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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Saturday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saturday swinging wildly here.
Hanson tries to counter by clinching up but Saturday breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Hanson clinches with his opponent.
Hanson stalling the fight.
#TD#
Hanson jumps guard and drags Saturday to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hanson is trying to control the position but Saturday postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson is looking to stand back up but Saturday counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hanson.
Hanson really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Hanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet.
Saturday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanson is trying to maintain the position but Saturday is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saturday trying to control the action but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Hanson trying to control but Saturday postures up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saturday seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanson wants to control the action here but instead Saturday manages to pass to full mount!
Hanson tries to hold on but Saturday pushes him away.
Saturday controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Saturday is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hanson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hanson tries to hold on but Saturday postures up.#T3#
Hanson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hanson is squirming around, avoiding Saturday's attempts to control the action.
Hanson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hanson wants to control but Saturday is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanson is trying to stand but he's just given Saturday his back.
Saturday slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hanson really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Hanson is trying to get back to his feet but Saturday has full control of the position and if anything, Hanson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saturday tries to get the hooks in deep but Hanson pushed the leg off.
What can Hanson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Saturday dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Saturday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanson slips a jab and a cross from Saturday.
#CL#
Saturday tries to keep at a distance but Hanson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hanson tries to pull guard but Saturday won't allow it.
Hanson is trying to pull guard but Saturday turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hanson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Saturday jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saturday has a closed guard, preventing Hanson from standing up.
Hanson postures up in Saturday's guard and throws a big left but Saturday blocks it. #T1#
Saturday wants to control but Hanson passes easily into half guard.
Saturday gets back to full guard.
Saturday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saturday is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Saturday trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson wants to stand up but Saturday is controlling him.
Jeff Saturday has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Saturday wants to stand but Hanson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Saturday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saturday postures up.
Saturday lands a couple of elbows.
Hanson wants to stand up but Saturday is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Hanson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hanson throws a low kick but Saturday avoids it.
Saturday shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanson throwing a counter right hand but Saturday manages to avoid it.
Hanson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Josef Hanson has been cut.
Saturday shoots in and drives through. Hanson sprawls well.
Saturday is breathing heavily.
Saturday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanson shoots for a takedown but Saturday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saturday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Hanson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saturday tries to clinch but Hanson moves out of range.
Hanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saturday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Josef Hanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Saturday closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hanson did well to prevent Saturday getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saturday is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Saturday is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saturday is pressing down on Hanson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanson is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Saturday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josef Hanson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hanson instigates a clinch.
Saturday is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hanson to keep the fight standing.
Saturday tries to break the clinch but Hanson is controlling the position.
Hanson tries to pull guard but Saturday forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Saturday has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hanson regains guard immediately.
Saturday is standing up over Hanson. Hanson looks to escape but Saturday dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Hanson is trying to buck Saturday off.#T1#
Saturday misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hanson wants to control but Saturday postures up.
Hanson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Saturday has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hanson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
You can see the frustration on Hanson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saturday taking a breather here.
Hanson is not content to let Saturday control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice body punch from Saturday.
Saturday lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hanson enables Saturday to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hanson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hanson wants to stand and escape but Saturday is having none of it.
Hanson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saturday 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.
Saturday distracts Hanson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saturday passes into half guard. #T4#
Hanson is trying to maintain the position but Saturday is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hanson is refusing to be controlled, as Saturday sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jeff Saturday seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saturday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Josef Hanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Saturday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hanson stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Saturday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saturday winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Saturday!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Saturday throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Cherry counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cherry won't allow Saturday to get back to his feet.
Saturday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cherry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saturday is pulling down on Cherry's head. It's preventing any offense from Cherry, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cherry throws an elbow that misses. Saturday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cherry's guard. Nice move by Saturday!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saturday working some strikes from top position.
Cherry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cherry looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Cherry keeping full guard, as Saturday tries to pass.
Saturday stopping the sweep attempt from Cherry.
Saturday trying to control but Cherry is working from the bottom.
Cherry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cherry wants to sweep here but Saturday controlling him for the moment.
Cherry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saturday wants to control from the top but Cherry keeps moving.
Cherry looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cherry keeping moving, preventing Saturday from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Saturday.
Saturday misses with a takedown attempt
and Cherry counters with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saturday.
Saturday closes the distance and clinches up with Cherry, looking for a takedown. Saturday pushes Cherry against the cage but Cherry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saturday looks winded!
Saturday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cherry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saturday somewhat.
Victor Cherry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Saturday.
Cherry with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Saturday counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Cherry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saturday just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Saturday breaks from the clinch.
Saturday tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cherry swivels and escapes.
Cherry throws a big counter combination but Saturday scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saturday fails with the takedown.
Cherry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saturday dives in and grabs Cherry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cherry pushes down on Saturday's head and hops out.
Cherry appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cherry fails with the takedown.#T4#
Saturday throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saturday misses with a low kick.
Cherry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saturday sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cherry somewhat.
Jeff Saturday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cherry shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Saturday will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cherry stuffs the takedown attempt from Saturday. Saturday gets slowly back to his feet.
Cherry avoids a kick to the body.
Cherry shoots in looking for a takedown but Saturday manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cherry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jeff Saturday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cherry slaps away a takedown attempt from Saturday, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cherry thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saturday throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Cherry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saturday!
Cherry is looking to take a break and control but Saturday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Saturday takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Saturday is breathing heavily.
The strikes coming from Cherry are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Cherry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saturday, who protects the arm well.
Cherry controls the position.
Saturday tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saturday takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#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.#SUB#
Cherry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saturday is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cherry working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Cherry working away.
Cherry working the ground and pound from side control.
Cherry scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cherry scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Cherry working the ground and pound from side control.
Cherry is looking to take a break and control but Saturday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cherry working the head with strikes.
Cherry is looking to take a break and control but Saturday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cherry creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saturday sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cherry misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cherry lands an elbow.
Cherry working away.#T4#
Cherry is looking to take a break and control but Saturday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cherry looks up at the clock and then as Saturday takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cherry smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cherry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saturday keeps working.
Saturday is looking for a sweep.
Saturday is trying to control Cherry's posture but Cherry avoids it.
Cherry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saturday can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saturday is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saturday is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cherry connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Cherry dominated that second round.
That's time! Cherry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Saturday there.
Saturday shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cherry pinned against the cage. Cherry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cherry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saturday defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Saturday fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cherry sprawls well initially but Saturday persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saturday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Cherry tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saturday has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Saturday working for a submission but Cherry is keeping him at bay.
Cherry is looking to get to half guard.
Cherry is trying to reverse the position but instead Saturday has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Cherry fending off the submission attempt from Saturday.
Saturday has the hooks in. Cherry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Saturday not allowing Cherry to control his hands.
Saturday keeps control of the position easily here as Cherry tries to buck him off.
Cherry trying to control the position but Saturday manages to sink in the hooks.
Saturday is trying to stick to Cherry's back but Cherry is turning into Saturday. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saturday's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cherry.
Cherry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cherry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cherry landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Saturday pulls Cherry in close to prevent any damage.
Saturday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cherry.
Saturday is looking to stand back up but Cherry counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Saturday.
Saturday is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cherry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cherry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cherry throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Saturday to regain full guard.
Cherry trying to control but Saturday is working from the bottom.
Cherry is working Saturday over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cherry throws a big elbow that misses.
Cherry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saturday working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saturday buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Saturday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saturday 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Victor Cherry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Saturday dives in and scores a takedown into Freeman's guard.
Freeman trying to control the position here.
Saturday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Saturday from controlling successfully.
Freeman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saturday is one step ahead there.
Freeman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Freeman has his feet on Saturday's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Saturday circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saturday drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Freeman defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman blocks a head kick by Saturday.
Freeman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Saturday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Freeman circles away.
Freeman is looking to counter punch.
Saturday shoots in looking for a takedown. Freeman tries to sprawl out of it but Saturday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Freeman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
A head kick misses from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a straight left.
Saturday shoots in looking for a takedown but Freeman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saturday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maria Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Saturday.
Freeman misses with a wild combination.
Saturday tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Freeman defends well and Saturday ends up having to push Freeman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freeman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saturday manages to circle out of the way.
Freeman wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Saturday darts in and clinches Freeman up against the cage.
Freeman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saturday tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Freeman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saturday fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Saturday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saturday slips a jab and a cross from Freeman.
Saturday tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Freeman defends well and Saturday ends up having to push Freeman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freeman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jeff Saturday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saturday looks winded!#T3#
Saturday shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Freeman but Freeman pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Saturday rushes Freeman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saturday digs a right hand into Freeman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Freeman's gas tank.
Freeman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Freeman throws an elbow that misses.
Freeman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saturday wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Saturday tries to pull guard but Freeman won't allow it.
Saturday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saturday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Freeman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saturday.
Come on Freeman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Freeman goes for a takedown attempt but Saturday pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman slips a jab and a cross from Saturday.
Saturday looks for a takedown but Freeman sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maria Freeman 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#
Saturday fails to land the takedown.
Freeman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saturday misses with a wild combination.
Freeman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD#
Freeman dives in and scores a takedown into Saturday's guard.
Saturday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Freeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saturday can do to turn this around?
Freeman postures up and lands a big shot to Saturday's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman tries to stand but Saturday is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saturday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freeman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB2#
Freeman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saturday is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Freeman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Freeman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Freeman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Freeman postures up in Saturday's guard and throws a big left but Saturday blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Freeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freeman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Freeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freeman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Freeman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saturday's head.#T2#
Freeman throws a strike but Saturday rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Saturday wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
Freeman working a defensive guard but Saturday manages to pass into side control anyway.
#ES#
Freeman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Saturday pushes Freeman away with a front kick.
Saturday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freeman defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Freeman looks to land a combination but Saturday avoids it well.
Maria Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Freeman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saturday.
Freeman misses with a kick to the body.
Saturday misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Saturday.
Saturday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maria Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Saturday.
Freeman throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Saturday counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Freeman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Freeman has his foot on Saturday's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saturday works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Saturday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Freeman looking to control.
Freeman wants to sweep but no luck.
Saturday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Freeman wants to sweep but no luck.
Saturday controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saturday with a nice head shot there.
Saturday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Freeman's head.
Saturday controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Maria Freeman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saturday tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saturday throws a body shot but no joy.
Freeman throws a quick counter head kick but Saturday was just out of range.
Saturday shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Freeman but Freeman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saturday fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Saturday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saturday tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Freeman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maria Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Saturday.#T1#
Saturday is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Freeman looking to throw knees to the head but Saturday is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Saturday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Saturday has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Saturday pulls Freeman into guard.
Freeman throwing strikes from guard but Saturday blocks nicely.
Freeman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Freeman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Freeman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saturday wants to sweep here but Freeman controlling him for the moment.
Saturday has his hands on Freeman's head, controlling the position.
Freeman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Freeman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saturday's head.
Freeman postures up.
Saturday wants to stand but Freeman is controlling the position.
Freeman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Freeman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maria Freeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Freeman throwing strikes but missing.
Freeman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Freeman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saturday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Freeman works over Saturday with some ground and pound from guard.
Freeman chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saturday striking from the bottom.
Saturday is controlling Freeman's posture.
Freeman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saturday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Freeman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saturday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Freeman's guard. #REVB#
Freeman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saturday is controlling him. #T4#
Saturday landing some decent shots from guard. #ES#
Freeman pushes Saturday off and scrambles back to his feet.
Saturday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Freeman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saturday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saturday dives in for a single leg takedown but Freeman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maria Freeman is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Saturday moves into range and clinches up with Freeman.
Jeff Saturday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maria Freeman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Freeman blocks a body shot from Saturday.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maria Freeman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Freeman, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maria Freeman!
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Event:
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Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Stone tries to bum rush Saturday with a series of wild strikes but Saturday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Saturday drives through and clinches with Stone against the cage.
#BC2#
Saturday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saturday or perhaps it was just good defense by Stone, which made it look bad.
Saturday tries to clinch up but Stone circles away and keeps his distance.
Stone wants to land a leg kick but Saturday is out of range.
Saturday darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone prevents Saturday from improving his position.
Saturday is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stone's back!#T1#
Stone controlling Saturday 's hands.
Saturday is trying to stick to Stone's back but Stone is turning into Saturday. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saturday's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stone.
Stone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saturday is proving hard to escape from.
Stone being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Stone preventing the sweep.
Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stone postures up.
Saturday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stone's guard. #REVB#
Saturday wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone is pulling down on Saturday's head. It's preventing any offense from Saturday, at least for the moment.#T3#
Saturday wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone seems keen to control Saturday's posture.
Saturday has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stone is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Saturday looking to score a takedown here. Stone is defending well but Saturday drives through and ends up in Stone's guard.
Stone controlling the position.#T4#
Stone's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Saturday content to stall in guard here.
Stone can't keep his opponent in guard - Saturday advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saturday winds up and cracks Stone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stone keeping hold of Saturday's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Saturday 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#
Stone throws a body punch but Saturday moves out of range.
Saturday tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Stone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stone throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Saturday counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stone won't be happy with that.
Saturday working away.
Saturday wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Saturday is trying to get an arm triangle but Stone is defending well.
Stone is trying to escape the position but Saturday is controlling the position.
Stone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Saturday decides to stand back up.
Stone throws a body kick that misses.
Jeff Saturday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Stone swings for the body but Saturday moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Saturday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saturday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saturday somewhat.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Stone stuffs the takedown.
Saturday fails with the takedown#CL#
and Stone counters by clinching up.
Luciano Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Saturday.
Saturday is breathing heavily.
Stone prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Stone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stone is trying to pull guard but Saturday has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Stone breaks the clinch.
Saturday misses with a takedown attempt
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Saturday throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saturday looks to clinch
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone misses with a looping left.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saturday circles away quickly and effectively.
Saturday fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stone avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Stone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stone throws a head kick but Saturday moves out of range.
Saturday shoots in for a takedown but Stone shows good takedown defense.
Saturday throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Saturday moves into the clinch.
Stone slowing the pace effectively.
Saturday tries to pull guard but Stone holds him up against the cage and eventually Saturday drops back down to his feet.
Saturday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Stone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saturday just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stone keeps control of Saturday as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saturday utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Saturday breaks from the clinch.
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
Stone feinted with a counter takedown.
Saturday misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone tries to counter by clinching up but Saturday breaks away and moves out of range.
Saturday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone misses with a looping left.
Saturday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saturday manages to circle out of the way.
Saturday misses with a takedown attempt - Stone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Stone dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stone throws a head kick that Saturday semi-blocks.
Jab by Saturday.
Saturday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stone defends it nicely.
Luciano Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saturday keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stone throws a head kick but Saturday moves out of range.
Saturday throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone avoids the head kick by Saturday.
Stone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Stone gets a clinch. #T1#
Stone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saturday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stone fails to pull guard.
Saturday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luciano Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Saturday.
Stalling in the clinch from Stone.
#TD2#
Saturday pulls Stone into guard.
Stone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stone throws an elbow that misses. Saturday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stone's guard. Nice move by Saturday!#REVB#
Stone pulls Saturday in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stone is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Saturday looking to control.
Saturday wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stone manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Stone is trying to work for a kimura but Saturday is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stone connects with a nice short shot to Saturday's temple. #T3#
Saturday controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Saturday has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stone is working away from the top position though.
Saturday wants to control but Stone passes into side.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saturday gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Saturday has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Stone escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Stone!
Jeff Saturday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saturday tries to bench press Stone off him but Stone keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Saturday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saturday tries to bench press Stone off him but Stone keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stone 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Stone!
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Event:
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Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Saturday shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castaneda is trying to defend but Saturday finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saturday stops Castaneda from getting back to his feet.
Castaneda is trying is best to control the position here.
Saturday is trying to control. Castaneda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Castaneda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castaneda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Saturday prevents Castaneda from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castaneda is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saturday keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Castaneda is looking for a sweep. Saturday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saturday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castaneda is trying to stand up here but Saturday is controlling him well.
Saturday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castaneda keeps working. #T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castaneda is trying to maintain the position but Saturday is very close to passing his half guard.
Castaneda tries to kick Saturday off but Saturday keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Saturday looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saturday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Castaneda controlling the position.
Saturday trying to control but Castaneda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saturday drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saturday jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Castaneda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Saturday wants to stand but Castaneda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Castaneda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Castaneda continues to stall.#SUB#
Castaneda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Saturday is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Castaneda.
Castaneda is looking for a sweep.
Saturday controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Saturday tries to move into full mount but can't pass Castaneda's legs.
Saturday tries to stand but Castaneda is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Saturday is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castaneda has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2#
Saturday decides to stand back up.
Castaneda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saturday counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Saturday closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Castaneda's guard.#ES#
Castaneda uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Saturday decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Castaneda is trying to stand back up but Saturday is controlling him
Castaneda keeping control of the position.
Castaneda is trying to get back to full guard.
Saturday lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saturday with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Castaneda is looking for a sweep. Saturday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Saturday dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Castaneda tries to clinch up but Saturday circles away and keeps his distance.
Saturday appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Castaneda gets tackled into the cage by Saturday. Saturday maintains the clinch.
Castaneda tries to pull guard but Saturday won't allow it.
Castaneda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saturday just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Saturday breaks the clinch.
Castaneda shoots for a double leg takedown but Saturday sprawls well. He's pushed Castaneda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Castaneda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saturday takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Castaneda rushes Saturday and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Saturday lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Saturday wants to control but Castaneda is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castaneda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Castaneda pulls Saturday in close to prevent any damage.
Castaneda trying to keep a closed guard but Saturday is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Castaneda being controlled here, momentarily.
Saturday tries to stand but Castaneda is controlling from the bottom.
Castaneda striking off his back but it's not causing Saturday any problems. #SUB#
Castaneda working for submissions but it's allowed Saturday to get to half guard.
Castaneda is looking for a sweep. Saturday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saturday is pressing down on Castaneda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castaneda is holding on for now.
Castaneda is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saturday has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Castaneda tries to hold on but Saturday pushes him away.
Castaneda is trying desperately to improve position.
Saturday lands with some strikes.
Saturday lands a big elbow.
Castaneda is looking to improve his position but Saturday isn't that keen on the idea.
Saturday looking to control but Castaneda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saturday is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3##SU2#
Saturday is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL#
Castaneda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castaneda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castaneda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Saturday jumps guard.
Castaneda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saturday looking to control.
Castaneda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saturday looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Castaneda stands up over Saturday, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Castaneda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU#
Castaneda gets to his feet - Saturday follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Saturday closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Castaneda quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castaneda wants to improve his position but Saturday is controlling well.
Saturday trying to control the action but Castaneda is working from the bottom.
Jeff Saturday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castaneda is trying to stand back up but Saturday is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saturday trying to control from half guard but Castaneda is working away.
Saturday wants to pass to mount but Castaneda is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Saturday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Castaneda enables Saturday to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Castaneda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Saturday preventing the sweep.
Saturday trying to control the position from guard on top but Castaneda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castaneda keeping full guard, as Saturday tries to pass.
Castaneda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Castaneda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castaneda has control of Saturday's left arm, preventing Saturday from doing any damage.
Saturday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saturday won't allow Castaneda to sweep him here. #T1#
Castaneda is controlling Saturday's posture.
Saturday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Castaneda keeping moving, preventing Saturday from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Castaneda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saturday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saturday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Castaneda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Saturday 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.
Saturday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castaneda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saturday keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Castaneda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castaneda wants to stand up but Saturday is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Saturday clinches up against the cage.
Castaneda is trying to pull guard but Saturday has him pressed against the cage.
Saturday prevents a body shot from Castaneda. #TD2#
Saturday has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Castaneda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Saturday looking to break Castaneda's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Castaneda remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Saturday will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Castaneda looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Castaneda is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Saturday trying to control momentarily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Saturday has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Castaneda! Can he survive? No! He's out! Saturday gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeff Saturday!
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