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Event: *GC 340 Newton vs Cold     
Date:   Mar 29, 2020
#R1##TD2#
Sands gets the takedown into side control.
Starker wants to get back to his feet but Sands drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sands misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Sands goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Starker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sands's guard! Nice work there by Starker! #SUB2#
Sands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Starker defends it easily.
Sands wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Starker wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Sands's closed guard. He's half up but Sands has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Sands pivots and extends the arm, Starker falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Sands! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl Sands!
Carl Sands 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.
In defeat, Paul Starker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I`LL BE BACK@#$%!'.

 

Event: GC 336 Andrade vs Pearson     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1#
Sands throws out a loose jab but Zola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zola unleashes a big counter combination but Sands bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sands fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zola on the side of the head.
Zola ducks right into an uppercut from Sands. #TD#
Sands throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zola tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sands is in Zola's guard.#ES2#
Zola is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've been informed that Zola 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.
Zola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sands smiles and moves away.
Sands takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands throws a body shot but no joy.
Zola tries to counter with a clinch but Sands shakes him off and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zola or perhaps it was just good defense by Sands, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Zola clinches.
A short uppercut from Sands. #BC2#
Zola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Sands misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Zola moves into the clinch successfully.
Sands wants to get back to striking at distance but Zola won't allow it.
Sands throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zola blocks an elbow strike.
Sands misses with an elbow strike.
Zola jumps guard but Sands turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carl Sands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.#TD2#
Zola decides to pull guard.
Sands missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Zola manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sands connects with a right hand. Zola shakes it off.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
Sands darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Zola shoots in for a takedown but Sands shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sands takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good shot there by Sands.
Sands is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sands loads up on a big right hand but Zola slips the punch.
Zola throws a counter combo.
Sands lands an overhand right.
Sands connects with an inside leg kick.
Sands feints and then cracks Zola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zola down.
Sands throws a jab when Zola was well out of range.
Sands connects with a crisp jab.
Zola shoots in but no luck this time.
Zola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sands is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sands shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zola pinned against the cage. Zola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sands throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Sands misses. #T3#
Sands moves away from the strike by Zola.
Sands scores with the left hand. Zola knows he should have avoided that one.
Sands swings for the body but Zola moves out of range.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sands as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Zola jumps guard.
Sands connects with a couple of short punches.
Sands landing some decent shots from guard.
Sands cracks Zola with a solid left hand.
Sands throws a big right hand that misses.
Sands cracks Zola with a solid left hand.
Sands with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Sands stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zola working a defensive guard here.
Sands is in close to Zola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sands being controlled here momentarily.
Sands throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sands scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zola is trying to keep Sands in close.
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!#SUB2#
Zola is looking for a triangle but Sands pushes his legs off easily.
Zola controls Sands momentarily but Sands frees himself.
Sands scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Sands dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sands.
Sands leaves Zola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sands looks to throw the jab but Zola is out of range.
Zola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sands.
Zola is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sands's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sands duly obliges.
Sands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sands connects with a body shot.
Sands wants to land a leg kick but Zola is out of range.
Zola fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola dips to his left and cracks Sands with an uppercut!
Zola shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sands pinned against the cage. Sands gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carl Sands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.#T1#
Zola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sands misses with a leg kick.
Sands throws a low kick but Zola avoids it.
Zola slips a jab from Sands.
Sands scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zola in his tracks. #TD#
Sands shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zola throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zola working a defensive guard here.
Sands lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sands missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sands works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sands is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zola gets back to full guard. #T2#
Zola wants to stand but Sands is controlling the position.
Sands lands a couple of digs.
Sands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sands works over Zola with some ground and pound from guard.
Sands keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zola's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands with a nice head shot there.
Sands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zola keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
Sands missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zola thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sands works over Zola with some ground and pound from guard.
Zola is controlling Sands's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Sands got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sands has managed to get both his arms back between Zola's legs - danger averted.
Sands cracks Zola with a solid left hand.
Sands throws a big right hand that misses.
Carl Sands overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sands lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zola can do to turn this around?
Sands lands a couple of digs.
Sands cracks Zola with a solid left hand.
Sands is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sands lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sands trying to control the position from guard on top but Zola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zola is breathing heavily.#T4#
Sands throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sands scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sands distracts Zola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sands is looking to work some ground and pound but Zola has wrist control.
Sands passes Zola's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sands maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zola could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sands has cracked it and Zola is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sands!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carl Sands!
Carl Sands 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: GC 328 Steve vs Phoenix     
Date:   Jan 04, 2020
#R1#
Nickels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickels moves away.
Sands looks to land a left hand but Nickels moved out of range nicely.
Nickels is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Sands. Those never looked like landing.
Nickels sizes up Sands with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Nickels misses.
Sands with the counter takedown but Nickels avoids it easily.
Sands throws a jab when Nickels was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Nickels.
Sands lands with a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Nickels has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sands shoots in but Nickels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nickels misses with a straight left.
Sands scores with a nice right hand.
Sands throws a body punch but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sands loads up on a big right hand but Nickels slips the punch.
Sands lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sands throws a sloppy head kick and Nickels moves out of range easily.
Sands scores with a nice strike.
Sands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sands attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nickels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sands misses the target.
Sands getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sands takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickels throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickels slips a straight right by Sands.
Nickels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sands.
Nickels throws a jab when Sands was well out of range.
Sands misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Sands.
Sands throws a shot from downtown. Nickels moves away and avoids it.
Sands dodges the punch combination from Nickels.
Nickels swats away the attempt to clinch by Sands.
Nickels lands a front kick.
Nickels slips under a jab from Sands.
Nickels looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sands with a jab.
Nickels slips under a jab.
Nickels swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Sands misses the target. #T2#
Nickels misses the shot to the body.
Sands is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sands crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nickels - the referee stops the clock and Sands gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nickels. Sands manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nickels connects with a body shot that sends Sands's belly button to the back.
Nickels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nickels.
Sands throws a hook to the side of Nickels's head but Nickels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sands feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nickels's calf.
Nickels scores with a nice body kick.
Nickels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sands.
Sands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sands misses with a hook. Nickels ducked under it nicely.
Nickels scores with a leg kick.
Nickels ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
It looked like Nickels was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Nickels.
Nickels moves out of range of the strikes.
Sands motions for Nickels to come forward. Sands throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Sands misses.
Sands closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice defenses there by Nickels.#T3#
Sands lunges at Nickels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nickels's hand.
Nickels throws a right hand that Sands ducks under and follows up with a left that Sands also avoids with ease.
Nickels misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Sands misses.
Nickels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sands avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Sands fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nickels to the ground. Sands is now in Nickels's guard.
Nickels has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sands trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sands working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nickels's head.
Sands trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sands throws a strike but Nickels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Sands looking to control.
Nickels cracks Sands with a solid left 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!
Nickels's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nickels working some strikes from top position.
Sands bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickels's guard. #REVB#
Sands looking to sit in guard and control but Nickels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sands trying to control the position.
Nickels stands up over Sands, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Sands is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sands looking for a sweep. Not yet Sands, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carl Sands 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#
Nickels darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good leg kick by Nickels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sands takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sands looks to land a left hand but Nickels moved out of range nicely.
Nickels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sands moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sands wants to counter the offense by Nickels and move into the clinch position.
Sands misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nickels.
Nickels throws a shot from downtown. Sands moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Sands.
A big right from Nickels misses.
Nickels scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Nickels closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sands did well to prevent Nickels getting side control.
Sands wants to stand back up but Nickels manages to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sands sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nickels defending well though.
Nickels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sands trying to control the action but Nickels is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sands thows a huge punch but Nickels dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Sands is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nickels is defending against the submission attempts here by Sands.
Sands scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sands not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sands thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nickels's head.
Nickels wants to control but Sands is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sands is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sands. #SUB2#
Sands is working for a kimura but Nickels is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Nickels moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sands throws a big elbow that misses.
Sands throws a big elbow that misses.
Sands throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nickels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sands makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Nickels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sands.
Nickels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sands working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nickels's head.
Sands throws an elbow that misses. Nickels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sands's guard. Nice move by Nickels!#REVR#
Sands looking for a sweep. Not yet Sands, not yet.
Nickels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickels preventing the sweep.
Sands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Nickels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nickels lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carl Sands has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Sands controls Nickels momentarily but Nickels frees himself. #SUB2#
Sands working for a triangle but Nickels defends it easily.
Nickels working some strikes from top position.
Nickels stopping the sweep attempt from Sands.#SUB2#
Sands working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nickels has passed into half guard!
Nickels is keen to just control but Sands is a slippery customer.
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 Jimmy Nickels will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nickels lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickels walks into a left hand.
Sands shoots in and drives through. Nickels sprawls well.
Nickels slips under a jab.
Nickels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sands.
A little feinted left hand from Nickels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sands throws a looping overhand right but Nickels ducks down to avoid it.
Sands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickels.
Nickels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sands slips a jab from Nickels.
Nice shot by Sands.
A combination from Nickels does no damage.
Nickels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nickels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sands wants to counter the offense by Nickels and move into the clinch position.
Nickels misses with a straight right.
Sands misses with a low kick.
Nickels feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Sands pushes Nickels up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nickels avoids it.
Nickels lands an elbow inside that Sands shrugs off.
Sands tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Sands blocks an elbow strike from Nickels.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sands throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Sands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickels slips under a jab from Sands.
Sands dodges the punch combination from Nickels.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sands throws the left hand but Nickels avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Sands misses.
Sands misses with a hook. Nickels ducked under it nicely.
Sands lands with a kick to the temple. Nickels shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice defenses there by Nickels.
Nickels scores with a hook to the body. Sands takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Nickels does it's job there.
Nickels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nickels thumps Sands with a low kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickels misses with a head kick.
Nickels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sands.
Sloppy strikes from Nickels. Those never looked like landing.
Sands clobbers Nickels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sands wants to land a leg kick but Nickels is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nickels, right into the meat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nickels. Sands shrugs it off though.
Jimmy Nickels is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickels moves away from the strike by Sands.
Nickels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nickels throws a shot from downtown. Sands moves away and avoids it.
Sands throws out a loose jab but Nickels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickels blocks a jab.
Nickels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sands moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sands moves out of range of the body kick.
Sands scores with a punch to the head.
Nickels blocks a jab.
Nickels fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sands just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Nickels.#T3#
Nickels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sands.
Nickels misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Sands clinches.
Nickels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sands pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sands misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Sands scores with a takedown into Nickels's guard.
Sands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickels is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sands postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sands is looking to work some ground and pound but Nickels has wrist control.
Sands landing with the ground and pound.
Nickels keeping full guard, as Sands tries to pass.
Sands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Nickels looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sands throws an elbow that misses. Nickels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sands's guard. Nice move by Nickels!#REVR##SUB2#
Sands is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sands looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickels is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carl Sands.
I think Sands 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Sands!

After the fight, Carl Sands 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: GC 307     
Date:   Jul 25, 2019
#R1#
Sands listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sands. That's going to slow Crimson down.
Sands looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Crimson.
Sands uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Crimson gets a clinch.
Sands missing with knees to the body.
Crimson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Culver Crimson has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Sands scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crimson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sands lands a nice elbow.
Crimson dodges an elbow strike from Sands.
Crimson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Crimson tries to throw a body punch but Sands avoids it by throwing Crimson back against the cage.
Sands prevents a body shot from Crimson.
Sands throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crimson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crimson digs a right hand underneath Sands's ribcage. Sands let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crimson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Sands swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crimson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Sands lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crimson backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sands.
Sands lands a nice elbow.
Crimson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crimson lands a nice shot to the body.
Sands throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sands misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crimson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sands throws an elbow that misses.
Crimson tries a body shot but Sands blocks it.
Crimson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sands is defending well for now.
Our sources have told us that Crimson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sands swings wildly with an uppercut but Crimson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sands has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crimson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crimson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sands looks winded!
Crimson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crimson scores with a shot to the side of Sands's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crimson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sands controls his hands. #T2#
Nice body punch from Crimson.
Sands tries to work over Crimson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sands pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Crimson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crimson.
A hook to the body from Crimson.
Crimson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sands blocks a body shot from Crimson.
Sands misses with an elbow strike.
Crimson scores with a shot to the side of Sands's head.
Crimson tries a body shot but Sands blocks it.
Crimson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sands tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crimson avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Crimson.
Crimson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crimson as Sands tries to tie him up.
Sands creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crimson cracks Sands with a nice body shot.
Crimson lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Crimson misses with a body punch.
Sands is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crimson.
Sands blocks a body shot from Crimson.
Crimson pushes Sands back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crimson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sands backwards.
Sands is trying to break free.
Sands's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sands just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crimson's brow.
Crimson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crimson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sands's efforts to push away.
Sands scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sands gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sands lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crimson backwards.
A short right from Crimson on the inside.
Crimson tries to land a knee to the head but Sands blocks with his arms. #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!
Crimson blocks a body shot from Sands.
Sands misses with a body punch.
Crimson lands a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Crimson.
Nice body punch from Crimson.
Sands drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crimson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Culver Crimson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Sands.#CL#
Crimson clinches with his opponent.
Sands misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Crimson.
Crimson is leaning against Sands and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crimson lands a right hand.
Crimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sands controls his hands.
Crimson lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crimson lands an uppercut.
Crimson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sands takes a shot to the head.
Crimson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Crimson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Culver Crimson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Sands misses its intended target.
Sands scores with a nice strike.
Crimson tries to clinch up but Sands circles away and keeps his distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sands 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 Crimson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crimson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crimson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#KD#
Crimson lands a big head kick that sends Sands tumbling to the mat! Crimson takes a step backwards and waves Sands back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Sands is rocked!
Carl Sands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sands is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crimson.
Sands is still on wobbly legs! Can Crimson finish him?#CL2#
Sands closes the distance and pushes Crimson back into the cage.
Crimson misses with a body punch.
Crimson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sands can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Crimson fails to land.
Sands seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sands blocks a body shot from Crimson.
Sands misses with a body punch.
Crimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sands controls his hands.
Crimson misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Sands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Crimson forces Sands back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sands throws an elbow but misses.
Sands misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crimson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Sands's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sands connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crimson's hands.#T1#
Sands throws a hook to the side of Crimson's head but Crimson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crimson wants to clinch up but Sands keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Sands closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crimson pushes Sands back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crimson misses with the head strike.
Crimson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sands is breathing heavily.
Crimson tries to work over Sands's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sands.
A short right from Crimson.
A head punch on the inside from Crimson fails to land. #BC2#
Sands breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Sands closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crimson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sands.
Crimson lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Crimson as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Crimson.
Crimson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crimson gets through Sands's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crimson presses Sands against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Crimson lands a right hand.
Crimson scores with a hook to the body.
Crimson misses with a punch to the body.
Crimson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crimson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Crimson.
Still in the clinch, Crimson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crimson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crimson.
Sands prevents a body shot from Crimson.
Crimson misses with a punch to the body.
Crimson connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Crimson on the inside.
Crimson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crimson lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Crimson.
Crimson gets through Sands's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crimson lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Crimson dips a shoulder and cracks Sands with a mighty uppercut! Sands falls back against the cage and Crimson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sands is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Crimson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Culver Crimson!
Our winner, Culver Crimson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GC 299     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1#
Sands misses with an uppercut #TD#
so Chocolate counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chocolate is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sands looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Sands looking for subs off his back but Chocolate has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sands is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chocolate thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chocolate looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sands with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chocolate missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chocolate trying to control the action but Sands is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chocolate stalling.
Sands gets full guard.#SUB2#
Sands is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sands looking for a sweep. Not yet Sands, not yet.
Chocolate is in close to Sands's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chocolate showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Sands is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chocolate working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sands's head.
Sands looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Sands working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chocolate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chocolate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Chocolate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chocolate is in close to Sands's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chocolate connects with a couple of short punches.
Chocolate is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#
Sands is rocked!#SUB2#
Sands is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chocolate is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Sands utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chocolate postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sands is still in real trouble! Can Chocolate finish him?#SUB2#
Sands is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chocolate is aware though and is defending well.
Sands keeping moving, preventing Chocolate from controlling successfully.
Chocolate works over Sands with some ground and pound from guard.
Chocolate postures up and lands a big shot to Sands's brow.
Chocolate trying to control the position from guard on top but Sands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chocolate is working Sands over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chocolate trying to control the position from guard on top but Sands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sands seems to have recovered his senses.
Chocolate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chocolate with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chocolate works over Sands with some ground and pound from guard.
Chocolate won't allow Sands to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chocolate 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.
Chocolate won't allow Sands to sweep him here.
Sands has momentary wrist control but Chocolate slips an elbow through the middle.
Chocolate won't allow Sands to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sands looking for subs off his back but Chocolate has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sands is staying active underneath Chocolate, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chocolate working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sands is trying to control but Chocolate manages to pass to mount!
Chocolate working Sands over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Chocolate dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chocolate blocks a jab.
Chocolate misses with a takedown attempt - Sands sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chocolate fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chocolate loads up on a big right hand but Sands slips the punch.
Sands looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sands throws a jab when Chocolate was well out of range.
Chocolate ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
Chocolate blocks a jab.
Chocolate connects with a stiff jab that staggers Sands - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chip Chocolate!
Chip Chocolate 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: GC 289     
Date:   Apr 19, 2019
#R1#
Honda throws a hook but Sands blocks it.
Sands checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sands lands a jab to the head.
Honda lands the left hand.
Honda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sands pinned against the cage. Sands gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sands 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.
Honda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sands throws out a counter right but Honda avoids it with no problem.
Honda tries to move into range but Sands moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Sands avoids the body shot from Honda.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sands misses with a looping left.
Sands lands with an uppercut that bounces Honda off the cage and back into range.
Sands scores with a decent looking hook.
Honda moves away from the strike by Sands. #KD#
Honda connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Sands to the floor! Honda dives in looking for the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Honda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sands is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sands is pressing down on Honda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sands utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Honda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Honda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Honda working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Sands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Honda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sands has momentary wrist control but Honda slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Honda stopping the sweep attempt from Sands.
Honda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Honda lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Sands is rocked!#SUB2#
Sands has his foot on Honda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honda works his way back into a safe position though.
Sands is still in real trouble! Can Honda finish him?#SUB2#
Sands is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sands seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Honda scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sands escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Honda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sands looking to hit a scissor sweep but Honda is one step ahead there.
Honda stands up over Sands, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3##SUB2#
Sands has his foot on Honda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honda works his way back into a safe position though.
Honda working some strikes from top position.
Honda postures up and lands a big shot to Sands's brow. #SUB2#
Sands looking for subs off his back but Honda has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ground and pound from Honda.
Honda controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Sands is out! Honda gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
A very excited looking Edmond Honda rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: GC 283     
Date:   Mar 22, 2019
#R1#
Sands misses with a hook. Suckerpunch ducked under it nicely.
Sands lands a lovely overhand right.
Sands scores with a nice head shot.
Sands shoots in but no luck this time.
Suckerpunch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carl Sands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sands looks to land a left hand but Suckerpunch moved out of range nicely.
Sands dodges the punch combination from Suckerpunch.
Sands gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Suckerpunch counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands throws a poor cross that misses
and Suckerpunch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sands keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sands bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suckerpunch's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands misses with an uppercut. Suckerpunch saw that one coming.
Sands buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Sands lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch lands to the side of Suckerpunch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suckerpunch.
Sands fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sands darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sands tries a head kick but it misses.
Sands fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ricki Suckerpunch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Sands.
Sands misses with an uppercut.
Suckerpunch takes one to the side of the head.
Sands swats away the attempt to clinch by Suckerpunch.
Sands scores with a nice strike.#T2##TD2#
Sands shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suckerpunch is trying to stand back up but Sands is controlling him #SUB2#
Sands has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Suckerpunch defend it? Sands steps over the head and cranks it - Suckerpunch is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sands!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carl Sands!
In his post fight interview, Carl Sands started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GC 274     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1#
Sands on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sands shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ragnarsson eats them both and turns towards Sands to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Sands shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarsson as he avoids it easily.
Sands shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ragnarsson as he jumps to the side.
Ragnarsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ragnarsson jabs Sands to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sands connects with a solid leg kick.
Sands staying out of range there.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sands takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarsson lands a front kick.
Sands connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sands misses with a double jab
and Ragnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up.
Ragnarsson needs to keep his hands up - Sands had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Sands closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sands.
No joy there for Sands, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Sands's front leg but catches the back leg as Sands tries to avoid it.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.
Sands throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Sands misses its intended target. #KD#
Ragnarsson lands a big head kick that sends Sands tumbling to the mat! Ragnarsson takes a step backwards and waves Sands back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Sands is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sands is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
A swing and a miss from Sands.
Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Sands out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Ragnarsson!
Bjorn Ragnarsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC 267     
Date:   Dec 28, 2018
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Sands. That snapped MacCumhaill's head back.
Sands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacCumhaill.#TD#
Sands drives through with a takedown into MacCumhaill's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sands is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sands passes into half guard. #SUB#
Sands is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Sands is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacCumhaill is just riding it out for now. Sands eventually gives up the hold.
MacCumhaill wants to control but Sands is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands uses his free foot to push down on MacCumhaill's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacCumhaill. #SUB#
Sands is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. MacCumhaill can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Sands goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now MacCumhaill is on top in guard. #T1#
Sands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sands has his foot on MacCumhaill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacCumhaill works his way back into a safe position though.
MacCumhaill being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Sands looking for a guillotine here but MacCumhaill defends easily. #SUB#
Sands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Sands pulls MacCumhaill in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sands pushes a forearm under MacCumhaill's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, MacCumhaill is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl Sands!
Carl Sands 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: GC 256     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Sands works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Starker moves into range and clinches up with Sands.
Starker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.#TD#
Sands works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sands passes Starker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sands passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sands fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB#
Starker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Starker is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
A nice elbow there by Sands.
Sands looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T1#
Sands is landing with some decent strikes but Starker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Sands is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Starker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Starker shrugs it off.
Sands working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB#
Sands is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Starker is surviving well by controlling Sands's body position as best he can.
Starker taking shots to the head.
Sands scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Starker?
The referee warns Starker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sands postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Starker in real trouble here! The ref calls for Starker to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Sands!
After winning the bout, Carl Sands thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Paul Starker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I`LL BE BACK@#$%!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 26, 2018
#R1#
Sands throws a big shot that misses.
Sands slips under a jab from Khalidov.
Sands wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sands throws an overhand right that lands on Khalidov's shoulder, as Khalidov tries to avoid the shot.
Sands tries to move into range but Khalidov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Khalidov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sands wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Winds of Winter inform me that Khalidov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Khalidov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sands makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sands.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sands looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Khalidov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sands working a defensive guard but Khalidov passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Khalidov in particular looking to stall.
Khalidov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sands!
Khalidov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Let's hope that Khalidov 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.
Khalidov trying to control but Sands is having none of it.
Khalidov content just to control the position here.
Sands keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Khalidov controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sands tries to hold on but Khalidov pushes him away.
Sands working to try and regain half guard.
Sands wants to control but Khalidov is having none of it.
Khalidov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sands is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Khalidov controlling the position easily from mount.
Sands is trying to escape the mount.
Khalidov controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sands throws a right hand that misses
and Khalidov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Sands misses.
Khalidov shoots in looking for a takedown but Sands manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khalidov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khalidov moves in looking to clinch but Sands pushes him off.
Khalidov misses with the combination.
Sands wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khalidov lands a jab to the nose.
Sands throws a one two combo.
Khalidov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Khalidov does no damage.
A slow jab from Khalidov misses its intended target.
Khalidov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sands is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Khalidov.
Sands throws a hook but Khalidov blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sands ducks under a wild hook from Khalidov.
Khalidov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Khalidov rushes Sands and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sands stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Khalidov wants to take the fight to the mat but Sands manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khalidov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sands misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sands breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carl Sands is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Sands.
Sands is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Khalidov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head kick misses from Sands.
Sands scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sands circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khalidov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khalidov avoids the head kick by Sands.
Sands fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Khalidov scores with a nice right hand.
Sands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khalidov.
Khalidov lands a jab to the nose.
Sands throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Khalidov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Sands keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carl Sands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Khalidov.
Sands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidov.
Sands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sands is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sands goes for a double leg but Khalidov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khalidov continues to drive forward.
Mamed Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Sands.
Sands misses with a looping left.
Khalidov throws a body kick that misses
and Sands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khalidov blocks a jab.
Khalidov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sands circles away.
A big right from Khalidov misses.
Khalidov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sands circles away.
Sands tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khalidov manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circling - Sands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sands fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khalidov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sands swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khalidov wants to clinch up but Sands keeps it at a distance.
Sands stuffs the takedown.
Sands lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khalidov circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Sands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidov.
Khalidov moves out of range as Sands strikes.
Khalidov ducks right into an uppercut from Sands.
Sands tries to bum rush Khalidov with a series of wild strikes but Khalidov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khalidov darts in trying to clinch
and Sands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khalidov slips a straight right by Sands.
Khalidov throws a hook to the side of Sands's head but Sands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khalidov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sands manages to avoid it.
Sands lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Khalidov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
Khalidov is fighting to break Sands's control of his arms but Sands is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Khalidov 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. #T4#
Sands is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sands is retaining full guard.
Khalidov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mamed Khalidov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khalidov slips nicely into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khalidov is controlling the pace.
Sands wants to get back to full guard.
Khalidov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sands is looking to control Khalidov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sands avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Sands dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sands throws a right hand that Khalidov ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalidov also avoids with ease.
Khalidov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sands circles away quickly and effectively.
Khalidov clobbers Sands with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sands throws a jab but it's blocked by Khalidov.
Khalidov misses with an uppercut.
Khalidov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khalidov connects with a single shot there.
Sands throws a looping overhand right but Khalidov ducks down to avoid it.
Sands misses the jab.
Khalidov tries to clinch there but Sands circles away.
Khalidov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Khalidov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sands misses the jab.
Sands ducks under a wild hook from Khalidov.
Sands is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Khalidov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khalidov. Khalidov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Sands.
Sands throws a looping overhand right but Khalidov ducks down to avoid it.
Sands needs to keep his hands up - Khalidov had a free shot at his head there.
Sands misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Khalidov moves into range and clinches up with Sands.#T1#
Sands misses with the head strike.
Sands is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Khalidov lands a takedown into guard.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sands seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sands has Khalidov pulled in close to control his posture.
Khalidov preventing the sweep.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
Sands pulls Khalidov in close to prevent any damage.
Sands looking to control. #T2#
Sands wants to sweep but no luck.
Khalidov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khalidov trying to control but Sands is working from the bottom.
Khalidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sands is keeping the position for now.
Khalidov stays in close to Sands's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sands misses with an uppercut. Khalidov saw that one coming.
Khalidov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sands throws a looping overhand right but Khalidov ducks down to avoid it.
Sands loads up on a big right hand but Khalidov slips the punch.
Sands circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khalidov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sands slips under a jab from Khalidov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidov slips under a jab from Sands.
Khalidov avoids a kick to the body.
Khalidov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Khalidov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sands.
A big left from Sands misses.
Sands shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khalidov pinned against the cage. Khalidov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khalidov! But no joy.
Sands throws a hook to the side of Khalidov's head but Khalidov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khalidov moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Khalidov moves into the clinch.
Khalidov blocks an uppercut.
Khalidov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sands fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khalidov just leaning against Sands, taking a breather.
Khalidov has Sands pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sands manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sands is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khalidov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Sands. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Sands scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khalidov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Sands.
Khalidov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khalidov misses with some punches.
Khalidov tries a body shot but Sands blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Khalidov fails to land. #BC#
Sands manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Sands.
Sands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidov ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
Sands is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khalidov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khalidov 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidov!

A relieved looking Mamed Khalidov 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: GRS 181     
Date:   Jun 23, 2018
#R1#
Joshua lands a lovely overhand right.
Sands misses with a straight left.
Sands seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sands throws a hook but Joshua avoids it easily.
Joshua lands with a right hand.
Joshua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sands feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joshuas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sands misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joshua.
Joshua tries to work over Sands's front leg with a kick but Sands checks it.
Sands lands a nice shot that snaps Joshua's head back.
Joshua feints and then cracks Sands's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sands down.
Joshua slips under a jab.
Sands misses with an uppercut. Joshua saw that one coming.
Joshua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua slips under a jab.
Sands throws a looping overhand right but Joshua ducks down to avoid it.
Sands lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshua blocks a head kick by Sands.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Sands moved away.
Joshua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sands checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joshua lands a body shot. #T1#
Sands scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joshua.
Sands paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sands wants to land a leg kick but Joshua is out of range.
Joshua scores with a jab to the body.
Sands moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sands throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshua.
Sands lands a jab-cross combination.
Sands fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joshua throws a jab but it's blocked by Sands.
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!
Sands scores with the left hand. Joshua knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Sands looking to score a takedown here. Joshua is defending well but Sands drives through and ends up in Joshua's guard.
Sands throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Joshua uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Carl Sands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joshua.
Sands thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Joshua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sands.
Joshua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joshua connects with a nice looking jab.
Sands connects with an inside leg kick.
Sands tries to land a leg kick but Joshua saw it coming and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Joshua finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sands paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joshua works Sands's body with a nice hook.
Sands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshua.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sands misses with a leg kick.
Sands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joshua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sands.
Joshua thuds his right hand into Sands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joshua scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Sands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Joshua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sands throws a hook but Joshua blocks it.
Joshua tries to land a leg kick but Sands saw it coming and moves away.
Sands tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Joshua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sands.
Sands checks a low kick from Joshua.
Sands slips a jab from Joshua.
Joshua stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sands takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joshua. #CL2#
Joshua clinches up against the cage.
Joshua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshua just leaning against Sands, taking a breather.
Joshua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sands or not.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Sands controls the action.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Sands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Sands.#T4#
Sands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sands looks for a takedown but Joshua sprawls well.
Sands throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshua.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body. Sands takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Joshua rushes Sands and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Sands wants to stall.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Sands pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sands will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Sands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sands checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Joshua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Sands's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Joshua misses the shot to the body.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Sands sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joshua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joshua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sands connects with a high kick.
Joshua tries to move into range but Sands moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joshua is looking to clinch.
Sands tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joshua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sands somewhat.
Sands throws a looping overhand right but Joshua ducks down to avoid it.
Joshua staying out of range there.
Joshua connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joshua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, jab by Joshua - just one landing.
Sands walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sands dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Joshua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joshua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joshua tries to clinch up.
Joshua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sands. That did some damage!
Joshua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sands checks a leg kick.
Mr Joshua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshua bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sands's head backwards.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sands paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sands throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshua.
Sands's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Joshua tries a head kick but it misses.
Sands scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice straight punches there by Sands. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sands.
Joshua tries to score with a low kick but Sands moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Sands fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joshua to the ground. Sands is now in Joshua's guard.#ES2#
Joshua scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joshua. Joshua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Sands.
Sands is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshua.
Joshua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joshua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joshua slips a jab from Sands.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
Joshua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sands at a distance. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sands. #ES2#
Joshua throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sands misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joshua is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sands tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Sands misses.
Joshua scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sands misses with the combination. #T3#
Sands throws a hook but Joshua blocks it.
Sands looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joshua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshua misses the target.
Sands rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joshua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sands.
Joshua fakes the body blow, causing Sands to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sands goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: GRS 179     
Date:   May 26, 2018
#R1#
Iceberg lands with a nice body punch.
Sands connects with a jab.
Sands avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sands lands with a hook. Iceberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Tor Iceberg has been cut.
Iceberg tries to clinch but Sands moves away
and Sands counters with a stiff right hand.
Iceberg tries to clinch but Sands moves out of range.
Sands is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Sands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iceberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sands cracks Iceberg with an open hand slap.
Iceberg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Iceberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sands chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Sands.
Iceberg wants to clinch up but Sands keeps it at a distance.
Iceberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sands cracks Iceberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands lands a lovely overhand right.
Sands shoots in but no luck this time.
Sands connects with a good right hand that stumbles Iceberg. Iceberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sands moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Iceberg clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Sands breaks the clinch. #T1##TD#
Sands decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Iceberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sands.
Iceberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sands throwing shots but Iceberg is blocking nicely.
Sands throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sands missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sands thows a huge punch but Iceberg dodges it nicely.
Sands 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.
Sands sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Iceberg defending well though.
Sands with the ground and pound but Iceberg uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Iceberg keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sands stands up over Iceberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sands with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Sands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iceberg trying to control the position.
Sands will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sands throwing strikes but missing.
Sands is looking to work some ground and pound but Iceberg has wrist control.
Sands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sands is looking to work some ground and pound but Iceberg has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sands landing some decent shots from guard.
Sands throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Sands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sands throws an elbow that misses. Iceberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sands's guard. Nice move by Iceberg!#REVB#
Sands working a defensive guard here.
Sands trying to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sands looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iceberg is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iceberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Sands dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tor Iceberg'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#
Sands avoids a kick to the body.
Sands is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Iceberg tries to clinch up but Sands circles away and keeps his distance.
Carl Sands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sands looks to score with a jab to the body but Iceberg is just out of range.
Sands throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iceberg's waist but Iceberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sands off to one side.
Sands blocks the body kick.
Iceberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sands.
Nice jab there from Sands.
Sands throws a hook to the side of Iceberg's head but Iceberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iceberg can do to turn this around?
Sands cracks Iceberg with an open hand slap.
Sands blocks a low kick nicely.
Iceberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sands throws the left hand but Iceberg avoids the punch easily.
Iceberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iceberg blocks a head kick by Sands.
Iceberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sands.
Iceberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sands connects with the punch.
Iceberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sands seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sands catches Iceberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Sands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sands throws out a loose jab but Iceberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Sands.
The fighters circling - Sands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looks like Sands has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tor Iceberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iceberg misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Sands counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sands throws a big right hand that misses.
Sands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Iceberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iceberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sands lands a couple of elbows.
Sands missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sands looking to sit in guard and control but Iceberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sands is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Iceberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sands is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Iceberg wants to pass the guard but Sands is keeping the position.
Sands has Iceberg pulled in close to control his posture.
Sands keeping moving, preventing Iceberg from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sands looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iceberg is one step ahead there.
Sands lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sands throwing strikes from guard but Iceberg blocks nicely.
Sands throws a big right hand that misses.
Sands throwing strikes from guard but Iceberg blocks nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sands is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sands trying to control but Iceberg is working from the bottom.
Sands makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sands throws a big elbow that misses.
Sands throws an elbow that misses. Iceberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sands's guard. Nice move by Iceberg!#REVB#
Sands looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sands is working hard here to advance position.
Iceberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sands is trying to keep Iceberg in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Sands dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tor Iceberg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Iceberg moves away from the strike by Sands.
Iceberg is looking to clinch.
Iceberg wants to clinch.
Sands uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Tor Iceberg's cut even more.
Carl Sands is winning the standup battle so far.
Sands throws a hook to the side of Iceberg's head but Iceberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sands jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A lazy left from Sands finds it's target.
Iceberg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Iceberg gets caught flat footed, as Sands shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sands throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iceberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT#
The cut above Tor Iceberg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sands is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Iceberg is rocked!#CUT#
Tor Iceberg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carl Sands!
Carl Sands seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: RS 177     
Date:   May 05, 2018
#R1#
Joshua drops his hands momentarily and Sands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sands throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joshua tries to move into range but Sands moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sands swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshua.
Joshua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Sands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Sands.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshua misses the target. #TD#
Sands shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joshua napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Joshua parries the strikes from Sands easily there. Sands is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Joshua to escape.
Sands in side control, throwing shots but Joshua defends.
Sands tries to score with some ground and pound. Joshua controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sands with the ground and pound but Joshua regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sands trying to control the action but Joshua is working from the bottom.
Sands not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Sands lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sands lands a nice short elbow.
Joshua on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sands throws a strike but Joshua avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
Sands showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sands working some strikes from top position.
Sands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sands throwing strikes but missing.
Sands 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.#T2#
Sands wants to pass the guard but Joshua is keeping the position.
Joshua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sands is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sands throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sands postures up in Joshua's guard and throws a big left but Joshua blocks it.
Joshua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sands works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sands throwing shots but Joshua is blocking nicely.
Joshua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sands scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sands thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Sands missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joshua is trying to stand back up but Sands is controlling him
Sands thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joshua's head.
Sands stops Joshua from getting back to his feet.
Sands looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Joshua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Joshua looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sands not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sands thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sands trying to mount his opponent but Joshua defends it.
Sands missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sands throwing shots but Joshua is blocking nicely.
Sands working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Joshua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joshua on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sands thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sands throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sands looks to land a strike but Joshua avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
Sands postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sands throws an elbow that misses. Joshua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sands's guard. Nice move by Joshua!#REVB#
Sands is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Sands dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Sands'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#
Joshua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sands 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.
Sands with a hook.
Joshua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joshua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sands lands a jab.
Joshua throws out a leg kick but Sands moves out of range and Joshua only half commits.
Sands dives in for a single leg takedown but Joshua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joshua throws a right hand that Sands ducks under and follows up with a left that Sands also avoids with ease.
Joshua tries to clinch but Sands moves out of range.
Joshua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sands.
Sands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sands throws out a loose jab but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Sands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sands takes a swing at Joshua's ribcage but misses.
It looks like Sands has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sands throws a lazy right hand but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshua 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!
Sands looks for a takedown but Joshua sprawls well.
Sands bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joshua's head backwards.#T1#
Sands smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joshua tries to land a front kick but Sands steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sands throws a body punch but Joshua moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Joshua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sands staying out of range there.
Sands cracks Joshua with an open hand slap.
A big right from Sands misses.
Joshua misses with a low kick.
Jab by Sands.
Joshua swings for the body but Sands moves out of range.
Joshua is looking to slow Sands down with leg kicks.
Joshua throws a leg kick that misses.
Joshua digs a good hook to Sands's body.
Sands tries to bum rush Joshua with a series of wild strikes but Joshua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Joshua moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sands avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
A jab from Sands misses.
Joshua staying out of range there.#TD#
Joshua gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sands to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Joshua pushes Sands off and gets back to his feet.
Joshua punishes Sands's body with a nice straight punch.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joshua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joshua cracks Sands with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joshua.
Joshua moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshua is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sands tries to clinch but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua throws a jab when Sands was well out of range.#T3#
Sands tries to close the distance and clinch but Joshua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joshua throws a head kick that misses.
Sands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshua was well out of range. Poor timing from Sands.
Sands uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sands blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Sands goes for a takedown attempt but Joshua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Sands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sands swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshua.#CL2#
Joshua drives through and clinches with Sands against the cage. #T4#
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Sands uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Joshua tries a body shot but Sands blocks it. #BC#
Sands manages to break the clinch.
Sands missing with a left hand there. Joshua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Sands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshua drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sands defends it well.
Sands missing with a left hand there. Joshua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joshua.
Sands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshua can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Joshua gets caught napping as Sands dives in and scores a takedown. Joshua manages to retain guard.
Carl Sands overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
Sands postures up in Joshua's guard and throws a big left but Joshua blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mr Joshua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carl Sands'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Joshua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sands.
Joshua 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. #TD#
Sands closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joshua quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Joshua kicks Sands off and gets back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joshua.
Sands shoots in for a takedown but Joshua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joshua with the counter takedown but Sands avoids it easily.
Sands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sands lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua lands with an overhand left.
Joshua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sands is out of range and Joshua settles back down.
Sands scores with a decent looking hook.
Joshua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joshua lands a jab to the nose.
Carl Sands is winning the standup battle so far.
Sands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Joshua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joshua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sands stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1##CL2#
Joshua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sands, pushing him back against the cage.
Joshua lands with a light punch inside.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Sands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sands or not.
Sands prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua being controlled against the cage.
Sands blocking some punches.
Joshua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshua.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Sands.
Joshua digs a right hand into Sands's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sands's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Joshua. #KD2#
Joshua drops Sands onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sands is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Sands is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oh Sands is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Sands. #BC#
Sands breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sands seems to have got his legs back now.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
Joshua throws a jab but it's blocked by Sands.
Joshua wants to clinch.
Joshua slips a straight right by Sands.#T3#
Sands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshua.
Sands tries to counter by clinching up but Joshua breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Joshua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sands, pushing him back against the cage.
Sands is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Sands.
Joshua digs a right hand underneath Sands's ribcage. Sands let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joshua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Sands blocks an uppercut.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshua misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Joshua is struggling to control the position.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Joshua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joshua 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: RS 175 Seek and Strike     
Date:   Apr 07, 2018
#R1#
Curry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sands thuds a left hand into Curry's body.
Sands thuds his right hand into Curry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sands swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Curry closes the distance and clinches.
Curry lands a hook that snaps the head of Sands backwards.
Sands prevents a body shot from Curry.
Curry struggles to land a body shot inside as Sands controls his hands.
Sands blocks a body shot from Curry.
Curry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curry pushes Sands back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curry takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curry lands a shot to the body.
Curry doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Sands.
Sands takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sands.
Curry 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.
Curry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sands takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sands just misses with a elbow thrown towards Curry's brow.
Sands blocks a body shot from Curry.
Curry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sands.
Sands looking to stall. #T2#
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curry misses with a punch to the body.
Curry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sands dodges an elbow strike from Curry.
Curry struggles to land a body shot inside as Sands controls his hands.
Curry misses with a punch to the body.
Sands is trying to break free.
Curry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Curry.
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sands's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Curry.
A head punch on the inside from Curry fails to land.
Curry misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Curry pushes Sands back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sands looks winded!
Curry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sands's elbow.
Curry lands an elbow just above Sands 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Curry. #CUT#
That has opened up Carl Sands's cut even more.
Curry digs a right hand into Sands's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sands's gas tank.
Curry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Curry misses with a body punch.
Curry lands a nice elbow.
Curry works on Sands's body with a couple of short punches.
Curry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sands or not. #T4#
Curry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
The cut above Carl Sands's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Curry misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curry scores with a hook to the body.
Curry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sands takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sands takes a shot to the head.
Curry scores with a shot to the side of Sands's head. #ROC#
Sands is rocked!#CUT#
Carl Sands's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Curry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Curry lands an elbow just above Sands 's eye.
Curry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sands is still on wobbly legs! Can Curry finish him?
Sands blocks a body shot from Curry.
Sands seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Curry lands a vicious elbow to the side of Sands's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Curry tries to finish him with strikes but Sands still seems able to defend himself so Curry steps back and lets Sands get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steph Curry!
Steph Curry retains his super heavyweight title!
Steph Curry 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: RS 173 Overkill     
Date:   Mar 17, 2018
#R1#
Mo throws a poor cross that misses
and Sands counters with a nice uppercut.
Mo missing with a left hand there. Sands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mo throws out the jab.
Sands swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as Sands lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mo doesn't seem phased though.
Mo ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
Sands misses with a low kick as Mo jumps back.
Mo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Mo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sands is just out of range.
Sands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands scores with a jab. Mo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sands misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Sands changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Mo struggling a bit here.
Sands scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mo to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Sands working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mo tries to escape but Sands is in control.
Sands in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sands lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sands is working Mo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Sands's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sands throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Mo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mo is looking to regain half guard here but Sands keeps moving and retains side control.
Sands wants to control but Mo is keeping him busy. #T2#
Sands throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sands.
Mo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mo pushes Sands away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sands gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sands looks up at the clock and then as Mo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sands smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sands connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mo some visible discomfort.
Sands landing strikes.
Sands landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Sands is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sands looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mo is avoiding damage well.
Mo can't do much from the bottom here.
Sands throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Sands's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Sands working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Sands is trying to get an arm triangle but Mo is defending well.
Sands working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sands throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Sands.
Sands has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mo pushes Sands away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sands gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sands working the head and body with strikes.
Sands working the ground and pound.
Mo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mo tries to get out of the position.
Mo is looking for a sweep.
Sands connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mo some visible discomfort.
Sands scores with punches from side control.
Sands grinds an elbow into Mo's temple.
Mo tries to buck Sands off but Sands is having none of it.
Sands cracks Mo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mo taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4#
Sands scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sands in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mo is looking for a sweep.
Sands landing a few strikes.
An elbow from Sands crashes against the mat.
Sands throws an elbow but Mo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sands in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands wants to control but Mo is keeping him busy.
Sands fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sands landing strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sands working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Mo tries to buck Sands off but Sands is having none of it.
Sands is looking to take a break and control but Mo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mo dodges the ground and pound from Sands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Sands dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Sands's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sands moves away from the strike by Mo.
Sands wants to counter with a clinch but Mo pushes him away.
Sands blocks a jab.
Carl Sands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sands moves away.
An inside leg kick from Sands misses.
Sands lands a right hook to the body.
Sands throws a head kick but Mo moves out of range.
Sands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sands lands a jab to the head.
Mo looks to land a combination. Sands sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mo.
Mo scores with a jab.
Mo throws the left hand but Sands avoids the punch easily.
Sands has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mo slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mo just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Sands changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Mo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Sands throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sands tries to score with some ground and pound. Mo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sands 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.
Sands throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sands is chipping away with strikes.
Mo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sands wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sands in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sands is chipping away with strikes.
Carl Sands has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sands landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sands lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mo down.
Sands fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sands landing strikes. #T2#
Sands looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mo is avoiding damage well.
Sands sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sands fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sands.
Sands lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sands scoring with punches from side control.
Sands tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mo is not content to let Sands control the position.
Mo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sands cracks Mo with a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Sands crashes against the mat. #T3#
Mo tries to bench press Sands off him but Sands keeps the position.
Sands wants to control but Mo is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Sands.#SUB2#
Sands is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sands on the ground.
Sands wants to control but Mo is keeping him busy.
Mo dodges the ground and pound from Sands.
Sands grinds an elbow into Mo's temple.
Mo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sands connects with a decent elbow.
Sands cracks Mo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sands throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4#
Sands landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sands seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mo is looking to improve his position.
Sands frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sands prevents Mo from getting the reversal.
Sands with the ground and pound from mount.
Sands putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Mo is rocked!
Sands loads up with a big shot that hurts Mo! He's pulled Sands in close but Sands has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Mo survive? More strikes from Sands and Mo is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carl Sands!
Carl Sands decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TRFC105     
Date:   Jan 07, 2018
#R1#
Fiddlesticks walks into a left hand.
Fiddlesticks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sands but Sands pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sands 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.
Fiddlesticks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sands scores with a punch to the head.
Sands scores with a jab. Fiddlesticks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sands connects with an inside leg kick.
Sands lands a right hook to the body.
Sands lands with a slapping head kick.
Sands dips to his left and cracks Fiddlesticks with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sands cracks Fiddlesticks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the liver by Sands. Beautiful body shot.
Sands connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Fiddlesticks is rocked!
Jab, jab by Sands - just one landing.
Oh Fiddlesticks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fiddlesticks gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sands gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Sands!
An out of breath Carl Sands thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ramses Fiddlesticks was interviewed post fight and said 'Um, this is no surprise. I don't know why I fight. I don't even like fighting.'.

 

Event: TRFC fn1     
Date:   Dec 06, 2017
#R1#
A jab from Sands misses.
Sands misses with a hook. Sveinsson ducked under it nicely.
Sveinsson misses with a body shot.
Sands throws a low kick but Sveinsson moves out of range easily.
Sands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sveinsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sveinsson wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sveinsson! But no joy.
Sands scores with a nice right hand.
Sands shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Sveinsson counter with a right hand.
Sands swings widly with a right hand
and Sveinsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sveinsson manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Sveinsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sveinsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sands.
And Sveinsson responds with a good body kick, but Sands manages to step out the way in time.#KD2#
Sveinsson sends Sands crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sveinsson is motioning to the referee to let Sands up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Sands is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sveinsson throws a big shot that misses.
Sands wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oh Sands is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sands misses with an uppercut
and Sveinsson counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Sands out cold! What a finish! Sveinsson is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Knutr Sveinsson!
Knutr Sveinsson is the new heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Knutr Sveinsson made sure he mentioned Red Light Coffeeshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: TRFC95     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Nice shot by Sands.
Jab from Sands.
Sands lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Silva slips under a jab from Sands.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sands throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sands thinking.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Sands.
Silva throws out a counter right but Sands avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sands. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sands lands the left hand.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sands tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Sands looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Sands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sands darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sands misses with a takedown
and Sands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.#TD#
Sands shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sands lands a nice forearm strike.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sands connects with a decent elbow.
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Sands scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Sands thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sands thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Sands scoring with strikes.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sands looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sands working the body and head with strikes.
Sands scores with punches from side control.
Sands looks up at the clock and then as Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sands smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sands working away.
Sands 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.
Sands is chipping away with strikes.
Sands lands some shots froms side control.
Sands is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Sands landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sands is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sands working the ground and pound from side control.
Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sands is controlling him well.
Sands in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Silva is not content to let Sands control the position.
Sands works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sands lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Silva down.
Sands landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Sands is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Silva looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sands gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Silva is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sands lets go of the hold and Silva can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carl Sands!
Carl Sands is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Carl Sands thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bushido 69: Middleweight GP R2     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Sands throws a right hand that misses
enabling Karasev to counter with a crisp jab.
Karasev moves out of range as Sands strikes.
Karasev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Karasev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sands fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karasev avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been told by Karasev's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sands throws a lazy uppercut
and Karasev counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sands is defended easily by Karasev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karasev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Sands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sands throws a poor cross that misses
and Karasev counters with a straight right hand.
Sands dives in and grabs Karasev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karasev pushes down on Sands's head and hops out.
It looked like Karasev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexey Karasev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Sands.
Karasev moves out of range as Sands strikes.
Karasev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sands.
Karasev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karasev connects with a body shot.
Sands on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Sands misses.
It looked like Karasev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sands.
Sands throws the left hand but Karasev avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Karasev throws a hook but Sands avoids it easily.
Sands lands the left hand.
Sands misses with a straight right.
Karasev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sands's head backwards.
Karasev slips a jab from Sands.
Sands rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karasev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karasev is looking for a counter combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sands scores with a jab. Karasev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sands throws a hook but Karasev blocks it.
Karasev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karasev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sands was well out of range. Poor timing from Karasev.#TD2#
Sands scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Karasev throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Sands 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.
Karasev throws a big shot that misses.
Sands scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sands throws a hook but Karasev blocks it.
Sands tries for a takedown but Karasev circles away easily
and Karasev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Karasev does no damage.
Karasev throws a hook to the side of Sands's head but Sands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sands wants to counter the offense by Karasev and move into the clinch position.
Karasev ducks right into an uppercut from Sands.
Karasev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Karasev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sands with a poor takedown
and Karasev counters with a straight right hand.
Carl Sands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Karasev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands looks to land a left hand but Karasev moved out of range nicely.
Karasev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karasev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karasev throws out a loose jab but Sands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sands looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karasev is fending him off so far but Sands persists. Nope, Karasev circles away and we're back to standing.
Sands throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Karasev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Karasev scores with a hook.
Karasev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karasev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sands finds it's way round the side to connect with Karasev's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Karasev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexey Karasev is winning the standup battle so far.
Sands rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karasev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Sands closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sands lands in his opponent's guard.
Sands makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karasev is trying to keep Sands in close.
Karasev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sands has control of Karasev's left arm, preventing Karasev from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands controls Karasev momentarily but Karasev frees himself.
Karasev is looking to work some ground and pound but Sands has wrist control.
Karasev won't allow Sands to sweep him here. #T1#
Karasev wants to stand but Sands is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sands keeping moving, preventing Karasev from controlling successfully.
Sands bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karasev's guard. #REVB#
Sands being controlled here momentarily.
Sands forces his way into half guard.
Alexey Karasev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sands is thwarting Karasev's attempts to control the position.
Sands throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sands is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sands lands a nice short elbow.
Sands has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karasev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sands lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karasev looking to control.
Sands landing some decent shots from guard.
Sands lands a couple of digs.
Karasev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karasev tries to get out of the position.
Sands content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Karasev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karasev is really struggling to control Sands but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Karasev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sands.
Karasev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sands scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Karasev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karasev pulls Sands in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Karasev trying to control the position.
Sands won't allow Karasev to sweep him here.
Sands makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karasev has momentary wrist control but Sands slips an elbow through the middle.
Karasev keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
Sands working some strikes from top position.
Karasev keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sands trying to control the position from guard on top but Karasev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sands is working Karasev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Karasev pulls Sands in close to prevent any damage.
Karasev wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Sands chips away with some ground and pound.
Sands lands a couple of digs.
Karasev keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
Karasev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sands landing with the ground and pound.
Sands scoring with some ground and pound.
Sands scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#
Karasev is rocked!
Karasev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oh Karasev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karasev seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sands working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karasev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sands felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Karasev wants to control but Sands is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Sands showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sands connects with a jab.
Karasev slips a jab and a cross from Sands.
Karasev misses the jab.
Sands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karasev.
Karasev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karasev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sands shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karasev throwing a counter right hand but Sands manages to avoid it.
Karasev scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands looks to land a left hand but Karasev moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Karasev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karasev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sands manages to avoid it.
Karasev misses with a two punch combination.
Sands throws out a counter right but Karasev avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Karasev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Sands misses its intended target.
Sands throws a lazy right hand but Karasev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sands throws a leg kick but Karasev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab from Sands.
Alexey Karasev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Sands.
Karasev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sands.
Sands lands a really nice looking cross but Karasev seems unphased.
Sands needs to keep his hands up - Karasev had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Karasev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sands sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Karasev. Beautiful body shot.
Sands cracks Karasev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sands throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karasev on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands throws a hook to the side of Karasev's head but Karasev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karasev.
Karasev misses with a hook. Sands ducked under it nicely.
Karasev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sands looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karasev throws a jab but it's blocked by Sands.
Karasev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sands.#T3##TD2#
Sands closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karasev to the mat! Karasev manages to get full guard.
Sands distracts Karasev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Karasev controlling the position.
Karasev'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.
Karasev is trying to control the position but Sands postures up.
Karasev wants to sweep here but Sands controlling him for the moment.
Sands postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Karasev is trying to control the position but Sands postures up.
Karasev looking for a sweep. Not yet Karasev, not yet.
Sands landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Karasev is trying to keep Sands in close.
Sands scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sands trying to control but Karasev is working from the bottom.
Sands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karasev is keeping the position for now.
Sands pushes down on Karasev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nice strikes from Sands there.
Karasev trying to control from the bottom.
Sands is controlling the pace.
Sands lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Sands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sands 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Carl Sands!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Carl Sands!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Carl Sands!

Carl Sands wins by unanimous decision!

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

 

Event: Bushido 65: Wright vs. Darko     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Sands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doo.
Doo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sands.
Sands fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sands throws a hook but Doo blocks it.
Doo takes a swing at Sands's ribcage but misses.
Sands tries to counter with a clinch but Doo shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Doo.
Nice defenses there by Doo.
A low kick from Sands misses
and Doo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Sands. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sands.
Sands cracks Doo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sands throws a leg kick
and Doo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sands connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands throws a good cross that connects.
Doo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sands throws a jab when Doo was well out of range.
Doo moves out of range of the strikes.
Sands misses with a straight right.
Sands jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Sands lands with a hook. Doo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doo ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
Sands fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doo throwing a counter right hand but Sands manages to avoid it.
Sands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Doo misses with a wild body shot.
Sands connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sands.
Doo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doo throws a low kick, looking for Sands's leg but Sands calmly moves out of range.
Doo misses with a low kick as Sands jumps back.
Sands connects with a nice looking jab.
Doo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Doo misses its intended target.
Carl Sands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doo moves out of range as Sands strikes.
Doo throws a right and a left that Sands avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Sands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doo.#T2#
Doo throws a hook to the side of Sands's head but Sands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sands looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sands rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Sands.
Doo fails to land with a series of punches.
Sands misses the jab.
Sands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doo.
Doo slips a jab and a cross from Sands.
Doo connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Sands.
Doo throws a shot to the body.
Doo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sands scores with a jab.
Sands misses with a lunging right hand
and Doo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Sands throws an overhand right that lands on Doo's shoulder, as Doo tries to avoid the shot.
Sands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doo missing with a left hand there. Sands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Sands misses the target.
Doo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Doo stuns Sands with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Doo slips under a jab from Sands.
Sands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sands misses with a body shot. #KD#
Doo lands a left and a right that send Sands crashing to the mat, dazed. Doo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Sands is rocked!
Sands walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Sands limp body while Doo jumps on to the ropes and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doo Doo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Doo Doo thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Carnage 265+ tournament R2     
Date:   Jun 28, 2017
#R1#
Sands 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.
Sands connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Sands.
Jack drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sands defends it well.
Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sands.
Sands looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely.
Jack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut there from Sands.
Sands scores with a hook.
Sands scores with a decent looking hook.
Sands looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Sands misses.
Jack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jack on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sands connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sands throws a shot to the body.
Sands fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sands scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Sands digs a good body shot into Jack's ribs.
Sands cracks Jack with an open hand slap.
Sands 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.
Sands is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sands misses with a looping right.
Jack drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sands defends it well.
Sands tests Jack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sands connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sands cracks Jack with an open hand slap.
Nice shot lands for Sands.
Sands throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Jack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sands's guard.#ES#
Sands kicks Jack off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Sands looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sands scores with a sloppy right hand. Jack should have avoided that one.
Carl Sands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sands darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sands lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
Sands jabs Jack right on the nose. Jack blinks but takes it well.
Sands lands a jab.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
Jack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sands lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack's sensitive parts.
Jack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sands throws out a loose jab but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jack takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Sands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sands lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carl Sands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sands fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sands. Those never looked like landing.
Jack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sands lands a glancing blow to the side of Jack's head.
Jack ducks right into an uppercut from Sands.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sands throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Sands.
A left lands for Sands.
Sands throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Jack counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Jack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jack won't allow Sands to sweep him here.
Jack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Sands is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sands manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Sands's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sands pulls Jack in close to his closed guard and prevents Jack from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sands manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jack manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sands cracks Jack with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Sands got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sands has managed to get both his arms back between Jack's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sands lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Sands dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sands jabs at Jack's body.
Sands misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Sands there.
Jack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack can do to turn this around?
Sands connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jack's hands.
Sands darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sands misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Jack counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Jack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sands is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jack's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sands moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Jack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sands tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Jack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sands bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jack's guard. #REVR#
Sands scoring with some ground and pound.
Sands content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sands chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sands connects with a couple of short punches.
Sands scoring with some ground and pound.
Sands is working Jack over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sands lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sands cracks Jack with a solid left hand.
Sands wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jack is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sands frees his head nicely. Oh but Jack has switched to an armbar! Sands is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Earl Jack!
Earl Jack very nearly forgot to thank Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185 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: Carnage 41     
Date:   May 21, 2017
#R1#
A combination from Sands does no damage.
A big right from Sands misses.
Ragnarsson throws a body punch but Sands moves out of range.
Sands looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Sands misses with a looping left.
Carl Sands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sands loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
Sands bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Sands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick by Sands misses
enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Sands misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sands throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarsson.
Sands scores with the left hand. Ragnarsson knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Ragnarsson.
A punch lands to the side of Ragnarsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnarsson.
Sands 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.#KD#
Ragnarsson lands a big uppercut and Sands crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sands looks OK. Ragnarsson waves Sands back to his feet!#ROC#
Sands is rocked!
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Ragnarsson defending well as Sands loads up on a big left hand.
Sands throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sands throws out the jab.
Sands lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sands.
Sands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Sands throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sands throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Sands. That snapped Ragnarsson's head back.
Sands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Ragnarsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sands.
Ragnarsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sands misses with a left hand
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sands 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.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
Good exchange - Sands coming out on top.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sands looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Sands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarsson.
Sands takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Sands misses its intended target.
Sands lands a really nice looking cross but Ragnarsson seems unphased. #KD#
Ragnarsson drops Sands with a beautiful combination! Sands stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ragnarsson is looking for the KO!
Sands is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sands throws out the jab.
Sands throws a poor cross that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a huge left! Sands is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ragnarsson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sands from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ragnarsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Ragnarsson!
Bjorn Ragnarsson retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Bjorn Ragnarsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DFC Fight Night 3/18     
Date:   Mar 18, 2017
#R1#
Springs misses with a few strikes there.
Springs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sands cracks Springs with a good jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Sands as he connects with a hook.
Sands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sands throws a hook but Springs blocks it.
A nice side step and Springs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sands is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
It seemed like Springs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sands scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Springs staying out of range there.
Sands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sands lands with a nice body punch.
Sands staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands stuns Springs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sands misses with a low kick as Springs jumps back.
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sands.
Sands throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sands throws a shot from downtown. Springs moves away and avoids it.
Sands misses with a hook.
Carl Sands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Sands moved out of range.
Sands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Sands moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Sands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Springs throws a body shot but no joy.
Sands misses with a jab, cross combination.
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sands.
Springs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sands has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Sands.
Springs slips under a jab from Sands.
Springs misses with a hook.
Sands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Springs.#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Sands connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Sands closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Springs did well to prevent Sands getting side control.
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!
Springs is trying to get back to full guard.
Springs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sands scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sands throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Springs tries to get to full guard but Sands has control of the leg.
Sands stalling away here and it's allowed Springs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Sands showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sands throws a big elbow that misses.
Sands postures up and lands a big shot to Springs's brow.
Sands being controlled here momentarily.
Sands preventing the sweep.
Sands tries to free his leg and advance position but Springs is retaining full guard.
Sands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Springs trying to keep a closed guard but Sands is proving a slippery customer.
Sands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sands trying to control but Springs is working from the bottom.
Sands has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sands is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Springs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sands is one step ahead there.
Springs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Springs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Springs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Springs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sands works over Springs with some ground and pound from guard.
Springs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Sands is looking to work some ground and pound but Springs has wrist control.
Sands missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Springs trying to control the position here.
Sands is working Springs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sands chips away with some ground and pound.
Springs has momentary wrist control but Sands slips an elbow through the middle.
Sands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sands works over Springs with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Springs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sands is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sands avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Springs is pulling down on Sands's head. It's preventing any offense from Sands, at least for the moment.
Sands scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Sands dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Sands's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sands sizes up Springs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Springs scores with a jab to the body.
Springs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Springs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Springs throws out the jab.
Sands jabs at Springs's body.
Sands misses with a looping left.
A jab from Sands misses.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs tries to bum rush Sands with a series of wild strikes but Sands uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sands bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Springs's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Springs is rocked!
No joy there for Sands, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Springs is still on wobbly legs! Can Sands finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Sands ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Springs clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carl Sands!
Our winner, Carl Sands, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DFC LV Fight Night     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
A good leg kick by Sands.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Sands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Gary Jackson has been cut.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sands connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Sands scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sands connects with a body shot.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Sands cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Sands looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Sands steps into range and cracks Jackson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Jackson flops backwards and Sands dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Sands landing with the ground and pound.
Sands wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Sands postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sands trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jackson is trying to keep Sands in close.
Sands stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Sands tries to pass.
Sands chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
Gary Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Sands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sands makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT2#
Gary Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sands scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#
Jeez, Gary Jackson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carl Sands!
Carl Sands took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm calling out Kasen Perkins. Let's make this fight happen Big Boy. '.

 

Event: DFC Las Vegas 46     
Date:   Jan 13, 2017
#R1#
Sands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sands looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sands fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duffy avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Duffy.
Duffy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sands.
Sands misses with a hook. Duffy ducked under it nicely.
Duffy moves out of range of the strikes.
Duffy throws a jab when Sands was well out of range.
Sands connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Duffy slips a straight right by Sands.
Duffy looks to land a combination but Sands avoids it well.
Sands bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duffy's head backwards.
Sands throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duffy staying out of range there.
Duffy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duffy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Duffy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duffy wants it to stay on the feet.
Duffy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Duffy throws a leg kick but Sands moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sands.
Joseph Duffy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sands scores with a nice head shot.
Sands lands a slapping body shot.
Duffy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Duffy staying out of range there.
Sands 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.#KD2#
Sands lands a big shot that drops Duffy! Can he finish him? #ROC2#
Duffy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sands postures up and lands a big shot to Duffy's brow.
Oh Duffy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duffy keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
Duffy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sands.
Sands working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duffy wants to get back to his feet but Sands is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duffy seems to have got his legs back now.
Sands cracks Duffy with a solid left hand.#T2#
Sands throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Sands drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sands jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sands cracks Duffy with a solid left hand.
Sands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sands throws an elbow that misses. Duffy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sands's guard. Nice move by Duffy!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duffy postures up.
Duffy tries to stand but Sands is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sands looking for a guillotine here but Duffy defends easily.
Sands lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Sands is in close to Duffy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Duffy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sands is controlling him.
Sands with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sands is looking to work some ground and pound but Duffy has wrist control.
Sands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sands wants to control from the top but Duffy keeps moving.
Sands throws a strike but Duffy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sands looking for a guillotine here but Duffy defends easily.
Duffy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sands's guard.
Duffy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Sands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duffy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sands looking for a sweep. Not yet Sands, not yet.
Duffy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sands's guard.
Sands bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duffy's guard. #REVB#
Sands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sands chips away with some ground and pound.
Duffy wants to get back to his feet but Sands is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sands is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Sands 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#
Duffy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sands cracks Duffy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD2#
Duffy ducks straight into an uppercut from Sands and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Duffy manages to regain guard straight away.
Sands postures up in Duffy's guard and throws a big left but Duffy blocks it.
Sands throws a big elbow that misses.
Sands controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Duffy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duffy tries to get out of the position.
Sands postures up in Duffy's guard and throws a big left but Duffy blocks it.
Sands has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sands working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sands is working Duffy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sands loads up on a big left hand. Duffy felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sands looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Duffy can't hide his disappointment, as Sands celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Sands!
An out of breath Carl Sands thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DFC LV SOT 2     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
Melon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Melon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sands, as that shot connected.
Sands throws the left hand but Melon avoids the punch easily.
Melon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sands throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sands shoots in for a takedown but Melon shows good takedown defense.
Melon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sands bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Melon scores with a leg kick.
Sands clobbers Melon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Sands looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sands lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sands misses with a head shot. Melon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sands tries to free his leg and advance position but Melon is retaining full guard. #T1#
Sands works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sands not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Sands is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Melon is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carl Sands!
During a confident post fight interview, Carl Sands thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: TUF Finale!     
Date:   Oct 22, 2016
#R1#
A left lands for Sands.
Good exchange - Sands coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Sands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Peace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Sands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Peace throws the left hand but Sands avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Sands finds it's way through Peace's defenses.
Peace looks to score with a jab to the body but Sands is just out of range.
Sands falls off balance throwing a combination
and Peace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sands throws an off balance right hand
and Peace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Sands misses with a shot to the body
and Peace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sands lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sands is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peace is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sands with a body shot.
Sands misses with a hook.
Sands smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sands fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Peace on the side of the head.
Sands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Sands moves away from the strike by Peace.
Sands gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Peace counters with a nice uppercut.
Carl Sands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sands shoots in but Peace avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Sands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sands sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sands tries to counter with a takedown but Peace is quick to defend against it.
Sands misses with a double jab.
Sands ducks under a wild hook from Peace.
Sands seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sands shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peace sprawls well. Peace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sands gets slowly back to his feet.
Sands shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peace pinned against the cage. Peace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sands takes a swing at Peace's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Peace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sands.
Sands looks to land a combination but Peace avoids it well.
Peace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sands misses with a body shot.
Peace moves away from the strike by Sands.
Sands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peace blocks a jab.
Sands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peace stuns Sands with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sands looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peace throws out a powerful jab.
Peace takes one on the button.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sands.
Peace wants to control but Sands postures up.#T3#
Sands tries to advance to mount but Peace denies him. #SUB#
Sands tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sands has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Sands is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peace knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Peace manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sands moves into full guard.
Peace wants to control from the top but Sands keeps moving. #T4#
Peace stopping the sweep attempt from Sands.#SUB#
Sands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peace defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sands throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Peace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sands trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sands bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peace's guard. #REVR#
Peace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sands postures up in Peace's guard and throws a big left but Peace blocks it.
Peace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sands. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sands 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.#SUB#
Sands drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sands jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sands lands a couple of elbows.
Sands postures up in Peace's guard and throws a big left but Peace blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carl Sands will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carl Sands's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sands throws a solid leg kick but Peace takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peace! But no joy.
Sands shoots for a takedown but Peace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peace is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Peace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sands throws out the jab.
Sands lands a glancing blow to the side of Peace's head.
Peace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sands misses with a takedown attempt
and Peace counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Sands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sands slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been informed that Peace has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Sands.
Sands fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Peace looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Sands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peace throws a series of punches but Sands avoids them all with ease.
Peace looks to throw the jab but Sands is out of range. #TD#
Peace gets caught napping as Sands dives in and scores a takedown. Peace manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands wants to pass the guard but Peace is keeping the position.#T1#
Sands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sands throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sands with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Peace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sands throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sands throwing strikes from guard but Peace blocks nicely.
Sands throwing strikes from guard but Peace blocks nicely.
Sands missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sands is looking to work some ground and pound but Peace has wrist control.
Peace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sands.
Sands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Sands throws an elbow that misses. Peace uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sands's guard. Nice move by Peace!#REVB#
Sands is trying to keep Peace in close.
Sands might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Peace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sands has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peace has managed to get both his arms back between Sands's legs - danger averted.
Sands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peace throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sands wants to sweep here but Peace controlling him for the moment.
Peace throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sands wants to sweep here but Peace controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB#
Sands has his foot on Peace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peace works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Peace is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sands has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Peace is looking to defend but Sands has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Peace! Sands pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Peace taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carl Sands!
Post fight, Carl Sands stared into the camera and said 'I want to thank my family, and my coaches and training partners. This wasn't an easy camp for me. I'm looking forward to moving up the ranks, always looking for that finish. I want to fight the winner of the Franzen/Melon match up next.'.

 

Event: TUF round 6     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1#
Sands scores with a decent looking hook.
Tarly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tarly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tarly dodges the punch combination from Sands.
Tarly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Tarly has managed to clinch.
Tarly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tarly has a couple of punches blocked by Sands.
Tarly lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sands.
Sands blocks an uppercut.
Sands tries to break free but Tarly pushes him back against the cage.
Sands prevents a body shot from Tarly.
Sands is looking to break free of the clinch but Tarly has double underhooks.
Tarly scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Tarly. #T1#
Tarly misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarly lands a shoulder strike.
Tarly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tarly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sands backwards.
Tarly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sands has had enough of the clinch but Tarly keeps him there for the moment.
Tarly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarly has Sands pressed against the cage, preventing Sands from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tarly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarly tries to throw a body punch but Sands avoids it by throwing Tarly back against the cage.
Tarly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarly misses with the head strike.
Tarly has Sands pressed against the cage, preventing Sands from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tarly fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Sands is trying to break the clinch but Tarly has him pressed against the cage.
Tarly swings wildly with an uppercut but Sands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sands blocking some punches.
Tarly misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarly lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Tarly tries to work over Sands's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sands blocks a body shot from Tarly.
Tarly lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Tarly.
Sands looks winded!
Tarly misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Tarly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sands backwards.
Tarly gets underhooks to prevent Sands's takedown attempt.
Tarly lands a nice uppercut.
Sands blocks a body shot from Tarly.
Tarly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tarly - that landed with a thud.
Tarly lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Tarly as the two fighters clinch.
Tarly gets through Sands's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tarly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tarly lands with a light punch inside.
Tarly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Tarly lands a left hand. #ROC#
Sands is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarly lands a left hand.
Sands is still on wobbly legs! Can Tarly finish him?
Tarly pushes Sands against the cage and as Sands bounces back, Tarly cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Tarly follows up with more strikes but Sands was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samwell Tarly!
Our winner, Samwell Tarly, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Mayhem 7 Hendrix vs Lindberg     
Date:   Aug 26, 2016
#R1#
Smith shoots in and drives through. Sands sprawls well.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sands throws out the jab.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sands lands the left hand.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Sands. Those never looked like landing.
Smith is looking to clinch but Sands is avoiding it.
Carl Sands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sands bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith 's head backwards.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sands as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Smith . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Sands.#CL2#
Sands instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Sands is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Sands manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sands lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Sands works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Sands postures up. #SUB2#
Sands 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.
Sands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith is trying to control the position but Sands postures up.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sands lands a couple of digs.
Sands won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Sands wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Sands cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Smith wants to sweep here but Sands controlling him for the moment.
Sands passes into half guard.
Sands is pressing down on Smith 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Sands working the head and body with strikes.
Smith wants to control but Sands is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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. Sands connects with a nice short shot to Smith 's temple.
Sands tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Sands looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sands lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Sands is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sands to get the leverage. #T3#
Sands lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Sands is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sands scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sands is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sands to get the leverage.
Sands looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sands on the ground.
Sands wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Sands winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sands is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sands trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away. #T4#
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Sands is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sands lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sands passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sands has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith tries to buck Sands off but Sands is having none of it.
Smith prevents Sands from moving into mount.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Smith is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Sands is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Sands eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sands wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Sands dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Sands'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#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sands.#TD2#
Sands changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Smith throws Sands to one side and escapes!
Sands wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Sands swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Sands and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Sands clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sands has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sands wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sands has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sands walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith throws a leg kick but Sands checks it. #T1#
Sands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Sands looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Smith . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sands tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sands looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Sands drives through and ends up in Smith 's guard.
Sands passes Smith 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sands working Smith over with strikes.
Sands seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is pressing down on Sands's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith keeping full guard, as Sands tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Sands avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Sands advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Sands trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Sands is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sands doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sands manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sands trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Sands connects with a couple of short punches.#T3##SUB2#
Sands 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.
Sands content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sands wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Sands passes Smith 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Sands.
Sands is nestled in close to Smith , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sands lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sands working Smith over with strikes.
Sands is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Sands stops Smith from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Sands moves nicely into side control.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Sands is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Sands is working for a submission of some sort.
Sands has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carl Sands has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sands working Smith over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sands lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Sands showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carl Sands's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sands shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sands showed some decent athleticism there.
Sands is thwarting Smith 's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Sands is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Sands working Smith over with strikes.
Sands wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Sands.
Sands is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Sands is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sands. #SUB2#
Sands is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sands is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sands lands with a punch from half guard.
Sands is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Sands is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith wants to control but Sands is keeping busy. #T2#
Sands seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sands is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith !
Smith tries to hold on but Sands pushes him away. #SUB2#
Sands is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Sands's body position as best he can.
Sands working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Sands goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Sands is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Sands looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Sands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sands wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Sands is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Sands is keeping the position.
Smith 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.
Sands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB2#
Sands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sands bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith 's guard. #REVB#
Sands lands a couple of elbows.
Sands advances to half guard.
Smith wants to control but Sands is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Sands is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith is in trouble now - Sands has advanced to mount!
Smith tries to lock up and control but Sands gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hugo Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carl Sands is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sands can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Sands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sands 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Sands!

Carl Sands took some time post fight to say the following; 'One way or another; I'm looking to put people to sleep. But I will also gladly grab a limb. I want to let it be known I'm not going anywhere. '.

 

 
 
 
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