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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 4
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber loads up on a big right hand but Fuller slips the punch.#CL#
Saber tries to keep at a distance but Fuller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fuller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saber avoids it.#TD#
Fuller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fuller manages to end up in side control.
Saber manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saber is looking to advance position but Fuller won't allow it.
Fuller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fuller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuller.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet.
Fuller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fuller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Fuller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Saber looking for a guillotine here but Fuller defends easily.
Saber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller slips nicely into half guard.
Fuller is nestled in close to Saber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fuller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saber is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Saber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fuller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Ground and pound from Fuller.
Still in half guard, Fuller seems content to control.
Saber won't allow Fuller to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Saber looking for submissions off his back.
Saber wants to get back to full guard.
Saber is looking to get back to is feet but Fuller passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Saber's face as Fuller controls the position. #SUB#
Fuller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fuller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #CUT#It looks like Hugh Saber has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fuller landing a few strikes.
Fuller landing a few strikes. #ROC#Saber is rocked!#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Saber is still in real trouble! Can Fuller finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd goes nuts as Fuller knocks Saber out cold with a massive hammerfist! Fuller Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Fuller!
After the fight, John Fuller was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 170# CSS Finals
Date: Jul 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Saber scores with a jab to the head.
Hugh Saber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Barbosa moves into range and clinches up with Saber.#BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Barbosa instigates a clinch.
A short right from Barbosa.
Saber tries to pull guard but Barbosa won't allow it.
Saber fails to pull guard.
Barbosa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saber is trying to pull guard but Barbosa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Saber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saber tries to pull guard but Barbosa won't allow it.
A short right from Barbosa.
Saber tries to pull guard but Barbosa holds him up against the cage and eventually Saber drops back down to his feet.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Hugh Saber has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Saber is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barbosa to keep the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Saber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Saber is rocked!
Saber is trying to pull guard but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa lands a big right hand that drops Saber! The killer instinct kicks in and Barbosa finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Barbosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
Baldomir Barbosa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SP Proving Grounds 5
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber misses with a series of wild punches.
Nox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nox.
Nox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Nox forces Saber back against the cage and clinches.
Saber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nox smiles and moves away.
Igor Nox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Saber.
Saber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saber misses with a right hand #TD#
and Nox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saber's guard.#SUB2#
Saber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nox postures up and lands a big shot to Saber's brow.
Nox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nox is looking to work some ground and pound but Saber has wrist control.#T1##SUB2#
Saber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Saber looking for a guillotine here but Nox defends easily.
#SUB2#
Nox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Saber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nox working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Saber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nox is looking to work some ground and pound but Saber has wrist control.#SUB2#
Saber has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nox should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Saber has tightened it up now! Nox should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hugh Saber!
After the fight, Hugh Saber was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Igor Nox had this to say: 'Das Leben ist kein Ponyhof. I'm happy to still have my friends, family, and fans. I try to not makes this a habit. Thanks everyone. '. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Mandinos counters with a single leg into guard. Saber didn't expect that. #SUB#
Saber working for submissions but it's allowed Mandinos to get to half guard.
Mandinos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Mandinos is working for a kimura but Saber is defending it quite comfortably.
Saber is refusing to be controlled, as Mandinos sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saber is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Mandinos is trying to control. Saber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mandinos trying to mount his opponent but Saber defends it.
Saber trying to get back to full guard but Mandinos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mandinos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Saber is desperately trying to improve his position but Mandinos has a good base and remains in mount.
Saber is squirming around, avoiding Mandinos's attempts to control the action.
Saber is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mandinos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Saber to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Saber shrugs it off.
Saber is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Mandinos looking to isolate an arm here. Saber doesn't see it coming and as Mandinos extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Mandinos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kahdi Mandinos! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD1
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Nikonov dodges the punch combination from Saber.
#CL2#
Nikonov drives through and clinches with Saber against the cage.
Nikonov lands a body shot.
Nikonov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nikonov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nikonov effectively controlling the action here.
Saber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nikonov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nikonov just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Saber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikonov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saber's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Hugh Saber has been cut.
Nikonov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Nikonov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saber is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nikonov to keep the fight standing.
Nikonov lands a good knee to the midsection. Saber won't want to take too many of those.
Saber is breathing heavily.
Nikonov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nikonov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nikonov lands a knee to the body.
Nikonov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saber backwards. #T1##TD2#
Nikonov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Saber can't fight it off and eventually Nikonov manages to take the fight to the floor. Saber looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nikonov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nikonov tries to free his leg and advance position but Saber is retaining full guard.
Nikonov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Saber looking for a guillotine here but Nikonov defends easily.
Nikonov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nikonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Saber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Saber isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nikonov stacks Saber on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nikonov!#SU2#
Nikonov decides to stand back up. Nikonov steps back and let's Saber get back to his feet.
Saber throws the left hand but Nikonov avoids the punch easily.
Nikonov ducks under a wild hook from Saber.
Nikonov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nikonov staying out of range there.
Saber throws a looping overhand right but Nikonov ducks down to avoid it.
Nikonov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saber throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikonov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saber.#T3#
Nikonov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Nikonov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saber is trying to pull guard but Nikonov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nikonov obliges.
Nikonov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Hugh Saber's cut is getting worse.
A bit of stalling here from Nikonov.
Nikonov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good body shot from Nikonov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikonov.
Nikonov avoiding damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nikonov.
The crowd are getting on Nikonov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Nikonov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saber in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nikonov lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikonov stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nikonov.
Nikonov presses Saber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikonov is stalling here.
Nikonov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Nikonov.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrey Nikonov.#CL2#
Nikonov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nikonov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Hugh Saber's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nikonov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saber's defenses. #CUT2#
Jeez, Hugh Saber's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nikonov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nikonov lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hugh Saber's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrey Nikonov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Saber throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hodkiewicz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Saber. No joy for Hodkiewicz on that attempt.
Hodkiewicz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weston Hodkiewicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Saber lands.
A punch combination from Saber misses. #CL#
Hodkiewicz pushes Saber up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Hodkiewicz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Saber regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodkiewicz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hodkiewicz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Saber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hodkiewicz defends well.#SUB2#
Saber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Saber looking for subs off his back but Hodkiewicz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hodkiewicz drops an elbow to the side of Saber's head. #SUB#
Hodkiewicz seems to be working for a kimura but Saber defends the submission attempt.
Hodkiewicz stalling away here and it's allowed Saber to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SU#
Hodkiewicz stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Saber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Hodkiewicz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Saber!
Hodkiewicz lands a few punches from side control.
Saber is trying to escape the position but Hodkiewicz is controlling the position.
Saber manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hodkiewicz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saber tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Hodkiewicz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hodkiewicz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Saber's face.
#SUB#
Saber defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hodkiewicz. #SUB#
Hodkiewicz has hold of Saber's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Saber manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3#
Saber is working to get back to half guard.
Hodkiewicz unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Hodkiewicz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Saber has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Saber is looking to improve his position but Hodkiewicz isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Hodkiewicz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hodkiewicz looking to control but Saber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hodkiewicz unloading with bombs!
Saber is looking to get to half guard.
Hodkiewicz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hodkiewicz landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saber is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saber is trying to reverse the position but instead Hodkiewicz has taken his back - oops!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weston Hodkiewicz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Hodkiewicz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Hodkiewicz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Hodkiewicz drops back looking for a leg! Saber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saber manages to kick Hodkiewicz off! Hodkiewicz jumps back into Saber's guard. #SUB2#
Saber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hodkiewicz passes into side control.
Saber tries to buck Hodkiewicz off but Hodkiewicz is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hodkiewicz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saber looking for a sweep but Hodkiewicz has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1##SUB#
Hodkiewicz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Saber has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Saber! #ES#
Hodkiewicz pushes Saber off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hodkiewicz tries for a takedown but Saber circles away easily
and Saber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hodkiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hodkiewicz shoots in for a double leg but Saber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hodkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saber.
Hodkiewicz attempts a counter takedown but Saber avoids it well and moves away.
Hodkiewicz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weston Hodkiewicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Saber connects with a body shot.
Saber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hodkiewicz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saber connects with a right hand. Hodkiewicz shakes it off.
Saber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Hodkiewicz gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Hodkiewicz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saber is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB#
Hodkiewicz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hodkiewicz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saber has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hodkiewicz gets to mount! Saber was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hodkiewicz looking to finish Saber with some ground and pound. This is bad for Saber!#T4#
Hodkiewicz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hodkiewicz landing punches.
Hodkiewicz controlling the position easily from mount.
Hodkiewicz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saber is looking to escape.
Saber is desperately trying to improve his position but Hodkiewicz has a good base and remains in mount.
Hodkiewicz is landing with some decent strikes but Saber is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hodkiewicz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hodkiewicz lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weston Hodkiewicz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hodkiewicz gets the takedown into side control.
Saber tries to buck Hodkiewicz off but Hodkiewicz is having none of it.
Saber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hodkiewicz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Saber!
Saber is working to get back to half guard.
Hodkiewicz content just to control the position here.
Hodkiewicz prevents Saber from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hodkiewicz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Saber has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Weston Hodkiewicz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hodkiewicz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saber is looking to escape. #T1#
Saber is desperately trying to improve his position but Hodkiewicz has a good base and remains in mount.#SU#
Hodkiewicz get's back to his feet.
Saber throws a nice looking combination but Hodkiewicz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hodkiewicz attempts a counter takedown but Saber avoids it well and moves away.
Saber swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Hodkiewicz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Saber! #SUB#
Hodkiewicz is trying to get an arm triangle but Saber is defending well.
Saber gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Hodkiewicz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hodkiewicz winds up and cracks Saber with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Saber wants to improve his position but Hodkiewicz is controlling well.
Hodkiewicz trying to control from half guard but Saber is working away. #SUB2#
Saber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hodkiewicz pulls his head out easily.
Hodkiewicz drops an elbow to the side of Saber's head. #T3#
Saber tries to roll over but Hodkiewicz keeps him under control.
Hodkiewicz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hodkiewicz trying to control from half guard but Saber is working away. #SUB#
Hodkiewicz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saber has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hodkiewicz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saber!
Hodkiewicz controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Saber is in all sorts of trouble here.
Weston Hodkiewicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodkiewicz with good strikes from the mount here!
Hugh Saber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hodkiewicz looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Weston Hodkiewicz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hodkiewicz, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Weston Hodkiewicz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Saber.
Saber lands with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Saber there.
Saber clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saber looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saber throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Saber stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saber thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Jones misses with a double jab
and Saber counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Saber throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Saber.
Saber looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Donk. Saber catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saber's waist but Saber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Saber went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hugh Saber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Jones.
Saber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
A punch combination from Saber misses.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saber defends it well.
Saber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saber just misses with a punch to the body.
Saber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saber drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Saber backpedaling.
Saber with a jab.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saber's waist but Saber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side. #T2#
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Saber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saber clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saber swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saber to keep the fight standing.
Saber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saber after a bit of a struggle.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saber is defending well.
Saber avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Saber.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Saber blocks a head kick by Jones.
A jab from Saber misses.
Jones tries for a takedown but Saber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saber smiles and moves away.
Saber cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saber is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Saber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saber is looking to counter punch.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saber tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saber to the ground. Saber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saber.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saber.
Hugh Saber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
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!
Saber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saber stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones slips a straight right by Saber.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Saber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Saber lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Saber finish him?
Jones misses with an uppercut
enabling Saber to counter with a crisp jab.
Saber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saber misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Jones moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Saber dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Ray Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Saber against the cage.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones dives in and grabs Saber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saber pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Saber had a free shot at his head there.
Saber misses with a straight left.
Jones looks for a takedown but Saber sprawls well.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saber. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saber stuffs the takedown.
Hugh Saber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Jones.
Saber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saber swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Saber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Saber looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Saber.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saber.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Saber moved away.#CL2#
Jones rushes Saber and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saber smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones stalling the fight.
#T2#
Saber prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saber gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saber wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saber catches Jones with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Jones forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hugh Saber!
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