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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 18, 2022
#R1##TD#
Boxaaja drives through with a takedown into Sainty's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Sainty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boxaaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boxaaja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Boxaaja 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. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Sainty working for a triangle but Boxaaja defends it easily.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sainty throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boxaaja escapes and throws Sainty's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sainty tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Boxaaja has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Boxaaja is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sainty to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sainty shrugs it off. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a guillotine from mount but Sainty frees his head quite easily.
Sainty is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sainty wants to control but Boxaaja is having none of it.
Boxaaja wants to get back to his feet but Sainty is holding on tight.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Boxaaja with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sainty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boxaaja avoids the attempt from Sainty to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Boxaaja is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sainty to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sainty shrugs it off.
Boxaaja pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sainty regains half guard.
Sainty tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.#SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sainty sees it coming and defends easily.
Sainty is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.#SUB2#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Sainty is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sainty is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
Sainty trying to control but Boxaaja postures up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sainty has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boxaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Sainty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sainty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sainty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja. #SUB2#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Boxaaja dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Boxaaja drives through with a takedown into Sainty's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Sainty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boxaaja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boxaaja trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Sainty is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for a guillotine here but Boxaaja defends easily. #SUB2#
Sainty has his foot on Boxaaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boxaaja works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boxaaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sainty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boxaaja has managed to get both his arms back between Sainty's legs - danger averted.
Sainty keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass. #SUB#
Boxaaja drops back looking for a leg! Sainty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sainty manages to kick Boxaaja off! Boxaaja jumps back into Sainty's guard. #T1#
Boxaaja stands and throws Sainty's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sainty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boxaaja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sainty is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Boxaaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sainty keeps working.
Sainty manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sainty is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Sainty is defending well. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sainty sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sainty defends it well. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Sainty is defending it quite comfortably. #T3##SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.
Sainty is trying to maintain the position but Boxaaja is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
Sainty moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Boxaaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phol Boxaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boxaaja defends well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sainty keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sainty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.
Boxaaja slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sainty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boxaaja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boxaaja tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sainty tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Boxaaja decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sainty to his feet.
Boxaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sainty can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Boxaaja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sainty did well to prevent Boxaaja getting side control.#SUB2#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Boxaaja dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Sainty gets caught napping as Boxaaja dives in and scores a takedown. Sainty manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Boxaaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boxaaja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Boxaaja 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sainty looking for a guillotine here but Boxaaja defends easily.
Boxaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sainty swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Sainty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.
Boxaaja pushing down on Sainty's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Sainty actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sainty is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja. #SUB2#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Sainty is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily.
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Sainty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Sainty is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.
Phol Boxaaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sainty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boxaaja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boxaaja's back!#SUB2#
Boxaaja is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Boxaaja fending off the submission attempt from Sainty.
Sainty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sainty is hanging on to Boxaaja's back as he tries to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Boxaaja is in a bad position with Sainty working for a choke. Boxaaja manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for a guillotine here but Boxaaja defends easily.
Boxaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sainty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.
Boxaaja passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Boxaaja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boxaaja has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Boxaaja!

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

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 02, 2022
#R1#
Grossman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sainty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grossman loads up on a big right hand but Sainty slips the punch.
Sainty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sainty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grossman throws out the jab.
Grossman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grossman looks to land a right hand but Sainty moved out of range.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grossman sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman misses with an uppercut. Sainty saw that one coming.
Sainty tries to counter with a takedown but Grossman is quick to defend against it.
Grossman lands a lovely overhand right.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Grossman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sainty moves out of range as Grossman strikes.
Grossman looks to throw the jab but Sainty is out of range.
Sainty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grossman throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sainty wants to take a breather but Grossman is having none of it.
Sainty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sainty seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grossman for as long as he can get away with.
Grossman is refusing to be controlled, as Sainty sits in half guard. #T2#
Sainty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grossman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Sainty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grossman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sainty.
Sainty wants to free his trapped foot but Grossman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Sainty is working for a submission of some sort.
Sainty is trying to control. Grossman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sainty is really struggling to control Grossman but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Sainty seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grossman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sainty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sainty works his way into full mount!
Sainty controlling the pace for now.
Grossman stops Sainty from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Grossman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4#
Sainty avoids the attempt from Grossman to control.
Grossman is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sainty has taken his back.
Sainty controls the action.
Grossman can't escape the position. #SUB#
Sainty is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Grossman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Grossman for a finish. #SUB#
Grossman showing good submission defense here.
Grossman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sainty off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sainty working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sainty dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Grossman throws a body shot but no joy.
Grossman throws the left hand but Sainty avoids the punch easily.
Sainty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sainty slips a jab and a cross from Grossman.
Grossman looks to land a right hand but Sainty moved out of range.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grossman sprawls and moves away.
Vasily Grossman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grossman. Sainty does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sainty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grossman.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grossman sprawls and moves away.
Sainty avoids the body shot from Grossman.
Sainty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Sainty moves away from the strike by Grossman.
Sainty slips under a jab from Grossman.
Sainty attempts a counter takedown but Grossman avoids it well and moves away.
Grossman misses with a right hand #TD#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown. Grossman fights it but they end up in guard.
Sainty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sainty is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sainty looking to sit in guard and control but Grossman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Sainty looking for subs off his back but Grossman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Grossman tries to stand and escape but Sainty is controlling the position. #T2##SUB#
Sainty actively working from the bottom here.
Sainty is looking for a sweep. Grossman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grossman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sainty.#SU2#
Grossman decides to stand back up. Grossman steps back and let's Sainty get back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Sainty.
Sainty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grossman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sainty tries to counter with a takedown but Grossman is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Grossman misses with a body punch #TD#
and Sainty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grossman's guard.
Sainty has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Grossman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sainty controls the pace.
Sainty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grossman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grossman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sainty is one step ahead there.
Sainty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sainty trying to control but Grossman is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sainty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sainty wants to control from the top but Grossman keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Grossman being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grossman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sainty attempts a counter takedown but Grossman avoids it well and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grossman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sainty is out of range and Grossman settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Grossman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Grossman misses with a left hand #TD#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grossman wants to sweep but no luck.
Sainty working some strikes from top position.
Grossman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sainty trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman prevents Sainty from improving his position.
Sainty is pressing down on Grossman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Grossman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sainty is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Grossman stands and steps away. Sainty gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Grossman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sainty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grossman misses with a double jab #TD#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sainty passes into half guard. #SUB#
Sainty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grossman is just riding it out for now. Sainty eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Sainty is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Grossman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sainty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sainty looking to control but Grossman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sainty with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T3#
Grossman is trying to escape the mount but Sainty keeps good control and instead manages to take Grossman's back. #SUB#
Sainty is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Grossman is trapped and Sainty is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sainty is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sainty tightening his grip on Grossman, looking for the choke.
Grossman is keeping busy. #T4##SUB#
Sainty looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Sainty working for a choke but Grossman is defending well. #SUB#
Sainty working for a choke but Grossman reverses nicely into Sainty 's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sainty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grossman defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Sainty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sainty has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Sainty!

An out of breath and clearly excited Daniel Sainty thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 25, 2022
#R1#
A head kick misses from Rohl.
Rohl tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sainty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sainty attempts a counter takedown but Rohl avoids it well and moves away.
Sainty circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Sainty counters with a single leg into guard. Rohl didn't expect that.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sainty sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rohl's guard. #SUB#
Sainty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sainty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty wants to take a breather but Rohl is having none of it.
Rohl really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sainty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sainty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Rohl is trying to control but can't.
Sainty content to control rather than advance.
Sainty has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rohl moves into full guard.
Rohl looking for a sweep. Not yet Rohl, not yet.
Rohl is controlling Sainty's posture.
Sainty tries to free his leg and advance position but Rohl is retaining full guard.
Sainty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sainty trying to control but Rohl 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.
Sainty sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sainty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rohl wants to sweep but no luck.
Rohl is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sainty swats away the attempt to clinch by Rohl.
Sainty feinted with a counter takedown.
Rohl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rohl wants to clinch up but Sainty keeps it at a distance.
Sainty avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Rohl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sainty manages to avoid it.
Sainty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rohl connects with a leg kick.
Rohl misses with a low kick.
Sainty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sainty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rohl throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sainty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rohl's guard.
Sainty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sainty trying to control but Rohl is working from the bottom.
Rohl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sainty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Rohl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sainty connects with a couple of short punches.
Sainty trying to control but Rohl is working from the bottom.
Rohl can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sainty controls the pace.
Sainty looking to pass the guard.
Rohl looking for a sweep. Not yet Rohl, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty trying to control the position from guard on top but Rohl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sainty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sainty's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sainty dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rohl tries to clinch up but Sainty circles away and keeps his distance.
Sainty attempts a counter takedown but Rohl avoids it well and moves away.
Rohl throws a leg kick but Sainty moved away.
Sainty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rohl can do to turn this around?
Sainty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rohl tries to clinch up but Sainty circles away and keeps his distance.
Sainty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rohl walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sainty checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Sainty tries to keep at a distance but Rohl has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rohl just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sainty's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sainty as Rohl tries to tie him up.
Rohl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sainty is defending well for now.
Rohl stalling the fight.
Rohl pushes off an throws an elbow but Sainty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Sainty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sainty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sainty fails to pull guard.
Rohl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sainty tries to pull guard but Rohl holds him up against the cage and eventually Sainty drops back down to his feet.
Sainty takes an elbow to the temple.
Rohl pushes off an throws an elbow but Sainty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rohl will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sainty up against the cage.
Rohl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rohl is trying to maintain a safe position but Sainty gets an underhook and turns Rohl into the cage.#T2#
Rohl leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sainty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rohl crunches a lovely knee into Sainty's ribcage.
Rohl unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sainty blocks an elbow strike from Rohl.
Sainty avoiding damage as Rohl throws knees to the body.
Rohl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sainty blocks an elbow strike from Rohl.
Sainty goes for a takedown attempt but Rohl pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sainty blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Rohl moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Rohl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sainty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sainty tries for a takedown but Rohl manages to get underhooks.
Rohl lands an elbow that stopped Sainty in his tracks for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rohl misses with a knee strike.
Sainty is trying to pull guard but Rohl has him pressed against the cage.
Rohl missing with knees to the body.
Sainty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rohl holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sainty struggles to land a body shot inside as Rohl controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Sainty.
Sainty avoiding damage as Rohl throws knees to the body.
Rohl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sainty avoids it.#T4#
Rohl throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sainty jumps guard but Rohl stands there with Sainty around his waist. Sainty gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rohl has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sainty seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rohl can turn it around.#TD#
Sainty drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rohl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sainty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rohl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rohl wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving. #SUB#
Sainty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rohl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sainty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Sainty is looking for a triangle but Rohl pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Rohl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rohl tries to score with a low kick but Sainty moves his leg out of the way.
Sainty swats away the attempt to clinch by Rohl.
Sainty tries to counter with a takedown but Rohl is quick to defend against it.
A clash of legs there as Sainty blocks the low kick.
Rohl wants to land a leg kick but Sainty is out of range.
Sainty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rohl.
Sainty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Curtis Rohl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Rohl #TD#
and Sainty counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sainty.

Rohl pushes Sainty off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Sainty blocks the leg kick.
Sainty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rohl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rohl sprawls and moves away.
Sainty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sainty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rohl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sainty.
Rohl lands a knee to the body.
Sainty is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rohl to keep the fight standing.
Sainty blocks the elbow strike.
Sainty is trying to pull guard but Rohl has him pressed against the cage.
Rohl lands an elbow inside. #TD#
Sainty pulls Rohl into guard. #SUB#
Sainty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rohl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Rohl postures up and lands a big shot to Sainty's brow. #SUB#
Sainty has his foot on Rohl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rohl works his way back into a safe position though.
Daniel Sainty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sainty is looking for a triangle but Rohl pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rohl defends well.#SUB#
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rohl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Sainty has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rohl should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sainty has tightened it up now! Rohl should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: CWC 276     
Date:   Oct 17, 2021





189 cm
41 yrs
150 lbs



165 cm
28 yrs
151 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Daniel Sainty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Siam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sainty (0) vs (4) Siam
Sainty seems a little lost for a moment, as Siam dominates the positioning.
Sainty is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it.
Sainty is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sainty is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it.
Siam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sainty keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sainty is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Siam in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sainty is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chan Siam!
An out of breath Chan Siam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CWC 254     
Date:   Aug 15, 2021





189 cm
41 yrs
150 lbs



176 cm
32 yrs
154 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Daniel Sainty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Heartless Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Jesus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sainty to the mat! Sainty manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sainty (0) vs (2) Jesus
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Sainty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jesus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sainty is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Sainty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sainty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jesus slips nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sainty's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sainty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jesus passes Sainty's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sainty with the active half guard here but Jesus passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (5) Jesus
Sainty is looking to reverse the position.
Sainty seems a little lost for a moment, as Jesus dominates the positioning.
Sainty is trying to improve his position.
Jesus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sainty will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sainty is trying to control Jesus's posture but Jesus avoids it. #T2#
Sainty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sainty is being controlled here.
Jesus working away.
Jesus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sainty's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sainty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jesus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Sainty's face as Jesus controls the position.
Sainty is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Jesus controls the position.
Sainty is looking to regain half guard here but Jesus keeps moving and retains side control.
Jesus taking a breather here.
Sainty gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Sainty looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jesus passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (8) Jesus
Jesus controlling the position. #T4#
Sainty tries to buck Jesus off but Jesus is having none of it.
Jesus working away.
Sainty is looking for a sweep.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sainty struggling a bit here.
Jesus is looking to take a break and control but Sainty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jesus taking a breather here. #T5#
Sainty tries to bench press Jesus off him but Jesus keeps the position.
Sainty is trying to control Jesus's posture but Jesus avoids it.
Sainty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jesus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jesus happy to just control the position for now.
Sainty is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T6#
Jesus is taking a breather. Sainty says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Jesus moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sainty.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (11) Jesus
Sainty tries to bench press Jesus off him but Jesus keeps the position.
Sainty sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.
Sainty moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Sainty isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jesus stacks Sainty on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jesus!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (14) Jesus
Sainty is looking to regain half guard here but Jesus keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Sainty being controlled for a moment.
Sainty gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jesus performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Jesus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jesus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sainty wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.
Jesus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9##SUB#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jesus trying to pass the guard but Sainty defending well. #SUB#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jesus passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (17) Jesus
Sainty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jesus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Jesus controls the position from side control.
Sainty tries to bench press Jesus off him but Jesus keeps the position.
Sainty can't do much from the bottom here.
Sainty is looking to reverse the position.
Sainty trying to remain calm as Jesus controls from the top position.
Jesus working away.
Jesus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sainty is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Sainty is working hard here to advance position.
Jesus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sainty is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Sainty is trying to control Jesus's posture but Jesus avoids it.
Sainty is looking to regain half guard here but Jesus keeps moving and retains side control.
Jesus controlling the position from side mount.
Sainty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Sainty's face as Jesus controls the position. #T13#
Jesus wants to control but Sainty is keeping him busy.
Jesus working away.
Sainty is trying to escape the position but Jesus is controlling the position.
Sainty is looking for a sweep.
Sainty can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Sainty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jesus working away.
Sainty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jesus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sainty is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty sneaks back into half guard.
Jesus is taking a breather. Sainty says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus wins on points by 17 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Heartless Jesus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CWC 232     
Date:   Jul 25, 2021





170 cm
35 yrs
153 lbs



189 cm
40 yrs
150 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 18 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Daniel Sainty!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Boesku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boesku lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Sainty
Boesku wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving.
Boesku is really struggling to control Sainty but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boesku defends well.#SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boesku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boesku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boesku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boesku defends well.
Boesku trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Boesku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Sainty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boesku is aware though and is defending well.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sainty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boesku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Sainty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boesku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boesku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boesku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sainty has his foot on Boesku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boesku works his way back into a safe position though.
Sainty keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Boesku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Sainty keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sainty working for a triangle but Boesku defends it easily. #SUB2#
Sainty working for a triangle but Boesku defends it easily. #T4#
Boesku showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Sainty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sainty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Boesku content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sainty has locked up a guillotine! Sainty's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Boesku is holding on here and Sainty must be using up a lot of energy. Boesku has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sainty gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: CWC Hilo     
Date:   Jul 11, 2021





189 cm
40 yrs
150 lbs



150 cm
35 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Daniel Sainty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Sainty has closed the distance and engaged Steel Penn in a clinch. #TD#
Sainty gets control of Steel Penn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sainty will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Steel Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sainty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Sainty's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sainty has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steel Penn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sainty.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (3) Steel Penn
Sainty is trying to escape the position but Steel Penn is controlling the position.
Sainty is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn wants to control but Sainty is keeping him busy. #T1#
Sainty wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn stalling.
Sainty is staying active underneath Steel Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sainty is trying to get back to full guard.
Sainty trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Sainty's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Steel Penn is taking a breather. Sainty says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Steel Penn is keen to just control but Sainty is a slippery customer.#T2#
Steel Penn works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (6) Steel Penn
Steel Penn prevents Sainty from getting the reversal.
Steel Penn controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Sainty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sainty regains half guard.
Steel Penn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sainty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel Penn passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (9) Steel Penn#T4#
Steel Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sainty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sainty is looking to escape.
Sainty wants to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Steel Penn controlling from the full mount.
Sainty is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn wants to control but instead Sainty manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily.
Sainty is looking to improve his position.
Sainty is working hard here to advance position.#T6##SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Let's hope that Steel Penn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sainty wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
Sainty is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Steel Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8##SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Steel Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Sainty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sainty wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well. #T9#
Steel Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sainty regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Steel Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Sainty throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steel Penn uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (12) Steel Penn#T10#
Sainty is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sainty (0) vs (14) Steel Penn
Sainty is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Steel Penn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sainty manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Steel Penn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T11#
Sainty tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sainty gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sainty (0) vs (16) Steel Penn
Steel Penn looking to control but Sainty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel Penn looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Sainty regains half guard.#SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13#
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Sainty is having none of it.
Steel Penn passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (19) Steel Penn
Sainty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steel Penn's best efforts.
Sainty manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Sainty throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steel Penn uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (22) Steel Penn#T14#
Steel Penn taking a breather here.
Steel Penn advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sainty (0) vs (24) Steel Penn
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sainty slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 24 to 0.
Bjj Steel Penn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: CACC 212     
Date:   Jun 20, 2021





170 cm
36 yrs
144 lbs



189 cm
40 yrs
150 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Oskar Friman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Daniel Sainty!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Friman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Friman (4) vs (0) Sainty
Sainty manages to get back to half guard.
Sainty is looking to improve his position.
Friman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (7) vs (0) Sainty
Sainty is squirming around, avoiding Friman's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
Friman wants to control the pace but Sainty is squirming around nicely.
Friman controlling his opponent.
Sainty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sainty gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Sainty with the active half guard here but Friman passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (10) vs (0) Sainty
Friman trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Sainty is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Friman wants to free his trapped foot but Sainty is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Friman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sainty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sainty moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Friman trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Friman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Friman stands and throws Sainty's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (13) vs (0) Sainty
Friman trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Friman staying calm.#T5#
Sainty prevents Friman from moving into mount.
Sainty is looking for a sweep.
Sainty is trying to escape the position but Friman is controlling the position.
Sainty is looking for a sweep.
Friman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sainty keeps working.
Sainty tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Friman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Friman (15) vs (0) Sainty
Friman content just to control the position here. #T6#
Sainty slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Friman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sainty works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Friman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Friman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sainty's guard. #T7#
Friman wants to take a breather but Sainty is having none of it.
Friman trying to mount his opponent but Sainty defends it.
Sainty tries to roll over but Friman keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.
Friman wants to pass the guard but Sainty is defending well. #SUB2#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Friman pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Friman prevents Sainty from improving his position.#SUB#
Friman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Friman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T9#
Well, if Friman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sainty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Friman is trying to control the action in half guard but Sainty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sainty slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T10##SUB2#
Friman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sainty has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Friman passes into half guard.
Friman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Well, if Friman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Friman wants to control but Sainty is keeping him busy. #T11#
Friman is looking to pass Sainty's guard but actually Sainty recovers to full guard.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sainty working for a triangle but Friman defends it easily. #SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a triangle here but Friman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (18) vs (0) Sainty#T12#
Friman trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Sainty is being controlled here.
Sainty looks to move to half guard but instead Friman has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Friman (20) vs (0) Sainty#SUB#
Friman goes for an armbar but Sainty turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sainty.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Friman (20) vs (2) Sainty#T13#
Friman is trying to hold Sainty in close to prevent damage but Sainty has managed to pass into half guard.
Friman tries to get to full guard but Sainty has control of the leg.
Sainty is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sainty trying to control but Friman is working from the bottom. #T14#
Sainty won't allow Friman to sweep him here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Friman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Friman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty tries to free his leg and advance position but Friman is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friman takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
A very excited looking Oskar Friman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CACC 202: Pavlov vs Archer II     
Date:   May 30, 2021





168 cm
26 yrs
155 lbs



189 cm
40 yrs
150 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bryan Furry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Daniel Sainty!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Furry moves into the clinch.#TD#
Furry pulls guard effortlessly.
Sainty trying to control but Furry is working from the bottom.
Sainty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Furry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Sainty has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sainty controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Furry trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Furry seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Furry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sainty defends it easily.#T1#
Furry looking for a sweep. Not yet Furry, not yet.
Furry keeping moving, preventing Sainty from controlling successfully.
Furry 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.
Sainty trying to control the position from guard on top but Furry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Furry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sainty defends it easily.
Sainty showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Furry working a defensive guard but Sainty manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Furry (0) vs (3) Sainty#T2#
Furry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sainty wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sainty passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Furry!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Furry (0) vs (5) Sainty
Furry is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sainty controlling his opponent.
Sainty wants to take his opponent's back but Furry doesn't allow it.
Furry is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sainty controlling his opponent. #T3#
Sainty trying to control but Furry is having none of it.
Sainty manages to capitalize on a mistake by Furry to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Furry (0) vs (8) Sainty
Well, with Sainty on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Furry is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Sainty not allowing Furry to control his hands.
Sainty has the hooks in. Furry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Sainty is persistently looking for the submission but Furry is defending it well. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for the RNC. #T4#
Furry is in bad spot here.
Furry is working hard here to advance position.
Furry trying to control but not successfully.
Furry is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Furry fending off the submission attempt from Sainty.
Furry rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sainty trying to pass the guard but Furry defending well. #T5##SUB2#
Sainty seems to be looking for submissions.
Furry trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sainty manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Furry (0) vs (11) Sainty
Furry is squirming around, avoiding Sainty's attempts to control the action.
Furry bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Furry (2) vs (11) Sainty
Furry passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Furry (5) vs (11) Sainty
Sainty is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Furry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sainty has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6##SUB#
Furry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sainty tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Furry goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sainty has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Furry but great work by Sainty.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Furry (5) vs (15) Sainty
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Furry sneaks back into half guard.
Furry tries to get to full guard but Sainty has control of the leg. #T7#
Sainty works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Furry (5) vs (18) Sainty
Sainty advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Furry (5) vs (20) Sainty
Sainty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Furry is looking to escape.
Sainty controlling his opponent.
Furry manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Furry is looking for a sweep. Sainty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Furry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sainty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Furry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Sainty seems to be working for a kimura but Furry defends the submission attempt.
Furry tries to get to full guard but Sainty has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Furry is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sainty jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Furry (5) vs (23) Sainty
Furry tries to improve position but can't.
Furry seems a little lost for a moment, as Sainty dominates the positioning.
Furry is looking for a sweep.
Furry can't do much from the bottom here.
Furry is looking for a sweep.
Sainty tries to advance to mount but can't.
Furry tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Sainty takes a little break here. Furry wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
It looks like Sainty might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Furry tries to improve position but can't.
Furry sneaks back into half guard.
Sainty is thwarting Furry's attempts to control the position.
Furry tries to get to full guard but Sainty has control of the leg. #T11#
Furry wants to control but Sainty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sainty wants to pass to mount but Furry is defending the position.
Sainty is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Furry!
Score +3 for passing guard: Furry (5) vs (26) Sainty
Furry tries to lock up and control but Sainty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sainty pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Furry is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Sainty with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Furry working to try and regain half guard.
Furry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sainty wants to take his opponent's back but Furry doesn't allow it.
Furry has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Furry (5) vs (29) Sainty
Sainty not allowing Furry to control his hands.
Furry is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T13##SUB2#
Furry is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sainty gets his way! #SUB2#
Sainty looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Furry defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sainty's arms.
I really don't envy Furry right now. #SUB2#
Sainty is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sainty really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Furry.#T14##SUB2#
Sainty looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Furry right now.
Furry rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Furry gets back to full guard.
Furry is trying to control the position but Sainty postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty stopping the sweep attempt from Furry.
Sainty trying to control the position from guard on top but Furry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furry wants to hit a sweep here but Sainty passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Furry there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Furry (5) vs (32) Sainty

And that's the end of the fight!
Sainty wins on points by 32 to 5.
Daniel Sainty really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: CACC 195: Ty vs Schultz II     
Date:   May 02, 2021





189 cm
39 yrs
150 lbs



173 cm
42 yrs
153 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Sainty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sainty tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Joey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sainty has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Joey drives through and clinches with Sainty against the ropes. #TD2#
Joey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Joey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sainty passes into half guard.
Joey is trying to control but can't.
Joey is positioning himself well to prevent Sainty advancing to mount.
Joey wants to control but Sainty is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sainty trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Joey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sainty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joey 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.
Sainty looking to pass the guard.
Sainty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sainty is fighting to break Joey's control of his arms but Joey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sainty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Sainty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joey has his hands on Sainty's head, controlling the position.
Joey wants to sweep here but Sainty controlling him for the moment.
Sainty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
Joey can't keep his opponent in guard - Sainty advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sainty trying to pass the guard but Joey defending well. #T3#
Joey is trying to control but can't.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joey is looking for a sweep. Sainty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Sainty is very close to passing his half guard.
Sainty prevents Joey from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Joey trying to control the position.
Sainty wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Joey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sainty puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Joey has his hands clasped together around Sainty's back. He's all about the action.
Joey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sainty postures up.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Sainty from controlling successfully.
Joey looking for a sweep. Not yet Joey, not yet.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sainty's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sainty (0) vs (2) Joey
Joey looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB#
Sainty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sainty is looking for a triangle but Joey pushes his legs off easily.
Joey wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving. #SUB#
Sainty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Sainty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T6##SUB#
Sainty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joey trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Sainty keeping full guard, as Joey tries to pass.
Joey trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sainty working for submissions but it's allowed Joey to get to half guard.
My spies in (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Joey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Joey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sainty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joey passes into side control, despite Sainty's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (5) Joey
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Sainty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sainty is looking for a sweep.#T8##SUB2#
Joey swings around for an armbar but Sainty sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joey's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sainty (2) vs (5) Joey
Joey is trying to control the position but Sainty postures up. #SUB2#
Joey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sainty is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sainty (2) vs (7) Joey
Joey tries to free his leg and advance position but Sainty is retaining full guard. #T9#
Joey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (2) vs (10) Joey
Sainty is looking to reverse the position.
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sainty keeps working.
Joey slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Joey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sainty is looking to regain half guard here but Joey keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Sainty is not content to let Joey control the position.
Sainty is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
The referee asks Joey politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Joey prefers to stall for the moment though.
It looks like Joey might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sainty is looking for a sweep.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Sainty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Joey stalls from top position.
Sainty tries to bench press Joey off him but Joey keeps the position. #T12#
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Sainty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sainty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joey trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Sainty gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T13##SUB#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joey pulls his head out easily.
Joey is keen to just control but Sainty is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Sainty actively working from the bottom here.
Sainty wants to control but Joey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joey prevents Sainty from improving his position.
Sainty gets full guard.#T14#
Joey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joey defends well.
Sainty keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sainty has his foot on Joey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joey works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey wins on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tribbiani Joey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CACC 188: Arias vs Cole     
Date:   Apr 11, 2021





170 cm
34 yrs
153 lbs



189 cm
39 yrs
150 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Sainty!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sainty enables Boesku to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sainty manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Sainty#SUB2#
Boesku avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Sainty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving.
Sainty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boesku controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boesku avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB2#
Sainty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sainty is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Boesku's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boesku defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving.
Boesku has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boesku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sainty is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boesku is really struggling to control Sainty but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boesku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB2#
Sainty has his foot on Boesku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boesku works his way back into a safe position though.
Boesku trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Boesku looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boesku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boesku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving.
Boesku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sainty working a defensive guard here.
Sainty keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB2#
Boesku avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boesku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boesku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boesku stays in close to Sainty's body and controls the position. #T6#
Sainty looking to control.
Boesku trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Sainty has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Sainty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boesku is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Boesku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sainty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boesku has managed to get both his arms back between Sainty's legs - danger averted.
Boesku trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sainty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boesku is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Sainty keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sainty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boesku sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boesku defends well.#T8##SUB2#
Sainty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boesku defends it easily.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sainty is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Boesku rolls with it to try and escape but Sainty cranks on the arm and Boesku is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Perda Segurio throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sainty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Perda Segurio looking for subs off his back but Sainty has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sainty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perda Segurio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sainty wants to pass the guard but Perda Segurio is defending well.
Perda Segurio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sainty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perda Segurio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Perda Segurio is looking to improve his position.
Sainty trying to pass the guard but Perda Segurio defending well.
Perda Segurio is holding on to half guard well.
Sainty content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sainty is thwarting Perda Segurio's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sainty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sainty appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Perda Segurio misses with a double jab #TD2#
so Sainty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sainty showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sainty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Perda Segurio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perda Segurio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perda Segurio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perda Segurio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a triangle but Perda Segurio pushes his legs off easily.
Sainty keeping moving, preventing Perda Segurio from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sainty isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Perda Segurio stacks Sainty on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Perda Segurio!
Perda Segurio wants to stand but Sainty has his arm trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perda Segurio advances to mount.
Sainty sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sainty dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Perda Segurio swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Sainty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Perda Segurio's guard.
Sainty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Perda Segurio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sainty escapes and throws Perda Segurio's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Perda Segurio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perda Segurio stalling away here and it's allowed Sainty to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Perda Segurio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Perda Segurio avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Perda Segurio postures up in Sainty's guard and throws a big left but Sainty blocks it. #SUB2#
Sainty has his foot on Perda Segurio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perda Segurio works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Perda Segurio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sainty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perda Segurio has managed to get both his arms back between Sainty's legs - danger averted.
Perda Segurio wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a triangle but Perda Segurio pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Perda Segurio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sainty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perda Segurio has managed to get both his arms back between Sainty's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Perda Segurio is stalling in the full guard.
Perda Segurio postures up in Sainty's guard and throws a big left but Sainty blocks it. #SUB2#
Sainty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perda Segurio is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sainty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perda Segurio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perda Segurio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perda Segurio pushes down on Sainty's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Sainty tries to get to full guard but Perda Segurio has control of the leg.
Perda Segurio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sainty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Perda Segurio seems to be looking for submissions.
Sainty manages to get to full guard.
Perda Segurio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Perda Segurio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sainty keeping moving, preventing Perda Segurio from controlling successfully.
Perda Segurio wants to stand but Sainty is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Perda Segurio swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a single leg into guard. Perda Segurio didn't expect that.
Perda Segurio trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty pushing down on Perda Segurio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Sainty moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Perda Segurio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sainty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Perda Segurio moves out of range as Sainty throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Perda Segurio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sainty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perda Segurio.
Sainty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perda Segurio takes a swing at Sainty's ribcage but misses.
Sainty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sainty throws a body shot but no joy.
Perda Segurio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Perda Segurio defends it well.
Perda Segurio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sainty counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sainty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sainty slips a straight right by Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown. Perda Segurio fights it but they end up in guard.
Perda Segurio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Perda Segurio passes into half guard.
Perda Segurio wants to stand up but Sainty is controlling the position. #T1#
Sainty is trying to maintain the position but Perda Segurio is very close to passing his half guard.
Perda Segurio wants to stand up but Sainty manages to regain full guard.
Perda Segurio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sainty's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perda Segurio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Sainty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perda Segurio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perda Segurio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daniel Sainty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sainty has Perda Segurio pulled in close to control his posture.
Sainty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Perda Segurio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sainty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perda Segurio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sainty's guard.
Perda Segurio is looking to work some ground and pound but Sainty has wrist control.
Perda Segurio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sainty holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sainty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sainty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Perda Segurio walks into a left hand.
Perda Segurio misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into side control. Perda Segurio won't be happy with that.
Perda Segurio is trying to escape the position but Sainty is controlling the position.
Perda Segurio struggling a bit here.
Perda Segurio looks to move to half guard but instead Sainty has passed into mount! Damn!
Sainty prevents Perda Segurio from getting the reversal.#T4#
Sainty controlling his opponent.
Perda Segurio is looking to improve his position but Sainty isn't that keen on the idea.
Sainty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Perda Segurio has given up his back. Will we see Sainty going for some submissions?
Sainty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Sainty!

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

 

Event: PANDA 77     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Vuce scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vuce has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sainty tries to get to full guard but Vuce has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Vuce wants to work for an arm triangle but Sainty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vuce pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sainty is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Vuce wants to work for an arm triangle but Sainty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Vuce is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Vuce seems to be looking for submissions.
Vuce prevents Sainty from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Vuce throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sainty was covering up waiting for the punch and Vuce finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3##SUB2#
Vuce thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Sainty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vuce defends it easily.
Vuce looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vuce passes into side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Vuce has hold of Sainty's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sainty seems comfortable defending it but Vuce has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sainty is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sainty is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vuce couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leo Vuce!
After winning the bout, Leo Vuce thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PANDA 71     
Date:   Jan 10, 2021
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Sainty has Brah up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sainty. #TD2#
Sainty jumps into guard, dragging Brah to the mat. #SUB2#
Brah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sainty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brah has managed to get both his arms back between Sainty's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Brah stands and steps away. Sainty gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sainty throws a jab but it's blocked by Brah.
Sainty loads up on a big right hand but Brah slips the punch.
Brah feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sainty drives through with a takedown into Brah's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sainty is standing up over Brah. Brah looks to escape but Sainty dives into side control. #T1##REVR#
Brah gets back to half guard.
Sainty is looking to take a break and control but Brah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah pushes Sainty off looking to stand but Sainty dives back in and keeps control.
Sainty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Brah tries to kick Sainty off but Sainty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sainty works his way into side control.
Brah wants to get back to his feet but Sainty is dominant here and he's now got Brah's back!
Sainty struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah is trying to get back to his feet but Sainty has full control of the position and if anything, Brah has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sainty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brah is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Sainty really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Brah.
Sainty wants to control the position but Brah frees himself and scrambles - Sainty manages to regain control in side control. #SUB2#
Sainty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brah being controlled for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sainty looking to control but instead Brah has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sainty dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Sainty closes the distance and clinches.
Brah has a couple of punches blocked by Sainty.
Sainty blocks an uppercut.
Brah has a couple of punches blocked by Sainty. #BC2#
Sainty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Sainty scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Brah throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah checks a leg kick.
Brah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sainty sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Sainty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Brah manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Brah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sainty.
Sainty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Sainty feints and as Brah raises his hands in defense, Sainty changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
Sainty looking to sit in guard and control but Brah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sainty working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brah has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.
Brah wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Sainty uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #T3#
Brah wanted to stand there but Sainty had control of the position. #SUB2#
Sainty has his foot on Brah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brah works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Brah stands up from Sainty's guard - Brah perhaps looking for a knockout.
Some bone on bone action there as Brah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brah feinted with a counter takedown.
Daniel Sainty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sainty motions for Brah to come forward. Sainty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sainty throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Sainty throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brah was covering up waiting for the punch and Sainty finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Brah has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sainty is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Sainty ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sainty no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Sainty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Brah stands up and waves to Sainty to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sainty shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sainty was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sainty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sainty's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #ES#
Brah pushes Sainty off and gets back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Sainty manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brah on his heels. He'll look to pass Brah's guard now, I'm sure.

Brah has his feet on Sainty's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Edgy Brah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sainty pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Sainty closes the distance and clinches.
Brah has a couple of punches blocked by Sainty. #T2#
Brah working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Brah.
Sainty blocks an uppercut.
Sainty blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Sainty breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brah slips under a jab from Sainty.
Sainty misses with the body kick#TD#
and Brah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sainty won't be happy with that. #SU#
Brah decides to stand back up.
Brah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sainty.#T3##TD2#
Sainty closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brah is not content to let Sainty control the position.
Sainty wants to take a breather but Brah manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sainty.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sainty wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving. #T4#
Sainty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah wants to get back to his feet but Sainty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!

Our winner, Edgy Brah, 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: PANDA 65     
Date:   Dec 27, 2020
#R1#
Schlong tries to clinch up.
Sainty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sainty fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schlong checks it well. #CL2#
Schlong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sainty, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Schlong has hold of one of Sainty's legs. Sainty is fighting the takedown attempt but Schlong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Schlong trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schlong forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schlong is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Schlong is trying to work for a kimura but Sainty is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Schlong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sainty sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sainty looking for subs from the bottom but Schlong mounts him!#SUB2#
Schlong looking for a guillotine from mount but Sainty is having none of it.
Sainty working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Schlong is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sainty to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sainty shrugs it off. #T2##SUB2#
Schlong is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sainty can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Schlong wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Schlong has hold of Sainty's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sainty manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sainty is looking to improve his position but Schlong isn't that keen on the idea.
Sainty is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Schlong wants to control the pace but Sainty is squirming around nicely.
Schlong mounts Sainty! Really nice guard pass there!
Sainty is trying to escape the mount.
Schlong wants to take Sainty's back here but Sainty is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sainty is squirming around, avoiding Schlong's attempts to control the action.
Schlong moves to take his opponent's back. #T4##SUB2#
Schlong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Sainty defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Schlong controlling well, preventing Sainty from escaping the position.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Schlong working for a choke but Sainty is defending well.
Sainty trying to control the action but Schlong just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schlong trying to control momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Long Schlong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Schlong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sainty quickly recovers to half guard.
Schlong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Schlong jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sainty manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sainty tries to buck Schlong off but Schlong is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schlong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sainty has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2#
Schlong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sainty, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Schlong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schlong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Schlong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sainty is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schlong is looking to take a break and control but Sainty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Schlong tries for a kimura but Sainty is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schlong trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Sainty's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sainty sneaks back into half guard.
Sainty wants to get back to full guard.
Schlong tries to pass to full mount but Sainty defends it.
Schlong trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Schlong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sainty is just riding it out for now. Schlong eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Schlong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sainty is just riding it out for now. Schlong eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Schlong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sainty is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Sainty actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Schlong is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sainty to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Schlong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Sainty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schlong trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schlong stays in close to Sainty's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Long Schlong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Schlong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Schlong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Schlong trying to control but Sainty is having none of it.
Schlong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sainty is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1##SUB2#
Schlong is looking for a triangle but Sainty pushes his legs off easily.
Sainty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Schlong working for a triangle but Sainty defends it easily.
Sainty wants to pass the guard but Schlong is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sainty controls the pace.
Sainty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schlong is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Team Grunt inform us that Schlong has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Long Schlong has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schlong trying to keep a closed guard but Sainty is proving a slippery customer.
Sainty preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlong controls Sainty momentarily but Sainty frees himself. #SUB2#
Schlong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Sainty thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schlong controlling Sainty's posture. #T3#
Sainty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Schlong throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sainty uses it to pass to side control.
Schlong tries to buck Sainty off but Sainty is having none of it.
Schlong struggling a bit here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Schlong tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sainty remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sainty is looking to clinch.
Schlong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schlong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Sainty looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schlong!
Schlong is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniel Sainty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sainty is putting a hurting on Schlong here, landing some big shots from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Sainty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schlong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Schlong!

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

 

Event: PANDA 53     
Date:   Dec 04, 2020
#R1#
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sainty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov throws a combination that misses
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sainty 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.#CL#
Volkov closes the distance and pushes Sainty back into the cage.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sainty blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Sainty pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Sainty working for a triangle but Volkov defends it easily.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Volkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Volkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Sainty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Volkov cracks Sainty with a solid left hand.
Volkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sainty is keeping the position for now.
Volkov trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sainty has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Volkov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sainty.#SUB#
Volkov swings around for an armbar but Sainty sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Volkov's guard.#T2#
Sainty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Volkov looking for subs off his back but Sainty has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sainty works his way into side control.
Sainty trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Sainty content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Volkov holding on.
Volkov is trying to work for a sweep but Sainty has mounted him!
Sainty looking to control but Volkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Volkov is working to get back to half guard.
Volkov wants to hold on but Sainty pushes him away.
Volkov is looking to improve his position but Sainty isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Volkov is working hard here to advance position.
Sainty controlling from the full mount.
Volkov is working to get back to half guard.
Volkov tries to hold on but Sainty pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Volkov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sainty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Volkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sainty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sainty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Volkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sainty on his heels. He'll look to pass Sainty's guard now, I'm sure.
Daniel Sainty has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sainty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volkov slips nicely into half guard.
Sainty is pressing down on Volkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sainty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Volkov postures up and lands a big shot to Sainty's brow. #T1#
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov lands a couple of elbows.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving. #SUB#
Volkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Volkov scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Volkov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Volkov landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a triangle but Volkov pushes his legs off easily.
Volkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sainty has his foot on Volkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkov works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Volkov 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.
Volkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sainty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Volkov postures up and lands a big shot to Sainty's brow. #SUB2#
Sainty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Volkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sainty's head.#SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a triangle but Volkov pushes his legs off easily.
Volkov lands a couple of digs.#T3##SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkov defends well.
Volkov trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sainty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sainty isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Volkov stacks Sainty on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Volkov!#SUB#
Volkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Sainty is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sainty tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Volkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Volkov wants to control but Sainty is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sainty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Volkov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Sainty gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkov defends well.
Volkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Volkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Volkov is in close to Sainty's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Volkov trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Volkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Volkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sainty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Volkov has managed to get both his arms back between Sainty's legs - danger averted.
Volkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Sainty is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving. #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.
Volkov is in close to Sainty's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Sainty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Volkov distracts Sainty with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Volkov is in close to Sainty's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Volkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Sainty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Volkov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sainty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Volkov postures up and lands a big shot to Sainty's brow. #T3##SUB2#
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Volkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving.
Sainty can't keep his opponent in guard - Volkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Volkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Volkov is looking for a kimura but Sainty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Volkov to get the leverage.
Volkov is just content to waste time from the top position. Sainty takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sainty has momentary wrist control but Volkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sainty can do to turn this around?#T4#
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Volkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Sainty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Volkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sainty keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sainty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Volkov!

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

 

Event: PANDA 46     
Date:   Nov 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sainty tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Sainty's head but Sainty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Sainty is out of range.
Sainty scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sainty.
A leg kick checked by Sainty.
Sainty with the counter takedown but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Sainty counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Sainty against the cage.
Gracie pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Gracie avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gracie for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#TD2#
Sainty turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sainty passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gracie!
Sainty prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Gracie tries to hold on but Sainty pushes him away.
Sainty is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie tries to hold on but Sainty pushes him away.
Sainty controlling from mount. #T2#
Gracie has given up his back here.
Sainty tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sainty not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Sainty trying to control.
Gracie looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Sainty is looking for the choke from the back position but Gracie is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Sainty on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gracie is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Sainty controls the action.
Sainty gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Sainty slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Gracie prevents Sainty from getting a body triangle.
Gracie tries to escape the position. #T4#
Sainty is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Sainty keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Sainty is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Sainty really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Sainty gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sainty 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#
Sainty looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Sainty checks it #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Sainty pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Sainty uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sainty has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sainty jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sainty wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB2#
Sainty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sainty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie wants to control but Sainty postures up.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Sainty controls the position.
Sainty working away.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sainty gets to mount! Gracie was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sainty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Sainty is having none of it.
Gracie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Sainty isn't that keen on the idea.
Sainty controlling his opponent.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sainty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie reaches up to try and control the position but Sainty seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gracie rolls and tries to escape and now Sainty has his back!
Gracie trying to control the action but Sainty just sinks the hooks in.
Sainty biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Sainty gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sainty is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Gracie with him. Gracie is trying to defend but Sainty has an arm under the chin now! Gracie grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.

 

Event: PANDA 32     
Date:   Oct 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Brah misses #TD2#
so Sainty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sainty postures up.
Sainty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Brah has his foot on Sainty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sainty works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Brah is looking for a triangle here but Sainty uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sainty moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Brah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brah is letting Sainty control him for a moment.
Brah gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brah is trying to control but can't.
Sainty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Sainty sits in half guard.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Sainty has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sainty sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sainty trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sainty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Brah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sainty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brah.
Sainty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brah.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brah misses the shot to the body.
Brah needs to keep his hands up - Sainty had a free shot at his head there.
Sainty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brah.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brah.
A telegraphed right hand from Brah misses the target.
Brah with a hook.
Brah misses with a hook.#T4#
Brah throws a hook but Sainty blocks it.
Edgy Brah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Brah.
Nice jab there from Sainty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brah misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown. Brah fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Brah throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sainty escapes and throws Brah's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Brah tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sainty presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brah is desperately trying to improve his position but Sainty has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sainty dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sainty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brah at a distance.
Brah throws a series of punches but Sainty avoids them all with ease.
Sainty shoots in looking for a takedown. Brah tries to sprawl out of it but Sainty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brah misses with a right hand
and Sainty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sainty blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty slips under a jab from Brah.
Sainty shoots in but Brah avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Brah throws a lazy uppercut
and Sainty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brah blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Brah was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sainty.
Brah throws a nice looking combination but Sainty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brah misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Sainty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sainty stays in close to Brah's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Brah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sainty defends it easily.
Sainty trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Daniel Sainty has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB#
Brah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sainty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sainty trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brah trying to keep a closed guard but Sainty is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Brah throws out a loose jab but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brah defends it well.
Edgy Brah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brah misses with an uppercut.
Brah misses with a straight right.
Sainty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brah throws out the jab.
Brah misses with a straight right.
Brah misses with an uppercut.
Sainty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brah is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brah takes a swing at Sainty's ribcage but misses.
Sainty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Sainty clinches. #T4#
A bit of stalling here from Brah.
Sainty struggles to land a body shot inside as Brah controls his hands.
Sainty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brah throws a punch but it's blocked by Sainty. #TD#
Brah pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Brah throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sainty uses it to pass to side control.
Sainty in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Sainty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sainty pushes Brah up against the cage in a clinch.
Sainty blocks an elbow strike.
Brah has a couple of punches blocked by Sainty.
Brah throws a punch but it's blocked by Sainty.
Brah is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sainty's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brah tries a knee to the head but Sainty blocks it.
Brah swings wildly with an uppercut but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brah looking to throw knees to the head but Sainty is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sainty tries to throw a body punch but Brah avoids it by throwing Sainty back against the cage.
Sainty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brah just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brah misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Sainty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brah working aggressively here.
Brah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sainty is trying to pull guard but Brah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee calls for Brah to work.
A short uppercut from Brah.
Brah misses with a punch on the inside.
Sainty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brah lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brah fails to land.
Brah misses with a body punch.
Brah throws a head punch that misses.
Brah has Sainty pushed against the cage.
Brah looking to slow down the pace here.
Daniel Sainty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Brah slowing the pace effectively.
Brah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brah lands a left hand.
Brah swings wildly with an uppercut but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Brah successfully pulls guard.
Brah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sainty keeping hold of Brah's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Brah prevents Sainty from improving his position.
Sainty is positioning himself well to prevent Brah advancing to mount. #SUB#
Brah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sainty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brah.
Sainty controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Brah is working for a kimura but Sainty is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Brah wants to work for an arm triangle but Sainty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sainty keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Brah is working for a kimura but Sainty is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sainty is defending against the submission attempts here by Brah.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sainty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daniel Sainty!

Daniel Sainty gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: PANDA 19     
Date:   Sep 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sainty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wai Ping looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wai Ping is looking to slow Sainty down with leg kicks.
Wai Ping misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Sainty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Wai Ping kicks Sainty off and gets to his feet.
Nice jab there from Sainty. #TD2#
Wai Ping gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sainty to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wai Ping holds on and takes a little breather.
Sainty looking to sit in guard and control but Wai Ping gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Wai Ping got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sainty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wai Ping has managed to get both his arms back between Sainty's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sainty looking for subs off his back but Wai Ping has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sainty trying to hold on to Wai Ping's head to control him but Wai Ping postures up.
Wai Ping wants to stand up but Sainty has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sainty manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Sainty has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wai Ping is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sainty.#T3#
Sainty is looking for a sweep.
Sainty is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sainty actively working from the bottom here.
Wai Ping is pressing down on Sainty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sainty is holding on for now.
Sainty has a hand on Wai Ping's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wai Ping takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Wai Ping manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sainty to take his back!
Sainty wants to escape the position.
Sainty is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good control from Wai Ping.
Sainty rolls, trying to escape but Wai Ping keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lu Wai Ping dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sainty moves forwards but Wai Ping connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wai Ping throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wai Ping circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sainty moves out of range as Wai Ping strikes.
Sainty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sainty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wai Ping sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sainty somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping slaps away a takedown attempt from Sainty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donk. Wai Ping catches Sainty right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Wai Ping misses with a looping left.
Sainty follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wai Ping throws out a loose jab but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wai Ping throws a lazy right hand but Sainty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Sainty tries to counter it with a takedown but Wai Ping pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lu Wai Ping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wai Ping throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sainty seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sainty is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wai Ping!
Wai Ping doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Sainty throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T2#
Sainty content just to control the position here.
Sainty is looking to work his way around to Wai Ping's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sainty wants to control the pace but Wai Ping is squirming around nicely.
Wai Ping has given up his back. #T3#
Sainty not allowing Wai Ping to control his hands.
Sainty controls the action.
Wai Ping trying to control the hands but Sainty breaks the grip.
Wai Ping is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wai Ping is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sainty tries to keep control of the position but Wai Ping is staying busy.
Wai Ping is in bad spot here.
Sainty trying to control.
Wai Ping is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wai Ping covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Sainty controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Sainty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sainty tries to land a leg kick but Wai Ping saw it coming and moves away.
Wai Ping throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Sainty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wai Ping's guard.
Wai Ping might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sainty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wai Ping swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wai Ping has his hands on Sainty's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sainty trying to control but Wai Ping is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping managing to control the position. #T1#
Sainty wants to pass the guard but Wai Ping is keeping the position.
Wai Ping pulls Sainty in close to his closed guard and prevents Sainty from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wai Ping checks the leg kick.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Sainty shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wai Ping manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sainty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Sainty has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sainty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wai Ping is keeping the position for now.
Sainty looking to sit in guard and control but Wai Ping gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sainty working for submissions but it's allowed Wai Ping to get to half guard.
Sainty tries to roll over but Wai Ping keeps him under control.#T3#
Sainty wants to control but Wai Ping passes into side.
Wai Ping is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sainty will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sainty tries to improve position but can't.
Sainty struggling a bit here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sainty looking for a sweep but Wai Ping has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SU#
Wai Ping is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Wai Ping misses with a shot to the body
and Sainty counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut
and Sainty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wai Ping takes a swing at Sainty's ribcage but misses.
Sainty with the counter takedown but Wai Ping avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wai Ping throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sainty moves out of range of the leg kick from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping throws a jab but it's blocked by Sainty.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Sainty.
I think Sainty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daniel Sainty!

Daniel Sainty took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: PANDA 15     
Date:   Aug 28, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinyard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown. Vinyard fights it but they end up in guard.
Vinyard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vinyard is continuing to stall.
Sainty trying to control but Vinyard is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinyard pulls Sainty in close to his closed guard and prevents Sainty from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sainty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinyard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sainty is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vinyard lands a nice shot that snaps Sainty's head back.
Sainty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sainty staying out of range there.
Sainty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
Sainty attempts a counter takedown but Vinyard avoids it well and moves away.
Vinyard moves in looking to clinch but Sainty pushes him off.
Sainty feinted with a counter takedown.
Vinyard looks to land a right hand but Sainty moved out of range.
Vinyard moves away from the strike by Sainty.
Derek Vinyard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Vinyard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sainty, pushing him back against the cage.
Sainty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sainty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard lands with a light punch inside.
Sainty blocks an uppercut.
Vinyard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sainty.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard lands a hook that snaps the head of Sainty backwards. #T3#
Sainty drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vinyard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vinyard throws out a loose jab but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinyard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinyard tries to work over Sainty's front leg with a kick but Sainty checks it.
Sainty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vinyard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sainty is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A low kick lands for Vinyard.
Sainty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinyard.#TD#
Sainty looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vinyard!
Sainty controls the position.
Vinyard struggling a bit here.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vinyard is looking to regain half guard here but Sainty keeps moving and retains side control. #T4##SUB#
Sainty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sainty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sainty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sainty trying to control the position but Vinyard is working away.
Sainty is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vinyard's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Vinyard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vinyard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vinyard clobbers Sainty with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Sainty shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vinyard's guard.
Sainty wants to pass the guard but Vinyard is keeping the position.
Sainty trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinyard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sainty stays in close to Vinyard's body and controls the position.
Vinyard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Vinyard prevents Sainty from moving into mount. #SUB#
Sainty is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vinyard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vinyard keeping his opponent close.#SUB#
Sainty wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vinyard, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vinyard tries to buck Sainty off but Sainty is having none of it.
Sainty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vinyard keeps working.
Vinyard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sainty.
A control attempt from Vinyard but he's now mounted!#T3#
Sainty wants to control the pace but Vinyard is squirming around nicely.
Vinyard tries to hold on but Sainty postures up.
Sainty mounts Vinyard! Really nice guard pass there! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sainty looking to take Vinyard's back but Vinyard rolls and after a scramble, Vinyard ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Vinyard to escape a tricky position. #SUB#
Sainty working for a triangle but Vinyard defends it easily.
Vinyard sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sainty dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vinyard tries to clinch but Sainty is having none of it.
Sainty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinyard.
Sainty throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sainty looks for the body kick but Vinyard saw that one coming.
Vinyard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sainty feinted with a counter takedown.
Derek Vinyard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sainty connects with an inside leg kick.
Vinyard missing with a left hand there. Sainty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Vinyard misses its intended target.
Sainty feinted with a counter takedown.
Sainty connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinyard misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Sainty counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sainty wants to control from the top but Vinyard keeps moving.
Vinyard controlling Sainty's posture. #T1#
Sainty trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinyard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sainty controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vinyard keeping moving, preventing Sainty from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sainty is pushing down on Vinyard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vinyard is fighting to maintain full guard but Sainty has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vinyard wants to control but Sainty is keeping busy.
Sainty is looking to take a break and control but Vinyard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vinyard controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vinyard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Vinyard scores with a jab to the body.
Vinyard misses with a lunging right hand
and Sainty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinyard swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Sainty counters by moving into the clinch.
Vinyard throws a head punch that misses.
Sainty blocking some punches.
Vinyard misses with some punches.
Vinyard misses with some punches.
Sainty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vinyard's elbow.
Sainty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinyard. #T4#
Vinyard working aggressively here.
Vinyard misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinyard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vinyard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sainty just leaning against Vinyard, taking a breather.
Vinyard throws a punch but it's blocked by Sainty.
Vinyard working aggressively here.
Vinyard misses with some punches.
Vinyard swings wildly with an uppercut but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sainty blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinyard throws a head punch that misses.
Vinyard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinyard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Vinyard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vinyard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Vinyard!

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

 

Event: CFC 428     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doctore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sainty.
A little feinted left hand from Doctore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doctore missing with a left hand there. Sainty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sainty misses with a low kick.
Doctore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Sainty clinches up against the cage.
Sainty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doctore's efforts to push away.
Doctore stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Doctore stalling against the cage.
Sainty stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Sainty breaks from the clinch.
Doctore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doctore misses the shot to the body.
Doctore misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Doctore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sainty with a poor takedown #KD#
and Doctore counters with a nice right hand that sends Sainty toppling to the canvas! Sainty scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Doctore finish him?!#ROC#Sainty is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sainty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doctore.
Sainty is still on wobbly legs! Can Doctore finish him?
Doctore walks into a stiff left hand from Sainty.
Sainty seems to have recovered his senses.
Doctore throws out a loose jab but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doctore tries to move into range but Sainty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sainty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doctore on the side of the head.#T3##CL2#
Doctore tries to keep at a distance but Sainty has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Doctore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oenomaus Doctore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sainty throws a chopping leg kick but Doctore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doctore scores with a decent looking hook.
Sainty throws a hook but Doctore blocks it.
Doctore throwing a counter right hand but Sainty manages to avoid it.
Doctore takes one to the side of the head.
Sainty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Doctore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sainty can pounce on him.
Sainty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doctore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doctore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sainty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sainty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sainty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sainty wants to clinch
and Doctore counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oenomaus Doctore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Doctore misses with a left hand
and Sainty counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Sainty closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Doctore is looking to get back to his feet here but Sainty is keeping cool and he's managed to take Doctore's back.
Doctore is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Doctore fending off the submission attempt from Sainty. #SUB2#
Doctore is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Doctore is trying to get back to his feet but Sainty has full control of the position and if anything, Doctore has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
What can Doctore do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Doctore is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES#
Doctore manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Doctore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sainty.
Sainty doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sainty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Doctore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3##TD2#
Sainty manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Doctore on his heels. He'll look to pass Doctore's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Doctore has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sainty off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sainty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doctore misses with a straight left.
Doctore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sainty.
Doctore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Doctore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sainty.#T4##TD2#
Sainty fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doctore to the ground. Sainty is now in Doctore's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doctore keeping moving, preventing Sainty from controlling successfully.
Doctore is looking to stand up but Sainty isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Doctore pushes Sainty off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sainty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oenomaus Doctore will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Doctore stuns Sainty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sainty throws a front kick aimed at Doctore's knee but Doctore avoids it well.
Doctore swings for the body but Sainty moves out of range.
Sainty tries to clinch up.
It looked like Doctore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sainty swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Doctore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sainty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big left from Doctore misses.
Doctore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Sainty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Sainty defending well as Doctore loads up on a big left hand.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sainty is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sainty throws a wild hook but Doctore just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Sainty gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Doctore raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oenomaus Doctore!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Oenomaus Doctore waved his t-shirt featuring BuriedAlive// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: PF21 Tripp v Baby!     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zetsika avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zetsika's coach down at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zetsika's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Good shot there by Zetsika.
Sainty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zetsika avoids it really well and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Zetsika blocks the leg kick.
Zetsika let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zetsika misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsika looks to score with a jab to the body but Sainty is just out of range.
Sainty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Sainty.
A jab from Zetsika misses. #T1#
Zetsika rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sainty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sainty feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Antonio Zetsika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zetsika on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zetsika throws a right and a left that Sainty avoids nicely.
Zetsika throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Zetsika decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zetsika pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Zetsika decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sainty - that will leave a mark!
Sainty has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sainty shoots in for a takedown but Zetsika shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sainty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zetsika.
Zetsika fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zetsika thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zetsika throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sainty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zetsika working a defensive guard here.
Zetsika looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB2#
Zetsika looking for a triangle here. Sainty is fighting it but it looks tight! Zetsika pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sainty is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Zetsika!

 

Event: PF11 Tiotio v Philips     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sainty.
Brain is being controlled here.
Brain tries to bench press Sainty off him but Sainty keeps the position.
Brain is working hard here to advance position.
Sainty tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brain's legs.
Brain trying to control but Sainty flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty not allowing Brain to control his hands.
Sainty softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T1#
Brain breaks Sainty's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Brain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for subs off his back but Brain has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brain is looking to advance position but Sainty won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sainty is looking to improve his position.
Brain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brain is looking to advance position but Sainty won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sainty tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brain has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Sainty working to try and regain half guard.
Brain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sainty is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Altair Brain will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Brain.
Brain works Sainty's body with a nice hook.
Brain leaves Sainty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sainty avoids a kick to the body. #KD#
Brain lands a high kick to the side of Sainty's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Brain dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC#
Sainty is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a triangle but Brain pushes his legs off easily.
Sainty is still in real trouble! Can Brain finish him?
Brain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sainty seems to have recovered his senses.
Brain continues to stall.#T1##SUB2#
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Sainty has an active guard here but Brain has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sainty manages to get to full guard.
Brain trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brain controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sainty trying to keep a closed guard but Brain is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brain throws a jab but it's blocked by Sainty.
Brain pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sainty throws a body shot but no joy.
Brain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sainty connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brain scrambles back to his feet.
Sainty on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brain throws a sloppy head kick and Sainty moves out of range easily.
Brain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Sainty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altair Brain dominated that second round.
That's time! Brain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sainty looks for the body kick but Brain saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brain, right into the meat. #CL#
Sainty gets tackled into the cage by Brain. Brain maintains the clinch.
Sainty tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brain smiles and moves away.
Brain throws a push kick but Sainty slaps the foot to one side.
Sainty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sainty closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brain to the mat! Brain manages to get full guard.
Brain 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.
Brain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sainty can do to turn this around?
Sainty wants to control from the top but Brain keeps moving. #T1#
Brain trying to control the position.
Sainty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brain tries to roll over but Sainty keeps him under control.
Sainty not doing much here.
Altair Brain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brain tries to roll over but Sainty keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brain misses with a head kick.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Sainty throws a front kick aimed at Brain's knee but Brain avoids it well. #CL2#
Sainty moves into the clinch.
Brain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Sainty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Brain.
Sainty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brain tries to avoid it but Sainty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brain to the ground. Brain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Brain misses.
Sainty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sainty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brain tries to avoid it but Sainty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brain to the ground. Brain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Sainty.#T4#
Sainty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brain defends it nicely.
Sainty wants to clinch.
Altair Brain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brain swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Altair Brain.
Well Brain has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altair Brain!

Altair Brain bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GC 344 Starker vs Cobb     
Date:   Apr 26, 2020
#R1#
Chu throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sainty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chu keeps working.
Chu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sainty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sainty looking to sit in guard and control but Chu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Sainty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sainty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Sainty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sainty throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chu uses it to pass to side control.
Sainty takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sainty is looking to reverse the position.
Sainty is working hard here to advance position.
Chu is working Sainty over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Chu lands some shots froms side control.
Chu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sainty keeps working.
Sainty is looking to reverse the position.
Sainty takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sainty is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sainty tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chu presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chu looking to finish Sainty with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sainty!
Sainty tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Chu is landing with some decent strikes but Sainty is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chu lands a big elbow. #ROC2#
Sainty is rocked!
Sainty tries to lock up and control but Chu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sainty is looking to get to half guard.
Chu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sainty hang on?
Chu landing punches.
Oh Sainty is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sainty hang on?
Sainty sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sainty with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chu uses his free foot to push down on Sainty's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sainty.
Sainty is looking to improve his position but Chu isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Chu breaks from Sainty's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chu with a couple of short strikes.
Chu lands a big shot to the head and Sainty winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tzu Chu!

 

Event: GC 341 Coco vs Hiko     
Date:   Apr 05, 2020
#R1#
Pearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sainty is just out of range.
Sainty checks a low kick from Pearson.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sainty 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.
Sainty has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pearson.
Pearson takes a swing at Sainty's ribcage but misses.
Sainty tries to counter with a clinch but Pearson shakes him off and moves away.
Pearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pearson throws the left hand but Sainty avoids the punch easily.
Sainty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sainty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pearson scores with a push kick.
Johnny Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Sainty blocks the leg kick.
Pearson backing away here, and Sainty unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pearson gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
so Sainty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet but Sainty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sainty looking to pass the guard.
Pearson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sainty slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##ES#
Pearson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johnny Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Sainty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sainty is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pearson is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearson.
Sainty blocks an uppercut.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sainty is defending well for now.
Pearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson cracks Sainty with a nice body shot.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Sainty avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage. #T2#
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sainty avoids the damage to the body.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Sainty manages to break the clinch.
Pearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pearson throws a body punch but Sainty moves out of range.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Sainty's shoulder, as Sainty tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson misses with a low kick as Sainty jumps back.
Pearson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sainty.
Pearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sainty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Pearson misses with a left hand
and Pearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pearson misses with a hook. Sainty ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Sainty with that takedown attempt.
Pearson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Pearson swings for the body but Sainty moves out of range. #CL#
Pearson clinches up against the cage.
Pearson tries to work over Sainty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sainty jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pearson walks away with a smile on his face. Sainty gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pearson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sainty was well out of range. Poor timing from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a wild body shot.
And Sainty tries to counter it with a takedown but Pearson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sainty circles away.
Pearson throws out a loose jab but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson lands with a kick to the temple. Sainty shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearson. Sainty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Sainty's shoulder, as Sainty tries to avoid the shot.
Sainty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pearson cracks Sainty with an open hand slap.#ROC#
Sainty is rocked!
Pearson misses with the combination.
Sainty is still on wobbly legs! Can Pearson finish him?#T4#
Pearson is looking to slow Sainty down with leg kicks.
Pearson throws a looping overhand right but Sainty ducks down to avoid it.
Sainty seems to have recovered his senses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sainty. Pearson shrugs it off though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Pearson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sainty doesn't seem phased though.
Pearson throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Sainty counters with a single leg into guard. Pearson didn't expect that.
Pearson wants to stand and escape but Sainty is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sainty tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearson is retaining full guard. #ES#
Pearson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sainty tries to score a body lock takedown but Pearson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnny Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Sainty.
Pearson lands with a left to the head.
Sainty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sainty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Pearson dominated that round.
That's time! Pearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pearson throws a lazy right hand but Sainty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sainty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sainty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pearson swivels and escapes.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
Sainty with the counter takedown but Pearson avoids it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pearson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sainty avoids a kick to the body.
Pearson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sainty with the counter takedown but Pearson avoids it easily.
Pearson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Sainty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnny Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sainty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sainty wants to counter the offense by Pearson and move into the clinch position.
Pearson takes a swing at Sainty's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Pearson.
Sainty looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Pearson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sainty takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Pearson pushes Sainty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Pearson.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sainty can do to turn this around?
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sainty's elbow.
Pearson lands an elbow just above Sainty 's eye.
A short left from Pearson.
Sainty jumps guard but Pearson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pearson misses with some punches.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnny Pearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pearson lands an elbow inside.
Pearson lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Pearson on the inside.
Sainty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Sainty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pearson looking to throw knees to the head but Sainty is blocking nicely.
Sainty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearson tries a body shot but Sainty blocks it.
Pearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearson lands a left hand.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sainty controls his hands.
Pearson working aggressively here.
Sainty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pearson.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sainty avoids the damage to the body.
Pearson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pearson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sainty's defenses.
Pearson scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sainty is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pearson is keeping busy.
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Sainty.
Sainty takes a shot to the head.
Sainty is stalling here.
Pearson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sainty's efforts to push away.
Pearson lands a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Pearson.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sainty controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Pearson. #T4#
Pearson throws an elbow that misses.
Sainty avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Pearson tries to work over Sainty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sainty avoids the damage to the body.
Sainty blocks the elbow strike.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sainty drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pearson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnny Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Sainty.
Pearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sainty.
Sainty tries to land a front kick but Pearson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Pearson. #TD2#
Sainty closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pearson quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Pearson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sainty keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Pearson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sainty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pearson avoids it really well and circles away.
Pearson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Sainty saw that one coming.
Pearson looks to land a body kick but Sainty moved away.
Pearson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sainty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearson throws a wild body kick that Sainty sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson jabs Sainty right on the nose. Sainty blinks but takes it well.
Sainty slips a straight right by Pearson.
Sainty tries for a takedown but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sainty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Pearson scores with a head kick. Sainty tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Sainty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearson.
Sainty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sainty circles away quickly and effectively.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sainty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pearson connects with an inside leg kick.
Sainty blocks the body kick. #CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Pearson lands an elbow just above Sainty 's eye.
Sainty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pearson.
Sainty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Sainty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Pearson has his feet on Sainty's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sainty slips a jab from Pearson.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pearson misses with a wild body shot.
Pearson throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pearson is trying to stand back up but Sainty is controlling him
Sainty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pearson is trying to stand back up but Sainty is controlling him #ES#
Pearson kicks off Sainty and gets to his feet. #T3#
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pearson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Sainty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pearson's guard.
Sainty won't allow Pearson to get back to his feet.
Pearson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sainty dives into side control.
Pearson bucks up and tries to throw Sainty off but instead Sainty has got his back!#SUB2#
Sainty looking to break Pearson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pearson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sainty will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#ES#
Pearson is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Pearson tries to land a front kick but Sainty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
Sainty with the counter takedown but Pearson avoids it easily.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pearson moves out of range of the leg kick from Sainty.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pearson.
A nice side step and Sainty releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Sainty shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pearson's guard.
Sainty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pearson is keeping the position for now.
Johnny Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sainty wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
Sainty throws a big right hand that misses.
Sainty prevents Pearson from getting back to his feet.
Daniel Sainty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pearson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Pearson!

 

Event: *GC 339 Smith Jr vs Alvarez     
Date:   Mar 22, 2020
#R1#
Pearson misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Sainty counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sainty.
Pearson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sainty taking a breather.
Pearson scores with a shoulder strike.
Pearson tries to work over Sainty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sainty 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.
Sainty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sainty is trying to stall.
Pearson tries a body shot but Sainty blocks it.
Pearson lands a left hand.
Pearson lands an elbow just above Sainty 's eye.
Pearson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson tries to work over Sainty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pearson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sainty backwards. #T1#
Sainty managing to block the knees to the body from Pearson.
Sainty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sainty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sainty avoids the damage to the body.
Pearson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sainty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sainty tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pearson smiles and moves away.
Pearson is looking to land body kicks.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Sainty saw that one coming.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Pearson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pearson - that will leave a mark!
A jab from Pearson does it's job there.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sainty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Sainty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sainty motions for Pearson to come forward. Sainty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sainty was well out of range. Poor timing from Pearson.#T2#
Pearson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sainty moves away.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
Pearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sainty doesn't seem bothered though.
Pearson tries to clinch but Sainty moves out of range.
Pearson throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
so Sainty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sainty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pearson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sainty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Sainty prevents Pearson from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Pearson pushes Sainty off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sainty.
Pearson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sainty takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Pearson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Sainty counters with a single leg into guard. Pearson didn't expect that.
Sainty wants to pass the guard but Pearson is keeping the position.
Sainty trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Pearson wants to stand but Sainty is controlling the position.
Pearson keeping full guard, as Sainty tries to pass. #ES#
Pearson pushes Sainty off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pearson throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pearson is looking to stand up but Sainty isn't so interested in that idea.
Sainty is looking to advance position but Pearson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SU#
Pearson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Pearson 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#
Sainty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pearson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sainty blocks a head kick by Pearson.
Sainty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pearson backing away here, and Sainty unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Johnny Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sainty looks to land a body kick but Pearson moved away.
Pearson throws a push kick but Sainty slaps the foot to one side.
And Sainty tries to counter it with a takedown but Pearson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sainty.
Pearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Sainty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sainty shoots in and drives through. Pearson sprawls well.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sainty shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sainty was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Pearson throws Sainty to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sainty.
Pearson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sainty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sainty walks into a stiff left hand from Pearson.
Sainty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Pearson throws a push kick but Sainty slaps the foot to one side.
Pearson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pearson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sainty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Pearson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sainty. That did some damage!
Pearson misses with a head kick.
Pearson misses with a head kick.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pearson swings for the body but Sainty moves out of range.
Pearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Sainty clobbers Pearson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnny Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pearson misses with a kick to the body.
Pearson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sainty moves away.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pearson defends it well.
Johnny Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sainty moves away.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pearson defends it well.
Sainty moves away from the strike by Pearson.
Pearson misses with an uppercut.
Pearson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sainty's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sainty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sainty throws a low kick but Pearson avoids it.
Pearson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sainty.#CL#
Pearson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Sainty avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sainty is pushing Pearson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sainty blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sainty.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pearson.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sainty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pearson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pearson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearson.
Pearson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saintys head.
Pearson tries a body shot but Sainty blocks it.
Sainty is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pearson to keep the fight standing.
Johnny Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Sainty.
Pearson lands an elbow inside that Sainty shrugs off.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sainty's elbow.
Johnny Pearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Pearson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sainty in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sainty has Pearson pressed against the cage.
Pearson tries to work over Sainty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Pearson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sainty can't break the clinch.
Sainty holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sainty takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sainty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Sainty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Pearson misses #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a single leg into guard. Pearson didn't expect that. #ES#
Pearson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sainty off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Pearson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pearson delivers a nice body kick.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Sainty saw that one coming.
And Sainty tries to counter it with a takedown but Pearson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Donk. Pearson catches Sainty right on the button with a cross.#ROC#
Sainty is rocked!#CL#
Pearson takes the fight into the clinch.
Sainty is still on wobbly legs! Can Pearson finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sainty.
Sainty seems to have recovered his senses.
Pearson lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Sainty jumps guard and drags Pearson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Pearson stands and steps away. Sainty gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pearson is looking to land body kicks.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Pearson avoids a kick to the body.
Pearson looks to land a left hand but Sainty moved out of range nicely.
Pearson misses with a body shot. #T1#
Sainty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pearson as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Pearson rushes Sainty and presses him up against the cage.
Pearson lands an elbow inside that Sainty shrugs off.
Sainty blocking some punches.
Sainty dodges an elbow strike from Pearson.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sainty can do to turn this around?
Pearson lands with a left to the head.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sainty controls his hands.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sainty avoids it.
Sainty takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sainty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sainty.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sainty.
Sainty tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Sainty wants to break free but Pearson has control.
Pearson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pearson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sainty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pearson digs a right hand underneath Sainty's ribcage. Sainty let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pearson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pearson misses with the head strike.
Sainty blocks a body shot from Pearson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson lands an elbow inside that Sainty shrugs off.
Pearson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pearson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pearson lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Sainty has been cut.
Pearson lands with a short shot to the head.
Pearson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sainty's defenses.
Sainty jumps guard but Pearson stands there with Sainty around his waist. Sainty gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnny Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Sainty.
Pearson digs a right hand underneath Sainty's ribcage. Sainty let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sainty tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sainty avoids the damage to the body.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sainty avoiding damage.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson tries to work over Sainty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearson misses with an elbow over the top.
Sainty blocks the elbow strike.
Pearson lands a shot to the body.
Pearson lands a damaging elbow.
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Sainty avoids a wild elbow strike from Pearson.
Pearson tries a body shot but Sainty blocks it.
Sainty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnny Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearson.
Sainty is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pearson is keeping busy.
Pearson misses with an elbow over the top.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Sainty.
Daniel Sainty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sainty'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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pearson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Pearson!

 

Event: GAMMA#813 Spike v Saric     
Date:   Feb 22, 2020
#R1#
Krakenbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krakenbreaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krakenbreaker moves out of range as Sainty throws a body kick.
Krakenbreaker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sainty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krakenbreaker defends it nicely.
A left lands for Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker jabs Sainty right on the nose. Sainty blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty dodges the punch combination from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker tests Sainty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sainty slips a straight right by Krakenbreaker.#T1##TD2#
Sainty looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sainty wants to take a breather but Krakenbreaker is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krakenbreaker wants to get back to full guard.
Sainty sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Sainty seems to be looking for submissions.
Krakenbreaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Sainty prevents Krakenbreaker from improving his position.
Krakenbreaker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sainty content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Krakenbreaker misses the target.
Sainty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krakenbreaker digs a good hook to Sainty's body.
Krakenbreaker throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker swings for the body but Sainty moves out of range.
Krakenbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sainty.
Sainty now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Krakenbreaker slips under a jab from Sainty.
Krakenbreaker misses with a left hand
enabling Sainty to counter with a crisp jab.
Sainty lands a nice looking body kick.
Krakenbreaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krakenbreaker defends it well.
Krakenbreaker stuns Sainty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Krakenbreaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sainty, pushing him back against the cage.
Krakenbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Krakenbreaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krakenbreaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krakenbreaker has a couple of punches blocked by Sainty.
Krakenbreaker working aggressively here. #T4#
Krakenbreaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sainty's elbow.
Krakenbreaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Sainty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Krakenbreaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Sainty controls his hands.
Krakenbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krakenbreaker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sainty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Krakenbreaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sainty avoids the elbow strike from Krakenbreaker, against the cage.
Sainty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krakenbreaker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Sainty has been cut.
Krakenbreaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krakenbreaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorehan Krakenbreaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Sainty's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sainty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sainty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krakenbreaker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sainty somewhat.#CL#
Sainty tries to keep at a distance but Krakenbreaker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krakenbreaker lands an elbow that stopped Sainty in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Krakenbreaker on the inside.
Krakenbreaker has a couple of punches blocked by Sainty. #BC#
Krakenbreaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krakenbreaker connects with a looping right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Krakenbreaker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krakenbreaker.#T1#
Krakenbreaker misses with a looping right.
Sainty flicks out a counter leg kick but Krakenbreaker steps away.
Krakenbreaker lands with a cross.
Krakenbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sainty.
Sainty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krakenbreaker tries to avoid it but Sainty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krakenbreaker to the ground. Krakenbreaker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sainty is looking to land body kicks.
Krakenbreaker throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Sainty counters with a single leg into guard. Krakenbreaker didn't expect that.
Krakenbreaker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Krakenbreaker keeping moving, preventing Sainty from controlling successfully.
Krakenbreaker keeping full guard, as Sainty tries to pass. #T2#
Sainty won't allow Krakenbreaker to sweep him here.
Sainty advances to half guard.
Krakenbreaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sainty can do to turn this around?
Krakenbreaker is looking to control Sainty's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krakenbreaker avoid being mounted?
Sainty passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sainty tries to control but Krakenbreaker wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sainty throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Krakenbreaker reaches up to try and control the position but Sainty seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Krakenbreaker rolls and tries to escape and now Sainty has his back!
Daniel Sainty has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sainty missing with strikes from the back.
Krakenbreaker is keeping busy.
Sainty controlling from the back.
Krakenbreaker wants to escape the position. #T4#
Sainty is not going to allow Krakenbreaker to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Krakenbreaker fending off the submission attempt from Sainty. #SUB2#
Krakenbreaker showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sainty is trying to control but Krakenbreaker is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Sainty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel Sainty's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Krakenbreaker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sainty.
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Krakenbreaker.
Sainty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krakenbreaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jorehan Krakenbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Krakenbreaker coming out on top.
Sainty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakenbreaker throws a right hand that misses
and Sainty counters with an outside leg kick.
Krakenbreaker throws a nice looking combination but Sainty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sainty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krakenbreaker. #CL#
Krakenbreaker takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Krakenbreaker breaks from the clinch.
Krakenbreaker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sainty has time to react.#T1#
Krakenbreaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krakenbreaker throws a hook to the side of Sainty's head but Sainty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Sainty tries to counter it with a takedown but Krakenbreaker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Krakenbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sainty.
Jorehan Krakenbreaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krakenbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Sainty. #CL2#
Sainty closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Krakenbreaker manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Krakenbreaker misses.
Sainty with the counter takedown but Krakenbreaker avoids it easily.#CL#
Krakenbreaker rushes Sainty and presses him up against the cage.
Krakenbreaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krakenbreaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krakenbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krakenbreaker has a couple of punches blocked by Sainty. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Krakenbreaker throws an elbow but misses.
Krakenbreaker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sainty's defenses.
Krakenbreaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Sainty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Krakenbreaker tries to throw a body punch but Sainty avoids it by throwing Krakenbreaker back against the cage. #TD2#
Sainty manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Krakenbreaker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krakenbreaker trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krakenbreaker defends well.
Krakenbreaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Krakenbreaker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Krakenbreaker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krakenbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krakenbreaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krakenbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sainty is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Sainty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krakenbreaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krakenbreaker is stalling in the full guard.
Krakenbreaker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krakenbreaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krakenbreaker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorehan Krakenbreaker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krakenbreaker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorehan Krakenbreaker!

In his post fight interview, Jorehan Krakenbreaker gave a big smile as he said 'You have been broken by the Krakenbreaker! All Hail the Great Wolf I Herald his coming!!! HOoowwwLLLLLLL!!!!!! '.

 

Event: GAMMA#806 Fungus v Mirage     
Date:   Jan 11, 2020
#R1#
Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sainty manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sainty lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kid has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kid and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sainty 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.
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
Kid throws a hook but Sainty avoids it easily.
Sainty tries to clinch but Kid is having none of it.
Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sainty.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Disco Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
Sainty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Sainty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kid's guard.
Sainty is pushing down on Kid's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kid is fighting to maintain full guard but Sainty has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kid manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Kid throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sainty escapes and throws Kid's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Kid is trying to improve his position.
Kid prevents Sainty from moving into mount.
Kid tries to buck Sainty off but Sainty is having none of it.
Kid tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kid is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kid is squirming around, avoiding Sainty's attempts to control the action.
Kid slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sainty wants to pass the guard but Kid is defending well.
Sainty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sainty trying to control from half guard but Kid is working away.
Kid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sainty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Kid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sainty trying to control the action but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kid wants to control but Sainty is keeping busy.
Kid wants to improve his position but Sainty is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kid misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Sainty counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sainty.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sainty tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kid misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Kid misses with a body punch.
Sainty blocking some punches.
Sainty prevents Kid from breaking the clinch.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kid fails to land.
Kid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kid pushes Sainty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kid misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sainty.
Sainty lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sainty backwards.
Sainty blocking some punches.
Come on Kid - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Disco Kid will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sainty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kid tries to avoid it but Sainty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kid to the ground. Kid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Kid throws a jab when Sainty was well out of range.
Sainty shoots for a double leg takedown but Kid sprawls well. He's pushed Sainty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kid is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sainty's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd cheers as Kid lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sainty doesn't seem phased though.
Kid misses the shot to the body.
Sainty tries to counter with a clinch but Kid shakes him off and moves away.
Kid throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sainty trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daniel Sainty 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.
Kid looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Sainty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sainty has managed to get both his arms back between Kid's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Kid has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sainty doesn't defend quickly enough and Kid has managed to lock this one up! Can Sainty escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kid on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Disco Kid!
Disco Kid bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: EFC Camara vs Ladd     
Date:   Sep 21, 2019
#R1#
Wallace misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sainty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallace. Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.
Wallace tries to bum rush Sainty with a series of wild strikes but Sainty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sainty connects with a looping right hand.
Wallace pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sainty back to the cage. Wallace follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace throws a leg kick which misses Sainty's front leg but catches the back leg as Sainty tries to avoid it.
Wallace works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wallace throws a nice looking combination but Sainty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sainty attempts a counter takedown but Wallace avoids it well and moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wallace misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Wallace swinging wildly here.
Wallace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some bone on bone action there as Wallace checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wallace scores with a one two! Sainty had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Sainty is rocked!
Wallace tries to land a front kick but Sainty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wallace keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wallace throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sainty counters with a single leg into guard. Wallace didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace wants to stand and escape but Sainty is having none of it.
Wallace is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
Sainty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sainty trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Sainty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sainty won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Wallace misses with a double jab.
Wallace misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown. Wallace fights it but they end up in guard.
Wallace is wriggling around but Sainty manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##ES2#
Wallace manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Sainty's shoulder, as Sainty tries to avoid the shot.
Wallace throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Sainty counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wallace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Sainty has Wallace pressed against the cage, preventing Wallace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Sainty has him pressed against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Wallace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sainty dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Wallace throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD#
Sainty shoots in and bounces Wallace off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wallace wants to stand and escape but Sainty is having none of it.
Sainty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Wallace dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Sainty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wallace bucks up and tries to throw Sainty off but instead Sainty has got his back!
Sainty has good solid back control here.
Wallace is trying to get back to his feet but Sainty has full control of the position and if anything, Wallace has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T1#
Wallace trying to get back to his feet but Sainty is in full control for now.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Sainty has managed to slip his arm under Wallace's chin. This could be all over... yep, Wallace is tapping out! Submission win for Sainty.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

 

Event: EFC Pato vs Paa 2     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Sainty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Gold moves away from the strike by Sainty.
Sainty moves out of range as Gold strikes.
Sainty has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Gold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gold lands a really nice looking cross but Sainty seems unphased.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Gold! Sainty is backing up but he can't get away as Gold lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Sainty and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Liquid Gold!
Our winner, Liquid Gold, 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: EMP Ispa vs Toivonen     
Date:   Aug 02, 2019
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Sainty's head but Sainty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Sainty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Sainty seems content to control.
Sainty trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sainty is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sainty to get the leverage. #T1#
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson has a hand on Sainty's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sainty takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Sainty has taken his back - oops!
Jackson tries to break free.
Sainty controls the action.#T2#
Jackson trying to get back to his feet but Sainty is in full control for now.
Sainty doesn't have the hooks in and Jackson manages to turn into his guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sainty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sainty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sainty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sainty looking for subs off his back but Jackson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sainty tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sainty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sainty is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Sainty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Sainty slips under a jab from Jackson.
A jab from Sainty finds it's way through Jackson's defenses. #TD2#
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sainty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Sainty is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sainty regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sainty is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sainty looking to control. #SUB#
Sainty is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jackson rolls with it to try and escape but Sainty cranks on the arm and Jackson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: EMPWA8     
Date:   Jul 05, 2019
#R1#
Tertelgte feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sainty's calf.
Sainty slips under a jab from Tertelgte.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sainty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sainty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tertelgte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sainty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tertelgte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tertelgte pinned against the cage. Tertelgte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sainty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Tertelgte misses the shot to the body.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tertelgte sprawls and moves away.
Sainty swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ernie Tertelgte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sainty fails with the takedown.
Tertelgte missing with a left hand there. Sainty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sainty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tertelgte lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tertelgte.
Sainty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tertelgte.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tertelgte sprawls and moves away.
Tertelgte misses the jab.#T2#
Tertelgte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sainty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tertelgte to score with a decent uppercut.
Tertelgte misses with a looping right.
Sainty fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tertelgte checks it well.
A shot to the liver by Tertelgte. Beautiful body shot.
Tertelgte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sainty circles away quickly and effectively.
Tertelgte misses with a looping right.
Tertelgte looks to land a left hand but Sainty moved out of range nicely.
Sainty feinted with a counter takedown.
Tertelgte blocks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sainty tries to clinch but Tertelgte is having none of it. #T3#
Tertelgte throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sainty tries to pass to full mount but Tertelgte defends it.
Sainty wants to control but Tertelgte is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sainty is looking to advance position but Tertelgte won't allow it.
Sainty is looking to stall here but Tertelgte recovers full guard.
Sainty looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Sainty wants to control from the top but Tertelgte keeps moving.
Tertelgte pulls Sainty in close to his closed guard and prevents Sainty from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sainty throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sainty checks a leg kick.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tertelgte sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sainty misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Tertelgte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tertelgte cracks a nice hook into Sainty's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernie Tertelgte 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#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tertelgte.
Sainty shoots in but Tertelgte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tertelgte unleashes a big counter combination but Sainty bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tertelgte looks to throw the jab but Sainty is out of range.
Sainty attempts a counter takedown but Tertelgte avoids it well and moves away.
Tertelgte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tertelgte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tertelgte throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sainty counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sainty slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tertelgte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Tertelgte is pressing down on Sainty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sainty trying to control but Tertelgte is working from the bottom.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tertelgte pulls Sainty in close to prevent any damage.
Sainty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tertelgte is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sainty is fighting to break Tertelgte's control of his arms but Tertelgte is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tertelgte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sainty.
Sainty looks to land a left hand but Tertelgte moved out of range nicely.
Tertelgte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sainty moves away.
Sainty slips under a jab.
Tertelgte lands a jab to Sainty's midsection.
Ernie Tertelgte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sainty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tertelgte lands a jab.#T3#
Tertelgte stuns Sainty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tertelgte misses the target.
Tertelgte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tertelgte swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sainty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sainty throws a leg kick but Tertelgte moved away.
Tertelgte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sainty.
Sainty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte tries a low kick but Sainty avoids it.#T4#
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte throws a hook to the side of Sainty's head but Sainty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Sainty coming out on top.
Tertelgte just misses with a punch to the body.
Sainty dives in for a single leg takedown but Tertelgte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sainty has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tertelgte.
Donk. Tertelgte catches Sainty right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sainty slips a straight right by Tertelgte.
Sainty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte lunges at Sainty with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sainty's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernie Tertelgte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tertelgte thumps Sainty with a low kick.
Sainty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sainty attempts a counter takedown but Tertelgte avoids it well and moves away.
Tertelgte throws a hook to the side of Sainty's head but Sainty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tertelgte scores with a nice strike.
Sainty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tertelgte looks to land a left hand but Sainty moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tertelgte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sainty shoots for a takedown but Tertelgte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sainty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tertelgte misses with a hook. Sainty ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Tertelgte misses with a right hand #TD#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown. Tertelgte fights it but they end up in guard.
Sainty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tertelgte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sainty throwing strikes from guard but Tertelgte blocks nicely.
Sainty trying to control the position from guard on top but Tertelgte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sainty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Sainty trying to control but Tertelgte is working from the bottom.
Sainty stops Tertelgte from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sainty seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tertelgte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sainty.
A low kick from Tertelgte misses #TD#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tertelgte 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.
Sainty won't allow Tertelgte to get back to his feet.
Tertelgte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Sainty preventing the sweep.
Ernie Tertelgte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tertelgte is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sainty wants to control from the top but Tertelgte keeps moving.
Tertelgte pulls Sainty in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice uppercut lands for Tertelgte. That snapped Sainty's head back.
Tertelgte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Tertelgte misses.
Ernie Tertelgte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Tertelgte. Those never looked like landing.
Sainty half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tertelgte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tertelgte just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniel Sainty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sainty misses with a shot to the body
and Tertelgte counters with a left to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernie Tertelgte!

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

 

Event: EMP Graves Vs Tama Ginty     
Date:   Jun 21, 2019
#R1##CL#
Beliy closes the distance and clinches.
Sainty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beliy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beliy misses with some punches.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beliy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saintys head.
Beliy lands with a left to the head.
Beliy scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Sainty is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Beliy.
Sainty is still on wobbly legs! Can Beliy finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Beliy.
Nice body punch from Beliy - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Beliy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beliy has a couple of punches blocked by Sainty.
Sainty wants to stall.
Beliy scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sainty blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Sainty blocks an uppercut.
Sainty seems to have recovered his senses.
Beliy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beliy has Sainty pressed against the cage, preventing Sainty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beliy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sainty backwards.
Beliy working aggressively here.
Beliy misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Beliy.
Sainty looking to stall.
Beliy misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Beliy fails to land.
Sainty jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beliy walks away with a smile on his face. Sainty gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Beliy closes the distance and pushes Sainty back into the cage.#T2#
Beliy misses with some punches.
Sainty tries to throw a body punch but Beliy avoids it by throwing Sainty back against the cage.
Beliy struggles to land a body shot inside as Sainty controls his hands.
Beliy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sainty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beliy misses with the head strike.
Beliy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beliy lands a body punch.
Sainty struggles to land a body shot inside as Beliy controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beliy misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Sainty blocks an uppercut.
Beliy lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Beliy.
Beliy tries to throw a body punch but Sainty avoids it by throwing Beliy back against the cage.
Sainty is trying to break the clinch but Beliy has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Beliy fails to land.
Sainty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sainty.
Beliy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Beliy.
Beliy scores with a shoulder strike.
Beliy misses with the head strike. #T4#
Sainty is trying to maintain a safe position but Beliy gets an underhook and turns Sainty into the cage.
Beliy can't find room to land a body shot as Sainty controls the action.
Sainty prevents a body shot from Beliy.
Beliy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beliy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sainty blocking some punches.
Sainty trying to stall but Beliy improves his position.
Beliy misses with the head strike.
Sainty is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beliy is keeping busy.
Beliy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Beliy 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#
Sainty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beliy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sainty was well out of range. Poor timing from Beliy.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sainty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Beliy moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Beliy fails to land.
A short left from Beliy.
A short uppercut from Beliy.
Sainty looking to stall.
Beliy misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beliy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sainty backwards.
Beliy misses with some punches.
Beliy pushes Sainty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Beliy lands with a light punch inside.
Beliy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sainty.
Beliy misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Beliy drags the fight down to the ground.
Sainty is looking to pass into half guard but Beliy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Beliy is in guard.#REVR#
Beliy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beliy sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2##SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beliy passes into half guard.
Sainty works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sainty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beliy controls the pace.
Beliy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Beliy wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving. #SUB2#
Beliy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beliy wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beliy passes into side control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sainty tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Beliy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Beliy closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sainty.
Sasha Beliy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beliy throws a head punch that misses.
Beliy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beliy has Sainty pushed against the cage.
Beliy has a couple of punches blocked by Sainty.
Sainty prevents a body shot from Beliy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sainty prevents a body shot from Beliy.
A nice left hand lands by Beliy.
Beliy misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sainty.
Beliy working aggressively here.
Beliy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beliy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beliy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beliy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sainty trying to control the position but instead, Beliy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sainty into the cage.
Beliy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sainty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sainty blocking some punches. #T2#
Sainty digs a right hand into Beliy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beliy's gas tank.
Sainty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beliy's elbow.
Beliy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sainty backwards.
Beliy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sainty backwards.
Nice body punch from Beliy - that landed with a thud.
Beliy lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Beliy.
Sainty jumps guard but Beliy stands there with Sainty around his waist. Sainty gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sainty blocks a body shot from Beliy.
Beliy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beliy lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Beliy presses Sainty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sainty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beliy misses with a punch on the inside.
Beliy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beliy lands a shoulder strike.
Sainty misses with a body punch.
Sasha Beliy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beliy.
Sainty drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beliy pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Beliy has Sainty up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Sainty tries to break the clinch but Beliy is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Beliy.
Sainty can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sainty jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beliy walks away with a smile on his face. Sainty gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Beliy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beliy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Beliy!

 

Event: EMP Verygood vs Dong     
Date:   May 24, 2019
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Sainty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sainty tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Sainty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sainty.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Sainty counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Sainty moves out of range.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Sainty counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sitsongrit!
Sainty happy to just control the position for now.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Sainty tries to move to mount but Sitsongrit blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Sainty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Sainty has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Sainty trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sainty is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sainty is really struggling to control Sitsongrit but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sainty shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sainty.
Petdee Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Sainty saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit sizes up Sainty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Sainty moves out of range.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Sainty moves out of range of the strikes.
Sainty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Sainty slips the punch.
Sainty attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Sainty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Sainty's head to control his posture. #T4#
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
Sainty 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.
Sitsongrit has control of Sainty's left arm, preventing Sainty from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Sitsongrit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sainty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sainty won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petdee Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Sainty.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Sainty moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sainty fails to land the takedown.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sainty misses with a body kick.#TD#
Sainty shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Sainty control the position.
Sitsongrit is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Sitsongrit tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sainty manages to move to mount!
Sitsongrit tries to improve his position but instead Sainty has taken his back!
Sitsongrit prevents Sainty from getting a body triangle.
Sitsongrit trying to control but not successfully.
Sitsongrit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sitsongrit prevents Sainty from taking his back.#SUB#
Sainty is working for a guillotine from mount but Sitsongrit frees his head quite easily. #T2#
Sitsongrit is working to get back to half guard.
Sainty manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sitsongrit to take his back!
Sitsongrit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Sainty is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Sainty prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
Sainty trying to pass the guard but Sitsongrit defending well.
Daniel Sainty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sainty prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Sainty postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Sainty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sainty fails to land the takedown.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sainty thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Petdee Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sainty is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Petdee Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Sainty's body.
Sainty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sainty closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Petdee Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Sainty moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Sitsongrit pushes Sainty off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Sainty slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Sainty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sainty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sainty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Sainty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sainty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sainty takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Sainty is rocked!
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Sainty's ribcage but misses.
Sainty tries to counter by clinching up but Sitsongrit breaks away and moves out of range.
Oh Sainty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sainty throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sainty slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sainty moves away.
Sainty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sainty seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Sainty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sainty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Sainty's head. #TD#
Sainty decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand back up but Sainty manages to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
Sitsongrit stops Sainty from passing to mount.
Sitsongrit looks to move to half guard but instead Sainty has passed into mount! Damn!
Petdee Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Sainty's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit tries to reverse the position but Sainty maintains control.
Sitsongrit is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Sainty goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard. #SUB#
Sainty has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Sainty is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Sitsongrit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sainty on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Sainty moved out of range.
Sainty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daniel Sainty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sainty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petdee Sitsongrit!

Petdee Sitsongrit 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: EMP Graves vs Divac     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
Sainty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sainty tries to land a leg kick but Kansalainen saw it coming and moves away.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Sainty throws a body kick.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Sainty.
Sainty blocks a low kick nicely.
Sainty wants to clinch up but Kansalainen keeps it at a distance.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kansalainen wants to get back to his feet.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sainty is trying to control. Kansalainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kansalainen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gangsterdamage that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kansalainen pushes Sainty off looking to stand but Sainty dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Kansalainen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sainty is on him like a limpet, forcing Kansalainen back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kansalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sainty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kansalainen lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sainty. #T1#
A short right from Kansalainen on the inside.
Sainty jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kansalainen walks away with a smile on his face. Sainty gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sainty slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
We've been informed that Sainty 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.
Sainty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sainty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kansalainen pushes Sainty off looking to stand but Sainty dives back in and keeps control.
Kansalainen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sainty trying to control the action but Kansalainen is working from the bottom.
Kansalainen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kansalainen is trying to stand. #ES#
Kansalainen has one foot on Sainty's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sainty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Sainty tries to counter it with a takedown but Kansalainen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Sainty saw that one coming.
Sainty tries to move into range but Kansalainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sainty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sainty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kansalainen tries to clinch but Sainty moves away
and Sainty counters with a stiff right hand.
Sainty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Sainty moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Sainty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kansalainen but Kansalainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Kansalainen has managed to clinch. #T3#
Sainty can't break the clinch.
Kansalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kansalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sainty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kansalainen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sainty's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sainty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kansalainen fails to land.
Sainty just leaning against Kansalainen, taking a breather.
A short right from Kansalainen.
Sainty misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansalainen gets through Sainty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Kansalainen misses with a body punch.
Kansalainen misses with some punches.
Kansalainen lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Sainty is rocked!
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Sainty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kansalainen gets through Sainty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sainty is still on wobbly legs! Can Kansalainen finish him?
Kansalainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sainty backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Sainty successfully pulls guard.
Kansalainen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sainty is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Kansalainen stands up and waves to Sainty to follow him.
Kansalainen thumps Sainty with a low kick.
Sainty shoots and misses
and Kansalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sainty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that Sainty ducks under and follows up with a left that Sainty also avoids with ease.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
and Kansalainen counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sainty! He's just covering up as Kansalainen starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: EMP Paddington vs Sainty     
Date:   Apr 05, 2019
#R1#
Paddington misses with a straight left.
Paddington misses with a hook.
Sainty misses with a low kick as Paddington jumps back.
Sainty is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paddington.
Sainty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paddington.
Sainty misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paddington misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Paddington!
Sainty trying to control the position but Paddington is working away. #SUB2#
Sainty is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Paddington looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sainty gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Paddington is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sainty lets go of the hold and Paddington can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Sainty!
An out of breath and clearly excited Daniel Sainty thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: EMP Piano vs Butabi     
Date:   Mar 17, 2019
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sainty tries to clinch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Sainty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hirigushi checks a leg kick.
Sainty throws a chopping leg kick but Hirigushi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sainty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty lands a glancing blow to the side of Hirigushi's head.
Sainty throws a low kick but Hirigushi moves out of range easily. #T1#
Sainty wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Hirigushi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sainty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hirigushi's waist but Hirigushi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sainty off to one side.
Hirigushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sainty thuds a left hand into Hirigushi's body.
Sainty misses with a left hand
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Sainty fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Sainty moves into the clinch.
Sainty can't break the clinch.
Sainty takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Hirigushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sainty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hirigushi tries to avoid it but Sainty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hirigushi to the ground. Hirigushi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sainty thows a leg kick but Hirigushi checks it
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sainty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Sainty is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Sainty tries to clinch up but Hirigushi circles away and keeps his distance.
Sainty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Hirigushi.
Sainty is looking to clinch.
Sainty tries to clinch up but Hirigushi circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sainty wants to land a leg kick but Hirigushi is out of range.
Hirigushi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sainty looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hirigushi is fending him off so far but Sainty persists. Nope, Hirigushi circles away and we're back to standing.
Sainty scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Sainty throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hirigushi was covering up waiting for the punch and Sainty finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Hirigushi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sainty presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kendo Hirigushi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sainty closes the distance and clinches up with Hirigushi, looking for a takedown. Sainty pushes Hirigushi against the cage but Hirigushi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hirigushi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sainty misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sainty throws a low kick but Hirigushi moves out of range easily. #TD#
Sainty scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty trying to pass the guard but Hirigushi defending well.
Hirigushi is controlling Sainty's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sainty is trying to control the action in half guard but Hirigushi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet.
Sainty is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hirigushi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hirigushi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hirigushi keeps trying to improve his position.
Hirigushi wants to control but Sainty is having none of it.
Hirigushi is looking to improve his position but Sainty isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sainty trying to control but Hirigushi is having none of it.
Sainty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hirigushi is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Sainty has taken his back!
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Sainty is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hirigushi is defending well though. Sainty let's go of the attempt for now.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet.
Hirigushi tries to break free. #SUB#
Hirigushi has hold of Sainty's leg, trying to break free but it's let Sainty lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Hirigushi is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Sainty throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Sainty!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Daniel Sainty made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: EMP Mumu vs Arma     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
Nucombe swings for the body but Sainty moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Sainty is just out of range.
Sainty tries to counter with a takedown but Nucombe is quick to defend against it.
Nucombe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nucombe moves out of range of the body kick.
Sainty attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Sainty moved out of range.
Sainty looks for the body kick but Nucombe saw that one coming.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Sainty and move into the clinch position.
Nucombe throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sainty was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Nucombe moves out of range of the leg kick from Sainty.#CL#
Sainty moves into range and clinches up with Nucombe.
Sainty can't find room to land a body shot as Nucombe controls the action.
Nucombe missing with knees to the body.
Sainty tries to pull guard but Nucombe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nucombe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sainty is defending well for now.
Nucombe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sainty is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Nucombe. #TD#
Sainty drags the fight down to the ground.
Nucombe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Sainty throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nucombe escapes and throws Sainty's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nucombe wants to stand but Sainty has his arm trapped.
Sainty is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Sainty manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nucombe won't allow Sainty to pass to mount.
Sainty is working hard here to advance position.
Sainty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Sainty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nucombe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nucombe trying to hold on to Sainty's head to control him but Sainty postures up.
Nucombe wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Sainty will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sainty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Sainty tries to counter with a takedown but Nucombe is quick to defend against it.
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Nucombe just misses with a punch to the body.
Sainty throws a low kick, looking for Nucombe's leg but Nucombe calmly moves out of range.
Sainty takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe jabs at Sainty's body.
Nucombe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sainty rather than just go for the knockout.
Nucombe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sainty.#T1#
Sainty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sainty sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Sainty avoids it this time.
Nice sprawl there from Nucombe as Sainty shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sainty or perhaps it was just good defense by Nucombe, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucombe misses with a looping left.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
Sainty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Sainty is out of range.
Sainty fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nucombe just manages to avoid it.
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nucombe 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.
Nucombe avoids the body shot from Sainty.
Sainty goes for a double leg but Nucombe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nucombe continues to drive forward.
Sainty sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Sainty avoids it this time.#TD#
Sainty closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sainty performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sainty tries to pass to full mount but Nucombe defends it. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sainty seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nucombe for as long as he can get away with.
Nucombe won't allow Sainty to pass to mount.
Sainty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Still in half guard, Sainty seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nucombe throws a hook but Sainty blocks it.
Sainty moves away from the strike by Nucombe.
Sainty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nucombe throws out a powerful jab.
Sainty just misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe slaps away a takedown attempt from Sainty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sainty tries to land a leg kick but Nucombe saw it coming and moves away.
Nucombe misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Sainty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nucombe's guard.
Nucombe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sainty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sainty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daniel Sainty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Sainty's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sainty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucombe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sainty looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sainty shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe shows good takedown defense.
Sainty catches Nucombe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nucombe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Nucombe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sainty manages to avoid it.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Sainty is just out of range.
Sainty quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sainty shoots for a takedown but Nucombe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sainty sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Sainty avoids it this time.
Sainty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nucombe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nucombe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Sainty.
Sainty scores with a jab.#T3#
Sainty throws a leg kick but Nucombe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Sainty moved out of range nicely.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown. Nucombe fights it but they end up in guard.
Nucombe is controlling Sainty's posture.
Nucombe is continuing to stall.
Sainty showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Nucombe pulls Sainty in close to prevent any damage.
Nucombe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sainty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sainty slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty is staying tight to Nucombe's torso, preventing him from escaping.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Sainty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sainty has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Sainty!

After the big win, Daniel Sainty made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: EMP Grabber vs Pripyat     
Date:   Jan 27, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch successfully.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Lupei. #BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sainty checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sainty misses with a body kick.
Sainty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sainty tries to clinch up but Lupei circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
Sainty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
We've been hearing reports that Sainty has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sainty's elbow. #T1#
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Sainty.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sainty misses with a body punch.
Sainty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Sainty's ribcage. Sainty let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sainty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Sainty controls his hands.
Lupei content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lupei tries to work over Sainty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sainty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Lupei. #T2#
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sainty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sainty can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Sainty controls the action. #BC2#
Lupei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sainty misses with a kick to the body.
Lupei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Sainty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lupei.#T3#
Sainty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
As Lupei backs away, Sainty returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sainty shoots in for a takedown but Lupei shows good takedown defense.
Serafim Lupei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lupei throws a leg kick that misses.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Sainty shoots in for a takedown but Lupei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lupei lands the left hand.
Lupei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lupei flicks out a counter leg kick but Sainty steps away.
Sainty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lupei is looking for the big counter here.
Sainty throws a leg kick but Lupei checks it. #T4#
Sainty connects with the punch.#CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sainty tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Sainty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sainty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Sainty.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sainty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei 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#
Lupei throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sainty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lupei is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lupei is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lupei trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Sainty is trying to control the position but Lupei postures up.
Lupei throwing strikes from guard but Sainty blocks nicely.
Lupei trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lupei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lupei throwing strikes from guard but Sainty blocks nicely.
Sainty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sainty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lupei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Sainty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lupei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lupei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lupei looking to pass the guard.
Lupei trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sainty doesn't manage to clinch there - Lupei circles away.
Lupei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sainty.#TD#
Sainty manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lupei on his heels. He'll look to pass Lupei's guard now, I'm sure.
Lupei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sainty manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Sainty has his foot on Lupei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lupei works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupei engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sainty keeping moving, preventing Lupei from controlling successfully.
Lupei pushes down on Sainty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sainty won't allow Lupei to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Lupei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sainty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lupei. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lupei looks to land a strike but Sainty avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lupei tries to free his leg and advance position but Sainty is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lupei defends well.
Lupei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lupei throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Sainty is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lupei has his hands clasped together but Sainty extends and breaks Lupei's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sainty.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

 

Event: IFCXS4: S.Heavy v McDonald     
Date:   Dec 24, 2018
#R1#
That kick from Vasquez tenderised Sainty's leg. Sainty is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nando Vasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sainty blocks a leg kick.
Sainty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Vasquez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sainty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sainty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasquez.
Vasquez tried to counter with a leg kick but Sainty avoided it.
Vasquez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sainty momentarily.
Sainty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Vasquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vasquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasquez. Sainty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1##TD2#
Sainty looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sainty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasquez is keeping the position for now.
Sainty is fighting to break Vasquez's control of his arms but Vasquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sainty controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Vasquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sainty wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
Vasquez has Sainty pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vasquez tries to land a front kick but Sainty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasquez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vasquez won't be happy with that. #ES#
Vasquez throws Sainty to one side and escapes!#T3##TD2#
Sainty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sainty showed some decent athleticism there.
Sainty is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sainty wants to free his trapped foot but Vasquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez is controlling Sainty's trapped leg to prevent Sainty from advancing to side control.
Sainty is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Sainty is thwarting Vasquez's attempts to control the position.
Sainty frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vasquez wants to hold on but Sainty pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sainty mounts Vasquez! Really nice guard pass there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nando Vasquez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sainty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasquez manages to avoid it.
As Sainty looks to move away, Vasquez throws a big counter combo but Sainty just gets out of the way.
Vasquez thows a leg kick but Sainty checks it
and Sainty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sainty.
Sainty tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sainty dives in for a single leg takedown but Vasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasquez.
Sainty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sainty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasquez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've been told by Vasquez's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sainty.
Sainty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasquez misses with a looping right.
Sainty tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Sainty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vasquez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sainty is looking to clinch but Vasquez is avoiding it.
It looked like Vasquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vasquez throws a hook but Sainty avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sainty can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Vasquez.
Vasquez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sainty.
Vasquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Vasquez.
A shot in the inside from Vasquez.
Vasquez digs a right hand into Sainty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sainty's gas tank.
Vasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasquez tries to throw a body punch but Sainty avoids it by throwing Vasquez back against the cage.
Vasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasquez misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sainty is trying to pull guard but Vasquez has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vasquez.
Sainty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vasquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nando Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Sainty.
Vasquez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sainty blocking some punches.
Vasquez lands with a right to the head.
Vasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Sainty controls his hands.
Vasquez lands a body shot.
Vasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Sainty.
Sainty takes a shot to the head.
Sainty jumps guard but Vasquez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vasquez tries to throw a body punch but Sainty avoids it by throwing Vasquez back against the cage.
Vasquez lands a body punch.
Vasquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sainty fails to pull guard. #T4#
Vasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Sainty controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vasquez.
Vasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sainty is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vasquez to keep the fight standing.
Vasquez lands a left hand. #ROC#
Sainty is rocked!
Vasquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sainty is still on wobbly legs! Can Vasquez finish him?
Vasquez misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasquez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vasquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasquez lands with a right to the head.
Vasquez scores with a shot to the side of Sainty's head.
Sainty can't find room to land a body shot as Vasquez controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nando Vasquez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vasquez tries to land a front kick but Sainty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sainty with the counter takedown but Vasquez avoids it easily.
Sainty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nando Vasquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sainty was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasquez.
Sainty misses with a hook
and Vasquez counters with a nice leg kick.
Vasquez throws a sloppy head kick and Sainty moves out of range easily.
Sainty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vasquez defends well and Sainty ends up having to push Vasquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sainty.
Sainty seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Vasquez moves into the clinch.
Vasquez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Vasquez lands a nice uppercut.
Vasquez tries to work over Sainty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasquez tries a body shot but Sainty blocks it.
Vasquez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vasquez unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sainty! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Vasquez is unloading with more strikes now! Sainty drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nando Vasquez!
A victorious Nando Vasquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: IFC82: Murhaa v Jones     
Date:   Dec 05, 2018
#R1#
Entei lands a really nice looking cross but Sainty seems unphased.
Entei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Entei lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Sainty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Entei, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Entei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Entei throws a head kick that misses.
Sainty is looking to counter the offense by Entei and move into the clinch.
Entei misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei lands with a hook. Sainty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sainty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Entei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sainty doesn't seem bothered though.
Entei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sainty.
Entei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sainty looks to clinch
and Entei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Entei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Entei throws a head kick that Sainty semi-blocks.
Sainty misses the jab.
Sainty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Entei swivels and escapes.
Entei steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sainty.
Entei just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Sainty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Entei doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Entei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sainty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Entei misses with a head kick.
Entei throws a wild body kick that Sainty sees coming a mile off.
Sainty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sainty tries to land a leg kick but Entei saw it coming and moves away.
Entei throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Sainty counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Entei has Sainty pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Entei is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Well, if Entei is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SU2#
Entei postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sainty to stand up.
Sainty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Sainty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Entei is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sainty is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Entei tries to improve position but can't.
Entei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Entei is not content to let Sainty control the position.
Entei is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Entei is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Entei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Entei makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sainty.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Entei closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Entei dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sainty moves out of range of the body kick.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sainty shoots in looking for a takedown. Entei tries to sprawl out of it but Sainty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Entei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harry Entei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Entei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into side control. Entei won't be happy with that.
Entei is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Entei is pushing Sainty's head away, looking to escape. Sainty manages to hold on to the position though.
Entei is looking for a sweep.
Sainty trying to control the position but Entei is working away.
Entei is trying to improve his position.
Sainty controlling from side mount.
Sainty is looking to take a break and control but Entei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Entei is trying to buck Sainty off.
Entei can't do much from the bottom here.
Sainty passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Entei! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sainty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Entei is looking to escape.
Entei wants to hold on but Sainty pushes him away.
Entei is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Entei tries to improve his position but instead Sainty has taken his back!
Entei rolls, trying to escape but Sainty keeps control of the position.
Will Sainty go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Entei is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Sainty manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Entei is in trouble and he's forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Sainty!
An out of breath and clearly excited Daniel Sainty thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: IFC 77: Divac vs Dean     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
A left lands for Black.
Sainty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Black cracks Sainty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Black looks to land a combination but Sainty avoids it well.
Sainty looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD#
Sainty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Black is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Black is still trying to improve position.
Black is not content to let Sainty control the position. #T1#
Black is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sainty off and has taken his back!
Black controls the action.
Sainty tries to escape the position.
Black keeps control of the position easily here as Sainty tries to buck him off.
Sainty has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Black not allowing Sainty to control his hands.
Black is trying to stick to Sainty's back but Sainty is turning into Black. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Black's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sainty.
Black pulls Sainty in close to prevent any damage.
Black keeping moving, preventing Sainty from controlling successfully.
Black looking to control.
Black keeping moving, preventing Sainty from controlling successfully. #T3#
Black 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.#SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Black is looking to sweep but instead, Sainty has passed into half guard.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
Black keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Black is trying to stand back up but Sainty is controlling him #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Black won't allow Sainty to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sainty manages to mount him!
Black tries to lock up and control but Sainty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sainty takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Black is trying to get back to his feet but Sainty has full control of the position and if anything, Black has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sainty. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Sainty misses with an elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vlad Black will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sainty tries to counter by clinching up but Black breaks away and moves out of range.
Sainty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sainty shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Black throws a hook but Sainty avoids it easily.
Black tries to bum rush Sainty with a series of wild strikes but Sainty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Sainty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sainty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sainty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Sainty dives in and grabs Black's left leg, looking for a takedown. Black pushes down on Sainty's head and hops out.
Black misses with a double jab.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sainty.
Sainty lands a body shot.
Black swings for the body but Sainty moves out of range.
Vlad Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sainty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sainty takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Black misses with a hook. Sainty ducked under it nicely.
Black looks to land a left hand but Sainty moved out of range nicely.
Sainty tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Sainty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Black looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Black throws a jab when Sainty was well out of range.
Sainty feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Black missing with a left hand there. Sainty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sainty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Sainty is just out of range.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sainty defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Black has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sainty darts in looking for a takedown but Black gets double underhooks and turns Sainty into the cage.
Black paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sainty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Black closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sainty slips under a jab from Black.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Black sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Black tries to clinch there but Sainty circles away.
Black misses with a hook. Sainty ducked under it nicely.
Sainty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Black.#TD#
Sainty shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Black napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sainty is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black is trying to get back to his feet.
Sainty has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Black!
Black holds on, trying desperately to control.#SUB#
Sainty with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T4#
Sainty tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Black tries to hold on but Sainty pushes him away.
Black working to try and regain half guard.
Sainty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Sainty controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sainty feinted with a counter takedown.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Sainty moves out of range of the strikes.
Black misses with an uppercut. Sainty saw that one coming.
Sainty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vlad Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Black throws a hook but Sainty avoids it easily.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sainty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to clinch but Sainty slips to the side
and Sainty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sainty dodges the punch combination from Black.
Black misses with an uppercut. Sainty saw that one coming.#T1#
Black misses the jab.
Black connects with the punch.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Sainty ducks down to avoid it.
Sainty misses with a takedown
and Sainty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Black misses with an uppercut. Sainty saw that one coming.
Sainty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sainty is defended easily by Black.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Sainty feinted with a counter takedown.
Black 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.
Sainty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Sainty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Sainty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black throws out a loose jab but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sainty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Black gets caught flat footed, as Sainty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Black scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black throws a combination that misses
and Sainty counters with a nice uppercut.
Vlad Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Black.
Black is looking to clinch.
Sainty is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Sainty.
Black cracks Sainty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Black throws a right and a left that Sainty avoids nicely. #T3#
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black throws a hook but Sainty blocks it.
Sainty moves out of range as Black strikes.
Sainty attempts a counter takedown but Black avoids it well and moves away.
Black throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Sainty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Black's guard.#SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sainty passes into half guard.
Sainty with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Black trying to hold on to Sainty's head to control him but Sainty postures up.
Black desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Black is staying active underneath Sainty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sainty stalling.
Sainty prevents Black from improving his position.
Daniel Sainty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad Black is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Sainty seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Black!

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

 

Event: IFC MW 45: Mumu vs Sainty     
Date:   Oct 31, 2018
#R1#
Sainty thows a leg kick but Mumu checks it
and Mumu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mumu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sainty is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mumu shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sainty takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Mumu sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sainty bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdel Mumu!
A relieved looking Abdel Mumu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: IFC 72: Thomas vs Vasquez     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
Sainty slips under a jab from Pugberg.
Pugberg throws the left hand but Sainty avoids the punch easily.
Sainty only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sainty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pugberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pugberg throws the left hand but Sainty avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Sainty gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pugberg trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sainty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pugberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pugberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB#
Pugberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Pugberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Sainty is defending well.
Sainty tries to buck Pugberg off but Pugberg is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Sainty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pugberg goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sainty rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pugberg's guard! Nice work there by Sainty! #SUB#
Pugberg is looking for a triangle but Sainty pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Sainty wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving.
Sainty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pugberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pugberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sainty passes Pugberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Pugberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Still in half guard, Sainty seems content to control.#T3##SUB#
Pugberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sainty pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Pugberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pugberg wants to control the action here but instead Sainty manages to pass to full mount!
Sainty wants to take Pugberg's back here but Pugberg is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pugberg tries to improve his position but instead Sainty has taken his back!
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sainty is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Pugberg up.
Pugberg tries to break free. #SUB2#
Pugberg is trying to roll into a better position but Sainty has get a rear naked choke and Pugberg is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Sainty!
After the big win, Daniel Sainty made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: IFC MW40 Van Rijn v Lomachenko     
Date:   Sep 26, 2018
#R1#
Viki scores with a punch to the head.
Viki throws a solid leg kick but Sainty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Viki.
Viki checks a leg kick.
Sainty moves out of range as Viki strikes.
Viki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sainty.
Viki misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty throws a low kick but Viki avoids it.
Sainty lands a jab.
Sainty looks to land a left hand but Viki moved out of range nicely.
Viki is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Sainty avoids the body shot from Viki.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Viki defends it well.
A punch combination from Viki misses.
Viki throws a shot from downtown. Sainty moves away and avoids it.
Sainty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Viki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Viki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sainty manages to avoid it.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Sainty misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Viki.
Sainty fails with a takedown attempt.
Miki Viki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Sainty.#T2#
Viki scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Sainty is rocked!
The fighters circling - Viki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Viki defends it well.
Sainty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Viki is out of range and Sainty settles back down.
Viki misses with a body shot.
Viki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Sainty to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Viki misses.
Sainty looks for the body kick but Viki saw that one coming.
Viki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into side control. Viki won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sainty advances to full mount. #T3##SUB2#
Viki wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Sainty has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Viki taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: IFC MW 38: Bell vs Nekele     
Date:   Sep 12, 2018
#R1#
Diame Jr is looking to slow Sainty down with leg kicks.
Diame Jr tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sainty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diame Jr is pressing down on Sainty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sainty won't allow Diame Jr to sweep him here.
Sainty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diame Jr is looking to stand up but Sainty isn't so interested in that idea.
Diame Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sainty is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Diame Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Sainty moves out of range easily. #TD#
Sainty gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diame Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sainty trying to keep a closed guard but Diame Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Sainty keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sainty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diame Jr looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Sainty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diame Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diame Jr looking to pass the guard.
Diame Jr passes Sainty's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sainty wants to improve his position but Diame Jr is controlling well. #SUB2#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diame Jr pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Diame Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sainty tries to roll over but Diame Jr keeps him under control.
Diame Jr tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Diame Jr passes to side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sainty tries to bench press Diame Jr off him but Diame Jr keeps the position.
Sainty looks to move to half guard but instead Diame Jr has passed into mount! Damn!
Sainty is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diame Jr is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Diame Jr there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diame Jr is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dumba Diame Jr 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##TD2#
Sainty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sainty showed some decent athleticism there.
Sainty trying to control from half guard but Diame Jr is working away.
Diame Jr is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty trying to control the action but Diame Jr is working from the bottom.
Sainty not doing much here. #T1#
Diame Jr controlling the position well.
Diame Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Sainty in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Diame Jr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sainty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.

 

Event: IFC MW 36: Mayer vs Lomachenko     
Date:   Aug 22, 2018
#R1#
Sainty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bogard throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bogard!
Sainty tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bogard tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sainty presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard tries to hold on but Sainty pushes him away. #T1#
Sainty trying to control but Bogard is having none of it.
Bogard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bogard regains half guard.
Bogard is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sainty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bogard keeps working.
Bogard wants to control but Sainty is keeping busy.
Bogard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bogard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sainty puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bogard keeping hold of Sainty's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Bogard wants to control but Sainty is keeping busy.
Sainty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bogard is looking to control Sainty's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bogard avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bogard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sainty.
Bogard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sainty checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bogard throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bogard misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Bogard misses #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sainty.
Bogard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sainty trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sainty slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogard wants to control but Sainty postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sainty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sainty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogard.
Bogard throws a head kick but Sainty moves out of range.
Sainty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sainty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bogard.
Sainty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bogard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bogard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bogard defends it well.
Sainty avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Sainty with the counter takedown but Bogard avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a single leg into guard. Bogard didn't expect that.
Sainty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bogard is keeping the position for now.
Bogard wants to sweep here but Sainty controlling him for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Sainty tries to free his leg and advance position but Bogard is retaining full guard.
Sainty won't allow Bogard to sweep him here.
Sainty wants to control from the top but Bogard keeps moving.
Bogard 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.
Sainty looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sainty dives in and grabs Bogard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bogard pushes down on Sainty's head and hops out.
Sainty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bogard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sainty.
Bogard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sainty counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Bogard misses.
Sainty steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bogard.
Bogard misses with the combination.
Sainty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Bogard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bogard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD2#
Sainty closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sainty tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bogard's legs.
Bogard is looking to regain half guard here but Sainty keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Sainty laying and praying for a moment but Bogard takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bogard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bogard tries to get to full guard but Sainty has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a kimura but Bogard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sainty to get the leverage.
Bogard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Sainty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sainty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bogard but Bogard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bogard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sainty steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bogard.
Sainty wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sainty scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Bogard is looking for a sweep. Sainty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bogard's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogard is pressing down on Sainty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bogard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sainty is one step ahead there.
Bogard keeping moving, preventing Sainty from controlling successfully.
Sainty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Daniel Sainty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sainty looking to pass the guard.
Bogard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sainty is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sainty only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sainty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bogard can pounce on him.
Sainty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sainty cracks Bogard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sainty has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Bogard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sainty.
Bogard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Andy Bogard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bogard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sainty finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD2#
Sainty drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bogard working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Bogard working for a triangle but Sainty defends it easily.
Sainty stopping the sweep attempt from Bogard.#T4#
Bogard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sainty controls the pace.
Sainty pushes down on Bogard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bogard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Sainty!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Daniel Sainty waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: IFC 60 Bogard vs Crosby     
Date:   Jul 21, 2018
#R1#
Hibbert cracks Sainty with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hibbert throws a lazy right hand but Sainty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hibbert jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hibbert throws a lazy uppercut
and Sainty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Hibbert.
Hibbert tries to bum rush Sainty with a series of wild strikes but Sainty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hibbert throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sainty on the side of the head. #ROC#
Sainty is rocked!
Hibbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sainty is still on wobbly legs! Can Hibbert finish him?
Hibbert scores with a one two! Sainty had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sainty dodges the punch combination from Hibbert.
Sainty with the counter takedown but Hibbert avoids it easily.
Hibbert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sainty thinks about the counter body kick.
Sainty seems to have recovered his senses.
Hibbert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hibbert looks to land a right hand but Sainty moved out of range.#T1#
Sainty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hibbert as he avoids it easily.
Sainty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hibbert throws a shot from downtown. Sainty moves away and avoids it.
Sainty has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sainty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hibbert.
Sainty with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hibbert counters with a nice uppercut.
Sainty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hibbert throws out the jab.
We've been told by Hibbert's head coaches at Ramirez School Of Excellence that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sainty jabs Hibbert right on the nose. Hibbert blinks but takes it well.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hibbert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sainty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hibbert.
A telegraphed right hand from Hibbert misses the target.
Sainty tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hibbert throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Sainty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sainty avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Hibbert misses with a few strikes there.
Sainty throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hibbert seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tony Hibbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hibbert throws the left hand but Sainty avoids the punch easily.
Hibbert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sainty at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hibbert!
Hibbert manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sainty's best efforts.
Hibbert holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hibbert tries to get to full guard but Sainty has control of the leg.
Hibbert taking some punishment here, with Sainty in his half guard.
Hibbert is trying to maintain the position but Sainty is very close to passing his half guard.
Hibbert is looking for a sweep. Sainty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sainty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Sainty tries to pass to full mount but Hibbert defends it.
Hibbert holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sainty is looking to take a break and control but Hibbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hibbert controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hibbert trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hibbert tries to lock up and control but Sainty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sainty is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hibbert has given up his back here. #T4#
Hibbert trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sainty tries to keep control of the position but Hibbert is staying busy.
Sainty not allowing Hibbert to control his hands.
Hibbert controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Sainty doesn't have the hooks in and Hibbert manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Sainty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sainty keeping full guard, as Hibbert tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sainty misses with a hook.
Hibbert is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hibbert misses with a series of wild punches.
Sainty appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sainty slips under a jab.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hibbert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sainty can do to turn this around?
A jab from Hibbert misses.
Sainty slips a jab from Hibbert.
Hibbert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hibbert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hibbert throws an overhand right that lands on Sainty's shoulder, as Sainty tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert scores with a nice strike.
Hibbert misses the jab.
Sainty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sainty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hibbert moves away.
Sainty misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Sainty fails to land the takedown.
Sainty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hibbert to score with a decent uppercut.
Sainty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hibbert.
Hibbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sainty moves away.
Hibbert misses with a left hand
and Hibbert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Sainty changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hibbert looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hibbert struggling a bit here.
Hibbert gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Sainty manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hibbert to take his back!
I really don't envy Hibbert right now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hibbert trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sainty struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hibbert is in bad spot here.
Sainty gets his hands free as Hibbert looks to control. #SUB2#
Hibbert is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sainty gets his way!
Hibbert breaks Sainty's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T3##SUB2#
Sainty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hibbert defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sainty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hibbert is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hibbert showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hibbert throws a big right hand that misses.
Hibbert landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sainty keeping moving, preventing Hibbert from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hibbert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sainty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hibbert has managed to get both his arms back between Sainty's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sainty has his foot on Hibbert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hibbert works his way back into a safe position though.
Hibbert throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Sainty has an active guard here but Hibbert has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sainty looking for subs from the bottom but Hibbert mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hibbert looks to land a right hand but Sainty moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hibbert.
Hibbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hibbert throws a big shot that misses.
Hibbert lands a two punch combo.
Hibbert throws a hook but Sainty avoids it easily.
Hibbert throws a hook to the side of Sainty's head but Sainty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hibbert shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sainty eats them both and turns towards Hibbert to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Sainty avoids them all with ease.
Hibbert looks to land a left hand but Sainty moved out of range nicely.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hibbert defends it well.
Tony Hibbert is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Hibbert. #T1#
Hibbert avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hibbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sainty shoots in and drives through. Hibbert sprawls well.
Hibbert tries to counter by clinching up but Sainty breaks away and moves out of range.
Hibbert fails to land with a series of punches.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Sainty has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sainty defending well as Hibbert loads up on a big left hand.
Sainty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sainty is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hibbert throws a looping overhand right but Sainty ducks down to avoid it.
Hibbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Hibbert throws a right hand that misses
and Sainty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hibbert lands an overhand right.#T2#
Hibbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sainty moves away.
Sainty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hibbert misses with a two punch combination.
Sainty sizes up Hibbert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hibbert misses with a looping left.
Sainty with the counter takedown but Hibbert avoids it easily.
Sainty slips under a jab.
Hibbert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sainty doesn't seem bothered though.
Sainty avoids the body shot from Hibbert.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sainty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hibbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sainty shoots and misses
and Hibbert counters with a nice uppercut.
Hibbert throws a lazy uppercut
and Sainty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Sainty wants to clinch up but Hibbert keeps it at a distance.
Hibbert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sainty was well out of range. Poor timing from Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a hook to the side of Sainty's head but Sainty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sainty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Hibbert does no damage.
Hibbert slaps away a takedown attempt from Sainty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tony Hibbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Sainty.
Some bone on bone action there as Hibbert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hibbert misses with a wild body shot.
Hibbert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sainty throws out the jab.
Hibbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hibbert blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Hibbert throws a shot from downtown. Sainty moves away and avoids it.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Hibbert.
No joy there for Hibbert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hibbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hibbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Sainty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Hibbert looks to land a right hand but Sainty moved out of range.
Hibbert throws a nice looking combination but Sainty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sainty shoots in for a double leg but Hibbert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hibbert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sainty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hibbert's waist but Hibbert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sainty off to one side.
Daniel Sainty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sainty slips under a jab.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Hibbert!

 

Event: IFC 56 Jones vs Heavyweight     
Date:   Jun 23, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Diame Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sainty prevents Diame Jr from improving position.
Diame Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sainty is not content to let Diame Jr control the position.
Diame Jr happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty is looking to regain half guard here but Diame Jr keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB2#
Diame Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sainty is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Diame Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sainty tries to buck Diame Jr off but Diame Jr is having none of it.
Sainty sneaks back into half guard.
Sainty won't allow Diame Jr to pass to mount. #T2#
Sainty is trying to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Sainty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Diame Jr goes for an armbar but Sainty turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sainty.
Diame Jr keeping moving, preventing Sainty from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Diame Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sainty stacks Diame Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sainty!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sainty wants to control but Diame Jr is keeping him busy.
Sainty has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sainty trying to control but Diame Jr is having none of it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diame Jr tries to lock up and control but Sainty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diame Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty wants to control the pace but Diame Jr is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Sainty is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Diame Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Diame Jr shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dumba Diame Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sainty tests Diame Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Sainty gets caught napping as Diame Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Sainty manages to retain guard.
Sainty keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass. #SUB#
Sainty looking for a guillotine here but Diame Jr defends easily. #SUB#
Sainty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving. #T1#
Sainty being controlled here, momentarily.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Sainty is retaining full guard.
Diame Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diame Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diame Jr trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diame Jr advances position into side control!
Diame Jr trying to control the position but Sainty is working away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We've been hearing good reports from Sainty's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Diame Jr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sainty!
Diame Jr seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sainty is holding on tight.
Diame Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sainty is desperately trying to improve his position but Diame Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Diame Jr seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sainty is holding on tight.
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.
Diame Jr takes Sainty's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sainty is in trouble.
Diame Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Sainty tries to buck him off.
Sainty tries to escape the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dumba Diame Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sainty is working hard here to advance position.
Diame Jr trying to control momentarily.
Sainty is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Sainty tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Diame Jr has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Sainty is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr very nearly forgot to thank Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: IFC MW 30 Gellar vs Sainty     
Date:   Jun 06, 2018
#R1#
Sainty finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That kick from Gellar tenderised Sainty's leg. Sainty is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sainty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gellar is looking to counter the offense by Sainty and move into the clinch.
Gellar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gellar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Uri Gellar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sainty lands with a shot to the body.
Sainty moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Gellar's head coaches at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Gellar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sainty.#T1#
Sainty misses with a leg kick.
Sainty shoots in for a double leg but Gellar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sainty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A clash of legs there as Sainty blocks the low kick.
Sainty has a takedown stuffed.
Uri Gellar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Sainty.
Gellar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sainty dives in and grabs Gellar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gellar pushes down on Sainty's head and hops out.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sainty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Gellar throws a body punch but Sainty moves out of range.
Sainty wants to counter with a clinch but Gellar pushes him away.
Gellar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sainty.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sainty! But no joy.
Sainty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sainty has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sainty shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Gellar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gellar throws a head kick but Sainty moves out of range.
Sainty throws an overhand right that lands on Gellar's shoulder, as Gellar tries to avoid the shot.
Gellar throws a shot from downtown. Sainty moves away and avoids it.
Gellar misses with a low kick as Sainty jumps back.
Gellar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sainty moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gellar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sainty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Sainty with a poor takedown
and Gellar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sainty moves to clinch but Gellar breaks away
letting Gellar counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Sainty is rocked!
Gellar throws a jab when Sainty was well out of range.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gellar misses with a head kick.
Sainty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gellar.
Sainty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gellar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gellar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sainty blocks a head kick by Gellar. #T4#
Sainty motions for Gellar to come forward. Sainty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gellar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sainty avoids the head kick by Gellar.
Sainty throws the kick towards the body but Gellar avoids it.
Gellar throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown. Gellar fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gellar is pulling down on Sainty's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Sainty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sainty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sainty wants to control from the top but Gellar keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uri Gellar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gellar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sainty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gellar.
Sainty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Gellar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sainty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Gellar counters with a nice right hand that sends Sainty toppling to the canvas! Sainty scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gellar finish him?!
Sainty is still on wobbly legs! Can Gellar finish him?
Gellar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sainty circles away quickly and effectively.
Sainty with the counter takedown but Gellar avoids it easily.
Gellar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gellar looks to land a body kick but Sainty moved away.
Gellar motions for Sainty to come forward. Gellar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sainty on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Gellar.
Sainty closes the distance and clinches up with Gellar, looking for a takedown. Sainty pushes Gellar against the cage but Gellar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uri Gellar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Sainty.
Sainty wants to clinch.
Gellar wants to land a leg kick but Sainty is out of range.
Sainty seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circle, before Gellar throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Sainty's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Gellar lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Uri Gellar!
After winning the bout, Uri Gellar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: IFC MW 27 Rasputin V Seventeen     
Date:   May 16, 2018
#R1#
Gellar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sainty's calf.
Gellar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Sainty drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sainty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gellar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sainty tries to free his leg and advance position but Gellar is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sainty pushing down on Gellar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gellar tries to get to full guard but Sainty has control of the leg.
Sainty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gellar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gellar controlling the position well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sainty controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gellar misses with a body punch
and Sainty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gellar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gellar defends it well.
Sainty throws an overhand right that lands on Gellar's shoulder, as Gellar tries to avoid the shot.
Uri Gellar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sainty shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sainty was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gellar tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sainty presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gellar is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Sainty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gellar is looking to improve his position but Sainty isn't that keen on the idea.
Sainty wants to control the pace but Gellar is squirming around nicely.
Sainty moves to take his opponent's back.
Sainty is not going to allow Gellar to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sainty controlling well, preventing Gellar from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Gellar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sainty.
Sainty tries to keep control of the position but Gellar is staying busy.#SUB2#
Sainty has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gellar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sainty avoiding Gellar 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sainty dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gellar missing with a left hand there. Sainty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sainty defending well as Gellar loads up on a big left hand.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sainty keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sainty only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sainty avoids the body shot from Gellar.
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Gellar.
Gellar throws a jab when Sainty was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gellar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Gellar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gellar misses with a straight right.
Gellar looks to throw the jab but Sainty is out of range.
Gellar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sainty's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Gellar lands a nice hook to Sainty's body. Sainty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sainty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gellar.#TD2#
Gellar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sainty wants to control from the top but Gellar keeps moving.
Gellar controlling Sainty's posture.
Sainty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Sainty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gellar is keeping the position for now.
Sainty trying to control the position from guard on top but Gellar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sainty is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gellar pulls Sainty in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Sainty dives in for a single leg takedown but Gellar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Gellar misses the target.#CL2#
Sainty pushes Gellar up against the cage in a clinch.
Gellar digs a right hand underneath Sainty's ribcage. Sainty let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sainty misses with a punch to the body.
Sainty is looking for a takedown.
Gellar lands with a right to the head.
Sainty taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Gellar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uri Gellar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sainty will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sainty takes one on the button.#T4#
Sainty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gellar throws out the jab.
Sainty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Sainty moves into the clinch.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gellar.
Gellar has a couple of punches blocked by Sainty.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar lands a shot to the body.
Gellar tries to throw a body punch but Sainty avoids it by throwing Gellar back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sainty has Gellar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gellar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Uri Gellar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Sainty.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gellar gets through Sainty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uri Gellar dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crack! A monster head kick from Gellar and Sainty falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Gellar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Uri Gellar!
A very excited looking Uri Gellar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: IFC MW 24 Kirby VS Touchard     
Date:   Apr 25, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Tiote shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sainty napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sainty has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sainty prevents Tiote from improving position.
Sainty tries to bench press Tiote off him but Tiote keeps the position.
Tiote grinds an elbow into Sainty's temple.
Sainty sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiote landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
Sainty is rocked!
Well, if Tiote is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tiote moves nicely into side control.
Sainty tries to improve position but can't.
Sainty being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Tiote in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tiote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sainty keeps working.
Tiote tries to move to mount but Sainty blocks the move with his legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sainty gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Tiote there. #T2#
Tiote content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tiote passes to full mount!
Tiote looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sainty is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tiote tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sainty sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Sainty taking some punishment here, with Tiote in his half guard.
Tiote working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tiote is keen to just control but Sainty is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Tiote is looking to control the position but Sainty frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Tiote grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Sainty there - Tiote really paying for some sloppy defensive work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: IFC MW21 Island V Sainty     
Date:   Apr 04, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Sainty shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sainty wants to pass to mount but Island is defending the position.
Island has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sainty is working away from the top position though.
Island is controlling Sainty's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island wants to control but Sainty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Island is not content to let Sainty control the position.#SUB2#
Sainty seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Island tries to get to full guard but Sainty has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sainty is keen to just control but Island is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sainty shoots in but Island avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sainty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Island is out of range and Sainty settles back down.
Island checks the leg kick.#TD#
Island shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sainty napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Sainty is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Island trying to control the position but Sainty is working away. #SUB#
Island working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Island tries for a kimura but Sainty is defending well. #SUB#
Island swings around for an armbar but Sainty sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Island's guard.
Island keeping full guard, as Sainty tries to pass. #T3#
Island not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sainty has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sainty stopping the sweep attempt from Island.#SUB#
Island isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sainty stacks Island on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sainty!
Sainty looking to control but instead Island has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sainty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Island does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Island is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Island tries to kick Sainty off but Sainty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Island wants to control but Sainty is keeping busy.
Sainty prevents Island from improving his position.
Island is staying active underneath Sainty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty is looking to stall here but Island recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mister Island will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sainty lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Island shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Island is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Island moves into full mount! Sainty won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Island moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sainty has worked his arm free - good work by Sainty!
Sainty tries to buck Island off but Island is having none of it.#T1##SUB#
Island is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sainty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sainty is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Island tries for a kimura but Sainty is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Island looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sainty struggling a bit here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Island is trying to get an arm triangle but Sainty is defending well.
Sainty manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Island is looking to stall here but Sainty recovers full guard. #SUB#
Island thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Island might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Island trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Island trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Island got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sainty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Island has managed to get both his arms back between Sainty's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sainty is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Island drops back looking for a leg! Sainty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sainty manages to kick Island off! Island jumps back into Sainty's guard.
Island looking to pass the guard.
Island wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Island controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Island wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Island defends well.
Island stands and throws Sainty's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Island is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sainty has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Island looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Island dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sainty is looking to score with low kicks.
Sainty misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Island counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Island seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Island is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Island is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sainty sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Island is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sainty is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Island looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Island is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sainty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Island. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sainty is trying to get back to full guard.
Island is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Island is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sainty is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mister Island!
Mister Island decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: IFC Mid Week 18     
Date:   Mar 14, 2018
#R1#
Peidis throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sainty is thwarting Peidis's attempts to control the position.
Peidis tries to roll over but Sainty keeps him under control.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Peidis is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Sainty has latched onto it... Big trouble! Sainty pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Peidis is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Sainty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Sainty!
An out of breath and clearly excited Daniel Sainty thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: IFC Mid Week 15     
Date:   Feb 14, 2018
#R1#
Sainty misses with a low kick.
Lopez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lopez checks the leg kick nicely there. #TD#
Sainty shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lopez's guard.
Lopez pulls Sainty in close to his closed guard and prevents Sainty from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Sainty postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Lopez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Lopez pulls Sainty in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sainty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sainty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Sainty's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lopez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Sainty defends easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Sainty from controlling successfully.
Lopez pulls Sainty in close to his closed guard and prevents Sainty from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lopez slips a jab from Sainty.
Sainty sets himself, and Lopez steps forward looking for the clinch! Sainty avoids it this time.
Lopez swings for the body but Sainty moves out of range. #T3#
Sainty misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Sainty gets tackled into the cage by Lopez. Lopez maintains the clinch.
Sainty fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Lopez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lopez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sainty looking to pass the guard.
Sainty trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lopez is looking to sweep but instead, Sainty has passed into half guard.
Lopez has his hands clasped together around Sainty's back. He's all about the action.
Lopez trying to hold on to Sainty's head to control him but Sainty postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty is trying to control. Lopez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Sainty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Sainty will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Sainty gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lopez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving.
Sainty controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lopez looking to improve position, pressing down on Sainty's thigh with his hand. Sainty seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lopez paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lopez's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Sainty picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: IFC XXXV     
Date:   Jan 27, 2018
#R1#
Sainty moves out of range of the strikes.
Walcott lands with a nice body punch.
Walcott catches Sainty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Walcott scores with a nice head shot.
Walcott leaves Sainty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walcott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sainty is looking to advance position but Walcott won't allow it.
Walcott is controlling Sainty's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walcott has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Walcott is trying to get back to full guard.
Sainty not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sainty wants to pass to mount but Walcott is defending the position.
Walcott is doing well to control the position and prevent Sainty from advancing to side control.
Walcott has a hand on Sainty's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sainty takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Walcott regains half guard.
Sainty wants to pass the guard but Walcott is defending well. #T2#
Sainty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walcott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walcott is trying to get back to full guard.
Walcott is controlling Sainty's trapped leg to prevent Sainty from advancing to side control.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Sainty has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Walcott continues to stall.
Walcott wants to sweep but Sainty has passed to side control!
Sainty works to advance to full mount. Walcott defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sainty avoids the attempt from Walcott to control.
Sainty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Walcott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Walcott tries to get out of the position.
Walcott tries to hold on but Sainty postures up.#T3#
Walcott regains half guard.
Walcott tries to roll over but Sainty keeps him under control.
Walcott keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Walcott wants to get back to full guard.
Walcott is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sainty is keen to just control but Walcott is a slippery customer.
Walcott tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sainty has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Walcott wants to control but Sainty is having none of it.
Walcott working to try and regain half guard.
Walcott is squirming around, avoiding Sainty's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walcott is desperately trying to improve his position but Sainty has a good base and remains in mount.
Sainty wants to control the pace but Walcott is squirming around nicely.
Sainty is looking to work his way around to Walcott's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sainty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Walcott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Sainty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sainty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sainty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walcott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Walcott misses.
Sainty fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses.
Sainty has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walcott.
No joy there for Walcott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sainty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sainty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Walcott scores with a nice strike.
Sainty tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Walcott is able to avoid easily.
Sainty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
Sainty throws a leg kick but Walcott moved away.
Walcott checks a leg kick.
Walcott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sainty throws a body shot but no joy.
Tommy Walcott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walcott scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#
Sainty is rocked!#T2#
Walcott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sainty.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sainty is still on wobbly legs! Can Walcott finish him?
Tommy Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sainty.
Walcott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sainty.
Sainty seems to have recovered his senses.
Tommy Walcott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Sainty.
Sainty dives in and grabs Walcott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walcott pushes down on Sainty's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Walcott does it's job there.
Walcott checks the leg kick nicely there.
Walcott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walcott lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Walcott misses.
Walcott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Walcott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walcott jabs Sainty to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sainty throws the left hand but Walcott avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Walcott clinches up with Sainty and pushes him back against the cage.
Sainty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sainty tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sainty can do to turn this around?
Walcott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sainty backwards.
Sainty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walcott.
Sainty tries to break the clinch but Walcott is controlling the position.
Sainty misses with a body punch.
Sainty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walcott just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sainty tries to stall but Walcott uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sainty can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Walcott dominated that second round.
That's time! Walcott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Walcott misses with an uppercut. Sainty saw that one coming.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walcott defends it well.
Walcott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sainty's head.
Walcott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tommy Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walcott misses with a two punch combination.
Sainty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sainty moves away.
Sainty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sainty moves away.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sainty fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walcott defends it well.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses.
Tommy Walcott is winning the standup battle so far.
Walcott throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Walcott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sainty circles away quickly and effectively.
Walcott lands with an overhand left.
Walcott fails to land with a series of punches.
Walcott misses the shot to the body.
Sainty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walcott cracks Sainty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sainty staying out of range there.
Walcott stuffs the takedown attempt from Sainty. Sainty gets slowly back to his feet.
Sainty tries to clinch there but Walcott circles away.
Walcott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sainty.
It looked like Walcott was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tommy Walcott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Sainty.#T2#
Sainty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walcott defends it nicely.
Walcott takes a swing at Sainty's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Walcott. No joy for Sainty on that attempt.
Walcott throwing a counter right hand but Sainty manages to avoid it.
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sainty manages to avoid it.
Walcott throws a series of punches but Sainty moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Walcott misses with a double jab.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walcott defends it well.
Walcott throws a nice looking combination but Sainty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Sainty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sainty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Sainty will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Walcott loads up on a big right hand but Sainty slips the punch.
Sainty shoots in looking for a takedown. Walcott tries to sprawl out of it but Sainty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walcott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walcott is looking to counter punch.
Walcott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Walcott throws a jab but it's blocked by Sainty.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walcott defends it well.
Walcott checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Sainty. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Walcott throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Walcott misses its intended target.
Sainty moves out of range as Walcott strikes.
Walcott keeps the fight on the outside.
Sainty avoids the body shot from Walcott.
Sainty fails with the takedown.
Walcott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sainty throws a body kick that misses
and Walcott counters with a left and a right that stings Sainty.
Walcott is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Walcott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walcott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Walcott!

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

 

Event: IFC XXXII     
Date:   Jan 06, 2018
#R1#
No joy there for Stefanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Sainty closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Sainty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sainty.
Sainty tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sainty controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty trying to control the position but Stefanovic is working away. #T1#
Sainty gets to mount! Stefanovic was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Sainty has hold of Stefanovic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stefanovic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sainty avoids the attempt from Stefanovic to control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sainty controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stefanovic tries to control the position but Sainty now has his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sainty is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Stefanovic with him. Stefanovic is trying to defend but Sainty has an arm under the chin now! Stefanovic grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Sainty!
After the big win, Daniel Sainty made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: IFC XXX     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
Sainty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murha in his tracks.
Murha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Murha takes a swing at Sainty's ribcage but misses.
Sainty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Sainty clinches. #BC2#
Murha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sainty tries for a takedown but Murha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murha throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Murha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sainty.
Sainty misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Murha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Murha looks to throw the jab but Sainty is out of range.
Sainty fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murha is out of range.
Sainty fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sainty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sainty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murha.
Sainty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sainty shoots in but Murha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice side step and Murha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sainty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murha.
Sainty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murha.
Murha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sainty manages to avoid it.
Sainty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sainty throws a leg kick but Murha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Big Murha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sainty throws a front kick aimed at Murha's knee but Murha avoids it well.
It seemed like Murha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murha misses with a hook. Sainty ducked under it nicely.
Sainty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murha has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Murha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Murha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sainty.
Sainty shoots for a takedown but Murha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sainty throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sainty avoids the head kick by Murha.
Sainty attempts a counter takedown but Murha avoids it well and moves away.
Sainty fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Murha counters with a nice right hand that sends Sainty toppling to the canvas! Sainty scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Murha finish him?!#ROC2#
Sainty is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Murha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Murha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sainty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sainty moves out of range of the body kick.
Sainty swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sainty moves out of range as Murha strikes.
Sainty looks to clinch
and Murha counters with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Murha as he checks the leg kick.
Murha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murha.
Oh Sainty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sainty takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sainty throws an off balance right hand
and Murha counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Sainty! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Murha!

 

Event: IFC Midweek 10     
Date:   Nov 29, 2017
#R1#
Sainty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Sainty wants to counter the offense by Shamrock and move into the clinch position.
A lazy body kick from Shamrock #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Sainty has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sainty sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Sainty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shamrock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sainty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Sainty might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Shamrock is in trouble now - Sainty has advanced to mount! #T1#
Sainty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shamrock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sainty on the ground.
Shamrock can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sainty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Sainty has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shamrock has given up his back. Will we see Sainty going for some submissions? #T3#
Shamrock is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sainty.#SUB2#
Sainty is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Shamrock has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Sainty has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Shamrock taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Sainty doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: IFC XXIV     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Biscuit scores with a takedown into Sainty's guard.
Sainty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Biscuit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing good reports from Sainty's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biscuit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Biscuit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Sainty working for a triangle but Biscuit defends it easily.
Biscuit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biscuit pushing down on Sainty's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biscuit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Biscuit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sainty keeps working.
Sainty has hold of Biscuit's hands but Biscuit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Biscuit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sainty with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Biscuit working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Sainty is rocked!#SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oh Sainty is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biscuit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Biscuit lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sainty! More strikes land and this one is all over! Biscuit jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schmorgen Biscuit!
Schmorgen Biscuit really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: IFC Mid Week 7     
Date:   Oct 25, 2017
#R1#
Sainty connects with a leg kick. Chugman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sainty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chugman throws out the jab.
Sainty has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Sainty blocks the low kick.
Chugman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No luck for Sainty with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Chugman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sainty napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Chugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Sainty is defending well.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sainty keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chugman swings around for an armbar but Sainty sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chugman's guard.#SUB2#
Chugman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sainty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chugman is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Chugman works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chugman trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Chugman trying to mount his opponent but Sainty defends it. #SUB2#
Chugman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Chugman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sainty is just riding it out for now. Chugman eventually gives up the hold.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Chugman wants to work for an arm triangle but Sainty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chugman trying to control from half guard but Sainty is working away.
Chugman trying to advance position but Sainty counters by regaining guard.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sainty is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sainty is looking for a triangle but Chugman pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Chugman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sainty's guard.
Chugman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chugman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chugman trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Chugman wants to take Sainty's back but he can't do it this time.
Chugman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Chugman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sainty turns into him and now he's in Chugman's guard.
Sainty wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sainty stands and throws Chugman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chugman. Sainty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sainty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Chugman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Klaus Chugman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sainty struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Chugman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chugman trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Sainty tries to buck Chugman off but Chugman is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chugman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chugman trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Chugman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sainty has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chugman but great work by Sainty.
Chugman is trying to get back to half guard.
Sainty trying to control the action but Chugman is working from the bottom.
A control attempt from Chugman but he's now mounted!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chugman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Sainty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Chugman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sainty pulls his head out easily.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Sainty is controlling well.
Sainty works his way into full mount!
Chugman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Sainty is controlling well.
Sainty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Chugman trying to hold on to Sainty's head to control him but Sainty postures up.
Chugman manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chugman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chugman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chugman, not yet. #SUB2#
Chugman has an active guard here but Sainty has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Sainty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chugman is just riding it out for now. Sainty eventually gives up the hold.
Chugman is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Sainty wants to take a breather but Chugman is having none of it.
Sainty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions off his back.
Sainty controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty is trying to control the action in half guard but Chugman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Chugman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chugman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sainty checks a low kick from Chugman.
Chugman misses with a jab to the body
enabling Sainty to counter with a crisp jab.
Sainty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chugman.
Chugman swings for the body but Sainty moves out of range.
Chugman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sainty manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Chugman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chugman passes to full mount!
Sainty manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sainty is looking to improve his position.
Chugman works his way into full mount! #T1#
Sainty bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sainty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sainty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Chugman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sainty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sainty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Chugman controls Sainty momentarily but Sainty frees himself. #SUB2#
Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Sainty defends easily. #SUB2#
Sainty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sainty has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sainty drops back looking for a leg! Chugman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chugman manages to kick Sainty off! Sainty jumps back into Chugman's guard.
Chugman trying to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Chugman working for a triangle but Sainty defends it easily.
Chugman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sainty controls the pace.
Chugman controls Sainty momentarily but Sainty frees himself. #SUB2#
Chugman is looking for a triangle here but Sainty uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chugman tries to buck Sainty off but Sainty is having none of it.
Klaus Chugman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chugman wants to control but Sainty postures up.
Chugman is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sainty tries for a kimura but Chugman is defending well.
Chugman tries to bench press Sainty off him but Sainty keeps the position.
Chugman struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniel Sainty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sainty wants to control but Chugman is keeping him busy.
Chugman tries to bench press Sainty off him but Sainty keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Klaus Chugman.
Well Chugman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!

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

 

Event: IFC XIX     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1#
Lomachenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lomachenko sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Sainty closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lomachenko to the mat! Lomachenko manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Lomachenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sainty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sainty slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Lomachenko is looking for a triangle but Sainty pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Lomachenko is looking for a triangle but Sainty pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Sainty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lomachenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sainty trying to control the position from guard on top but Lomachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sainty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lomachenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sainty has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Lomachenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lomachenko wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sainty seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lomachenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sainty is one step ahead there.
Sainty trying to control the position from guard on top but Lomachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lomachenko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sainty has passed into side control.
Lomachenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lomachenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sainty's best efforts.#T3#
Lomachenko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lomachenko is looking to improve his position.
Sainty blocks the strikes from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko tries to get to full guard but Sainty has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Lomachenko shoots in and bounces Sainty off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Sainty is looking for a triangle but Lomachenko pushes his legs off easily.
Lomachenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Sainty working for a triangle but Lomachenko defends it easily.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lomachenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Sainty has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lomachenko should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sainty has tightened it up now! Lomachenko should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: IFC XV     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Baines.
Sainty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baines throws a jab when Sainty was well out of range.
Baines loads up on a big right hand but Sainty slips the punch.
Baines connects with a crisp jab.
Baines pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Baines.
Sainty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baines.
Baines misses with a hook.
Baines definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Delwyn Baines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baines defending well as Sainty loads up on a big left hand.
Baines was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baines jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baines throws the left hand but Sainty avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sainty! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baines missing with a left hand there. Sainty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Sainty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baines jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baines jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baines throws a shot from downtown. Sainty moves away and avoids it.
Baines misses with a straight right.
Baines misses with a hook
and Sainty counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Baines.
Sainty throws out a counter right but Baines avoids it with no problem.
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Baines.
Baines thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sainty moves out of range as Baines strikes.
Sainty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baines throws out the jab.
Sainty flicks out a counter leg kick but Baines steps away.
Sainty blocks a jab.
Baines misses with a hook. Sainty ducked under it nicely.
Baines throws the left hand but Sainty avoids the punch easily.
Baines throws the left hand but Sainty avoids the punch easily.
Sainty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baines waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sainty.
Sainty misses with a low kick.
Baines is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sainty's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sainty staying out of range there.
Sainty replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Baines blocks it well.
Baines throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Sainty.
Baines throws a hook but Sainty avoids it easily.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Sainty moves forwards but Baines connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sainty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#
Sainty is rocked!
Baines throws a hook but Sainty avoids it easily.
Sainty is still on wobbly legs! Can Baines finish him?
Baines looks to land a left hand but Sainty moved out of range nicely.
Sainty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Baines misses the target.
Sainty seems to have recovered his senses.
Baines throws a hook but Sainty avoids it easily.
Baines is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sainty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baines.
Delwyn Baines is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Sainty darts in and clinches Baines up against the cage.
Sainty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baines wants to break free but Sainty has control.
Baines is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Sainty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Sainty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baines throws out the jab.
A big left from Baines misses.
Baines lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Baines.
Sainty tries a quick counter leg kick but Baines is wise to it.
Baines throws a jab when Sainty was well out of range.
Baines throws out a loose jab but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Sainty drives through with a takedown into Baines's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sainty showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sainty trying to control the position from guard on top but Baines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Sainty passes Baines's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've been informed that Sainty has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sainty stops Baines from getting back to his feet.
Sainty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sainty wants to pass the guard but Baines is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baines misses with an uppercut.
Baines fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Baines.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baines is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sainty.
Sainty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baines.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Delwyn Baines 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#
Baines is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sainty.
Baines loads up on a big right hand but Sainty slips the punch.
It seemed like Sainty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Delwyn Baines is winning the standup battle so far.
Sainty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baines throws out the jab.
Sainty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baines.
Sainty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baines.
Sainty now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baines throws a hook but Sainty avoids it easily.
Baines is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sainty can do to turn this around?
Sainty staying out of range there.
Baines misses with a looping left.
A big right from Baines misses.
Sainty slips under a jab from Baines.
Sainty slips under a jab from Baines.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baines throws a lazy right hand but Sainty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sainty slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Sainty.
Baines throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sainty slips a jab from Baines.
Sainty tries a quick counter leg kick but Baines is wise to it.#T1#
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Baines.
Sainty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baines.
Baines avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baines misses with a hook.
Sainty throws out a counter right but Baines avoids it with no problem.
Sainty slips a jab from Baines.
Baines throws an off balance right hand
and Sainty counters with a straight right hand.
Baines missing with a left hand there. Sainty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baines swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baines throws a jab but it's blocked by Sainty. #TD2#
Sainty closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sainty lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sainty content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Sainty advances to half guard.
Baines pushes Sainty off looking to stand but Sainty dives back in and keeps control.
Sainty thows a huge punch but Baines dodges it nicely.
Baines wants to get back to his feet.
Sainty is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Sainty moves nicely into side control.
Sainty controlling the position.
Sainty works to advance to full mount. Baines defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sainty controlling his opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sainty mounts Baines! Really nice guard pass there!
Sainty controlling the pace for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Delwyn Baines will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baines misses with a left hand
and Sainty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baines scores with a nice right hand.
Baines misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Baines misses its intended target.
Sainty appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Baines misses.
Sainty moves out of range as Baines strikes.
Baines throws an overhand right that lands on Sainty's shoulder, as Sainty tries to avoid the shot.
Sainty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baines.
Sainty shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baines sprawls well. Baines wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sainty gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Baines.
Baines throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baines throws a shot from downtown. Sainty moves away and avoids it.
Sainty slips under a jab from Baines.
Baines throws a hook but Sainty blocks it.#T1#
Sainty tries to clinch but Baines moves out of range.
Sainty goes for a double leg but Baines avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baines continues to drive forward.
A jab from Baines does it's job there.
Baines swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baines.#TD2#
Sainty scores with a takedown into Baines's guard.
Sainty passes Baines's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Sainty is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sainty's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2##SUB2#
Sainty looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sainty moves into full mount! Baines won't be happy about that! #T3#
Sainty misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB2#
Sainty goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Baines is on top in guard.
Delwyn Baines is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Baines is posturing up here but Sainty has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Baines tries to roll out but it's too tight and Baines has to tap! Slick submission there by Sainty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Sainty!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Daniel Sainty waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: IFC XI     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
Lee Roth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sainty's hands.
Lee Roth tries to close the distance and clinch but Sainty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sainty moves forwards but Lee Roth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sainty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee Roth tries to clinch up but Sainty circles away and keeps his distance.
Sainty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee Roth.
Lee Roth throws the left hand but Sainty avoids the punch easily.
Sainty is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Lee Roth moves into the clinch.
Lee Roth working hard to break the clinch.
Sainty can't find room to land a body shot as Lee Roth controls the action.
Sainty can't find room to land a body shot as Lee Roth controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sainty breaks from the clinch.
Sainty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee Roth.
Sainty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Sainty.
Lee Roth lands an overhand right.#ROC2#
Sainty is rocked!
Sainty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee Roth.
Oh Sainty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Sainty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee Roth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sainty at a distance.
Lee Roth drops Sainty with a huge uppercut! Sainty drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Lee Roth is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Lee Roth!
After the fight, Wolfgang Lee Roth was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: IFC Mid Week 3     
Date:   Aug 02, 2017
#R1#
Tskhadaia misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Tskhadaia looking to score a takedown here. Sainty is defending well but Tskhadaia drives through and ends up in Sainty's guard.#SUB2#
Tskhadaia lying in Sainty's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sainty decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Tskhadaia taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Sainty!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Daniel Sainty waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: IFC IIX     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1##TD#
Nikolai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sainty did well to prevent Nikolai getting side control.#SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sainty is defending against the submission attempts here by Nikolai.
Nikolai missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nikolai seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikolai pulls his head out easily.
Nikolai is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sainty has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nikolai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Nikolai is just content to waste time from the top position. Sainty takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nikolai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nikolai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Nikolai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nikolai lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nikolai lands a couple of elbows.
Nikolai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikolai lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Sainty has his foot on Nikolai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikolai works his way back into a safe position though.
Nikolai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikolai landing with the ground and pound.
Nikolai chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Nikolai lying in Sainty's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sainty decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Nikolai taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: IFC VII     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
Sainty keeps the fight on the outside.
Hut swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sainty to counter with a crisp jab.
Hut is looking to score with low kicks.
Sainty's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sainty's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big left from Hut misses.
Hut tries to clinch up.
Sainty was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sainty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hut.
Sainty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hut looks to score with a jab to the body but Sainty is just out of range.#KD#
Hut feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sainty sprawling to the canvas! Sainty rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hut finish him?! #ROC#
Sainty is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hut fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sainty appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sainty is still on wobbly legs! Can Hut finish him?
Sainty misses with a hook. Hut ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Hut misses. #TD2#
Sainty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sainty showed some decent athleticism there.
Sainty sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sainty seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Sainty passes to side control. #SUB2#
Sainty is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hut looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sainty gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hut is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sainty lets go of the hold and Hut can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Sainty!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Daniel Sainty made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: IFC Mid Week 2     
Date:   Jul 05, 2017
#R1#
Dan tries to clinch up
and Sainty counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Sainty has managed to clinch. #BC#
Sainty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dan connects with a right hand. Sainty shakes it off.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Sainty closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sainty lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sainty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sainty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Dan working for submissions but it's allowed Sainty to get to half guard.
Dan looks winded!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Sainty is looking for a kimura but Dan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sainty to get the leverage.
Sainty seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Sainty seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dan for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sainty works his way into full mount! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sainty has taken his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Sainty's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Dan showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sainty controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sainty dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dan motions for Sainty to come forward. Dan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sainty blocks a low kick nicely.
Sainty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dan swivels and escapes.
Dan wants to counter the offense by Sainty and move into the clinch position.
Dan throws a head kick that misses.
Sainty misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sainty is defended easily by Dan.
Dirtbag Dan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sainty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it.
Dan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dan is looking to chop away at Sainty's legs.
And Sainty counters with a quick kick to the body but Dan blocks it.
Sainty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dan tries to avoid it but Sainty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dan to the ground. Dan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sainty backing away here, and Dan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sainty drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sainty pushing down on Dan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Sainty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sainty slows the pace down in half guard.
Dan is breathing heavily.#T2##SUB2#
Dan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sainty pulls his head out easily.
Sainty passes to full mount!
Dan can't escape the position. #T3#
Dan has given up his back. Will we see Sainty going for some submissions? #SUB#
Sainty working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Dan is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Sainty has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Dan taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: IFC III     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
Sainty slips a jab and a cross from Krotchlikmiov.
Sainty feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Krotchlikmiov closes the distance and clinches.
Krotchlikmiov missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Krotchlikmiov. #ROC#
Sainty is rocked!
Sainty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sainty is still on wobbly legs! Can Krotchlikmiov finish him?
Krotchlikmiov lands a left hand.
Krotchlikmiov misses with a punch to the body.
Krotchlikmiov working Sainty over with knees to the body.
Sainty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krotchlikmiov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sainty avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Krotchlikmiov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krotchlikmiov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sainty. #BC2#
Sainty manages to break the clinch.
Sainty seems to have recovered his senses.
Krotchlikmiov grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Sainty takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Krotchlikmiov cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Krotchlikmiov!
Ivan Krotchlikmiov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: IFC I     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Hughes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Sainty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Sainty moves out of range.
Sainty tried to counter with a leg kick but Hughes avoided it.
Sainty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Sainty slips a straight right by Hughes.#TD#
Sainty scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hughes tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sainty manages to move to mount!
Hughes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sainty forces the positional change into back control. #T1#
I really don't envy Hughes right now.
Hughes keeps trying to improve his position.
Hughes is still trying to improve position.
What can Hughes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T2#
Hughes trying to control the action but Sainty just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Sainty patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hughes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hughes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sainty keeps control of the position as Hughes tries to break free. #T3#
Sainty just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hughes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sainty has good solid back control here.
Sainty's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#ES2#
Sainty has his opponent's back but Hughes is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Sainty.
Ricky Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sainty throws a wild body kick that Hughes sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Sainty will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hughes dances in with a quick combination. Sainty is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Hughes snaps Sainty's head back. Sainty stumbles backwards against the cage. Hughes steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Sainty's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Sainty just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Hughes!

 

 
 
 
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