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Event: CWC 290 - New York     
Date:   Jan 09, 2022





175 cm
36 yrs
159 lbs



165 cm
24 yrs
145 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Nobu Sanada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Cj Lee!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.
Sanada half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Sanada scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanada (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee trying to control here. #SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee is pressing down on Sanada'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.
Lee is trying to keep Sanada in close. #SUB2#
Lee working for a triangle but Sanada defends it easily.
Sanada won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #T1#
Lee trying to control the position.
Sanada stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Sanada advances to half guard.
Lee wants to control but Sanada passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanada (5) vs (0) Lee
Lee struggling a bit here.
Sanada trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #T2#
Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanada (5) vs (2) Lee
Lee works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanada (5) vs (5) Lee
Lee trying to control but Sanada is having none of it.
Lee is trying to control here but Sanada has managed to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sanada still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sanada has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanada (9) vs (5) Lee#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sanada is staying active.
Lee tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanada (11) vs (5) Lee
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Lee looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sanada (14) vs (5) Lee#T4#
Lee is trying to break free. #SUB#
Sanada tightening his grip on Lee, looking for the choke.
Lee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sanada's guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanada (14) vs (7) Lee
Sanada keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T5#
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanada keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T6#
Lee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lee is looking to advance position but Sanada has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanada (18) vs (7) Lee
Sanada manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lee to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sanada (21) vs (7) Lee#T7##SUB#
Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Sanada is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Lee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Lee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sanada. #T8#
Lee can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control the action but Sanada just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Sanada is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well.
Lee can't escape the position.
Lee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Lee can't escape the position. #SUB#
Sanada is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Sanada working for the choke.
Lee turns into Sanada and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanada (21) vs (9) Lee
Sanada is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
Sanada keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB2#
Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanada looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanada looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanada!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanada (25) vs (9) Lee
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanada's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Sanada is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably. #T11##SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee is controlling Sanada's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanada pulls his head out easily.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Sanada has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanada (28) vs (9) Lee#T12##SUB#
Sanada is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lee shrugs it off. #SUB#
Sanada swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lee is now in Sanada's guard. A big mistake from Sanada there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanada (28) vs (11) Lee
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Sanada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanada (30) vs (11) Lee#SUB2#
Lee pushes a forearm under Sanada's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sanada is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cj Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Cj Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CWC 287 - Amsterdam     
Date:   Dec 19, 2021





175 cm
36 yrs
159 lbs



150 cm
37 yrs
145 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Nobu Sanada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Zhan Dhelan!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sanada looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanada (2) vs (0) Dhelan
Dhelan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dhelan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Dhelan has his foot on Sanada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanada works his way back into a safe position though.
Dhelan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sanada has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanada (5) vs (0) Dhelan
Sanada has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanada (7) vs (0) Dhelan
Dhelan regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dhelan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dhelan tries to roll over but Sanada keeps him under control.#T1#
Dhelan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanada's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanada (7) vs (4) Dhelan#SUB2#
Dhelan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Dhelan working for a choke but Sanada reverses nicely into Dhelan 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanada (9) vs (4) Dhelan
Sanada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanada is stalling in the full guard.
Sanada won't allow Dhelan to sweep him here.
Dhelan is still trying to improve position.
Sanada wants to pass the guard but Dhelan is keeping the position.#T2##SUB2#
Dhelan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanada is aware though and is defending well.
Dhelan is looking to sweep but instead, Sanada has passed into half guard.
Dhelan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dhelan is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Sanada has latched onto it... Big trouble! Sanada pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dhelan is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Sanada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nobu Sanada!

 

Event: PFC 163 Grabber vs Floyd     
Date:   Mar 14, 2020
#R1#
Sanada avoids the head kick by Dikshit.
Dikshit throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
Sanada scores with a jab to the head.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dikshit throws out the jab.
Dikshit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dikshit misses with a body shot.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a hook. Dikshit ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikshit. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Dikshit lands but Sanada takes it in his stride.
Dikshit misses with a hook
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dikshit throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Sanada throws the left hand but Dikshit avoids the punch easily.
Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dikshit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dikshit slips a jab and a cross from Sanada. #T1#
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dikshit moves away.
Dikshit throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Dikshit lands with an overhand left.
Dikshit loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Dikshit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dikshit scores with a head kick. Sanada tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slow jab from Dikshit misses its intended target.
Dikshit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dikshit throws a wild body kick that Sanada sees coming a mile off.
Sanada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dikshit's hands.
Sanada stuns Dikshit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dikshit moves forwards but Sanada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanada scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dikshit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anurag Dikshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dikshit connects with a body shot.
Sanada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dikshit.
Dikshit throws the kick towards the body but Sanada avoids it.#T2#
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dikshit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dikshit takes one to the chin there.
Sanada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dikshit counters with a head kick.
Dikshit throws a hook but Sanada avoids it easily.
Dikshit walks into a jab.
Dikshit tries a head kick but it misses.
Dikshit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dikshit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Dikshit takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dikshit throws a front kick that sends Sanada stumbling back into the cage.
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikshit. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dikshit with a nice cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanada.
Dikshit misses the shot to the body.
Dikshit misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Dikshit jabs Sanada right on the nose. Sanada blinks but takes it well.
Dikshit throws a shot from downtown. Sanada moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dikshit has time to react.
Sanada has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dikshit looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dikshit.
Dikshit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Dikshit slips the punch.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Danga de danga de dang - Dikshit scores with a four punch combination!
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada defending well as Dikshit loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dikshit throws a sloppy head kick and Sanada moves out of range easily.
Dikshit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dikshit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dikshit misses with a body shot.
Dikshit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dikshit throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Dikshit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dikshit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Dikshit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dikshit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Sanada throws a body punch but Dikshit moves out of range.
Sanada throws a body punch but Dikshit moves out of range.
Dikshit jabs at Sanada's body.
Dikshit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dikshit.
Dikshit lands with a nice body punch.
Sanada moves out of range as Dikshit strikes.
Dikshit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dikshit ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
A cross from Sanada lands.
Dikshit slips a straight right by Sanada.
Dikshit lands a jab to the nose.
Dikshit misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanada jabs at Dikshit's body.
Sanada lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Anurag Dikshit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dikshit throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada tries to counter with a clinch but Dikshit shakes him off and moves away.
Dikshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sanada. Beautiful body shot.
Dikshit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dikshit.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Dikshit slips under a jab.
Dikshit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada throws the left hand but Dikshit avoids the punch easily.
Dikshit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dikshit tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanada tries to counter with a clinch but Dikshit shakes him off and moves away.
Jab from Sanada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Dikshit's shoulder, as Dikshit tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dikshit under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dikshit lands with a hook. Sanada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dikshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada takes one on the button.#T1#
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dikshit.
Dikshit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dikshit throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada tries to counter with a clinch but Dikshit shakes him off and moves away.
Sanada swings for the body but Dikshit moves out of range.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dikshit.
Sanada jabs Dikshit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dikshit digs a good hook to Sanada's body.
Dikshit lands a head kick. Sanada smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dikshit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dikshit throws a body shot but no joy.
Dikshit is looking to wear down Sanada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good standup being displayed there by Dikshit as he connects with a hook.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a looping right.
Dikshit misses with a looping right.
Dikshit defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dikshit.
Dikshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Sanada scores with a four punch combination!
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Dikshit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Dikshit is just out of range.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Dikshit misses with a double jab.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Dikshit misses with an uppercut
and Sanada counters with a left to the body.
Dikshit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dikshit throws a sloppy head kick and Sanada moves out of range easily.
Dikshit slips a jab from Sanada.
Dikshit swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dikshit moves away.
Dikshit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dikshit misses with a hook.
Dikshit sets himself, and Sanada steps forward looking for the clinch! Dikshit avoids it this time.
Nobu Sanada seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dikshit throws a counter high kick but Sanada was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Dikshit moved out of range nicely.
Sanada connects with a jab.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dikshit misses the shot to the body.
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dikshit throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Sanada counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanada.
Dikshit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanada.
Sanada pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada misses with some punches. #T4#
Sanada prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada stalling.
A shot in the inside from Sanada.
Dikshit has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanada throws a head punch that misses.
Dikshit lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Dikshit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanada throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dikshit lands a nice uppercut.
Dikshit working aggressively here.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dikshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dikshit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Dikshit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada swings for the body but Dikshit moves out of range.
Dikshit misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Dikshit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dikshit misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada counters with a nice body shot.
Sanada defending well as Dikshit loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dikshit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanada takes a swing at Dikshit's ribcage but misses.
Dikshit staying out of range there.
Dikshit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Dikshit moved out of range nicely.
Dikshit tries to counter by clinching up but Sanada breaks away and moves out of range.
Dikshit stuns Sanada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Dikshit is just out of range.
Dikshit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dikshit just misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Dikshit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanada lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Dikshit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dikshit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
Dikshit misses the body punch
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Dikshit just misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit misses with a body shot.
Sanada moves out of range as Dikshit throws a body kick.
Sanada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dikshit misses with a straight left.
Dikshit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanada swings for the body but Dikshit moves out of range.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Dikshit.
Dikshit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanada lands a jab to Dikshit's midsection.
Dikshit throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada lands a jab to Dikshit's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Dikshit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Sanada throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dikshit just misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dikshit throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dikshit throws a sloppy head kick and Sanada moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanada.
Sanada misses with a few strikes there.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Sanada.
Dikshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Dikshit misses.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Dikshit.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Dikshit.
Dikshit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Dikshit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dikshit throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Dikshit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dikshit misses with an uppercut.
Sanada blocks a head kick by Dikshit.
Sanada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dikshit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Sanada.
Nice shot by Sanada.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Dikshit misses the jab.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Dikshit saw that one coming.
Dikshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada lands with a hook. Dikshit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dikshit jabs Sanada to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Dikshit is just out of range.
Dikshit throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Dikshit misses with a head kick.
Dikshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
As Sanada tries to get set, Dikshit tries to push him back and clinch up but Sanada manages to avoid the attempt.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada wants to counter the offense by Dikshit and move into the clinch position.
Dikshit staying out of range there.
Dikshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dikshit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Dikshit.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dikshit lands a nice hook to Sanada's body. Sanada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada slips under a jab from Dikshit.
Dikshit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot.
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

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

 

Event: PFC 154 Coker vs Slurper     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Wade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wade doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Wade does no damage.
Wade throws a right hand that Sanada ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanada also avoids with ease.
Sanada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wade throws a big shot that misses.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Sanada.
Sanada tests Wade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Wade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Nobu Sanada has been cut.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Wade misses with a low kick.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Wade misses its target.
Wade moves out of range of the strikes.
Wade looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada. #T1#
Wade connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Sanada is rocked!
Wade throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada is still on wobbly legs! Can Wade finish him?
Wade misses with a head kick.
Sanada wants to counter the offense by Wade and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheers as Sanada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wade doesn't seem phased though.
Wade stuns Sanada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Wade.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Wade loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
Sanada throws the left hand but Wade avoids the punch easily.
Sanada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanada circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanada seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada lands a nice hook to Wade's body. Wade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanada throws a combination that misses
and Wade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Nice body punch from Wade.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada moves out of range as Wade throws a body kick.
Sanada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanada connects with a nice looking jab.
Wade misses the jab.
Sanada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, jab by Sanada - just one landing.
Wade tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanada jabs Wade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Wade moved out of range.
Sanada cracks Wade with a good jab.
Sanada misses with a hook. Wade ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanada lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Wade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy body kick from Wade
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wade slips under a jab.
Wade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Wade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sanada throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Wade is out of range.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
Wade throwing a counter right hand but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada tests Wade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada blocks a head kick by Wade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada throws a hook but Wade avoids it easily.#T4#
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Sanada scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick from Wade.
Wade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
A quick step to the side and Wade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wade throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Sanada counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Wade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wade - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nobu Sanada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nobu Sanada's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wade throws a head kick that misses.
Sanada on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wade at a distance.
Wade throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Wade cracks Sanada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wade motions for Sanada to come forward. Wade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Sanada has closed the distance and engaged Wade in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wade is keeping busy.#T1#
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wades head.
Wade wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Wade manages to break the clinch.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wade tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Sanada wants to counter with a clinch but Wade pushes him away.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Sanada has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sanada walks into a stiff left hand from Wade.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Sanada has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Sanada - that landed with a thud.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanada in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sanada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanada digs a right hand underneath Wade's ribcage. Wade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Wade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wade is trying to break the clinch but Sanada has him pressed against the cage.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada misses with some punches.
Wade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wade swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanada.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wade.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wade's efforts to push away.
Wade has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Wade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wade's elbow.
Sanada keeps control of Wade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wade lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Sanada.
Wade looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanada presses Wade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanada just leaning against Wade, taking a breather.
Sanada has a couple of punches blocked by Wade.
Wade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Wade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada jabs Wade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wade throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wade just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Wade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Sanada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wade tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Sanada moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sanada.
Nobu Sanada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanada is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanada.#BC#
Wade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada jabs at Wade's body.
Sanada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanada scores with a sloppy right hand. Wade should have avoided that one.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
Sanada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wade doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nobu Sanada's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Wade throws a push kick but Sanada slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Wade.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wade.
Sanada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wade.#CL#
Sanada gets tackled into the cage by Wade. Wade maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanada tries a body shot but Wade blocks it.
Sanada stalling the fight.
Wade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanada has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Wade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanada throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Wade.
Wade scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Wade sets himself, and Sanada steps forward looking for the clinch! Wade avoids it this time.#T1#
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Wade misses with a straight right.
Wade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada punishes Wade's body with a nice straight punch.
Wade avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Wade is looking to land body kicks.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
Wade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wade connects with a single shot there.
Sanada tests Wade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
Wade lands with a kick to the temple. Sanada shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanada thuds his right hand into Wade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morgan Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wade drops his hands momentarily and Sanada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wade lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanada off the cage and back into range.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wade moves away.
Nice shot by Sanada.
Sanada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wade's hands.
Sanada tests Wade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada misses with a body punch
and Wade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nobu Sanada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wade walks into a jab.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Wade drops Sanada with a huge uppercut! Sanada drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Wade is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morgan Wade!
A very excited looking Morgan Wade 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: PFC 147 Alzheimer vs Vilson II     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019
#R1#
Sanada misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Yusuke has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Yusuke moves away and avoids it.
Yusuke moves out of range of the strikes.
Yusuke flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanada steps away.
Yusuke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanada slips under a jab from Yusuke.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Yusuke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanada taking a breather.
Yusuke misses with a punch to the body.
Yusuke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanada's efforts to push away.#T1#
Sanada manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Yusuke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Yusuke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yusuke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Yusuke counter with a right hand.
Sanada slips a jab from Yusuke.
Sanada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yusuke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Sanada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fujii Yusuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Yusuke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanada moves out of range as Yusuke strikes.
Sanada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanada slips under a jab from Yusuke.
Yusuke lands a right hook 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!
Yusuke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yusuke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nobu Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yusuke digs a good hook to Sanada's body.
Yusuke walks into a jab.
Yusuke is looking to clinch.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Yusuke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Yusuke scores with the left hand. Sanada knows he should have avoided that one.
Yusuke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Yusuke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yusuke clobbers Sanada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yusuke feints a counter leg kick.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yusuke takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yusuke throws out the jab.
Yusuke throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Yusuke.
Yusuke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yusuke.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Yusuke manages to avoid it.
Yusuke misses with a hook to the body
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada lands with a straight right. Yusuke didn't see that one coming.
Yusuke throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yusuke with a jab.
Yusuke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujii Yusuke dominated that round.
That's time! Sanada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Yusuke moves away and avoids it.
Sanada cracks Yusuke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yusuke missing with a left hand there. Sanada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Sanada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yusuke throws a sloppy head kick and Sanada moves out of range easily.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Yusuke throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
Yusuke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Yusuke tries to clinch but Sanada is having none of it.
Yusuke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusuke closes the distance but Sanada moves to the side
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Yusuke misses with a hook
letting Sanada counter with a right hand. #T1#
Yusuke scores with a kick to the body.
Yusuke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yusuke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yusuke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Sanada is rocked!
Yusuke cracks Sanada with a hook to the temple - Sanada is on wobbly legs here! Yusuke swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sanada falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Yusuke wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fujii Yusuke!

 

Event: PFC 143 Experiment vs Slurper     
Date:   Dec 08, 2019
#R1#
Sanada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Point makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Point keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Point misses the target.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it.
Point takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Point misses with a body kick.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Point counters with a low kick, right behind Sanada 's knee.
Point takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point blocks a jab.
A jab from Sanada does it's job there.
Point lands a body shot.
Point throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Point takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Point throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Point throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Sanada.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Point swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Point tries to land a leg kick but Sanada saw it coming and moves away.
Point throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.
Point closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Point keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A good leg kick by Point.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Point fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Point uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Sanada wants to counter the offense by Point and move into the clinch position.
Point throws a low kick but Sanada moves out of range easily.
Sanada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanada misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Sanada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Point lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Point has Sanada pressed against the cage.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow.
Sanada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada avoiding damage.
Point has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada. #BC#
Point breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Point with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Point attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Nice body kick from Point.
Point swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada scores with a jab. Point acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Point.
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
Point throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Point.
Sanada misses with a body punch
and Point counters with a left and a right that stings Sanada.
Point tries to bum rush Sanada with a series of wild strikes but Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Point counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Point sets himself, and Sanada steps forward looking for the clinch! Point avoids it this time.
Point throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanada blocks the leg kick.
Sanada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanada dips to his left and cracks Point with an uppercut!
Point jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Point slips under a jab.
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Point swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada walks forward, straight into a front kick from Point.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada scores with a body shot.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point.
Sanada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Point throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanada wants to counter the offense by Point and move into the clinch 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 Jesse Point will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Point throws a nice inside leg kick.
Point misses with a body shot.
Sanada connects with a single shot there.
Point throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanada.
Point with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanada to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Point drops his hands momentarily and Sanada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Point slips the punch.
Point tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanada avoided it.
Point misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Sanada counters by moving into the clinch.
Point misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Point controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada. #BC#
Point breaks the clinch.
Sanada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Point avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Jesse Point is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Point.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Point tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada digs a good hook to Point's body.
A head kick misses from Point.
Sanada scores with a punch to the head.
Sanada has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Sanada dodges the punch combination from Point.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada sizes up Point with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Point. Point circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanada connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Point counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanada's knee momentarily.
Point is looking to wear down Sanada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Point throws a nice looking combination but Sanada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Point jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Point swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Point throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Point scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Sanada.
Point fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanada.#T3#
Sanada wants to clinch up but Point keeps it at a distance.
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
Point throws a leg kick which misses Sanada's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanada tries to avoid it.
Point bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Point was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Point looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Point counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Point throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Point avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Point throws out a leg kick but Sanada moves out of range and Point only half commits.
Sanada wants to counter with a clinch but Point pushes him away.
Sanada slips a straight right by Point.
Sanada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Point throws a front kick aimed at Sanada's knee but Sanada avoids it well.
Point misses with a left hand
and Sanada counters with a left to the body.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it.
Sanada defending well as Point loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Point.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Point misses the shot to the body.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Point.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Point's corner calls for a 1-2. Point obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Point lands with a shot to the body.
Point with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nobu Sanada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Point on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanada in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Point throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Point sets himself, and Sanada steps forward looking for the clinch! Point avoids it this time.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Point tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanada avoided it.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada walks into a jab.
Sanada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Point connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanada scrambles back to his feet.
Point throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Point takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Point throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#
Sanada is rocked!
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Point tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanada avoided it.
Sanada is still on wobbly legs! Can Point finish him?
Point slips a straight right by Sanada.
Sanada catches Point with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Point looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanada seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Point.#T1#
Point takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Point lands a big right hand that sends Sanada crashing to the mat! Point stays standing though and waves Sanada back to his feet!
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Point looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanada jabs Point right on the nose. Point blinks but takes it well.
Point is looking to slow Sanada down with leg kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Point doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Point throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanada wants to counter with a clinch but Point pushes him away.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Point is just out of range.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Point saw that one coming.
As Sanada looks to move away, Point throws a big counter combo but Sanada just gets out of the way.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Point.
Point throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Point throws a nice outside leg kick.
Point on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanada lands with an overhand left.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Point.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Point is out of range.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Point tries to bum rush Sanada with a series of wild strikes but Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Point misses the target.
Point lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Point is out of range. #T3#
Sanada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Point counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Point avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Point swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
letting Point counter with a right hand.
Point throws a chopping leg kick but Sanada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Point throws a monster overhand right that drops Sanada! Point follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Point!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Point thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EFC Hepple vs Hooper     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019
#R1#
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Sanada.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
Sanada dips to his left and cracks Bandicoot with an uppercut!
Sanada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandicoot in his tracks.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Bandicoot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanada with a body shot.
Bandicoot looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
It looks like Sanada has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sanada throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot lands with a nice combination. Sanada backs away looking to recover.
Jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Sanada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
A cross from Sanada lands.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Bandicoot misses.
Nobu Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandicoot slips a jab and a cross from Sanada.
Sanada scores with a nice head shot.
Sanada lands the left hand.
Nobu Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanada is looking to clinch.
Bandicoot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanada to score with a decent uppercut.
Bandicoot defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada misses with a hook to the body
and Bandicoot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada misses with a body punch
and Bandicoot counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Nobu Sanada has been cut.
Bandicoot throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandicoot walks into a stiff left hand from Sanada.
Bandicoot digs a good body shot into Sanada's ribs.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Sanada avoids it easily.#T3#
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanada connects with a looping right hand.
Sanada scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Sanada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Sanada does no damage.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot connects with the punch.
Sanada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Sanada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Sanada is countered with a crisp right hand from Bandicoot that sends him to the canvas! Bandicoot follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#
Sanada is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandicoot lands a strong strike to the head of Sanada. That's dazed him! Bandicoot looking to finish here. Sanada is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Bandicoot lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
Crush Bandicoot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EFC Izmir VS Kagonbo 2     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1#
Sanada cracks a nice hook into Teodor's ribs.
Sanada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Teodor's hands.
Sanada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Teodor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Teodor is just out of range.
Sanada wants to clinch up but Teodor keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Teodor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teodor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teodor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teodor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Teodor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada tries to clinch up but Teodor circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teodor throws a shot to the body.
Sanada moves in looking to clinch but Teodor pushes him off.
Nobu Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sanada moves into range and clinches up with Teodor.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Teodor controls his hands. #T1#
Sanada misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Teodor fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Teodor fails to land.
Teodor misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.
Teodor misses with some punches.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Teodor fails to land.
Teodor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanada blocking some punches.
Teodor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teodor has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Teodor working aggressively here.
Sanada trying to control the position but instead, Teodor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanada into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teodor.
The referee calls for Sanada to work.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teodor wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanada won't allow it. #T2#
Sanada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Sanada.
Teodor blocks a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Teodor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teodor tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Teodor back against the cage.
Teodor misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada blocks an uppercut.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teodor's elbow.
Teodor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Teodor.
Teodor swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Teodor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanada pushes Teodor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teodor backwards.
Teodor misses with the head strike.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Teodor fails to land. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Teodor fails to land.
Teodor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teodor throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Teodor avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage. #BC2#
Teodor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Teodor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Teodor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanada slips under a jab from Teodor.
Sanada lands a nice hook to Teodor's body. Teodor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Teodor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada is looking to wear down Teodor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanada tries to clinch but Teodor is having none of it.
Teodor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teodor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Teodor's head but Teodor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4##CL#
Sanada moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teodor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanada's elbow.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teodor can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Teodor controls his hands.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Teodor controls his hands.
Sanada cracks Teodor with a nice body shot.
Sanada wants to stall.
Teodor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teodor.
Sanada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teodor has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Teodor controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Teodor cracks Sanada with a right hand to the side of the head.
Teodor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanada.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teodor.
Sanada tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Teodor manages to circle out of the way.
Sanada wants to clinch up but Teodor keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teodor! But no joy.
Teodor misses with a looping right.
Teodor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Teodor drops his hands momentarily and Sanada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanada lands a right hook to the body.
Teodor throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Teodor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Teodor misses with a hook.
Sanada misses with a hook. Teodor ducked under it nicely.
Sanada misses with a body shot. #T1#
Teodor staying out of range there.
Nobu Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teodor.#CL#
Sanada moves into the clinch.
Sanada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teodor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Teodor.
Teodor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanada lands a body shot.
Sanada trying to control the position but instead, Teodor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanada into the cage.
A hook to the body from Teodor.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Teodor.
Sanada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teodor backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanada.
Sanada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Teodor controls his hands.
Teodor is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanada has double underhooks.
Teodor throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Teodor throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teodor letting Sanada take a breather here.
Teodor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Teodor avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
Teodor blocking some punches.
Nobu Sanada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Teodor throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teodor.
A head punch on the inside from Teodor fails to land.
Sanada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanada tries a body shot but Teodor blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Teodor throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teodor blocks a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teodor swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Teodor misses with a punch on the inside.
Teodor slowing the pace effectively.
Sanada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanada blocks the elbow strike.
Teodor working aggressively here.
Teodor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada trying to stall but Teodor improves his position.
Sanada pushes Teodor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Sanada as the two fighters clinch.
Teodor blocks a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Teodor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teodor walks into a stiff left hand from Sanada.
Sanada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Teodor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanada finds it's way round the side to connect with Teodor's head.
Teodor throws a head kick that misses.
Teodor throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Teodor tries to move into range but Sanada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Sanada lands a glancing blow to the side of Teodor's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada lands a jab to Teodor's midsection.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Teodor flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanada steps away.
Teodor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teodor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teodor.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Teodor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teodor can do to turn this around?
Sanada throws a body punch but Teodor moves out of range.
Teodor misses with a looping left.
Teodor misses with an uppercut.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teodor was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Teodor misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Teodor slips under a jab.
Sanada dips to his left and cracks Teodor with an uppercut!
Teodor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teodor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Teodor misses with a low kick as Sanada jumps back.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Teodor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Teodor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodor scores with a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Sanada blocks the low kick.
Teodor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Teodor counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Teodor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Teodor swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Teodor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanada tries to clinch up but Teodor circles away and keeps his distance.
Teodor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teodor takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Sanada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanada trying to control the position but instead, Teodor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanada into the cage.#BC2#
Teodor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Teodor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Sanada.
Teodor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada. #T2#
Teodor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Teodor at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Teodor's shoulder, as Teodor tries to avoid the shot.
Teodor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanada if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teodor takes one to the side of the head.
Sanada slips a jab from Teodor.
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanada.
Sanada tries to clinch but Teodor moves away
and Teodor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Teodor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Teodor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teodor tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanada is wise to it.
Teodor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Teodor misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Sanada is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Teodor.
Sanada swings for the body but Teodor moves out of range.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Teodor ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada dips to his left and cracks Teodor with an uppercut!
Teodor throws a low kick, looking for Sanada's leg but Sanada calmly moves out of range.
Sanada tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Teodor manages to circle out of the way.
Teodor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada scores with a hook.
Teodor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanada's head backwards.
Atanase Teodor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanada jabs Teodor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice cross by Teodor.
Nobu Sanada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Teodor looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teodor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Teodor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Teodor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada stuns Teodor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Teodor keeps the fight on the outside.
Teodor unleashes a big counter combination but Sanada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Teodor swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanada.
Teodor shapes to counter with a head kick.
Teodor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

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

 

Event: EFC Diaz vs Bakunin     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Sanada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Riku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Sanada rushes Riku and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riku scores with a hook to the body.
Sanada digs a right hand underneath Riku's ribcage. Riku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanada is trying to maintain a safe position but Riku gets an underhook and turns Sanada into the cage.
Riku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sanada fails to land.
Riku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanada misses with a punch on the inside.
Riku is trying to break free.#BC2#
Riku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Riku throws a big counter head kick but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Sanada connects with a body shot.#CL#
Sanada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riku, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riku or not. #T1#
Riku lands with a light punch inside.
Riku is trying to push Sanada away but Sanada has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riku's efforts to push away.
Riku tries a body shot but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada has a couple of punches blocked by Riku.
Sanada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanada throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
A body shot lands from Sanada.
Riku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riku digs a right hand underneath Sanada's ribcage. Sanada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanada.
Sanada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riku backwards.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
Riku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riku blocking some punches.
Riku tries to break the clinch but Sanada is controlling the position.
Riku is trying to push Sanada away but Sanada has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Riku avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
Riku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riku tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rikus head.
Still in the clinch, Sanada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riku can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
Sanada is leaning against Riku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Riku uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Sanada.
Sanada works on Riku's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanada.
Sanada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riku misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Sanada misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanada.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Riku is trying to break the clinch but Sanada is controlling him.
Sanada lands a shot to the body.
Sanada lands a hook that snaps the head of Riku backwards. #BC2#
Riku breaks from the clinch.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riku was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Riku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanada's knee momentarily.
Sanada wants to clinch up but Riku keeps it at a distance.
Riku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Riku's belly button to the back.
We've been told by Sanada's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nobu Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riku doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
A big left from Sanada misses.
Riku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Nice cross by Sanada.
Riku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Riku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada lands with a cross.
Sanada slips a jab from Riku.
Sanada throws the left hand but Riku avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riku.
Riku misses with a left hand
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada blocks a head kick by Riku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sanada tries to clinch up but Riku circles away and keeps his distance.
Riku lands a leg kick that knocks Sanada off balance momentarily.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riku moves away.
A nice side step and Riku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Riku throws a leg kick but Sanada checks it.
Sanada seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sanada's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riku can do to turn this around?
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanada.
Sanada scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Donk. Riku catches Sanada right on the button with a cross.
Sanada lands a lovely overhand right.
Riku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Riku tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanada is wise to it.
Riku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Riku. #CL#
Sanada clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Sanada.
Riku tries to break the clinch but Sanada is controlling the position.
Riku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada stalls.
Riku tries to circle away but Sanada has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Riku can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riku. #BC2#
Riku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada lands with a hook. Riku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Riku digs a good hook to Sanada's body.
Riku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Riku connects with a solid leg kick.
Nobu Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Riku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riku misses with a straight left.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Riku connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanada scrambles back to his feet.
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanada is looking to clinch but Riku is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Riku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riku.
Sanada moves in looking to clinch but Riku pushes him off.
Riku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riku.
Sanada connects with a single shot there.
Sanada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riku.
Sanada tries to counter by clinching up but Riku breaks away and moves out of range.
Sanada scores with a jab.#T4#
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Riku moves away and avoids it.
Riku replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sanada blocks it well.
Sanada misses with a jab to the body
and Riku counters with a straight right hand.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riku.
Sanada thuds his right hand into Riku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Riku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riku scores with a body shot.
Riku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
Riku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riku 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.

Nobu Sanada dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sanada is looking to clinch but Riku is avoiding it.
Riku walks into a stiff left hand from Sanada.
Riku thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Sanada finds it's way through Riku's defenses.
Riku slips a straight right by Sanada.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Riku throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Sanada misses
and Riku counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riku was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Sanada gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Sanada.
Riku lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Riku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Riku.
Sanada scores with a jab. Riku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanada tries to clinch up.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Riku counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Riku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Riku throws a shot from downtown. Sanada moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Riku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Riku ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Riku is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sanada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riku was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada slips a straight right by Riku.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Riku.
Sanada misses with a body shot
and Riku counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Riku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanada lands a nice hook to Riku's body. Riku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riku there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Riku's head but Riku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riku throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Nobu Sanada has been cut.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Riku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Sanada is rocked!
Riku lands a front kick.
Oh Sanada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
Riku misses with a wild combination.
Sanada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Riku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Riku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riku misses with a leg kick
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Nobu Sanada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Riku misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Riku gets tackled into the cage by Sanada. Sanada maintains the clinch.
Riku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riku is trying to break the clinch but Sanada has him pressed against the cage.
Riku is trying to break free.
Sanada lands a body shot.
Lazuran Riku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanada prevents Riku from breaking the clinch.
Sanada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Riku breaks from the clinch.
Riku misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lazuran Riku.
Well Sanada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

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

 

Event: EFC Trudeau vs Lawrence     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019
#R1#
Sanada misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Sanada's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanada tries to avoid it.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Sanada's defenses.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanada's head.
Lee swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sanada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Lee.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Sanada will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanada's guard.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Sanada is keeping the position.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Sanada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Sanada is keeping the position.
Sanada seems keen to control Lee's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Lee throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Sanada takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Sanada misses the jab.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Lee takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sanada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee throws a low kick but Sanada moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Lee throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.
Lee misses with a head kick.
It looked like Sanada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.
Sanada lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morrison Lee 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#
Lee misses with a head kick.
Morrison Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanada doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Lee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sanada quickly recovers to half guard.
Sanada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanada 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.
Lee wants to take a breather but Sanada is having none of it.
Sanada tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Sanada is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position. #T1#
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Sanada defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Sanada is defending well.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Sanada defending well. #SUB2#
Lee is working for a kimura but Sanada is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#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.#SUB2#
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Sanada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanada manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Sanada's guard.
Lee is fighting to break Sanada's control of his arms but Sanada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanada controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee advances position into side control!#T3##SUB2#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Sanada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sanada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanada is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanada is defending well. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanada has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanada has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morrison Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanada counters with a left to the body.
Sanada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanada as he avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a hook
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee throws a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.#T1#
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Sanada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanada takes a step back to recover.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanada's head.
Sanada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Sanada moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Nobu Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee misses with a jab to the body
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanada lands the left hand.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Lee throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Lee clobbers Sanada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Nobu Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Lee slips a jab from Sanada.
Sanada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Sanada misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee cracks Sanada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Sanada lands a jab.
Lee defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanada should have avoided that one.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morrison Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee pushes Sanada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morrison Lee!

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

 

Event: GC 301     
Date:   Jun 24, 2019
#R1#
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gatsby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gatsby misses with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sanada. Beautiful body shot.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatsby is just out of range.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body. Gatsby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gatsby.
Sanada lands with a good body shot.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gatsby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada connects with a body shot.
Gatsby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Gatsby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gatsby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gatsby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gatsby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanada misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Gatsby counters with a single leg into guard. Sanada didn't expect that.
Gatsby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gatsby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanada pulls Gatsby in close to prevent any damage.
Gatsby stands and throws Sanada's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sanada prevents Gatsby from improving position. #T2#
Sanada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gatsby wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanada avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gatsby.
Sanada can't do much from the bottom here.
Gatsby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanada keeps working.
Sanada is looking to reverse the position.
Sanada taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatsby trying to control the position but Sanada is working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Sanada is right now. #T3#
Sanada tries to improve position but can't.
Sanada trying to remain calm as Gatsby controls from the top position.
Sanada is trying to control Gatsby's posture but Gatsby avoids it.
Sanada manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sanada trying to pass the guard but Gatsby defending well.
Gatsby wants to improve his position but Sanada is controlling well.
Sanada perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gatsby trying to control but Sanada postures up. #T4#
Gatsby wants to sweep but Sanada has passed to side control!
Gatsby is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gatsby is looking to control Sanada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gatsby avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gatsby is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sanada takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Gatsby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gatsby is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sanada jumps into side control!
Sanada trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Gatsby is out of range.
Sanada stuffs the takedown attempt from Gatsby. Gatsby gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Gatsby throwing a counter right hand but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Gatsby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanada slips a jab from Gatsby.
Sanada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatsby throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Nobu Sanada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gatsby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatsby throwing a counter right hand but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Gatsby counters with a left to the body.
Sanada takes a swing at Gatsby's ribcage but misses.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gatsby throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanada as he connects with a hook.
Sanada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gatsby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Gatsby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nobu Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Sanada connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada lands with a hook. Gatsby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gatsby.
Gatsby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gatsby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Gatsby.
The fighters circling - Gatsby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gatsby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada takes a swing at Gatsby's ribcage but misses.
Gatsby attempts a counter takedown but Sanada avoids it well and moves away.
Sanada with a hook.
Gatsby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
As Sanada looks to move away, Gatsby throws a big counter combo but Sanada just gets out of the way.#T3#
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Gatsby attempts a counter takedown but Sanada avoids it well and moves away.
Sanada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gatsby counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanada blocks the leg kick.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
It looked like Gatsby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nobu Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada lands a really nice looking cross but Gatsby seems unphased.
Gatsby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gatsby moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Gatsby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanada sprawls and moves away.
A jab lands there for Gatsby.
Gatsby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanada lands with an uppercut that bounces Gatsby off the cage and back into range.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gatsby's head backwards.
Sanada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gatsby at a distance.
Gatsby moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatsby slips a straight right by Sanada.
Gatsby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Gatsby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatsby looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gatsby slips under a jab.
Gatsby tries to counter with a takedown but Sanada is quick to defend against it.
Gatsby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gatsby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sanada scores with a hook to the body. Gatsby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Gatsby is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Sanada moves into range and clinches up with Gatsby.
Sanada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Gatsby.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gatsby backwards.
Gatsby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanada stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Sanada on the inside.
Gatsby tries for a takedown but Sanada manages to get underhooks.
Sanada tries to work over Gatsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanada lands a shot to the body.
Gatsby leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Sanada digs a right hand into Gatsby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gatsby's gas tank.
Sanada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanada will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gatsby up against the cage.
Sanada has Gatsby pushed against the cage.
Sanada is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Sanada.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gatsby's elbow. #BC#
Gatsby manages to break the clinch.
Sanada with a hook.
Sanada slips a straight right by Gatsby.#T2#
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Gatsby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gatsby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Gatsby attempts a counter takedown but Sanada avoids it well and moves away.
Sanada throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Gatsby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gatsby.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanada pulls Gatsby in close to his closed guard and prevents Gatsby from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gatsby tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanada is retaining full guard.
Joe Gatsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sanada pulls Gatsby in close to prevent any damage.
Gatsby postures up.
Sanada controlling the position.
Gatsby trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gatsby ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Gatsby misses with a straight left.
Sanada misses with a few strikes there.
Sanada throws a hook but Gatsby blocks it.
Sanada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nobu Sanada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Gatsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
It looked like Gatsby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gatsby cracks Sanada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gatsby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gatsby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
Gatsby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gatsby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Gatsby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanada swings for the body but Gatsby moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sanada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatsby looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nobu Sanada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanada 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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

 

Event: GC 297     
Date:   May 31, 2019
#R1#
Sanada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body. Polyanskiy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Polyanskiy drops his hands momentarily and Sanada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanada digs a good body shot into Polyanskiy's ribs.
Polyanskiy tries for a takedown but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Polyanskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Sanada jabs Polyanskiy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Polyanskiy.
Sanada scores with a sloppy right hand. Polyanskiy should have avoided that one.
Sanada lunges at Polyanskiy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Polyanskiy's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polyanskiy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polyanskiy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Polyanskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Polyanskiy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Polyanskiy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanada counters with a right hand to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy misses with a straight left.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nobu Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Polyanskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanada scores with the left hand. Polyanskiy knows he should have avoided that one.
Polyanskiy walks into a jab.#CL#
Sanada clinches with his opponent.
Polyanskiy tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Polyanskiy back against the cage.
Sanada gets through Polyanskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy misses with a body punch.
Polyanskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polyanskiy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada misses with a punch on the inside.
Polyanskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanada is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Polyanskiy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Polyanskiy tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Polyanskiy back against the cage.
Sanada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Sanada's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Polyanskiy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanada controlling Polyanskiy's posture. #T2#
Polyanskiy stops Sanada from standing up.
Sanada has control of Polyanskiy's left arm, preventing Polyanskiy from doing any damage.
Polyanskiy 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.
Polyanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanada is pulling down on Polyanskiy's head. It's preventing any offense from Polyanskiy, at least for the moment.
Polyanskiy postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Sanada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Polyanskiy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanada to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanada thuds a left hand into Polyanskiy's body.
Sanada scores with a nice strike.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Polyanskiy darts in looking for a takedown but Sanada gets double underhooks and turns Polyanskiy into the cage.
Sanada is looking to counter the offense by Polyanskiy and move into the clinch.
Nobu Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Sanada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polyanskiy.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Polyanskiy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Polyanskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Polyanskiy moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanada.
Polyanskiy looking for a takedown.
Polyanskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Polyanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polyanskiy misses with some punches.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Polyanskiy missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanada is working Polyanskiy over against the cage.
Polyanskiy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Polyanskiy shoots in but Sanada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Polyanskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Polyanskiy throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polyanskiy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada dominated that round.
That's time! Sanada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Polyanskiy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanada's elbow.
Polyanskiy blocks an uppercut.
Polyanskiy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Polyanskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
Sanada gets through Polyanskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanada cracks Polyanskiy with a nice body shot.
Sanada misses with a punch on the inside.
Polyanskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
Nobu Sanada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanada presses Polyanskiy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Polyanskiy.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Polyanskiy avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Polyanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polyanskiy tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanada avoiding damage as Polyanskiy throws knees to the body. #T1#
Polyanskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Sanada.
Sanada lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Polyanskiy controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
A body shot lands from Sanada.
Polyanskiy lands a body shot.
Sanada lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Polyanskiy fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanada.
A short right from Sanada on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada stops a takedown attempt from Polyanskiy.
Nobu Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
A short left from Sanada.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Polyanskiy tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Polyanskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Polyanskiy. #T2#
Polyanskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanada.
Sanada lands with a left to the head.
Polyanskiy's coach down at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Polyanskiy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sanada lands with a short shot to the head.
Polyanskiy has Sanada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Polyanskiy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sanada regains guard immediately. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sanada manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Polyanskiy is breathing heavily.
Sanada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanada.
Polyanskiy working aggressively here.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
Polyanskiy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sanada.
Sanada gets underhooks to prevent Polyanskiy's takedown attempt.
Sanada gets through Polyanskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanada avoids the damage to the body.
Sanada prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Polyanskiy controls the action.
Sanada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Polyanskiy scores with a hook to the body.
Sanada scores with a shot to the side of Polyanskiy's head.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
Sanada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Polyanskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
Polyanskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Polyanskiy lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanada blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
A short body shot lands from Sanada as the two fighters clinch.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
Sanada lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanada.
Polyanskiy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Polyanskiy lands a body punch.
Sanada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polyanskiy's elbow.
Polyanskiy misses with a body punch. #T4#
Polyanskiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Polyanskiy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanada avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanada scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
Sanada digs a right hand into Polyanskiy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Polyanskiy's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanada.
A short left from Sanada. #ROC#
Polyanskiy is rocked!
Sanada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Polyanskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Sanada.
Sanada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Sanada.
Sanada creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Polyanskiy with a big uppercut! Polyanskiy tries to clinch up but Sanada pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Polyanskiy to the mat! Polyanskiy covers up and Sanada unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nobu Sanada!

 

Event: GC 286     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Ector lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Ector does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Ector on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ector throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Ector manages to avoid it.
Ector throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ector misses with a hook.
Sanada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ector.
Sanada scores with a nice right hand.
Ector moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada scores with a punch to the head.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
letting Ector counter with a right hand.
Sanada connects with a looping right hand.
Ector moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ector.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Ector slips the punch.
Sanada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Ector rushes Sanada and presses him up against the cage.
Ector lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ector misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Ector's head but Ector sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looks like Sanada has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ector looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
Ector misses with a double jab
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Ector throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
Ector lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sanada defending well as Ector loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Sanada. Beautiful body shot.
Ector takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Ector throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Ector.
Ector takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Ector connects with a single shot there.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Ector tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ector's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ector scrambles back to his feet.
Sanada throws the left hand but Ector avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Ector moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Ector misses with a looping left.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Ector finds it's target.
Sanada lands with a good body shot.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ector slips a straight right by Sanada.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ector lands a really nice looking cross but Sanada seems unphased.
Ector misses with a body shot
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Sanada tries to keep at a distance but Ector has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ector can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action. #BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Sanada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanada digs a good hook to Ector's body.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Ector moved out of range.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Ector was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ector scores with the left hand. Sanada knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanada jabs Ector to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ector is looking to clinch but Sanada is avoiding it.
Sanada thuds a left hand into Ector's body.
Ector loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ector wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.
Sanada scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Ector tries to clinch up.
Ector swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Ector's belly button to the back.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Sanada.
Ector on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ector was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Ector is looking to clinch.
Ector misses with a hook
and Ector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ector looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ector takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ector throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Sanada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada swings for the body but Ector moves out of range.
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
Ector wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Ector closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada slowing the pace effectively.
Ector working aggressively here.
Ector lands an elbow that stopped Sanada in his tracks for a moment.
Sanada controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanada lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ector misses with an uppercut.
Ector is looking to clinch but Sanada is avoiding it.
Ector jabs Sanada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab lands there for Sanada.
Ector throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Ector.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada sizes up Ector with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ector throws a hook but Sanada avoids it easily.
Sanada jabs Ector to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ector blocks a jab.
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanada takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ector darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ector just misses with a punch to the body.
Ector smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Ector. #T1#
Ector throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Ector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Ector uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Ector is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nobu Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Ector scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanada should have avoided that one.
Sanada scores with a jab to the head.
Ector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab by Sanada.
Sanada swings for the body but Ector moves out of range.
Ector throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ector throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Ector.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Ector manages to avoid it.
Ector moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Ector throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ector walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Ector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ector has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ector takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Sanada.
Ector moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Ector was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ector under the eye.
Sanada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ector.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Ector's belly button to the back.
Ector swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Kay Ector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ector uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada dips to his left and cracks Ector with an uppercut!#T3#
Sanada slips a jab from Ector.
Sanada lands the left hand.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ector will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ector takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ector throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Ector.
Sanada scores with a nice right hand.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada throws out a powerful jab.
Sanada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanada scores with the left hand. Ector knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada scores with a jab to the body.
Ector ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Ector takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ector slips under a jab from Sanada.
Ector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Ector looks to move away, Sanada throws a big counter combo but Ector just gets out of the way.
Ector is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ector.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ector. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ector misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Ector moves forwards but Sanada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ector.
Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Ector. Those never looked like landing.
Sanada appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Ector drives through and clinches with Sanada against the cage. #BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ector looks to clinch
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanada staying out of range there.
Ector misses with a straight left.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ector avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Ector now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
Ector loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Ector ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Ector throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
As Ector looks to move away, Sanada throws a big counter combo but Ector just gets out of the way.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ector. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Ector manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada connects with a body shot.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Ector bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ector throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ector tries to clinch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Ector takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Ector's belly button to the back.
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Ector misses.
Ector misses with a hook
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada lands a nice looking body shot.
Ector will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ector takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Ector moved out of range nicely.
Ector doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ector throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
Ector tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sanada scores with a punch to the head.
Sanada throws a body punch but Ector moves out of range.
Kay Ector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Sanada.
Ector misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanada counters with a nice body shot.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada cracks Ector with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanada stuns Ector with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ector looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Sanada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ector.
Ector throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ector throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Ector throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ector.
A quick step to the side and Sanada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
Ector misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Sanada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ector's hands.#T3#
Ector throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Sanada.
Sanada lunges at Ector with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ector's hand.
Sanada cracks Ector with an open hand slap.
Sanada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ector can do to turn this around?
Sanada digs a good body shot into Ector's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanada as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Sanada.
A swing and a miss from Ector.
Sanada throws a right hand that Ector ducks under and follows up with a left that Ector also avoids with ease.
Ector is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sanada with a nice cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ector throws out the jab.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Ector closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Sanada throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Ector lands a jab to the nose.
Sanada has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanada there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Sanada - just one landing.
Ector misses with an uppercut
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Ector is rocked!
Sanada works Ector's body with a nice hook.
Ector ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Ector takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ector is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
Ector misses with an uppercut
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Sanada catches Ector right on the button with a cross.
Ector closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanada counters with a left to the body.
Ector misses with a hook to the body
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

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

 

Event: GC 278     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Fring. Those never looked like landing.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Fring looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
Gustavo Fring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fring lands a two punch combo.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Fring misses the jab.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fring was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Fring with a nice cross.
Fring misses with a double jab.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fring.
Fring takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fring has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Fring connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
Fring loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fring slips a jab from Sanada.
Fring throws a series of punches but Sanada moves out of range.
Fring misses with a looping left.
Fring throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.#T1#
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fring was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Fring was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fring throws out the jab.
Sanada steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fring.
Fring slips under a jab from Sanada.
Fring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Fring lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fring doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Fring connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Fring stuns Sanada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fring connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fring looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fring manages to avoid it.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fring.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Sanada avoids the body shot from Fring.
Fring thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanada, as that shot connected.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fring.
Fring will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Fring on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Fring.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada moves in looking to clinch but Fring pushes him off.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Fring throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Fring displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Sanada doesn't manage to clinch there - Fring circles away.
Fring just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada lands a nice looking body shot.
Fring swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fring rather than just go for the knockout.
Fring throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanada jabs Fring right on the nose. Fring blinks but takes it well.
Sanada lands a body shot.
Fring ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fring.
Fring connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fring throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fring was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Fring misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fring misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanada counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Jab from Fring.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Fring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Fring.
Fring throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanada.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fring throws a right hand that misses
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada lands with a cross.
Fring is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Some wild striking there from Fring.
Fring avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Fring.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fring.
Sanada throws a counter combo.
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 Gustavo Fring will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Fring. That snapped Sanada's head back.
Sanada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fring finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanada's head.
Fring takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Fring is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?
Fring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Fring catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Sanada closes the distance and clinches.
Fring is trying to force a seperation but Sanada has the dominant position.#BC#
Fring breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fring fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanada in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Fring.
Fring misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Fring throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada fails to land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Sanada throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Fring to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
It looked like Fring wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fring manages to avoid it.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fring.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fring sets himself, and Sanada steps forward looking for the clinch! Fring avoids it this time.
Fring throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fring takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanada lunges at Fring with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fring's hand.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Fring.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Fring looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fring throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
A left lands for Fring.
Sanada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanada tries to clinch but Fring moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fring was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.#T2##CL2#
Sanada clinches.
Fring doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Fring controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Fring. #BC#
Fring breaks the clinch.
Fring throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Fring misses.
Sanada swings for the body but Fring moves out of range.
Fring misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Fring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Sanada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fring scores with a nice head shot.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fring.
Fring lands with a shot to the body.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fring sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Fring tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fring swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fring throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.#T3#
Fring throws a right and a left that Sanada avoids nicely.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Fring.
Fring takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fring scores with a jab. Sanada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanada connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Sanada clinches up with Fring and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Fring escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada slips a jab from Fring.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Fring throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fring with a hook.
Sanada throws a hook but Fring blocks it.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fring throws a series of punches but Sanada avoids them all with ease.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Sanada blocks a jab.#T4#
Sanada misses with a two punch combination.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fring just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fring misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Sanada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fring throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada takes a swing at Fring's ribcage but misses.
Fring is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Fring uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Fring. Beautiful body shot.
Sanada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fring.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada tries to counter with a clinch but Fring shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fring throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab, jab by Fring - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Fring dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Sanada misses.
Fring cracks a nice hook into Sanada's ribs.
Sanada connects with a right hand. Fring shakes it off.
Fring slips under a jab.
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Fring takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fring missing with a left hand there. Sanada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Fring misses.
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
Gustavo Fring is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Fring throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fring cracks Sanada with an open hand slap.#T1#
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Sanada drops his hands momentarily and Fring takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Fring.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada connects with a right hand. Fring shakes it off.
Sanada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Fring lands a nice looking body shot.
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Fring lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fring at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fring dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fring tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Fring throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fring thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Fring.
Fring feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Fring throws a good cross that connects.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Sanada walks into a left hand.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada takes a swing at Fring's ribcage but misses.
Fring slips under a jab.
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Fring moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Fring lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sanada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fring misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Sanada holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Fring breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Fring uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fring counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanada cracks Fring with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nobu Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Sanada has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada lands with a light punch inside.
Sanada digs a right hand into Fring's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fring's gas tank.
Sanada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Sanada.
Fring blocking some punches.
Sanada misses with some punches.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Fring struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands.
Fring blocking some punches.
Sanada has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fring seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanada can turn it around.
Fring tries to break the clinch but Sanada is controlling the position.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Fring controls the action.
Fring throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
Fring swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Fring controls the action. #BC#
Fring pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Fring.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fring throws out the jab.
Sanada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fring connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanada scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fring scores with a hook.
Fring throws a right hand that Sanada ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanada also avoids with ease.
Sanada misses with a hook to the body
and Fring connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fring scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

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 Gustavo Fring.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fring, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gustavo Fring!

A very excited looking Gustavo Fring 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: GC 274     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1#
Sanada slips a jab and a cross from Shashi.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Shashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shashi stalks Sanada and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanada's face. Sanada staggers backwards, shaken.
Sanada tests Shashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shashi looks to land a combination. Sanada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shashi throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada punishes Shashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Shashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shashi misses with a takedown attempt - Sanada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanada is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Shashi throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shashi stalling in the clinch but Sanada improves position.
Sanada misses with some punches.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Shashi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
Sanada lands a body shot in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shashi is trying to pull guard but Sanada turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shashi.
Shashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nobu Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Shashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanada tries a body shot but Shashi blocks it.
Shashi can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Sanada as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Shashi blocks a body shot from Sanada.
Shashi lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanada.
Shashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanada lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada lands a left hand.
Sanada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shashi.
A short left from Sanada.
Sanada is working Shashi over against the cage.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shashi's elbow.
Shashi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanada after a bit of a struggle.
Sanada misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shashi.
Shashi is trying to break the clinch but Sanada is controlling him.#T3#
Sanada tries a body shot but Shashi blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanada.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shashi trying to control the position but instead, Sanada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shashi into the cage.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shashi prevents a body shot from Sanada. #BC2#
Shashi breaks the clinch.
Shashi fails with the takedown.
Sanada misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Shashi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Shashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Shashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Shashi. #T4#
Shashi throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Shashi throws a chopping leg kick but Sanada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Shashi has managed to clinch.
Shashi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanada holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sanada pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada 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#
Shashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanada slaps away a takedown attempt from Shashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cajetan Shashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Sanada gets tackled into the cage by Shashi. Shashi maintains the clinch.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Shashi is trying to break the clinch but Sanada is controlling him.
Shashi is looking for a takedown.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nobu Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada tries to work over Shashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Sanada.
Sanada tries to work over Shashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Shashi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanada to keep the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sanada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shashi backwards. #BC2#
Shashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shashi dives in and grabs Sanada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanada pushes down on Shashi's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Sanada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shashi misses with a takedown
and Sanada counters with a nice body shot.
Cajetan Shashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanada.
Shashi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Shashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanada, pushing him back against the cage.
Shashi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanada is defending well.
Sanada avoiding damage as Shashi throws knees to the body.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Sanada on the inside.
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shashis head. #T2#
A hook to the body from Sanada.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shashi's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
Still in the clinch, Sanada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shashi stalls.
Shashi is trying to pull guard but Sanada has him pressed against the cage.
Sanada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Shashi controls his hands.
Sanada digs a right hand underneath Shashi's ribcage. Shashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shashi is looking for a takedown.
Shashi is breathing heavily.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.
Shashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
Shashi is trying to drag Sanada to the mat but Sanada just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Shashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanada won't allow it.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shashi backwards.
Sanada is working Shashi over against the cage.#TD2#
Shashi pulls Sanada into guard.
Sanada stands and throws Shashi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sanada tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sanada is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sanada has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4##SU#
Sanada stands up.
Sanada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shashi on the side of the head.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shashi can do to turn this around?
Sanada scores with a shot 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!
Shashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Sanada finds it's target.
Sanada throws a right hand that Shashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Shashi also avoids with ease.
Shashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Shashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Shashi saw that one coming.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanada's head. #CL2#
Shashi instigates a clinch.
Sanada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanada working aggressively here.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Shashi breaks from the clinch.
Shashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Shashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada lands a nice looking body shot.
Shashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shashi has his takedown stuffed
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Sanada throws a body punch but Shashi moves out of range. #CL#
Sanada moves into the clinch successfully.
Shashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shashis head.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shashi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nobu Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Sanada lands a shot to the body.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanada.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada digs a right hand underneath Shashi's ribcage. Shashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shashi prevents a body shot from Sanada.
Shashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanada stalling against the cage. #T2#
Shashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanada up against the cage.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada cracks Shashi with a nice body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Shashi avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Shashi avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
Shashi takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
Sanada stalling.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
Sanada lands with a left to the head.
Sanada lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Shashi avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sanada as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
Sanada stalling in the clinch.
Shashi prevents a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanada lands a body punch.
Sanada lands a body shot.
Sanada stalls.
Shashi trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Shashi controls his hands.
Shashi has Sanada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanada.
Shashi tries to land a knee to the head but Sanada blocks with his arms. #T4#
Sanada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shashi backwards. #ROC#
Shashi is rocked!
Sanada taking a breather.
Shashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
Shashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shashi is trying to stall.
Shashi seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Sanada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shashi takes a shot to the head.
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shashis head.
Cajetan Shashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanada is leaning against Shashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanada pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanada works on Shashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shashi backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

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

 

Event: IFC88: Durnin v Nurudinov     
Date:   Dec 26, 2018
#R1#
Clark wants to clinch.
Sanada checks a low kick from Clark.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada connects with a body shot.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick.
Clark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Clark defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Clark throws a nice looking combination but Sanada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Clark misses
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Clark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanada jabs Clark right on the nose. Clark blinks but takes it well.
Sanada blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Clark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanada lands a body shot.
Clark scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanada avoids the head kick by Clark.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clark.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanada checks a leg kick.
Clark throws a head kick that misses
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Sanada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clark doesn't seem phased though.
Sanada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clark throws a right and a left that Sanada avoids nicely.
Clark throws a right hand that Sanada ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanada also avoids with ease.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
Clark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada lands with a straight right. Clark didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Clark is rocked!
Sanada swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clark! But no joy.
Clark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clark avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Clark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Clark's belly button to the back.#T3#
Clark explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sanada tests Clark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanada misses with a hook. Clark ducked under it nicely.
Clark tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clark throws a body kick that misses
and Sanada counters with a nice body shot.
It looks like Sanada has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Clark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
Sanada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada misses with the combination. #T4#
Clark tried to score with a low kick but Sanada checks it.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Clark - just one landing.
Sanada scores with a nice head shot.
Clark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Sanada.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Clark seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Clark scores with a leg kick.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clark throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanada lands a nice shot that snaps Clark's head back.
A head kick by Clark misses
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Sanada scores with a sloppy right hand. Clark should have avoided that one.
Nobu Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada catches Clark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Sanada lands a jab.
Clark tries to clinch up.
Clark moves in looking to clinch but Sanada pushes him off.
Sanada swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark.
Clark misses with a low kick.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Clark manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada scores with a jab.
Sanada scores with a punch to the head.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Clark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Clark might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sanada has got the better of the exchanges.
Clark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clark looks for the body kick but Sanada saw that one coming.
Clark drops his hands momentarily and Sanada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Clark throws a series of punches but Sanada avoids them all with ease.
Clark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark tries to move into range but Sanada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clark takes one on the button.#T2#
Nice shot by Sanada.
Sanada cracks a nice hook into Clark's ribs.
Clark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Clark let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
Sanada lands with a hook. Clark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clark's hands.
Clark avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Clark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boyd Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Clark lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Clark slips under a jab.
Clark tries to counter with a clinch but Sanada shakes him off and moves away.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada scores with a nice head shot.
Clark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Sanada there.#T3#
Sanada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanada scores with a body shot.
Sanada connects with a looping right hand.
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
and Sanada counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Clark! He's just covering up as Sanada starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobu Sanada!

 

Event: GPG: 46     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1#
Winks takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Sanada is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Winks with a body shot.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Winks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Winks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winks.
Sanada throws a hook but Winks blocks it.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winks moves away.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winks throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada lands a lovely overhand right.
Winks throws a right hand that Sanada ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanada also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
A slow jab from Winks misses its intended target.
Sanada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winks.
Sanada lands an overhand right.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winks, as that shot connected.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Winks misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
Winks misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanada cracks Winks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Winks scores with a nice strike.
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winks misses with a hook
and Winks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Winks misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Winks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Sanada dips to his left and cracks Winks with an uppercut!
Winks tries to bum rush Sanada with a series of wild strikes but Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Winks.
Winks motions for Sanada to come forward. Winks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Winks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winks.
Nice shot lands for Winks.
Winks misses with a body shot.
Winks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Winks throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Winks scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Sanada blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Winks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanada doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Sanada is rocked!
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Winks counters with a good low kick that Sanada was not able to check.
Winks drops Sanada with a huge uppercut! Sanada drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Winks is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winks!
Harry Winks bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GPG: 42     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
Polyanskiy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanada but Sanada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Polyanskiy tries to get set, Sanada tries to push him back and clinch up but Polyanskiy manages to avoid the attempt.
Polyanskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Polyanskiy misses with a right hand #CL#
and Sanada moves into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Polyanskiy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Polyanskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
Sanada is leaning against Polyanskiy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
Polyanskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Polyanskiy.
Sanada lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Polyanskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Polyanskiy is trying to trip Sanada. He has hold of a leg but Sanada is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Polyanskiy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Sanada has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Polyanskiy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Polyanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polyanskiy blocking some punches. #T1#
Polyanskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Sanada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
Sanada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Polyanskiy prevents a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polyanskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Polyanskiy takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanada.
Sanada lands a hook that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Sanada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Sanada.
Sanada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
Polyanskiy looks winded!#T2#
Sanada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanada controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanada.
Sanada stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sanada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanada lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanada is working Polyanskiy over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
A short left from Sanada.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
Sanada takes a shot to the head.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Polyanskiy controls his hands.
Sanada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanada works on Polyanskiy's body with a couple of short punches.
Polyanskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanada lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanada gets underhooks to prevent Polyanskiy's takedown attempt. #T3#
Sanada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
A short uppercut from Sanada.
Sanada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanada lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polyanskiy.
Sanada is leaning against Polyanskiy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Polyanskiy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nobu Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Polyanskiy's belly button to the back.
We've been told by Sanada's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sanada cracks Polyanskiy with a good jab.#CL#
Sanada has closed the distance and engaged Polyanskiy in a clinch. #T4#
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Polyanskiy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanada prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanada misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Sanada scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Sanada.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Polyanskiy controls the action.
Sanada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada lands a shot to the body.
Sanada is working Polyanskiy over against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A hook to the body from Sanada.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
Polyanskiy tries a body shot but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Polyanskiys head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polyanskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Polyanskiy lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Sanada.
Sanada has Polyanskiy pressed against the cage.
Sanada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Polyanskiy is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Polyanskiy throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Sanada moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Polyanskiy has hold of one of Sanada's legs. Sanada is fighting the takedown attempt but Polyanskiy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Polyanskiy is fighting to break Sanada's control of his arms but Sanada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Polyanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada pulls Polyanskiy in to control the position. #T1#
Sanada continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Polyanskiy misses.
Polyanskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nobu Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polyanskiy misses with a takedown attempt - Sanada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Polyanskiy tries to get set, Sanada tries to push him back and clinch up but Polyanskiy manages to avoid the attempt.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polyanskiy moves away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A swing and a miss from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy misses the jab.
A big left from Polyanskiy misses.
Sanada is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Polyanskiy.
Sanada moves in looking to clinch but Polyanskiy pushes him off.
Alex Polyanskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sanada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Polyanskiy avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
Polyanskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanada lands a hook that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
A short right from Sanada.
Polyanskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Polyanskiy lands with a light punch inside.
Sanada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
A head punch on the inside from Sanada fails to land. #T3#
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Sanada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polyanskiy can do to turn this around?
Sanada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanada tries a body shot but Polyanskiy blocks it.
Sanada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada gets through Polyanskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanada pushes Polyanskiy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanada is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nobu Sanada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Polyanskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanada lands a hook that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Polyanskiy avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Polyanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sanada - that landed with a thud.
Polyanskiy is breathing heavily.
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Polyanskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada. #T4#
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Polyanskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Polyanskiy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanada lands with a short shot to the head.
Polyanskiy can't get the takedown.
Nobu Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
Sanada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanada lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanada.
Polyanskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada lands a right hand.
Polyanskiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Sanada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Polyanskiy wants the takedown. Sanada is fighting it off but Polyanskiy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanada's guard against the cage.#ES#
Sanada pushes Polyanskiy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada digs a good hook to Polyanskiy's body.
Sanada tests Polyanskiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada dominated that second round.
That's time! Sanada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Polyanskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Polyanskiy manages to circle out of the way.
Sanada slips a straight right by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Polyanskiy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanada cracks a nice hook into Polyanskiy's ribs.#TD2#
Polyanskiy scores with a takedown into Sanada's guard.#ES#
Sanada has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Polyanskiy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polyanskiy takes a shot to the head.
Polyanskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanada.
Polyanskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Polyanskiy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada lands a body punch. #TD2#
Polyanskiy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sanada pushes Polyanskiy off and gets back to his feet.
Polyanskiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target. #CL#
Sanada has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polyanskiy tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Polyanskiy back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Polyanskiy controls his hands.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
Sanada blocks a body shot from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy blocking some punches.
Sanada lands a shot to the body.
Sanada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanada lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polyanskiy.
Sanada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
Sanada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alex Polyanskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Polyanskiy takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sanada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanada scores with a shot to the side of Polyanskiy's head. #ROC#
Polyanskiy is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
Polyanskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
A short left from Sanada.
Sanada scores with a shot to the side of Polyanskiy's head.
Polyanskiy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
Sanada digs a right hand into Polyanskiy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Polyanskiy's gas tank.
Sanada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Polyanskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanada creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Polyanskiy with a big uppercut! Polyanskiy tries to clinch up but Sanada pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Polyanskiy to the mat! Polyanskiy covers up and Sanada unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nobu Sanada!

 

Event: GPG 38     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Sanada gets a clinch.
Sanada blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winks.
Winks has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada has a couple of punches blocked by Winks.
Winks can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
Winks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanada.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Winks.
Winks taking a breather.
Winks slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Winks controls his hands.
Winks lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Sanada throws a head punch that misses.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada tries to stall but Winks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanada misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Winks fails to land.
Winks tries to stall but Sanada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Winks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winks presses Sanada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanada is working Winks over against the cage.
Winks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winks lands a nice shot to the body.
Our sources have told us that Winks has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Winks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Winks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanada.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winks.#ROC#
Sanada is rocked!
Sanada has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Winks seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanada can turn it around.
Winks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada is still on wobbly legs! Can Winks finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Winks.
Sanada has a couple of punches blocked by Winks.
Winks presses Sanada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Winks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winks lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winks's elbow.
Winks lands a right hand.
Winks throws a big uppercut that drops Sanada! More strikes from Winks and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sanada lies dazed against the cage as Winks celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winks!
A very excited looking Harry Winks rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: GPG 32     
Date:   May 05, 2018
#R1#
Sanada punishes Etxeberria's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanada slips under a jab.
Sanada misses with a hook
enabling Etxeberria to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
enabling Etxeberria to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada lands a right hook to the body.
Sanada tries to clinch there but Etxeberria circles away.
Etxeberria is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Etxeberria's head backwards.
Sanada throws a body punch but Etxeberria moves out of range.
Etxeberria misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Etxeberria throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Etxeberria with a body shot.
Etxeberria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Etxeberria has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fenrir MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Etxeberria counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Etxeberria is out of range.
Etxeberria avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Etxeberria drives through and clinches with Sanada against the cage.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Etxeberria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada throws a head punch that misses.
Sanada throws a head punch that misses.
Etxeberria cracks Sanada with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanada.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria misses with a knee to the head.
Sanada presses Etxeberria against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Etxeberria misses with a knee to the head.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria looking to throw knees to the head but Sanada is blocking nicely. #BC#
Etxeberria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Sanada throws a right and a left that Etxeberria avoids nicely.
Sanada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Etxeberria rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nobu Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Etxeberria's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Sanada takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanada misses with some punches.
Sanada is working Etxeberria over against the cage.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Etxeberria blocks a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada tries to work over Etxeberria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Etxeberria misses with a knee strike.
Etxeberria prevents a body shot from Sanada. #BC#
Etxeberria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Etxeberria slips a jab from Sanada.
Etxeberria is looking to counter the offense by Sanada and move into the clinch.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Etxeberria.
Etxeberria's corner calls for a 1-2. Etxeberria obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Etxeberria tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sanada manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Etxeberria moves into range and clinches up with Sanada.
Sanada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanada content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanada misses with the head strike. #BC#
Etxeberria breaks the clinch.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Etxeberria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Etxeberria manages to avoid it.
Etxeberria tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sanada manages to circle out of the way.
Etxeberria throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Etxeberria has Sanada up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Etxeberria blocking some punches.
Sanada working aggressively here.
Etxeberria misses with a knee to the head.
Sanada tries a body shot but Etxeberria blocks it.
Sanada scores with a shot to the side of Etxeberria's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Etxeberria manages to break the clinch.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Etxeberria counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Etxeberria defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Sanada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Etxeberria doesn't seem phased though.
Etxeberria lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Sanada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Etxeberria, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nobu Sanada will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sanada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Etxeberria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Etxeberria throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada lands a jab to Etxeberria's midsection.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Etxeberria manages to avoid it.
Etxeberria throws a right hand that Sanada ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanada also avoids with ease.#CL#
Etxeberria takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada. #BC#
Etxeberria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanada throws a hook but Etxeberria blocks it.
Sanada misses the body punch
and Etxeberria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Sanada misses with a hook
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Sanada misses
enabling Etxeberria to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada punishes Etxeberria's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Etxeberria at a distance. #CL#
Etxeberria rushes Sanada and presses him up against the cage.
Etxeberria landing knees to the head. #ROC#
Sanada is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Nobu Sanada has been cut.
Etxeberria blocks an uppercut.
Sanada is still on wobbly legs! Can Etxeberria finish him?
Sanada has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Etxeberria seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanada can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Etxeberria creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Etxeberria controls the action.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Etxeberria unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanada lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanada taking a breather.
Etxeberria tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanada avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada working aggressively here.
Etxeberria connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanada's face.
Etxeberria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanada is defending well for now.
Sanada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Etxeberria. #T2#
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Etxeberria working the clinch nicely. Sanada is working for position but Etxeberria cracks him with a big knee to the head! Sanada crumples up against the cage and Etxeberria lands two more shots before the ref can save Sanada! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Kemen Etxeberria!
A very excited looking Kemen Etxeberria rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: PFF 27 Allen vs Hole     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1#
Sanada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Sanada.
McGregor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanada finds it's way round the side to connect with McGregor's head. #CL2#
Sanada clinches.
McGregor takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanada. #ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanada leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanada pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGregor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanada walks away with a smile on his face. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends McGregor's belly button to the back.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sanada lands with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Sanada. No joy for McGregor on that attempt.
Sanada wants to counter with a clinch but McGregor pushes him away.#CL2#
Sanada rushes McGregor and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sanada.
Sanada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Sanada has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
Sanada lands a right hand.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
Sanada lands a nice uppercut.
Sanada lands a big right hand that drops McGregor! The killer instinct kicks in and Sanada finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sanada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobu Sanada!

 

 
 
 
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