built is predictable there
and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Built thinking.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body. Built takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Built throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanada has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Built.#T1#
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Built.
Built tried to score with a low kick but Sanada checks it.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Sanada blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Built gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanada trying to control the position but instead, Built has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanada into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
Masa Sanada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanada blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanada.
Built blocking some punches.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Sanada as the two fighters clinch.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada works on Built's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Sanada. #T2#
Built misses with the head strike.
Sanada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built avoiding damage.
Sanada blocks a body shot from Built.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Built throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanada lands a right hand.
Built is trying to break the clinch but Sanada has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanada.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Built.
Built tries a body shot but Sanada blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanada.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Built throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanada working aggressively here. #T3#
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanada tries to stall but Built uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanada displaying some good clinch control by pressing Built up against the cage.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanada will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Built up against the cage.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
Sanada gets through Built's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Built misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanada.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Sanada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanada lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Sanada.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
Sanada works on Built's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanada takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sanada stalling in the clinch.
Sanada lands a right hand.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Built. #BC#
Built breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Sanada misses.
A leg kick checked by Sanada.
Sanada throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Sanada lands with a good body shot.
Sanada digs a good body shot into Built's ribs.
Built misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Sanada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanada 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 175     
Date:   Apr 21, 2018
#R1#
Doom swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Doom lands with a straight right. Sanada didn't see that one coming.
Doom swings widly with a right hand
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Doom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
Doom connects with a leg kick. Sanada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Doom on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Doom clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Doom's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Doom misses with the head strike.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanada.
Doom throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
Doom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Sanada - that landed with a thud.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Doom has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sanada uses from the top position.
Sanada showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SU2#
Sanada gets to his feet - Doom follows without any prompting.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Doom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Doom clinches up with Sanada and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanada holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanada.
Sanada has Doom pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanada.
Doom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Doom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Doom controls the action.
Doom lands a left hand.
Sanada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Doom throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada is struggling to control the position.
Doom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doom presses Sanada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Doom - that landed with a thud.
Sanada looking to stall.
Doom working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada. #BC#
Doom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doom, right into the meat.
Doom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Doom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice uppercut lands for Doom. That snapped Sanada's head back.
Doom scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doom looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
A big right from Doom misses. #T3#
Doom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanada.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Doom lands with a straight right. Sanada didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Doom has managed to clinch.
Sanada lands a nice uppercut.
Sanada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada lands with a short head shot 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!
Sanada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Doom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doom connects with a knee to the head.
Sanada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doom blocks an uppercut.
Doom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doom has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Doom seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanada can turn it around.#T4#
Doom blocks an uppercut.
Doom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanada misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanada is leaning against Doom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doom lands with a right to the head.
Sanada misses with some punches. #BC#
Doom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanada swings for the body but Doom moves out of range.
Doom lands with a shot to the body.
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanada blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Doom does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada moves forwards but Doom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Doom misses with a left hand
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doom.
Doom looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project Doom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Doom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doom.
Doom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Sanada takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
Doom wants to land a leg kick but Sanada is out of range. #CL#
Doom closes the distance and clinches.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doom blocking some punches.
Sanada has Doom pushed against the cage.
Sanada lands a nice uppercut.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada looking to stall.
A short left from Doom.
Sanada has a couple of punches blocked by Doom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doom misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Sanada taking a breather.
Project Doom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanada digs a right hand underneath Doom's ribcage. Doom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Doom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doom looks to land a combination but Sanada avoids it well.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Doom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doom, right into the meat.
Sanada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Doom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doom swings widly with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doom takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Doom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Doom is looking to slow Sanada down with leg kicks.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doom manages to avoid it.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Doom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Doom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada avoids the head kick by Doom.
Sanada blocks a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanada 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.
Doom tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Project Doom is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Sanada lands.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doom.
Doom tries to counter by clinching up but Sanada breaks away and moves out of range.
Doom throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada wants to counter with a clinch but Doom pushes him away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doom.
Doom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Doom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanada takes a swing at Doom's ribcage but misses.
Sanada swings for the body but Doom moves out of range.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doom rather than just go for the knockout.
Doom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice cross by Sanada.#CL#
Doom has managed to clinch.
Doom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanada smiles and moves away. #CL#
Doom clinches up against the cage.
Doom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada cracks Doom with a nice body shot.#T4#
Doom tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanada avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Doom gets control of Sanada's arms and successfully pulls guard. Doom will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sanada controlling from the top position.
Doom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Sanada gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Doom.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.
Doom scores with a shot to the body.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Doom slips a straight right by Sanada.
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 Project Doom will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Sanada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Doom misses with a low kick.
Sanada wants to counter the offense by Doom and move into the clinch position.
Doom catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doom looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Sanada avoids the head kick by Doom.
Doom looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Doom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada. #CL#
Doom moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom is trying to break the clinch but Sanada is controlling him.
Sanada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 Sanada fails to land.
Sanada blocking some punches.
Doom lands an uppercut.#T1#
Sanada pushes Doom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Doom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doom misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A low kick from Doom is predictable there
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Doom has closed the distance and engaged Sanada in a clinch.
Doom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Doom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Doom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Doom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada slows down the pace here. #T2#
Doom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doom lands a shoulder strike.
Doom scores a nice knee to the body.
Doom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doom misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
Sanada throws a head punch that misses.
Sanada has Doom pressed against the cage, preventing Doom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Doom avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
Doom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanada scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanada takes a shot to the head.
Sanada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Doom is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanada has double underhooks. #T3#
Doom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanada presses Doom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Doom lands a shoulder strike.
Doom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doom tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doom tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doom.
Sanada slowing the pace effectively.
Doom tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanada avoids the damage to the body.
Doom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Doom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Doom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanada gets through Doom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanada lands with a light punch inside.
Doom is trying to pull guard but Sanada has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Doom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doom pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanada wants to stall.
Sanada misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanada.
Sanada scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Doom breaks the clinch.
Doom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Doom lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanada takes a step back to recover.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Doom's head but Doom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Doom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Sanada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project Doom clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Sanada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Doom, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Doom does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Doom clinches.
Doom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doom fails to pull guard.
Sanada working aggressively here.
Sanada displaying some good clinch control by pressing Doom up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom blocks a body shot from Sanada.
A shot in the inside from Sanada.
Sanada prevents Doom from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanada is stalling here. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanada.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanada.
Doom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doom backwards.
Sanada has a couple of punches blocked by Doom.
Sanada digs a right hand underneath Doom's ribcage. Doom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A right hand to the body from Doom.
Sanada stalling against the cage.
Sanada stalling in the clinch but Doom improves position.
Doom misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Sanada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanada misses with some punches.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Doom uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Doom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doom misses with a two punch combination.
Doom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doom.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Doom's head but Doom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Sanada backs away, Doom returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Project Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doom slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doom keeps Sanada at a distance using the push kick.
Doom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Doom misses.
Doom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanada's sensitive parts.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doom.
Sanada takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sanada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Doom is out of range.
Sanada throws the left hand but Doom avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doom manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Doom digs a good body shot into Sanada's ribs.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Doom misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanada misses.
Doom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Doom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doom throws out the jab.
Doom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanada.
Doom scores with a body shot. #CL#
Doom clinches up with Sanada and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Doom lands a shoulder strike.
Doom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doom tries to break free but Sanada pushes him back against the cage.
Sanada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doom throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
A short body shot lands from Sanada as the two fighters clinch.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Doom.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Doom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doom struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands.
Sanada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Doom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Doom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doom throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doom at a distance.
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 Project Doom will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Doom gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
Doom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doom feints and then cracks Sanada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanada down.
A left lands for Sanada.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Doom 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 Sanada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Doom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Doom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Doom ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Doom lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom tries to land a body kick
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doom misses with a head kick.
Sanada avoids the head kick by Doom.
Doom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Sanada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doom's corner calls for a 1-2. Doom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Doom misses.
Sanada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanada takes a swing at Doom's ribcage but misses.
Sanada checks a low kick from Doom.
Crunch! Doom slams his shin into Sanada's torso.
Sanada blocks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Sanada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doom, right into the meat.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada scores with a body shot.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Doom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doom pushes Sanada away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada lands a jab to the head.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Doom.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Doom's shoulder, as Doom tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good leg kick by Doom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
Doom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doom. That's going to slow Sanada down.
Doom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Sanada moves out of range as Doom throws a body kick.
Sanada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doom.
Doom jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Doom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanada's sensitive parts.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Doom thuds his right hand into Sanada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doom is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doom manages to avoid it.#CL#
Doom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doom pushes Sanada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanada working aggressively here.
Doom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
Sanada pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Doom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doom pushes Sanada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanada is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#BC#
Doom breaks the clinch.
Doom cracks the inside of Sanada's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Doom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Doom. #CL#
Doom moves into range and clinches up with Sanada.
Sanada presses Doom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Doom misses with a body punch.
Doom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanada.
Doom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sanada fails to land.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Doom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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 Project Doom.
Well Doom 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Doom!

Project Doom retains his welterweight title!
Project Doom 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: *PPV: REVERBERATION     
Date:   Mar 10, 2018
#R1#
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Sanada moves his leg out of the way.
Wright has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sanada is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Sanada.#CUT#
It looks like Ira Wright has been cut.
Wright looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada walks into a left hand.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Wright attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wright fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a leg kick but Sanada moved away.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Wright scores with a jab.#T1#
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada throws out a powerful jab.
Ira Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Wright misses
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Wright fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Sanada scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright misses with a low kick as Sanada jumps back.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Wright throws a solid leg kick but Sanada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wright.
Wright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Wright.
Wright defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Sanada slips a jab from Wright.
Wright connects with an inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wright!
Wright walks into a jab.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada. #T3#
Wright throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Wright tries to land a leg kick but Sanada saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Wright.
Wright throws a lazy body kick
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright thuds his shin into the meat of Sanada's side.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanada, as that shot connected. #CUT#
That has opened up Ira Wright's cut even more.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Sanada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanada misses its target.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Wright tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright misses with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright lunges at Sanada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanada's hand.
Wright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Wright moves into range and connects with a jab.
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 Masa Sanada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ira Wright's cut.
That's time! Sanada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sanada works Wright's body with a nice hook.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanada blocks a head kick by Wright.
Sanada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanada blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
Sanada catches Wright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
Wright connects with a leg kick. Sanada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Sanada cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wright.
Sanada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wright momentarily.
Sanada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't 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!
Wright fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanada in the body.
Wright misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Wright lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright lands a slapping body shot.
Wright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanada lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Sanada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wright. Wright obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick from Wright. #T3#
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wright swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada blocks a leg kick.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Sanada moves out of range easily.
Wright scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Wright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanada at a distance.
Wright lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Sanada 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.
Wright scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sanada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wright's hands.#CUT#
The cut above Ira Wright's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wright drops his hands momentarily and Sanada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada slips a straight right by Wright.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Wright lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ira Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ira Wright'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#
Wright throws a push kick but Sanada slaps the foot to one side.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Sanada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
Sanada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wright lunges at Sanada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanada's hand.
Sanada 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.
Sanada takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sanada lands with a hook. Wright tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Wright connects with a right hand. Sanada shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Wright was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Wright with a nice cross.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Sanada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanada momentarily.
Wright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Wright scores with a shot to the body.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Sanada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wright. Wright obviously looking to wear him down.
Wright lands a nice hook to Sanada's body. Sanada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright throws a lazy head kick
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanada swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Wright feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanada's calf.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Wright throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanada is wise to it.
Sanada will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sanada catches Wright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright throws a leg kick
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
Ira Wright's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wright drops his hands momentarily and Sanada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wright lands an overhand right.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Wright walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Wright is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ira Wright's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masa Sanada!
After the big win, Masa Sanada made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: AFA 7 - Sanada vs Trujillo     
Date:   Feb 10, 2018
#R1#
Sanada throws a body punch but Trujillo moves out of range.
Trujillo with the counter takedown but Sanada avoids it easily.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trujillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Trujillo punishes Sanada's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanada throws a hook but Trujillo avoids it easily.
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trujillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Trujillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Trujillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trujillo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada scores with a punch to the head.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanada as he jumps to the side.
A left lands for Trujillo.
Trujillo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Trujillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Trujillo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanada tries to avoid it but Trujillo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanada to the ground. Sanada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Trujillo moved out of range.
Trujillo feints the counter takedown.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Trujillo.
Sanada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trujillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Trujillo connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Trujillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trujillo moves away.
Trujillo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Sanada is looking to wear down Trujillo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Trujillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Trujillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Trujillo misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Sanada.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trujillo.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada digs a good hook to Trujillo's body.
Trujillo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Sanada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Trujillo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Trujillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trujillo throws a sloppy body shot
and Trujillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trujillo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Trujillo throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #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!
A big right from Sanada misses.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trujillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trujillo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trujillo. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trujillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada lands a jab to Trujillo's midsection.
Sanada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Trujillo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sanada's guard.
Sanada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trujillo 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.

Masa Sanada dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sanada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Trujillo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Trujillo is out of range.
Trujillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trujillo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanada scrambles back to his feet.
Sanada lands a right hook to the body.
Sanada lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trujillo can do to turn this around?
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanada lunges at Trujillo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trujillo's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trujillo manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sanada digs a good hook to Trujillo's body.
Sanada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trujillo.
Trujillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
A slow jab from Trujillo misses its intended target.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Trujillo slips the punch.
Jab by Trujillo.
Trujillo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Trujillo.
Sanada scores with a hook.
Sanada needs to keep his hands up - Trujillo had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Sanada lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trujillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Trujillo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Sanada throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Trujillo cracks Sanada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trujillo lands a jab.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
The fighters circling - Trujillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trujillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trujillo catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Trujillo tries to counter it with a takedown but Sanada pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Sanada looks to land a combination but Trujillo avoids it well.
Trujillo scoring well with a low kick there.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Trujillo manages to avoid it.
Sanada swings for the body but Trujillo moves out of range.
Trujillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Trujillo staying out of range there.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
Sanada throws a hook but Trujillo blocks it.
Trujillo misses with a straight left.
Trujillo misses the body punch
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Trujillo cracks a nice hook into Sanada's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.
Trujillo 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.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trujillo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanada defends it well.
Sanada throws a jab when Trujillo was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada dominated that second round.
That's time! Sanada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Trujillo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanada throws a hook but Trujillo avoids it easily.#CL#
Sanada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trujillo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trujillo tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Trujillo back against the cage. #TD2#
Trujillo wants the takedown. Sanada is fighting it off but Trujillo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanada's guard against the cage.
Sanada wants to stand up but Trujillo is controlling him.
Sanada pulls Trujillo in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanada holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanada trying to control the position. #T1#
Sanada is pulling down on Trujillo's head. It's preventing any offense from Trujillo, at least for the moment.
Trujillo postures up.
Sanada looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sanada walks into a straight right hand from Trujillo.
Sanada takes a swing at Trujillo's ribcage but misses.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trujillo feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Trujillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada throws a jab when Trujillo was well out of range.
Trujillo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Trujillo slips a jab from Sanada.
Trujillo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sanada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trujillo.
Trujillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanada.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Trujillo. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Trujillo saw that one coming.
Trujillo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanada defends it well.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Trujillo ducks down to avoid it.
Dominic Trujillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trujillo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Trujillo's head but Trujillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Trujillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Masa Sanada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Trujillo throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Trujillo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Sanada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Trujillo.
Donk. Sanada catches Trujillo right on the button with a cross.
Sanada scores with a nice right hand.
Trujillo misses with a looping right.
Trujillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Trujillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trujillo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Sanada slips a jab from Trujillo.

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 Masa Sanada.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanada, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Sanada!

 

Event: Combate FL: Aas vs Doubtfire     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
Westlund tries to clinch up.
Westlund cracks Sanada with a good jab.
Westlund has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sanada lands with a right hand.
A big right from Sanada misses.
A shot to the liver by Westlund. Beautiful body shot.
Sanada dips to his left and cracks Westlund with an uppercut!
A low kick from Westlund misses
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Westlund is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Loke Westlund has been cut.
Westlund attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Westlund is looking to slow Sanada down with leg kicks.
Westlund jabs at Sanada's body.
Westlund jabs Sanada right on the nose. Sanada blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westlund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Westlund throws a leg kick but Sanada moved away.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Westlund throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanada counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Westlund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Westlund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Westlund.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Westlund tries to counter by clinching up but Sanada breaks away and moves out of range.
Westlund misses with a low kick as Sanada jumps back.
Westlund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Sanada.
Westlund slips a straight right by Sanada.
Westlund is looking to clinch.
Westlund throws a leg kick that misses.
Westlund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Sanada throws a jab when Westlund was well out of range.
Westlund misses with a head kick. #T2#
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Westlund appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanada 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.
Good leg kick by Westlund there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanada blocks the body kick.
Sanada checks a low kick from Westlund.
Jab by Sanada.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Westlund. That one must have hurt.
Westlund looks for the body kick but Sanada saw that one coming.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Westlund moves into the clinch.
Sanada is looking to control Westlund's arms but Westlund gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanada has his back to the cage.
Sanada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Westlund has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Sanada stalling. #BC2#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanada misses the body punch
and Westlund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Westlund misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Westlund is looking to counter punch.
Westlund misses with a low kick.
Sanada throws out a counter right but Westlund avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Westlund.
Westlund cracks the inside of Sanada's front leg. #CL#
Westlund clinches up with Sanada and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanada is looking to break free of the clinch but Westlund has double underhooks.
Westlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Westlund tries to land a body kick
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
Westlund moves out of range as Sanada strikes.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Westlund.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westlund was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada throws a hook but Westlund avoids it easily.
Sanada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Westlund. Westlund obviously looking to wear him down.
Westlund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Westlund fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanada throws a body punch but Westlund moves out of range.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Westlund is out of range.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Westlund counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Westlund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Loke Westlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Westlund chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 Loke Westlund will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Loke Westlund'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##CL#
Sanada tries to keep at a distance but Westlund has taken the fight into the clinch.
Westlund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westlund misses with some punches.
Sanada is trying to break free.
Sanada wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Westlund. #BC2#
Sanada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Westlund throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlund misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Westlund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Westlund lands a jab.#T1#
Westlund connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Westlund counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sanada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Westlund.
Sanada takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Sanada misses.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westlund was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada works the jab nicely.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Westlund.
Nice shot by Westlund.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Westlund throws a quick counter head kick but Sanada was just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Westlund.
Westlund throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Westlund on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Westlund connects with the punch.
Westlund tries to clinch there but Sanada circles away.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Westlund counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Westlund.
Sanada is trying to stall.
Westlund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westlund throws a head punch that misses.
Westlund lands a left hand.
Westlund lands with a light punch inside.
Westlund working aggressively here. #BC2#
Sanada breaks the clinch.
Westlund will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Westlund's head but Westlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Westlund tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Westlund tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanada avoided it.
That kick from Westlund tenderised Sanada's leg. Sanada is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch lands to the side of Sanada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Westlund can pounce on him.
Westlund feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanada's calf.
Westlund throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Westlund counters with a good low kick that Sanada was not able to check.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Westlund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?#T4#
Sanada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Westlund tries to work over Sanada's front leg with a kick but Sanada checks 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!
Westlund misses with a hook
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Westlund lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Westlund cracks Sanada with a good jab.
Loke Westlund is winning the standup battle so far.
Westlund throws a low kick, looking for Sanada's leg but Sanada calmly moves out of range.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westlund.
Westlund chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Westlund scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Westlund works Sanada's body with a nice hook.
Westlund looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loke Westlund dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Loke Westlund's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Westlund throws a chopping leg kick but Sanada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Westlund tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Westlund feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanada's calf.
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Westlund scores with a kick to the body.
Westlund throws a nice head kick!
Sanada lands a jab.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Westlund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Westlund connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Westlund misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westlund.
A little feinted left hand from Westlund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Westlund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westlund moves away.
Westlund lands a slapping body shot.
Sanada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westlund moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Westlund lands the left hand.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Westlund moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanada blocks the leg kick.
Westlund misses with a low kick.
Westlund throws a leg kick that misses.
Westlund explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westlund.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanada lands a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Westlund finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Westlund counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westlund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanada.
Westlund swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada walks into a stiff left hand from Westlund.
A nice inside leg kick there by Westlund. That's going to slow Sanada down.
Westlund pushes Sanada away with a front kick.
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanada scores with a jab to the head.
Westlund chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanada lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Westlund goes down and covers up as Sanada starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!

 

Event: C29: Sanada vs Gracie     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Sanada shows good takedown defense.
Sanada takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Sanada's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Sanada as Gracie shoots in.
Masa Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Sanada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanada scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanada as he jumps to the side.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Sanada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanada connects with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Sanada.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanada manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanada lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Gracie fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Sanada's guard.#ES#
Sanada is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gracie presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sanada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Sanada stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Sanada gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Sanada is working Gracie over against the cage.
Sanada has Gracie pressed against the cage.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch. #T4#
A left lands for Sanada.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Sanada circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Gracie tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Sanada wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Sanada!

 

Event: Bushido 71 Jacobson v Bunker 3     
Date:   Sep 30, 2017
#R1#
Sanada moves away from the strike by Darko.
Sanada needs to keep his hands up - Darko had a free shot at his head there.
Darko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Darko swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Erick Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darko blocks a jab.
Darko throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada cracks a nice hook into Darko's ribs.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Sanada misses the jab.
Darko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darko connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Sanada slips a straight right by Darko.
Darko needs to keep his hands up - Sanada had a free shot at his head there.
Darko misses with a looping right.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Darko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Darko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Darko slips under a jab.
Sanada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanada scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Darko rushes Sanada and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Darko jumps guard but Sanada turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Darko misses with the head strike.
Darko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanada after a bit of a struggle.
Darko prevents a body shot from Sanada. #T2#
Darko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Darko.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darko jumps guard but Sanada stands there with Darko around his waist. Darko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Masa Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Darko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darko.
Sanada is trying to maintain a safe position but Darko gets an underhook and turns Sanada into the ropes.
Sanada wants to stall.
Maybe Sanada would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Sanada stalls.
Darko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darko blocks a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Sanada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Darko.
Darko takes a shot to the head.
Sanada lands a hook that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darko.
Darko working aggressively here.
Sanada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanada lands a shot to the body.
Sanada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Sanada lands with a left to the head.
Darko misses with some punches.
Darko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Sanada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Darko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanada is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
Darko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Sanada throws a head punch that misses.
Darko throws a head punch that misses.
Darko wants a takedown but no success here.
Darko has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darko prevents a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Darko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Darko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darko.
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 Masa Sanada will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Sanada misses.
Darko throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Darko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanada tries to clinch but Darko is having none of it.
Darko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanada tries to avoid it but Darko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanada to the ground. Sanada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Darko tries to clinch there but Sanada circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Darko throws a right hand that misses
and Sanada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Darko's head but Darko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Darko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanada's head.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Darko misses the target.
Sanada tries to clinch but Darko is having none of it.
Darko shoots and misses
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Darko takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD#
Sanada sends Darko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sanada is motioning to the referee to let Darko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Darko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Darko is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
Sanada works Darko's body with a nice hook.
Sanada flashes Darko a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Darko's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Darko crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Sanada punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Sanada!

 

Event: Bushido 68: Okah vs. Umaga     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Hanzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanzo walks into a stiff left hand from Sanada.
Hanzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanada doesn't seem bothered though. #KD#
Sanada drops Hanzo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hanzo looks back up at him and smiles so Sanada waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Hanzo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Momochi Hanzo has been cut.
Sanada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada cracks Hanzo with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Hanzo falls to his knees and Sanada doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!

 

Event: Bushido 65: Wright vs. Darko     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Arlovsky misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sanada counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Michal Arlovsky has been cut.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arlovsky moves away.
Sanada connects with a jab.
Arlovsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arlovsky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanada plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Arlovsky swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Arlovsky face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Masa Sanada!

 

Event: Bushido 63: Mayhem vs. Date     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Sanada takes one to the side of the head.
Whyte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Whyte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
letting Whyte counter with a right hand.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whyte scores with a hook.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Whyte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Whyte swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range. #CL#
Whyte moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whyte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sanada digs a right hand underneath Whyte's ribcage. Whyte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Whyte unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanada lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanada looking to stall. #BC2#
Sanada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Whyte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanada punishes Whyte's body with a nice straight punch.
Whyte tries to clinch there but Sanada circles away.
Whyte misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
Whyte scores with a nice right hand.
Sanada misses with a two punch combination.
It appears Whyte was looking to counter with a kick there.
Whyte punishes Sanada's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whyte. Whyte obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Whyte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've been told by Whyte's head coaches at Forest Hill Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whyte misses with a right hand
and Sanada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Sanada's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanada duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Benson Whyte has been cut.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Whyte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Whyte clobbers Sanada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanada tries to move into range but Whyte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanada misses the jab.
Sanada throws a hook but Whyte blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Whyte misses the target.
Whyte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Whyte is out of range.
Whyte throws a sloppy head kick and Sanada moves out of range easily.
Whyte misses the jab.#T3#
Sanada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whyte throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whyte counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Whyte tries to clinch up but Sanada circles away and keeps his distance.
Decent striking displayed by Whyte there.
Whyte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanada is looking for the big counter here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whyte. That's going to slow Sanada down.
Whyte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Whyte's shoulder, as Whyte tries to avoid the shot.
Whyte lands with an overhand left.
Whyte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Whyte.
Whyte scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Whyte lands a nice hook to Sanada's body. Sanada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whyte throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Whyte's head but Whyte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Whyte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whyte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanada on the side of the head.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whyte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanada scores with a nice right hand.
Whyte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whyte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whyte can pounce on him.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Whyte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte'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#
Sanada misses with a hook
and Whyte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada slips under a jab from Whyte.
Sanada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whyte.
Whyte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanada's head backwards.
Whyte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Whyte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada throws a jab when Whyte was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte cracks Sanada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Whyte throws a right hand that misses
and Whyte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benson Whyte 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!
Sanada has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanada there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Whyte lunges at Sanada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanada's hand.
Whyte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada staying out of range there.
Whyte misses with a right hand
and Whyte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whyte misses with a hook.
Whyte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Whyte saw that one coming.
Sanada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Whyte scores with a jab.
Whyte throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanada 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.
Benson Whyte is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whyte was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whyte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whyte throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada blocks a leg kick.
Sanada is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanada 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.
Whyte misses with an uppercut
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Whyte is rocked!
Whyte gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Sanada gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Whyte is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!
The defeated Benson Whyte had this to say: 'I been fighting non-stop since I was 18, I think its time to step back and take a likkle time out to better my game so this doesn't happen again'.

 

Event: Bushido58: Soszynski vs Mayhem     
Date:   Jun 23, 2017
#R1#
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Luciano misses with a combination
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano is looking to slow Sanada down with leg kicks.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat.
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
Sanada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Sanada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Sanada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Luciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanada blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanada throws out a counter right but Luciano avoids it with no problem.
Luciano throws a front kick that sends Sanada stumbling back into the ropes.
Luciano misses the jab.
Luciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Sanada moves out of range of the leg kick from Luciano.
Luciano swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada slips a straight right by Luciano.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Luciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Luciano cracks the inside of Sanada's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Luciano thinking.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luciano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano tried to score with a low kick but Sanada checks it.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Luciano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Sanada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanada throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano misses with a body kick.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luciano moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luciano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanada in his tracks.
Luciano moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Luciano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#KD2#
Sanada feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Luciano sprawling to the canvas! Luciano rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sanada finish him?! #ROC2#
Luciano is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Luciano moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
It appears Luciano was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big left from Sanada misses. #T4#
Sanada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanada scrambles back to his feet.
Luciano throws a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
Sanada is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Luciano with a body shot.
Luciano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Luciano scores with a nice head shot.
Luciano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanada's head.
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanada checks a low kick from Luciano.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Luciano tries to land a leg kick but Sanada saw it coming and moves away.
Luciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano 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#
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Luciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luciano 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.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada misses the jab.
Luciano throws a lazy body kick
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano throws a leg kick
and Sanada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanada keeps the fight on the outside.
Luciano misses with a hook
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Luciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Sanada moves forwards but Luciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Sanada sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Sanada 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.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there #KD2#
and Sanada counters with a crisp right hand that drops Luciano! Sanada lets Luciano back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Sanada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Luciano misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanada 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.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
Luciano throws a hook but Sanada avoids it easily.#T2#
Luciano with a nice cross.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luciano throws a good cross that connects.
Sanada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano misses the jab.
Luciano connects with a body shot.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Luciano closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanada - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses. #T3##BC2#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanada on the side of the head.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick from Luciano.
Luciano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Luciano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanada checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Luciano lands with a right hand.
Jose Carlos Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanada at a distance.
Luciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Luciano scores with a nice right hand.
Luciano's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?
Sanada checks the leg kick nicely there. #KD2#
Sanada sends Luciano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sanada is motioning to the referee to let Luciano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luciano tries to land a front kick but Sanada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanada checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Sanada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Jose Carlos Luciano will probably get the nod.
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#
Luciano thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada counters with a crisp right that sends Luciano to the canvas! Sanada follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!

 

Event: Bushido 54: Quinn vs "Shaolin"     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1#
Sanada lands with an uppercut that bounces Nerlinger off the ropes and back into range.
Nerlinger lands a head shot.
Nerlinger looks for the body kick but Sanada saw that one coming.
Nerlinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Nerlinger misses.
Sanada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada tests Nerlinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Nerlinger moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nerlinger.
Nerlinger misses with a body punch.
Nerlinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada digs a good body shot into Nerlinger's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada lands a right hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Sanada. No joy for Nerlinger on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanada misses.#T1#
Sanada lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Karl Nerlinger has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Nerlinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nerlinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanada lands a right hook to the body.
Sanada throws a nice looking combination but Nerlinger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nerlinger shoots for a takedown but Sanada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nerlinger is breathing heavily.
Nerlinger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nerlinger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanada digs a good body shot into Nerlinger's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Nerlinger is just out of range.
Sanada swats away the attempt to clinch by Nerlinger.
Sanada throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Nerlinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nerlinger somewhat.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Nerlinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nerlinger thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Sanada moves out of range as Nerlinger throws a body kick.
Sanada jabs Nerlinger right on the nose. Nerlinger blinks but takes it well.
Sanada jabs at Nerlinger's body.
Nerlinger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Sanada there.
Sanada lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#
Karl Nerlinger's cut is getting worse.
Sanada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nerlinger.
A nice side step and Sanada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donk. Sanada catches Nerlinger right on the button with a cross.#KD2#
Sanada cracks Nerlinger with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sanada has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nerlinger to stand back up!#ROC2#
Nerlinger is rocked!#T3#
Nerlinger throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Oh Nerlinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nerlinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nerlinger seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Sanada sends Nerlinger crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sanada is motioning to the referee to let Nerlinger up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nerlinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Nerlinger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanada cracks Nerlinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nerlinger backs away from a small jab... but Sanada lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Nerlinger crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Sanada with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Masa Sanada!

 

Event: DFC Las Vegas 55     
Date:   Mar 17, 2017
#R1#
Vargas tries to clinch but Sanada is having none of it.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vargas moves in looking to clinch but Sanada pushes him off.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vargas shoots and misses
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Rich Vargas has been cut.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Vargas has his takedown stuffed
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanada digs a good hook to Vargas's body.
Vargas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanada.#ROC2#
Vargas is rocked!
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Vargas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanada shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Vargas takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Sanada sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Vargas bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Sanada!

 

Event: DFC Las Vegas 51     
Date:   Feb 17, 2017
#R1#
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markel moves away.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanada, as that shot connected.
Markel with a poor takedown
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markel tries for a takedown but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
Donk. Sanada catches Markel right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Markel is rocked!
Sanada lands an uppercut, right on the button! Markel 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 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Sanada!

 

 
 
 
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