 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
RRFC Fight Night 43
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Totters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanford has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Totters is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Totters throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanford was covering up waiting for the punch and Totters finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Totters throws a big right hand that misses.
Totters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Totters scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanford trying to keep a closed guard but Totters is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Sanford is looking for a triangle but Totters pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totters landing some decent shots from guard.
Totters wants to control from the top but Sanford keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sanford looking for a triangle here. Totters is fighting it but it looks tight! Sanford pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Totters is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joeseph Sanford!
Joeseph Sanford took some time post fight to say the following; 'Future Champ gets another win. Can't wait to get back in and prove myself more.'. |
|
|
|
Event:
RRFC Fight Night 41
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Sanford is predictable there #TD2#
and Barlow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanford won't be happy with that.
Sanford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barlow controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Barlow stands up.
Sanford digs a good hook to Barlow's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford throws a low kick but Barlow avoids it.
Sanford throws a combination that misses
and Barlow counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sanford is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Joeseph Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanford misses the target.
Sanford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barlow on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanford throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Barlow counters with a single leg into guard. Sanford didn't expect that.
Sanford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Barlow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanford's head.#SUB#
Sanford throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barlow escapes and throws Sanford's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sanford is trying to buck Barlow off.
Barlow scores with punches from side control.
Barlow is working Sanford over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sanford is trying to control Barlow's posture but Barlow avoids it.
Barlow works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barlow grinds an elbow into Sanford's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barlow grinds an elbow into Sanford's temple. #T2#
Sanford takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SU2#
Barlow decides to stand back up.
Barlow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanford moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Sanford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanford.
Sanford lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanford misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Barlow dives in and scores a takedown into Sanford's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanford is trying to control the position but Barlow postures up.
Barlow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barlow controls the pace.
Barlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Barlow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barlow preventing the sweep.
Barlow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barlow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanford looking to control.
Barlow is stalling in the full guard.
Barlow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barlow wants to pass the guard but Sanford is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sanford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Sanford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barlow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanford keeping moving, preventing Barlow from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barlow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barlow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barlow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Barlow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sanford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barlow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Sanford gets caught napping as Barlow dives in and scores a takedown. Sanford manages to retain guard.#ES#
Sanford has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barlow off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sanford lands the left hand.
Sanford misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Barlow dives in and scores a takedown into Sanford's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Sanford looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barlow has picked Sanford up and slammed him! Sanford can't keep hold of the triangle and Barlow manages to pass to side control!
Sanford looking for a sweep but Barlow has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sanford in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barlow landing strikes from the mount.
Sanford bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1##SUB2#
Barlow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanford trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanford trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barlow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanford looking to sit in guard and control but Barlow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Barlow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barlow has managed to get both his arms back between Sanford's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barlow is working Sanford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barlow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanford is keeping the position for now.
Barlow lands a couple of digs.
Sanford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barlow advances position into side control!
Barlow scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Sanford is looking for a sweep.
Sanford struggling a bit here.
Barlow scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sanford to see if he's OK.
Barlow looks up at the clock and then as Sanford takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barlow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Barlow creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sanford on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sanford is looking to reverse the position.
Barlow cracks Sanford with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU2#
Barlow stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Barlow dodges the punch combination from Sanford.
Barlow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barlow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Sanford misses with a low kick.
Sanford motions for Barlow to come forward. Sanford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanford moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarlow.
Sanford throws a sloppy head kick and Barlow moves out of range easily.
Barlow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Barlow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanford tries to get to full guard but Barlow has control of the leg.
Barlow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Barlow there.
Barlow drops an elbow to the side of Sanford's head.
Barlow slips a nice elbow through Sanford's hands, connecting with Sanford's forehead.
Barlow wants to pass to mount but Sanford is defending the position.
Barlow is taking a breather. Sanford says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Barlow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sanford lunges at Barlow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barlow's hand.
Sanford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barlow drops his hands momentarily and Sanford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Barlow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barlow is in Sanford's guard.#SUB#
Sanford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barlow passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Barlow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow lands strikes from half guard.
Barlow trying to control from half guard but Sanford is working away.
Sanford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barlow is working away from the top position though.
Barlow trying to pass the guard but Sanford defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Barlow lands strikes from half guard.
Barlow tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Sanford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barlow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barlow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanford tries to roll over but Barlow keeps him under control.
Barlow is taking a breather. Sanford says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barlow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barlow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barlow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Barlow. #SUB2#
Barlow has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sanford defend it? Barlow steps over the head and cranks it - Sanford is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Barlow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Barlow!
After winning the bout, Ken Barlow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Joeseph Sanford spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll come back better, and prove that I'm the best in this division.'. |
|
|
|
Event:
RRFC Challengers 44
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford misses with a low kick.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanford misses with a straight right.
Averescu with a nice cross.
Sanford just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanford misses with a body punch
#CL2#
and Averescu moves into the clinch.
Sanford tries to pull guard but Averescu won't allow it.
#BC2#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanford.
Sanford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanford misses with a straight left.
Averescu blocks a head kick by Sanford.
Averescu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanford throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Averescu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanford fails to pull guard.
Sanford throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Sanford misses with a double jab
and Averescu counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanford is breathing heavily.
Sanford throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Averescu moves into the clinch.
Sanford is trying to pull guard but Averescu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Sanford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averescu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanford's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanford throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Averescu counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Averescu dodges the punch combination from Sanford.
Sanford misses with a body shot
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Averescu.
#BC2#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Averescu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanford tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Averescu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanford tries for a takedown but Averescu circles away easily
and Averescu counters with a nice body shot.
Averescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanford doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Joeseph Sanford has been cut.
Averescu thuds his right hand into Sanford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Averescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joeseph Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanford doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Sanford misses with a leg kick.
Sanford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Averescu.
Averescu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanford rather than just go for the knockout.
Good exchange - Averescu coming out on top.#ROC2#Sanford is rocked!
Averescu lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Sanford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Averescu flashes Sanford a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Sanford's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Sanford crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Averescu punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Averescu!
Dan Averescu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Joeseph Sanford had this to say: 'I'll come back better, and prove that I'm the best in this division.'. |
|
|
|
Event:
RRFC Challengers 41
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford wants to clinch
and Filayang counters with a series of strikes. Sanford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanford goes for a double leg but Filayang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Filayang continues to drive forward.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanford blocks the leg kick.
Sanford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Filayang. No joy for Sanford on that attempt.
Filayang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Filayang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanford.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Sanford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filayang pinned against the cage. Filayang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanford looks to score with a jab to the body but Filayang is just out of range.
Sanford dives in for a single leg takedown but Filayang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Filayang is looking for the big counter here.
Sanford misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Sanford blocks the low kick.
Sanford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanford dives in and grabs Filayang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filayang pushes down on Sanford's head and hops out.
Joeseph Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filayang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanford is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sanford shoots for a double leg takedown but Filayang sprawls well. He's pushed Sanford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanford throws a body kick that misses.
Sanford shoots for a double leg takedown but Filayang sprawls well. He's pushed Sanford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Filayang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Joeseph Sanford has been cut.
Eduad Filayang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Filayang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filayang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanford circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanford throws a leg kick but Filayang moved away.
A combination from Filayang does no damage.
It looked like Sanford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanford tries to clinch up.
Filayang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Filayang throws a wild body kick that Sanford sees coming a mile off.
Filayang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanford dodges the punch combination from Filayang.
Filayang slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanford blocks a head kick by Filayang.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanford misses the target.
Sanford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanford wants to clinch.
Filayang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Filayang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filayang ducks under a wild hook from Sanford.
Sanford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filayang with the counter takedown but Sanford avoids it easily.
Sanford avoids the head kick by Filayang.
Sanford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Filayang momentarily.
Sanford misses with a jab to the body
and Filayang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filayang wants to slow Sanford down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Sanford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanford pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Filayang back to the cage. Sanford follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sanford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filayang.
Sanford has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Filayang moves into the clinch.
Filayang is trying to break the clinch but Sanford has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Sanford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Sanford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filayang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanford fails with a takedown attempt.
Filayang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Filayang counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Sanford jumps guard and drags Filayang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Sanford has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Filayang doesn't defend quickly enough and Sanford has managed to lock this one up! Can Filayang escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sanford on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joeseph Sanford!
Joeseph Sanford made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm trying to prove I'm the best ever, and this is padding out my case'. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanford tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanford is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanford avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but Sanford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvarez to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford keeping control of the position.
Sanford looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanford defends it well. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Alvarez is thwarting Sanford's attempts to control the position.
Sanford tries to kick Alvarez off but Alvarez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alvarez is thwarting Sanford's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanford wants to get back to full guard.
Sanford trying to control here.
Sanford is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Alvarez is staying active.#SUB#
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Sanford is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanford is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.#T3#
Sanford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanford manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanford looking to control.
#SUB#
Alvarez drops back looking for a leg! Sanford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanford manages to kick Alvarez off! Alvarez jumps back into Sanford's guard.
Sanford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sanford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sanford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanford looking to control.
#T4##SUB2#
Sanford is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Alvarez frees his head nicely. Oh but Sanford has switched to an armbar! Alvarez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joeseph Sanford! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
