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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 20, 2018
#R1#
Poirier moves away from the strike by Saunders .
Poirier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saunders .
Poirier is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That kick from Poirier tenderised Saunders 's leg. Saunders is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saunders 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poirier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saunders scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saunders .
Saunders scores with a shot to the body.
Saunders throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saunders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poirier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Saunders misses.
Poirier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saunders is looking to clinch.
Poirier changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poirier manages to avoid it.
Poirier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Saunders .
Poirier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Poirier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saunders misses with a two punch combination.
Kasper Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier dodges the punch combination from Saunders .
Saunders throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saunders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poirier circles away quickly and effectively.
Poirier tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saunders misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poirier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saunders misses with a straight right. #CL#
Saunders gets a clinch.
Saunders working aggressively here.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Poirier.
Poirier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saunders avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Poirier goes for a takedown attempt but Saunders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Poirier fails to pull guard.
Kasper Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Poirier.
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poirier tries to work over Saunders 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poirier blocking some punches.
Poirier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saunders is defending well.
Poirier blocks a 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!
Poirier tries to pull guard but Saunders won't allow it.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Poirier controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Poirier. #BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poirier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Poirier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saunders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poirier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saunders 's waist but Saunders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poirier off to one side. #T3#
Saunders looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saunders throws a hook but Poirier blocks it.
Saunders throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Poirier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Poirier blocking some punches.
Poirier has Saunders pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saunders manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poirier.
Poirier blocks a body shot from Saunders .
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Poirier.
Poirier goes for a takedown attempt but Saunders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big left from Poirier misses.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
Saunders misses with the combination.
Poirier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Poirier.#CL2#
Poirier clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poirier tries to stall but Saunders uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Poirier controls his hands.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poirier lands with a left to the head.
Saunders lands a shoulder strike.
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saunders tries to work over Poirier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poirier works on Saunders 's body with a couple of short punches.
Poirier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poirier can't find room to land a body shot as Saunders controls the action.
Saunders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saunders tries a body shot but Poirier blocks it.
Poirier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasper Saunders dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Saunders wants to clinch
enabling Poirier to counter with a crisp jab.
Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Poirier circles away.
Saunders moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPoirier.
Saunders fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poirier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saunders misses with a low kick as Poirier jumps back.
Poirier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saunders 's hands.#ROC2#
Saunders is rocked!
Poirier misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Saunders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kasper Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Poirier.
Saunders seems to have got his legs back now.
Saunders swings widly with a right hand
and Poirier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poirier cracks Saunders with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Saunders tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Poirier pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Saunders is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Poirier!
Anton Poirier decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: WFC 12:Teller vs Saunders     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
A low kick from Saunders misses #TD#
and Teller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Teller slips nicely into half guard.
Teller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Saunders keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders trying to hold on to Teller's head to control him but Teller postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders is looking to get back to is feet but Teller passes into side control.
Teller 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.
Teller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Saunders is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Teller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Saunders taking a bit of punishment here - Teller scoring with strikes.
Teller landing a few strikes.
Teller trying to control the action but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Saunders gets back to half guard.
Teller passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teller looking to control but Saunders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Saunders is in all sorts of trouble here.
Teller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Teller lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Saunders that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders wants to hold on but Teller pushes him away.
Saunders is bucking up trying to escape but Teller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Saunders takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Teller landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#
Saunders is rocked!
Saunders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Teller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Teller! Saunders is hurt baaadly! Teller is firing away with more strikes - Saunders is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fubar Teller!
Fubar Teller is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Fubar Teller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DFC 64: Penn Vs Manuel     
Date:   Jul 28, 2017
#R1#
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Saunders moved out of range nicely.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Saunders makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turner with a jab.
Saunders misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Saunders throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab from Saunders .
Saunders defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner misses with a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Saunders .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saunders doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saunders blocks a jab.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner scores with a jab. Saunders acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saunders closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saunders dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
Saunders scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Saunders throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
Saunders darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saunders lands with a right hand.
Saunders connects with a body shot.
Saunders moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saunders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner throws a hook but Saunders blocks it.#TD2#
Turner gets a double leg takedown into Saunders 's guard.
Saunders controls Turner momentarily but Turner frees himself.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saunders swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Saunders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turner is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Saunders working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Turner is now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Turner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saunders is trying to stand.
Saunders is concentrating on defense, preventing Turner from advancing position.
Turner is trying to control. Saunders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Turner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saunders !
Turner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saunders is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turner moves to the back.
Saunders breaks Turner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Turner has his foot on Saunders 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saunders works his way back into a safe position though.
Saunders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saunders is fighting to break Turner's control of his arms but Turner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Saunders postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Turner looking for a guillotine here but Saunders defends easily.
Turner is trying to keep Saunders in close.
Saunders won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
Turner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasper Saunders dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Saunders jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Saunders pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Turner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I was talking to Saunders 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the cage.
Turner is trying to maintain a safe position but Saunders gets an underhook and turns Turner into the cage.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Saunders fails to land.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Saunders tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner stalling in the clinch but Saunders improves position.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saunders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turner.
Saunders lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders gets underhooks to prevent Turner's takedown attempt.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Saunders avoiding damage as Turner throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saunders as Turner tries to tie him up. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Turner.
Saunders lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turner slows down the pace here.
Saunders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Saunders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Saunders working aggressively here.
Saunders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saunders misses with the head strike.
Turner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saunders is defending well for now.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders dodges an elbow strike from Turner.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saunders lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Saunders lands with a left to the head.
Turner is trying to maintain a safe position but Saunders gets an underhook and turns Turner into the cage.
A knee to the head by Turner. #T2#
Turner tries to pull guard but Saunders forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kasper Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Turner.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saunders .
Saunders scores with a shoulder strike.
Turner throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Saunders moved out of range.
Saunders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasper Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saunders changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Saunders .
A big left from Saunders misses.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Saunders connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Saunders finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Saunders saw that one coming.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner 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.
Saunders throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Saunders pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Saunders slips the punch.
Saunders defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Saunders is looking to counter punch.
Kasper Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Saunders is just out of range.
It looked like Saunders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Saunders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.#T4#
Saunders needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Saunders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner misses with a hook. Saunders ducked under it nicely.
Saunders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kasper Saunders is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Saunders connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Saunders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner scores with a head kick.
Saunders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Saunders throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Good leg kick by Saunders there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Turner counters with a takedown into side control.
Josh Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee asks Turner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Turner prefers to stall for the moment though.
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And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasper Saunders dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saunders .
Saunders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner throws a body punch but Saunders moves out of range.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saunders .
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saunders .
Saunders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner works Saunders 's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Saunders - just one landing.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saunders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saunders walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saunders lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Saunders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner clobbers Saunders with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saunders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saunders 's head.#T1#
Saunders throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Saunders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danga de danga de dang - Saunders scores with a four punch combination!
Saunders lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Turner backs up against the cage.
Saunders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Turner does it's job there.#TD2#
Turner drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Saunders is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Saunders is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Saunders is trying to keep Turner in close. #T2##SUB#
Saunders working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily. #SUB#
Saunders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Saunders avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner cracks Saunders with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Turner.
Saunders 's corner calls for a 1-2. Saunders obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner slips under a jab from Saunders .
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saunders misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Kasper Saunders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Saunders looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saunders staying out of range there.
Turner misses with a hook. Saunders ducked under it nicely.
Saunders swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saunders defends it well.
A jab from Saunders misses.
A big left from Saunders misses. #T4#
Turner missing with a left hand there. Saunders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders leaves Turner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Saunders counters with a straight right hand.
Saunders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saunders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saunders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saunders darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turner slips a straight right by Saunders .
Saunders 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.
Saunders swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Josh Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saunders feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turner looks to land a right hand but Saunders moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kasper Saunders .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saunders , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasper Saunders !

 

Event: DFC 58: Collision Course     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1#
Khashukaev shoots for a takedown but Saunders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Saunders gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khashukaev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Khashukaev wants to pass the guard but Saunders is keeping the position.
Saunders is trying to control the position but Khashukaev postures up.
Khashukaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khashukaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saunders works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Saunders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khashukaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Saunders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khashukaev defends well.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khashukaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saunders controls Khashukaev momentarily but Khashukaev frees himself.
Saunders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khashukaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Khashukaev from controlling successfully.
Khashukaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khashukaev throwing strikes from guard but Saunders blocks nicely. #SUB#
Khashukaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saunders has momentary wrist control but Khashukaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Saunders trying to keep a closed guard but Khashukaev is proving a slippery customer.
Khashukaev working some strikes from top position.
Saunders avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Saunders working for a triangle but Khashukaev defends it easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khashukaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saunders .
Saunders throws a right hand that Khashukaev ducks under and follows up with a left that Khashukaev also avoids with ease.
Saunders misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Saunders , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saunders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khashukaev misses with a takedown attempt - Saunders sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3##TD2#
Khashukaev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khashukaev lands in his opponent's guard.
Saunders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Khashukaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saunders has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khashukaev has managed to get both his arms back between Saunders 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Saunders looking for a guillotine here but Khashukaev defends easily.
Khashukaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khashukaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saunders 's head.
Khashukaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Khashukaev chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khashukaev distracts Saunders with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khashukaev is in close to Saunders 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khashukaev stays in close to Saunders 's body and controls the position.
Khashukaev connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Saunders is looking for a triangle here but Khashukaev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Saunders is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khashukaev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Saunders down. #ROC2#
Saunders is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantemir Khashukaev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Khashukaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Saunders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khashukaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saunders misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasper Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saunders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khashukaev moves away.#TD2#
Khashukaev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Khashukaev trying to control the action but Saunders is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saunders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kantemir Khashukaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
Khashukaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Saunders is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Khashukaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saunders seems to have got his legs back now.
Khashukaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Khashukaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khashukaev slips a nice elbow through Saunders 's hands, connecting with Saunders 's forehead.
Khashukaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Saunders is trying to stand back up but Khashukaev is controlling him
Khashukaev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
My spies in Pride inform me that Khashukaev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Khashukaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khashukaev is trying to control. Saunders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saunders on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saunders wants to control but Khashukaev is keeping busy.
Khashukaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saunders is trying to stand up here but Khashukaev is controlling him well.
Khashukaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Saunders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khashukaev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Khashukaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saunders sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Khashukaev seems content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Khashukaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khashukaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Saunders wants to control but Khashukaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saunders tries to get to full guard but Khashukaev has control of the leg.
Khashukaev slips a nice elbow through Saunders 's hands, connecting with Saunders 's forehead.#SUB2#
Khashukaev seems to be working for a kimura but Saunders defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Khashukaev seems content to control.#SUB2#
Khashukaev seems to be working for a kimura but Saunders defends the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khashukaev lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khashukaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saunders defending well though.
Khashukaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working. #SUB2#
Khashukaev is looking for a kimura but Saunders is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khashukaev to get the leverage.
Saunders is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saunders catches Khashukaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A lazy left from Saunders finds it's target.
Saunders moves in looking to clinch but Khashukaev pushes him off.
Nice cross by Saunders .
Saunders scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Khashukaev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Khashukaev is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantemir Khashukaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Khashukaev takes a swing at Saunders 's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Khashukaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Khashukaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Khashukaev is nestled in close to Saunders , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Khashukaev passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders is bucking up trying to escape but Khashukaev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2#
Khashukaev looking to secure an arm triangle but Saunders defends it well. #T1#
Saunders wants to control but Khashukaev is having none of it.
Khashukaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saunders wants to hold on but Khashukaev pushes him away.
Saunders is squirming around, avoiding Khashukaev's attempts to control the action.
Saunders is bucking up trying to escape but Khashukaev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Khashukaev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saunders tries to lock up and control but Khashukaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khashukaev connects with a bit shot that sees Saunders covering up! More strikes from Khashukaev and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Khashukaev is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kantemir Khashukaev!
Kantemir Khashukaev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DFC 45: Breaking Point     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Saunders connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dutroux. Dutroux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dutroux manages to avoid it.
Dutroux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saunders .
Dutroux 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saunders .
Saunders misses with a looping left.
Dutroux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saunders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dutroux.
Dutroux takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saunders throws out a loose jab but Dutroux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dutroux misses with a right hand
and Saunders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Saunders moves into the clinch.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Dutroux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dutroux throws a hook but Saunders avoids it easily.
Saunders looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dutroux slips under a jab.
Dutroux misses with a lunging right hand
and Saunders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dutroux throws a hook but Saunders blocks it.
A cross from Dutroux lands.
Saunders lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dutroux connects with a looping right hand.
Dutroux throws a right and a left that Saunders avoids nicely.
Saunders slips a straight right by Dutroux.#T1#
Saunders connects with a solid leg kick.
Dutroux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dutroux misses with a looping right.
Saunders jabs at Dutroux's body.
Saunders just misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders slips under a jab from Dutroux.
Saunders stuns Dutroux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saunders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dutroux.
Dutroux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dutroux misses with a right hand
enabling Saunders to counter with a crisp jab.
Dutroux stalks Saunders and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saunders 's face. Saunders staggers backwards, shaken.
Saunders is looking to clinch but Dutroux is avoiding it.
Dutroux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#
Saunders is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dutroux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Saunders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saunders moves in looking to clinch but Dutroux pushes him off.
Dutroux misses with an uppercut.
Saunders feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dutroux's calf.
Saunders throws a jab but it's blocked by Dutroux.
Saunders walks straight into a right hand from Dutroux - that's dropped him! Dutroux jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Saunders from any more punishment! Saunders complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marc Dutroux!
Marc Dutroux bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: DFC 30: Total Carnage     
Date:   Mar 24, 2017
#R1#
Saunders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flanagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Flanagan tries to counter with a clinch but Saunders shakes him off and moves away.
Saunders tries to clinch but Flanagan moves out of range.
It seemed like Flanagan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saunders misses with a body shot.
Saunders misses the shot to the body.
Flanagan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saunders sets himself, and Flanagan steps forward looking for the clinch! Saunders avoids it this time.
Saunders throws a solid leg kick but Flanagan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saunders .
Flanagan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saunders takes a swing at Flanagan's ribcage but misses.
Flanagan wants to counter with a clinch but Saunders pushes him away.
Saunders tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Flanagan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saunders 's guard.#SUB#
Saunders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flanagan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Flanagan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saunders has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flanagan has managed to get both his arms back between Saunders 's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Flanagan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Saunders throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Saunders is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Saunders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saunders is trying to control the position but Flanagan postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Flanagan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saunders is controlling Flanagan's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saunders misses with an uppercut. Flanagan saw that one coming.
No joy there for Saunders , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flanagan wants to counter the offense by Saunders and move into the clinch position.
Saunders cracks Flanagan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Saunders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saunders misses the jab.
Flanagan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Saunders misses.
Flanagan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Flanagan defending well as Saunders loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Saunders .
Flanagan dodges the punch combination from Saunders .
Saunders digs a good hook to Flanagan's body.
Saunders throws a body punch but Flanagan moves out of range.
Flanagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Saunders misses with a wild combination.
Saunders connects with a body shot that sends Flanagan's belly button to the back.#CL#
Saunders moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Saunders throws a body shot but no joy.
Flanagan tries to counter with a clinch but Saunders shakes him off and moves away.
Saunders bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Saunders clinches.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Flanagan.
Saunders lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasper Saunders dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Flanagan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saunders .
Saunders swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flanagan.
Flanagan tries to move into range but Saunders moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kasper Saunders is winning the standup battle so far.
Flanagan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saunders 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.
Saunders misses with the body kick#TD2#
so Flanagan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Flanagan content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Saunders has his foot on Flanagan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flanagan works his way back into a safe position though.
Flanagan 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. #T1##SUB#
Saunders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flanagan is aware though and is defending well.
Flanagan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saunders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saunders working a defensive guard here.
Flanagan looking to pass the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Saunders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flanagan defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flanagan trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flanagan looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saunders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flanagan can do to turn this around?
Saunders lands a two punch combo.
Flanagan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saunders throws a big shot that misses.
Saunders scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kasper Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saunders stalks Flanagan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flanagan's face. Flanagan staggers backwards, shaken.
Flanagan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Saunders moves in looking to clinch but Flanagan pushes him off.
Flanagan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saunders with a body shot.
Saunders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saunders throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saunders scores with a nice head shot.
Flanagan keeps the fight on the outside.
Flanagan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saunders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasper Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flanagan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saunders .
Saunders throws a leg kick but Flanagan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Flanagan tries to counter with a clinch but Saunders shakes him off and moves away.
Flanagan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saunders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Flanagan misses.#T4#
Saunders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saunders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saunders connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Saunders misses with a double jab.
Decent striking displayed by Saunders there.
Saunders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flanagan.
Flanagan tries to counter with a clinch but Saunders shakes him off and moves away.
Flanagan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flanagan ducks under a wild hook from Saunders .
Flanagan tries to counter with a clinch but Saunders shakes him off and moves away.
Flanagan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Flanagan.
Flanagan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasper Saunders dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Saunders forces Flanagan back against the cage and clinches.
Flanagan blocks an uppercut.
Flanagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Saunders controls his hands.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Saunders lands a right hand.
Saunders prevents the takedown attempt.
Flanagan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saunders is keeping busy.
Flanagan misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders misses with the head strike.
Saunders is leaning against Flanagan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flanagan backwards.
Saunders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saunders prevents a body shot from Flanagan.
Saunders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Saunders 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Flanagan misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders has had enough of the clinch but Flanagan keeps him there for the moment.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Flanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flanagan is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flanagan. #T2#
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Saunders . #BC#
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Saunders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flanagan blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Saunders misses.
Flanagan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saunders throws a shot from downtown. Flanagan moves away and avoids it.
Saunders with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saunders throws a lazy right hand but Flanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Flanagan avoids them all with ease.
Saunders throws a right and a left that Flanagan avoids nicely.
Flanagan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Saunders is looking to clinch.
Saunders sets himself, and Flanagan steps forward looking for the clinch! Saunders avoids it this time.
Saunders uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saunders misses with a straight left.
And Flanagan tries to counter it with a takedown but Saunders pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Saunders has managed to clinch.
Kasper Saunders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice left hand lands by Saunders .
A right handed body shot lands from Flanagan.
Flanagan tries to work over Saunders 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Flanagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flanagan is trying to stall.
Flanagan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walter Flanagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasper Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Flanagan.
Flanagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flanagan misses with a punch on the inside.
Flanagan blocking some punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasper Saunders !

 

Event: DFC 22: Saunders Vs Johns     
Date:   Feb 24, 2017
#R1#
Johns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saunders missing with a left hand there. Johns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saunders throws a body punch but Johns moves out of range.
Saunders falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johns counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Johns as he checks the leg kick.
Saunders throws a one two combo.
La'Von Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders throws a right hand that Johns ducks under and follows up with a left that Johns also avoids with ease.
Johns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saunders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saunders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saunders tries to score with a low kick but Johns moves his leg out of the way.
Johns is looking to clinch.
Johns lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Saunders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johns.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Johns rushes Saunders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johns blocking some punches. #T1##BC2#
Johns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saunders swats away the attempt to clinch by Johns.
Saunders connects with a crisp jab.
Johns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saunders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johns connects with a single shot there.
Johns doesn't manage to clinch there - Saunders circles away.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch but Johns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johns gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saunders .
Saunders keeps the fight on the outside.
Johns lands a jab.
Saunders connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saunders is looking to chop away at Johns's legs.
Johns doesn't manage to clinch there - Saunders circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders misses the jab.#T2#
Johns tries to clinch up but Saunders circles away and keeps his distance.
Johns defending well as Saunders loads up on a big left hand.
Saunders fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johns on the side of the head.#ROC#
Johns is rocked!
Johns doesn't manage to clinch there - Saunders circles away.
Saunders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saunders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saunders tries to bum rush Johns with a series of wild strikes but Johns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Johns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Saunders 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johns gets through Saunders 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Johns fails to land.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johns blocking some punches.
Saunders lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johns pushes Saunders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Johns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Saunders - just one landing.
Johns is still on wobbly legs! Can Saunders finish him?
Saunders throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Johns colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Saunders as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Johns is left battered and dazed whilst Saunders and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasper Saunders !
Kasper Saunders retains his bantamweight title!
La'Von Johns was interviewed post fight and said 'It just wasn't my night, but I'll be back, I promise you, that gold will be mine.'.

 

Event: DFC 16: Turner Vs Saunders     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
Turner slips under a jab from Saunders .
Saunders throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner connects with a crisp jab.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Saunders .
Saunders drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A left lands for Saunders .
A slow jab from Saunders misses its intended target.
Saunders misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saunders 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.
Turner moves forwards but Saunders connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saunders dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saunders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turner, as that shot connected.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Saunders had a free shot at his head there.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saunders lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders .
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saunders ! But no joy.
Kasper Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saunders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Saunders is quick to defend against it.
Turner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saunders sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turner somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saunders .
Turner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kasper Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Saunders clinches with his opponent. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Saunders fails to land.
Saunders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders dodges an elbow strike from Turner.
Turner lands an elbow inside.
Turner stalling.
Turner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saunders .
Turner lands an elbow just above Saunders 's eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turner just leaning against Saunders , taking a breather.
Saunders lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Saunders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Saunders coming out on top.
Saunders lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Saunders fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saunders connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Saunders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Turner fails with the takedown
and Saunders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saunders misses with a body shot.
Saunders ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saunders scores with a decent looking hook.
Saunders misses with a leg kick.
Saunders moves out of range of the strikes.
Saunders connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders lands with a cross. #T4#
Saunders moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Nice body punch from Saunders .
Saunders throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Saunders . Those never looked like landing.
Turner works over Saunders 's head and body with a nice combination.
Saunders with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner misses with a takedown
and Saunders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Saunders there.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Turner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saunders pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Saunders settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasper Saunders dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saunders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saunders there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turner with a poor takedown
and Saunders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saunders uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saunders stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Turner is rocked!
Turner shoots in for a double leg but Saunders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saunders tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saunders darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Saunders lands a big right hand that sends Turner crashing to the mat! Saunders stays standing though and waves Turner back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saunders counters with a left and a right... And another left! Turner is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasper Saunders !
Kasper Saunders is the new bantamweight champion!

 

Event: DFC 12: Carver Vs Turner     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1##CL#
Saunders instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Saunders scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Saunders throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Saunders misses.
Saunders throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saunders .
Saunders moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Saunders shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Saunders closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Saunders 's head coaches at Vicious Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saunders scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Saunders throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Saunders misses the jab.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saunders staying out of range there.
A big right from Saunders misses. #CL#
Saunders clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders 's elbow.
Saunders is trying to break free.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saunders lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saunders misses with a wild combination. #T2##CL#
Saunders takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saunders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saunders lands with a right hand.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saunders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Saunders 's defenses.
Smith tries to clinch but Saunders moves away
and Saunders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saunders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a right and a left that Saunders avoids nicely. #T3#
Saunders misses with the combination.
Saunders ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saunders looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Saunders .
Smith tries to bum rush Saunders with a series of wild strikes but Saunders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saunders swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Saunders .
Saunders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saunders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saunders throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Saunders circles away.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saunders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saunders is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.
Saunders tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saunders lands a jab-cross combination.
Saunders misses with a double jab.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Saunders counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Saunders avoids the head kick by Smith.
Saunders misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasper Saunders dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Saunders is out of range.
Saunders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Saunders blocks a head kick by Smith. #CL#
Saunders drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Saunders prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith taking a breather. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saunders throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Saunders is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Saunders clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Saunders blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith looking to stall.
Saunders blocks an elbow strike.
Saunders working hard to break the clinch.
Saunders lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Kasper Saunders is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith swings for the body but Saunders moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Saunders scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saunders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saunders 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saunders duly obliges.
Saunders throws a leg kick
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saunders circles away quickly and effectively.
Saunders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Saunders .
Saunders blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Saunders dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Saunders throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Saunders scores with a hook.
Smith is looking to chop away at Saunders 's legs.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Saunders lands a body shot. #T3#
Saunders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saunders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a head kick but Saunders moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saunders .
Smith lands a front kick.
Smith misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Saunders gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Saunders misses with some punches.
Saunders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Saunders .
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kasper Saunders has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saunders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Smith.
Saunders swings for the body but Smith moves out of range. #CL#
Saunders moves into the clinch.
A short left from Saunders .
Saunders lands a right hand.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Saunders lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saunders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasper Saunders dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Saunders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Saunders moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saunders misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saunders lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Saunders moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Saunders falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith moves to clinch but Saunders breaks away
and Saunders counters with a straight right hand.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Saunders .
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saunders connects with a jab.
Saunders scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saunders stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Smith misses with a head kick.
It looked like Saunders was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saunders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders 's corner calls for a 1-2. Saunders obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith feints and then cracks Saunders 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saunders down.
The crowd cheers as Saunders lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saunders crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Saunders gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Saunders manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saunders misses with a double jab.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Saunders with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saunders throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Saunders finish him?
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Saunders counters with a left and a right... And another left! Smith is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasper Saunders !

 

Event: Just Bleed Dickinson Vs Midget     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCauley is defended easily by Saunders .
Saunders fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCauley on the side of the head.
Saunders takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCauley.
McCauley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saunders tries to avoid it but McCauley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saunders to the ground. Saunders escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kasper Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil McCauley.
McCauley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saunders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Neil McCauley has been cut.
Saunders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders fails to land with a series of punches.
Saunders jabs McCauley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCauley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saunders but Saunders pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Saunders does no damage. #T1#
Saunders lands a jab to McCauley's midsection.
Saunders throws a leg kick but McCauley sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Saunders gets caught flat footed, as McCauley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCauley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCauley looks winded!#SUB#
Saunders working for a triangle but McCauley defends it easily.
Saunders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCauley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Saunders throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Saunders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCauley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCauley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Saunders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCauley is aware though and is defending well.
Saunders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saunders is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCauley throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kasper Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Saunders gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Saunders 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCauley is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCauley has Saunders pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saunders manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCauley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saunders avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCauley wants a takedown but no success here.
McCauley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saunders prevents it.
Saunders lands a shoulder strike.
McCauley wants a takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saunders is pressed up against the cage. McCauley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saunders down to the mat. Saunders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saunders throws an overhand right that drops McCauley like a sack of potatoes! Saunders dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasper Saunders !

 

Event: Just Bleed Midweek 2     
Date:   Nov 09, 2016
#R1#
Saunders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jorens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Dan Jorens has been cut.
Jorens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saunders . #CL2#
Jorens forces Saunders back against the cage and clinches.
Jorens tries a body shot but Saunders blocks it.
Saunders wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorens.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jorens. #CUT2#
It looks like Kasper Saunders has been cut.
Jorens lands a right hand.
Saunders is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jorens is keeping busy.
Jorens misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Saunders 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jorens working aggressively here. #T1#
Jorens misses with the head strike.
Saunders tries to circle away but Jorens has him pinned against the cage.
Jorens gets underhooks to prevent Saunders 's takedown attempt.
Jorens tries to work over Saunders 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jorens.
Jorens working aggressively here.
Jorens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Saunders blocks an elbow strike from Jorens.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Jorens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jorens misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Jorens tries to throw a body punch but Saunders avoids it by throwing Jorens back against the cage.
Jorens has Saunders pressed against the cage, preventing Saunders from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jorens has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders .
Saunders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jorens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jorens is keeping busy.
Jorens can't find room to land a body shot as Saunders controls the action.
Jorens misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorens misses with some punches.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jorens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saunders backwards. #T3#
Jorens has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders .
Jorens pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saunders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jorens's coach down at Restricted area was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jorens's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jorens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders is trying to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jorens misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jorens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jorens tries to work over Saunders 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jorens misses with some punches.
Saunders throws a head punch that misses.
Jorens keeps control of Saunders as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jorens digs a right hand underneath Saunders 's ribcage. Saunders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jorens lands an uppercut.
Jorens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jorens. #ROC2#
Saunders is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorens working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Jorens 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#
Saunders jabs Jorens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Jorens misses.
Jorens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saunders .
Saunders is looking for a counter combo.
Saunders loads up on a big right hand but Jorens slips the punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jorens in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Saunders swings for the body but Jorens moves out of range.
Jorens avoids the body shot from Saunders .
Saunders works over Jorens's head and body with a nice combination.
Saunders takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Saunders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jorens moves away from the strike by Saunders .
Saunders seems to have got his legs back now.
Jorens misses with an uppercut. Saunders saw that one coming.
As Jorens looks to move away, Saunders throws a big counter combo but Jorens just gets out of the way.
Saunders tries to work over Jorens's front leg with a kick but Jorens checks it.
Saunders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jorens.
Saunders is looking for a counter combo.
Saunders tried to score with a low kick but Jorens checks it.
Saunders tries to score with a low kick but Jorens moves his leg out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jorens looks to clinch
letting Saunders counter with a right hand.
Saunders misses with a low kick.
Dan Jorens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Jorens throws a series of punches but Saunders moves out of range.
Saunders appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jorens stalks Saunders and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saunders 's face. Saunders staggers backwards, shaken.
Saunders defending well as Jorens loads up on a big left hand.
Saunders lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saunders pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jorens back to the cage. Saunders follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saunders has a takedown stuffed.
Saunders misses with a low kick.
Kasper Saunders is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Jorens catches Saunders right on the button with a cross.
Saunders throws a leg kick but Jorens sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Jorens clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders 's elbow.
Saunders blocking some punches.
Jorens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saunders is looking to break free of the clinch but Jorens has double underhooks. #T2#
Jorens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jorens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Saunders stalling in the clinch but Jorens improves position.
Saunders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dan Jorens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saunders blocking some punches.
Saunders wants to stall.
Jorens lands a shoulder strike.
Saunders blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jorens.
Saunders blocking some punches. #T3#
Jorens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saunders trying to control the position but instead, Jorens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saunders into the cage.
Jorens working aggressively here.
Jorens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders 's elbow.
Jorens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saunders has had enough of the clinch but Jorens keeps him there for the moment.
Jorens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Jorens.
Jorens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorens lands an uppercut.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Jorens misses with the head strike. #T4#
Jorens misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorens throws a head punch that misses.
Saunders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jorens scores with a shoulder strike.
Jorens lands with a left to the head.
Jorens tries to work over Saunders 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorens tries to throw a body punch but Saunders avoids it by throwing Jorens back against the cage.
Jorens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Jorens on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorens has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders .
Saunders avoids a wild elbow strike from Jorens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Jorens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Saunders goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorens is just out of range.
A punch combination from Jorens misses. #CL2#
Jorens moves into the clinch.
Jorens swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorens swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorens throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice elbow from Jorens.
Jorens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders takes a shot to the head.
Jorens throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Jorens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jorens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorens misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saunders blocks a body shot from Jorens.
Jorens lands with a short shot to the head.
Jorens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorens scores with a shot to the side of Saunders 's head.
Jorens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jorens throws an elbow but misses.
Jorens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jorens prevents Saunders from breaking the clinch.
Saunders tries to work over Jorens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Saunders is looking to control Jorens's arms but Jorens gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saunders has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jorens.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jorens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saunders looking to slow down the pace here.
Jorens lands a nice elbow.
Saunders misses with some punches.
Jorens pushes Saunders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jorens throws a head punch that misses.
Jorens lands with a right to the head.
Jorens swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorens throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Jorens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jorens fails to land.
Jorens throws a head punch that misses.
Saunders is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jorens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jorens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jorens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jorens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jorens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jorens fails to land. #T4#
Jorens lands with a light punch inside.
Jorens throws a big uppercut that drops Saunders ! More strikes from Jorens and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Saunders lies dazed against the cage as Jorens celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Jorens! Dan Jorens retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Dan Jorens, 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: Just Bleed 7     
Date:   Oct 22, 2016
#R1#
Saunders moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gauthier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gauthier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gauthier stuffs the takedown attempt from Saunders . Saunders gets slowly back to his feet.
Saunders swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gauthier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gauthier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saunders closes the distance and clinches up with Gauthier, looking for a takedown. Saunders pushes Gauthier against the cage but Gauthier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saunders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gauthier ducks right into an uppercut from Saunders .
Saunders 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gauthier under the eye.#CL2#
Gauthier rushes Saunders and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Gauthier breaks the clinch. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saunders , as that shot connected.
Nice takedown defense from Gauthier. No joy for Saunders on that attempt.
Gauthier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasper Saunders . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saunders lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Saunders there.
Saunders sizes up Gauthier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Gauthier is rocked!
Gauthier bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Saunders comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Gauthier falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Gauthier was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kasper Saunders !

 

Event: Sin City 12     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Yocum has Saunders up against the cage in a clinch.
Yocum misses with the head strike.
Yocum told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Yocum tries to land a knee to the head but Saunders blocks with his arms.
Saunders taking a breather.
Yocum lands an elbow inside.
Yocum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yocum working Saunders over with knees to the body.
Yocum throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yocum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yocum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saunders takes an elbow to the temple.
Yocum has Saunders pushed against the cage.#T1#
Yocum lands an elbow just above Saunders 's eye.
Saunders blocks an elbow strike from Yocum.
Saunders avoids the elbow strike from Yocum, against the cage.
Yocum lands a damaging elbow.
Saunders takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yocum lands a knee to the head.
Yocum lands an elbow inside.
Yocum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yocum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yocum misses with an elbow strike.
Yocum lands an elbow inside that Saunders shrugs off. #T2#
Yocum lands a nice elbow.
Yocum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yocum looking to throw knees to the head but Saunders is blocking nicely.
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!
Yocum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yocum misses with a knee strike.
Yocum lands an elbow that stopped Saunders in his tracks for a moment.
Saunders trying to control the position but instead, Yocum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saunders into the cage.
Saunders avoids the elbow strike from Yocum, against the cage.
Yocum can't find room to land a body shot as Saunders controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yocum throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Saunders tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yocum just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Yocum.
Yocum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yocum misses with a knee to the head.
Yocum throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders looking to stall.
Saunders takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yocum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yocum is pushing Saunders up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yocum misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Yocum lands an elbow that stopped Saunders in his tracks for a moment.
Saunders dodges an elbow strike from Yocum.
Yocum misses with an elbow over the top.
I was talking to Saunders 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Saunders avoids the elbow strike from Yocum, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders .
Yocum misses with a body punch.
Yocum misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yocum obliges.
Saunders is leaning against Yocum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yocum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yocum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Yocum dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Yocum tries to clinch up
and Saunders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Yocum has been cut.
Yocum misses with a lunging right hand
and Saunders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saunders shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yocum avoids the head kick by Saunders .
Saunders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yocum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yocum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saunders counters with a left to the body.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Yocum is just out of range.
Yocum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#
Yocum is rocked!
Yocum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Saunders connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Yocum covering up! Saunders comes in with a big uppercut and Yocum goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kasper Saunders !

 

Event: TUF semis 1     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1#
Saunders misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Yocum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Saunders is predictable there
and Yocum counters with a nice uppercut.
Saunders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yocum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saunders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yocum was well out of range. Poor timing from Saunders .
It seemed like Yocum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Yocum misses.
Saunders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saunders misses with a combination #CL2#
and Yocum counters by clinching up.
Yocum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saunders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yocum stalling.
Yocum has Saunders pressed against the cage, preventing Saunders from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yocum gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yocum tries to land a knee to the head but Saunders blocks with his arms.
Saunders takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Yocum gets through Saunders 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yocum lands a damaging elbow.
Saunders tries a body shot but Yocum blocks it.
Yocum missing with knees to the body.
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yocum keeps control of Saunders as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yocum told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Yocum lands with a left to the head.
Yocum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yocum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yocum gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yocum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yocum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yocum.
Saunders dodges an elbow strike from Yocum.
Yocum lands an elbow just above Saunders 's eye.
Yocum keeps control of Saunders as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yocum lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yocum lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yocum blocks a body shot from Saunders .
Saunders takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saunders is trying to break the clinch but Yocum is controlling him.
Yocum works on Saunders 's body with a couple of short punches.
Yocum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yocum lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yocum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saunders avoids the elbow strike from Yocum, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yocum.
Yocum taking a breather.
Saunders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yocum will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saunders up against the cage.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yocum lands an elbow that stopped Saunders in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Yocum lands a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Saunders .
Saunders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saunders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saunders wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saunders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yocum lands a damaging elbow.
Yocum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders is trying to break free.#BC2#
Yocum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders fails to land with a series of punches.
Saunders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yocum.
Saunders pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Yocum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Yocum moves into the clinch.
A short right from Yocum on the inside.
Yocum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saunders blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Yocum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yocum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yocum dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yocum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yocum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yocum lands a knee to the head.
Saunders blocks an elbow strike from Yocum.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yocum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yocum throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yocum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saunders wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yocum has him pressed against the cage.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Yocum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Yocum dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Good shot there by Saunders .
Yocum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saunders checks a leg kick nicely.
Yocum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yocum gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Yocum has been cut.
Saunders fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yocum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Yocum is just out of range.
Saunders tries to score with a low kick but Yocum moves his leg out of the way.
Yocum misses with a lunging right hand
and Saunders counters with a stiff right hand.
Yocum takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Yocum has closed the distance and engaged Saunders in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yocum.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yocum creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saunders 's defenses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yocum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yocum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saunders is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yocum is keeping busy.#T1#
Yocum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnny Yocum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yocum lands an elbow just above Saunders 's eye.
Yocum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yocum lands an elbow that stopped Saunders in his tracks for a moment.
Yocum lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Yocum breaks from the clinch.
Yocum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saunders is looking for a counter combo.
Yocum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Yocum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yocum throws an elbow but misses.
Saunders prevents a body shot from Yocum.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yocum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Saunders wants to break free but Yocum has control.
Nice elbow from Yocum. #T2#
Saunders is trying to break the clinch but Yocum is controlling him.
Yocum gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yocum lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yocum.
Saunders is trying to break the clinch but Yocum is controlling him.
Yocum lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
Saunders wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yocum.
Yocum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yocum creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saunders 's defenses.
Yocum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saunders 's face.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Yocum.
Saunders has had enough of the clinch but Yocum keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yocum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Yocum breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Saunders goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Yocum moves into the clinch.
Saunders is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yocum is keeping busy.
Yocum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saunders 's efforts to push away.
Saunders wants to stall.
Saunders takes an elbow to the temple.
Yocum stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Saunders is trying to break the clinch but Yocum is controlling him.
Yocum lands a nice uppercut.
Yocum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yocum lands a nice elbow. #T4#
Yocum taking a breather.
Saunders tries to work over Yocum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saunders takes an elbow to the temple.
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yocum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saunders is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yocum is keeping busy.
Saunders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saunders takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saunders wants to break free but Yocum has control.
Yocum blocking some punches.
Yocum keeps control of Saunders as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saunders tries a body shot but Yocum blocks it. #BC2#
Yocum breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Saunders as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Yocum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Yocum's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saunders swinging wildly here.
A shot to the body from Saunders misses
and Yocum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yocum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yocum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saunders misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Saunders does no damage.
Kasper Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yocum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saunders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saunders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yocum.
Saunders is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yocum misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Saunders misses.
Kasper Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Yocum to counter with a crisp jab.
Saunders throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Yocum scores with the left hand. Saunders knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Yocum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yocum scores with a shoulder strike.
Saunders working hard to break the clinch.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yocum lands an elbow that stopped Saunders in his tracks for a moment.
Yocum lands with a short shot to the head.
Yocum throws a head punch that misses.
Saunders trying to control the position but instead, Yocum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saunders into the cage.
Nice elbow from Yocum.
Yocum lands an uppercut.
Saunders takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yocum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yocum landing knees to the head.
Kasper Saunders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#
Saunders is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yocum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oh Saunders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saunders takes a shot to the head.
Yocum scores with a shoulder strike.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
Saunders takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yocum working Saunders over with knees to the body.
Saunders tries to break the clinch but Yocum is controlling the position.
Saunders is trying to push Yocum away but Yocum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yocum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Yocum controls the action.
Yocum lands a left hand.
Yocum dips a shoulder and cracks Saunders with a mighty uppercut! Saunders falls back against the cage and Yocum unloads with a barrage of strikes! Saunders 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 - Yocum screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Yocum!
A victorious Johnny Yocum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: TUF round 6     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Durand moves into the clinch.
Durand stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Durand lands a good knee to the midsection. Saunders won't want to take too many of those.
Saunders tries to break the clinch but Durand is controlling the position.
Durand lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durand obliges.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
I was talking to Saunders 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Durand holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Durand has Saunders pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Durand's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Saunders is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durand is keeping busy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Durand - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand throws a head punch that misses.
Durand taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Durand prevents a body shot from Saunders .
Durand slows down the pace here.
Durand is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Siegfried Durand.
Saunders punishes Durand's body with a nice straight punch.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saunders .#CL2#
Durand pushes Saunders up against the cage in a clinch.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saunders .
Durand landing knees to the head.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Saunders working hard to break the clinch.
Saunders on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Saunders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saunders can't break the clinch.
Saunders avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Durand leaning against his opponent.
Saunders misses with some punches.
Saunders tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saunders managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Durand throws a head punch that misses.
Saunders is trying to break the clinch but Durand has him pressed against the cage.
Saunders is trying to push Durand away but Durand has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Saunders avoids the damage to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saunders avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saunders avoids it.
Durand looks winded!
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saunders avoids it.
Durand has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saunders seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Durand can turn it around.
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saunders wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durand has him pressed against the cage.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saunders avoids it.#T3#
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
Durand manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saunders throws a head punch that misses.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saunders avoids it.
Durand misses with some punches.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saunders blocks it with crossed arms.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
Saunders is trying to push Durand away but Durand has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saunders wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saunders blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saunders is defending well for now.
Saunders works on Durand's body with a couple of short punches.
Durand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saunders is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Saunders tries to break free but Durand pushes him back against the cage.
Saunders managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders is trying to break the clinch but Durand is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Saunders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saunders trying to control the position but instead, Durand has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saunders into the cage.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saunders .
Durand has Saunders pressed against the cage, preventing Saunders from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Saunders 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saunders blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand is struggling to control the position.
Saunders wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Siegfried Durand dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Saunders lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durand at a distance.
Saunders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Durand avoids them all with ease.
Saunders connects with a body shot that sends Durand's belly button to the back.
Saunders lands with a cross.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch but Saunders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saunders lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saunders moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Saunders drops Durand with a naaaaasty hook - Durand is in real trouble here! Saunders dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasper Saunders !

 

Event: TUF Militech vs Mc Steele     
Date:   Aug 27, 2016
#R1#
Saunders keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saunders misses with a body shot. #CL#
Lebowitz closes the distance and clinches.
Saunders working hard to break the clinch.
Saunders wants to break free but Lebowitz has control.
Saunders wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saunders tries to break the clinch but Lebowitz is controlling the position.
Saunders is trying to force a seperation but Lebowitz has the dominant position.
Saunders tries to break the clinch but Lebowitz is controlling the position.
Saunders wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saunders working hard to break the clinch.
Lebowitz scores with a shot to the side of Saunders 's head.
Saunders is trying to force a seperation but Lebowitz has the dominant position.
Saunders is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders wants to break free but Lebowitz has control. #BC2#
Saunders 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Saunders . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saunders .
Saunders throws an off balance right hand
and Lebowitz counters with a one-two to the body.
Saunders misses with the body kick
and Lebowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Lebowitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Lebowitz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saunders lands with a shot to the body.
Lebowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saunders .
Nice shot lands for Lebowitz.
Saunders jabs at Lebowitz's body.
We've been told by Lebowitz's head coaches at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saunders loads up on a big right hand but Lebowitz slips the punch.
Saunders misses with a body shot.
Saunders takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kasper Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders lands a nice shot that snaps Lebowitz's head back.
Lebowitz scores with a punch to the head.
Lebowitz throws the left hand but Saunders avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Lebowitz does it's job there.#ROC#
Saunders is rocked!
Lebowitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saunders is still on wobbly legs! Can Lebowitz finish him?
Lebowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saunders seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
A jab from Lebowitz misses.
A jab lands there for Lebowitz.
Saunders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lebowitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Saunders ducks under a wild hook from Lebowitz.
Saunders scores with a sloppy right hand. Lebowitz should have avoided that one.
Lebowitz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saunders 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saunders duly obliges.
Saunders thuds his right hand into Lebowitz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Lebowitz is rocked!
Lebowitz loads up on a big right hand but Saunders slips the punch.
Saunders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Lebowitz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Lebowitz.
Saunders lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Lebowitz head around and knocks him out cold! Saunders hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kasper Saunders !

 

Event: TUF - Brophy vs Gray     
Date:   Aug 24, 2016
#R1#
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saunders , as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Hunt has been cut.
Saunders lands a right hook to the body.
Hunt throws the left hand but Saunders avoids the punch easily.
Saunders circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hunt to the canvas! Hunt doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Saunders keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasper Saunders !

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 18, 2016
#R1#
Saunders misses with a series of wild punches.
Saunders fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Jdon Blazed has been cut.
Blazed moves away from the strike by Saunders .
Blazed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saunders listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saunders throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saunders scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#
Blazed is rocked!
Saunders lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Blazed falls backwards - clearly groggy! Saunders dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasper Saunders !

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 04, 2016
#R1#
Nice shot by Saunders .#CL#
Ruttenum takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruttenum has Saunders pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saunders manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Ruttenum ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ruttenum no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Ruttenum wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Ruttenum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Ruttenum successfully pulls guard.
Ruttenum pulls Saunders in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
Ruttenum has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Saunders off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Ruttenum moves into the clinch.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Ruttenum has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saunders uses from the top position.
Ruttenum has his hands on Saunders 's head, controlling the position.
Saunders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##ES#
Ruttenum is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Ruttenum ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ruttenum no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Ruttenum is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Ruttenum works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ruttenum connects with a couple of short punches.#SU#
Ruttenum gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Ruttenum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Ruttenum has Saunders pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ruttenum pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Saunders tumbling to the mat - Ruttenum dives into Saunders 's guard.#T2#
Saunders has a closed guard, preventing Ruttenum from standing up. #SU#
Ruttenum decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ruttenum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saunders ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saunders changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruttenum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saunders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saunders punishes Ruttenum's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruttenum is breathing heavily.#CL#
Ruttenum clinches.
Saunders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Ruttenum has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Saunders regains guard immediately.
Saunders has a closed guard, preventing Ruttenum from standing up. #T3#
Ruttenum throwing strikes but missing.
Saunders trying to keep a closed guard but Ruttenum is proving a slippery customer.
Ruttenum preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ruttenum 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.
Ruttenum wants to get up but he can't break Saunders 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruttenum stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders .#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Ruttenum decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saunders , up you get!
Ruttenum tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saunders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Ruttenum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saunders is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ruttenum is keeping busy.
Ruttenum fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruttenum as Saunders tries to tie him up.
Saunders is pressed up against the cage. Ruttenum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saunders down to the mat. Saunders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Ruttenum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ruttenum takes the fight into the clinch.
Saunders tries to work over Ruttenum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruttenum. #TD#
Ruttenum drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Ruttenum 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#
Saunders fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruttenum checks it well.
Saunders scoring well with a low kick there.
Saunders throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Saunders gets tackled into the cage by Ruttenum. Ruttenum maintains the clinch. #TD#
Ruttenum pulls guard effortlessly.
Curtis Ruttenum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Ruttenum manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Saunders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saunders is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Curtis Ruttenum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saunders scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruttenum takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Ruttenum instigates a clinch.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Ruttenum avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the cage.
Ruttenum tries for a takedown but Saunders manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Ruttenum jumps guard and drags Saunders to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
Ruttenum scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Saunders throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruttenum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saunders has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Saunders connects with a nice looking jab.
Saunders motions for Ruttenum to come forward. Saunders throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttenum throws a big counter combination but Saunders scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ruttenum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saunders ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saunders throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruttenum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saunders cracks Ruttenum with an open hand slap.
Ruttenum ducks right into an uppercut from Saunders .
Ruttenum tries to clinch up
and Saunders counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Ruttenum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruttenum goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saunders prevents it.
Ruttenum blocks a body shot from Saunders .
Ruttenum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saunders throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders misses with some punches.
Ruttenum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saunders just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Ruttenum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saunders is trying to stall.
Ruttenum drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saunders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ruttenum checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ruttenum tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saunders counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saunders .
Jab, jab by Saunders - just one landing.
Saunders keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#
Ruttenum is rocked!
Saunders scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruttenum in his tracks.
Oh Ruttenum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saunders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruttenum seems to have got his legs back now.
Saunders lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruttenum's head.#CL#
Ruttenum drives through and clinches with Saunders against the cage.
Ruttenum tries to pull guard but Saunders won't allow it.
Saunders fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saunders gets underhooks to prevent Ruttenum's takedown attempt.
Ruttenum goes for a takedown attempt but Saunders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saunders scores with a shot to the body.
Saunders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saunders connects with a leg kick. Ruttenum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Curtis Ruttenum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saunders listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saunders scores with a hook to the body. Ruttenum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saunders connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruttenum. Ruttenum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruttenum moves out of range of the body kick.
Saunders misses with a leg kick.
Saunders scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Saunders . Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Saunders cracks Ruttenum with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saunders has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ruttenum to stand back up!
A shot to the liver by Saunders . Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Saunders lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruttenum closes the distance but Saunders moves to the side
and Saunders counters with a left to the body.
Saunders throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruttenum on the side of the head.
Saunders lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saunders .
Saunders keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saunders scores with a jab to the body.
Saunders lands a right hook to the body.
Ruttenum walks into a jab.
Ruttenum moves out of range as Saunders throws a body kick.
Saunders throws a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruttenum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decent striking displayed by Saunders there.
Ruttenum walks into a stiff left hand from Saunders .
Saunders cracks a nice hook into Ruttenum's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasper Saunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saunders cracks a nice hook into Ruttenum's ribs.#CL#
Ruttenum closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Ruttenum turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Ruttenum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saunders , who protects the arm well.
Saunders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruttenum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Ruttenum decides to stand back up. #CL#
Ruttenum closes the distance and clinches.
Ruttenum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saunders fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ruttenum walks into a stiff left hand from Saunders .
Ruttenum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Ruttenum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saunders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ruttenum is trying to pull guard but Saunders turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Ruttenum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saunders tries a body shot but Ruttenum blocks it.
Saunders tries to stall but Ruttenum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruttenum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruttenum prevents a body shot from Saunders .
Ruttenum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saunders just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruttenum has Saunders pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saunders manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Saunders .
Ruttenum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Saunders .
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Ruttenum avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the cage.
Ruttenum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruttenum controls his hands. #T2#
Ruttenum fails to pull guard.
Ruttenum has Saunders pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saunders manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saunders looking to slow down the pace here.
Ruttenum has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Saunders lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saunders lands a left hand.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruttenum's elbow.
Ruttenum tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saunders working aggressively here.
Ruttenum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saunders to keep the fight standing.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Ruttenum avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the cage.
Ruttenum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saunders fights it off and pushes away nicely.
An inside leg kick from Saunders misses. #T3#
Saunders lands a nice shot to the body.
Saunders connects with a right hand. Ruttenum shakes it off.
Ruttenum takes one to the chin there.
Saunders jabs Ruttenum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruttenum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruttenum tries to clinch
and Saunders counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruttenum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saunders connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruttenum scrambles back to his feet.
Saunders circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saunders counters with a nice body shot.
Saunders uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saunders changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasper Saunders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruttenum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ruttenum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saunders connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruttenum scrambles back to his feet.
Ruttenum closes the distance but Saunders moves to the side
and Saunders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruttenum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Saunders cracks Ruttenum with a hook to the temple - Ruttenum is on wobbly legs here! Saunders swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ruttenum falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Saunders wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kasper Saunders !

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 26, 2016
#R1#
Green changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saunders pivots, looking for a leg kick but Green is out of range and Saunders settles back down.
Green throws a head kick that misses
and Saunders counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Green misses.
Green takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saunders darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saunders works Green's body with a nice hook.
Green throws a body kick that misses
and Saunders makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Green throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saunders takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saunders scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Green.
Saunders swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saunders throws a leg kick but Green checks it.
Green throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Green looks for the body kick but Saunders saw that one coming.
Green throws a leg kick but Saunders checks it.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Green looks to land a right hand but Saunders moved out of range.
Green misses with a body kick.
Saunders wants to slow Green down by chopping away at his legs.
Green connects with an inside leg kick.
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Saunders ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Green.
Green takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Green misses with a combination
and Saunders counters with a straight right hand.
Green looks winded!
Saunders tries a low kick but Green avoids it.
Saunders misses with a low kick.
Green feints the counter takedown.
Saunders scores with a nice strike.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saunders throws a shot to the body.
Saunders lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green takes a swing at Saunders 's ribcage but misses.
Saunders gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Green.#T2#
Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saunders 's calf.
Green looks to land a right hand but Saunders moved out of range.
Green doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Green misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Green takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saunders lands a slapping body shot.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Saunders moves out of range easily.
Saunders lands the left hand.#ROC#
Green is rocked!
Green drops his hands momentarily and Saunders takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Saunders finish him?
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saunders .
Saunders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saunders lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saunders lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Green falls backwards - clearly groggy! Saunders dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasper Saunders !

 

 
 
 
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