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Event:
GDL 120: Bitch Tits VS Yan
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Sapp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vega.
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sapp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vega misses with a low kick as Sapp jumps back.
Sapp throws a counter high kick but Vega was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sapp tries to clinch up but Vega circles away and keeps his distance.
Keaton Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sapp forces Vega back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Vega breaks from the clinch.
Sapp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vega.
Vega swats away the attempt to clinch by Sapp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega delivers a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sapp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Vega tries to score with a low kick but Sapp moves his leg out of the way.
Sapp throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Sapp tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vega counters with a nice body shot.
Vega has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That kick from Vega tenderised Sapp's leg. Sapp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sapp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vega tries to avoid it but Sapp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vega to the ground. Vega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sapp fails with a takedown attempt.
Sapp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sapp takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL#
Sapp has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sapp thuds his right hand into Vega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sapp blocks a jab.
Sapp tries to counter with a takedown but Vega is quick to defend against 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!
Vega throws a front kick that sends Sapp stumbling back into the cage.
Sapp misses with a series of wild punches.
Vega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sapp fails to land with a series of punches.
Sapp scores with a three punch combo!
Vega is looking to slow Sapp down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Vega.
Vega is looking to slow Sapp down with leg kicks. #T3##CL#
Sapp moves into the clinch.
Sapp looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vega connects with a leg kick.
Vega lands with a nice body punch.
Sapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vega lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Sapp misses its intended target.
Sapp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sapp is looking to clinch but Vega is avoiding it.
Vega throws a hook but Sapp blocks it.
Sapp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Vega.
Vega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sapp manages to avoid it.
Sapp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vega.
Vega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sapp is out of range and Vega settles back down.
Vega throws a body punch but Sapp moves out of range.
Sapp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sapp tries to clinch but Vega moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Sapp misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vega blocks a head kick by Sapp.
Vega tries a quick counter leg kick but Sapp is wise to it.
Sapp goes for a double leg but Vega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vega continues to drive forward.
A right hook to the body lands for Vega.
Vega is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice elbow from Vega.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sapp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vega defends well and Sapp ends up having to push Vega into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sapp 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.
Sapp shoots in but Vega avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vega lands a jab to the head.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vega.
Sapp falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vega counters with a good low kick that Sapp was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
Keaton Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sapp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vega tries to avoid it but Sapp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vega to the ground. Vega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sapp.
Vega throws out a loose jab but Sapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sapp seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bob Sapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Sapp tries to clinch but Vega moves out of range.
Vega feints a counter leg kick.
Vega with the inside leg kick.
Sapp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick lands for Vega.
Vega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sapp 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.
Vega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sapp.
Vega connects with a leg kick.
Sapp throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Vega moves into the clinch.
Sapp is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vega takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sapp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Sapp slips a jab and a cross from Vega.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vega, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Vega forces Sapp back against the cage and clinches.
Vega has Sapp pressed against the cage.
Sapp is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Vega breaks the clinch.
Vega thumps Sapp with a low kick.
Vega scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Vega. No joy for Sapp on that attempt.
Sapp slips under a jab.
Vega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Vega throws a shot from downtown. Sapp moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Vega. No joy for Sapp on that attempt.
Sapp throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vega counters with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sapp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sapp misses with a takedown attempt - Vega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vega.
Sapp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4##CL2#
Vega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sapp jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vega walks away with a smile on his face. Sapp gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Keaton Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sapp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vega lands a leg kick that knocks Sapp off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vega.
Vega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sapp is out of range and Vega settles back down.
Vega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Sapp closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Vega breaks the clinch.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vega throws out a leg kick but Sapp moves out of range and Vega only half commits.
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sapp.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vega lands a body shot.
Vega with a nice calf kick.
Nice defenses there by Vega.
Sapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sapp is looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Vega misses.
Sapp shoots for a double leg takedown but Vega sprawls well. He's pushed Sapp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vega scores with a jab to the body.
Sapp wants to clinch
and Vega counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega misses with a leg kick.
Sapp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vega.
Sapp wants to clinch
and Vega counters with an outside leg kick.
Sapp shoots for a takedown but Vega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vega wants to counter the offense by Sapp and move into the clinch position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vega 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.#T1#
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sapp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sapp avoids the body shot from Vega.
Sapp tries to counter with a takedown but Vega is quick to defend against it.
Sapp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sapp at a distance.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vega connects with an inside leg kick.
Vega connects with a solid leg kick.
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sapp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sapp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vega doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Sapp shoots in for a double leg but Vega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sapp.
Vega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sapp misses with a wild combination.
Vega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sapp darts in trying to clinch
and Vega counters with a good, hard body kick but Sapp shrugs it off.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vega thumps Sapp with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Vega.
#T3#
Vega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sapp 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.
Sapp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sapp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sapp is looking for a counter combo.
Vega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vega misses with a wild body shot.
Vega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sapp.
Vega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sapp connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vega scrambles back to his feet.
Sapp fails to land the takedown.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sapp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vega is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sapp rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Vega is looking to slow Sapp down with leg kicks.
Vega connects with a solid leg kick.
Keaton Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vega lands a head kick. Sapp smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sapp tries to counter by clinching up but Vega breaks away and moves out of range.
Vega looks to score with a jab to the body but Sapp is just out of range.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sapp is looking to clinch.
Vega misses the jab.
Bob Sapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sapp wants to clinch
and Vega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vega 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Vega!
An out of breath Keaton Vega thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GDL 115: Hunt VS Yuldashev
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Graham dives in and grabs Sapp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sapp pushes down on Graham 's head and hops out.
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graham keeps the fight on the outside.
Sapp moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off.#CL#
Sapp gets tackled into the cage by Graham . Graham maintains the clinch.
Graham has Sapp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sapp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sapp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Graham after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sapp moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off.
Graham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sapp looks for a takedown but Graham sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham connects with a right hand. Sapp shakes it off.
Graham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Sapp has Graham up against the cage in a clinch.
Graham content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1##BC#
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sapp swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Graham gets a clinch.
Graham blocking some punches.
Sapp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graham just stands there and leans against the cage.
Audie Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Sapp.
Graham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sapp smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Sapp tries to keep at a distance but Graham has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Graham breaks from the clinch.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sapp defends it nicely.#T2#
Graham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Sapp gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Graham breaks from the clinch.
Bob Sapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sapp goes for a double leg but Graham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Graham continues to drive forward.
Graham fails with the takedown.
Sapp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graham circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sapp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sapp scores with the left hand. Graham knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham scores with a three punch combo!
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3##CL2#
Sapp closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sapp moves into range and clinches up with Graham .
Graham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Graham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sapp fails to pull guard.
The referee calls for Graham to work.
Sapp prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters up against the cage, Graham throws an elbow but misses.
Sapp taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Sapp wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Graham successfully pulls guard.
Sapp trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom.
Sapp slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sapp postures up.
Graham wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graham is trying to control the position but Sapp postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Audie Graham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sapp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Graham keeps the fight on the outside.
Graham tries for a takedown but Sapp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Sapp has Graham up against the cage in a clinch.
Sapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham shoots for a takedown but Sapp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Graham clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham is trying to pull guard but Sapp turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Graham 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graham shoots in but Sapp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Graham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Sapp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graham .
Sapp tries to clinch but Graham is having none of it.
Sapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sapp can do to turn this around?
Sapp tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graham counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Graham is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Sapp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Graham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sapp fails to pull guard.
Graham gets underhooks to prevent Sapp's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Sapp jumps guard.
Sapp can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graham controls the pace.
Sapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graham .
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sapp can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Sapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graham postures up.
Graham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sapp is keeping the position for now.
Sapp keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Sapp closes the distance and clinches. #T3##BC#
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sapp moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off.
Sapp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Graham has managed to clinch.
Sapp trying to control the position but instead, Graham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sapp into the cage.
Graham has Sapp pressed against the cage, preventing Sapp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sapp tries to pull guard but Graham won't allow it.
#BC#
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sapp shoots in for a takedown but Graham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Sapp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graham .
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sapp moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off.#CL2#
Sapp has closed the distance and engaged Graham in a clinch.
Graham wants to take the fight to the mat but Sapp manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Graham tries to throw a body punch but Sapp avoids it by throwing Graham back against the cage. #BC#
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sapp tries to clinch there but Graham circles away.
#CL2#
Graham tries to keep at a distance but Sapp has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Graham decides to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Graham pushes Sapp off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Audie Graham dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Graham .
Graham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sapp defends well and Graham ends up having to push Sapp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sapp wants to take the fight to the mat but Graham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Graham wants a takedown.
Sapp has Graham pushed against the cage.
Graham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sapp's efforts to push away.#BC#
Graham 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.
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sapp is looking to clinch but Graham is avoiding it.
Graham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sapp circles away.
Graham moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSapp.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sapp clinches with his opponent.
#T1##TD#
Graham drags the fight down to the ground.
Sapp throwing strikes from guard but Graham blocks nicely.
Graham throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sapp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sapp postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sapp wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graham keeps the fight on the outside.
Graham thinks about countering with a head kick.
Audie Graham is winning the standup battle so far.
Graham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sapp.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sapp as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Sapp clinches up with Graham and pushes him back against the cage.
Graham wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graham is pressed up against the cage. Sapp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graham down to the mat. Graham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3##CL2#
Sapp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Graham , pushing him back against the cage.
Graham is trying to pull guard but Sapp turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sapp taking a breather.
Graham is looking for a takedown.
Sapp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Graham 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sapp drives through and clinches with Graham against the cage.
#BC#
Graham breaks from the clinch.
Graham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sapp misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Sapp clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Graham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sapp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sapp taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sapp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graham just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sapp wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Graham manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Audie Graham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Graham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sapp is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graham trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Graham looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sapp stopping the sweep attempt from Graham .
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 Audie Graham .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graham , 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Audie Graham ! |
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Event:
GDL 110: Hanley VS Hunt
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Sapp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sapp shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Lincoln clinches.
Lincoln is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sapp is defending well.
Sapp stops a takedown attempt from Lincoln .
Sapp slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lincoln escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincoln swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lincoln is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sapp has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Lincoln manages to break the clinch.
Lincoln throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Lincoln fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sapp, pushing him back against the cage.
Lincoln tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Lincoln has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sapp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lincoln content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sapp can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Lincoln escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Sapp as Lincoln shoots in.#KD#
Sapp lands a left and a right that send Lincoln crashing to the mat, dazed. Sapp thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Chad Lincoln has been cut.#CL#
Sapp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Lincoln pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sapp looking to sit in guard and control but Lincoln gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sapp wants to sweep here but Lincoln controlling him for the moment.
Sapp is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lincoln dives into side control.
#T2#
Lincoln connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sapp some visible discomfort.
#SU2#
Lincoln decides to stand back up.
Lincoln keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lincoln was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lincoln trying to control the position but Sapp is working away.
Sapp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lincoln on the ground.#SUB2#
Lincoln is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sapp has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sapp tries to improve position but can't.
Sapp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sapp tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Sapp can't do much from the bottom here.
Sapp being controlled for a moment.
Sapp tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lincoln easily slips into full mount!
Sapp looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lincoln controlling from mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Lincoln is working for a guillotine from mount but Sapp frees his head quite easily.
Sapp is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Lincoln has taken his back!
Sapp is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Sapp showing good submission defense here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Lincoln dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Lincoln 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sapp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lincoln defends well and Sapp ends up having to push Lincoln into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lincoln lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sapp backwards.
Lincoln prevents Sapp from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Lincoln pulls guard effortlessly.
Sapp preventing the sweep.
Lincoln doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sapp controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Lincoln has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sapp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln looking to control.
#T1#
Sapp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lincoln 's head.
Lincoln controlling Sapp's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lincoln gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Lincoln jumps guard and drags Sapp to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Lincoln has his feet on Sapp's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
No luck for Lincoln with that takedown attempt.
Lincoln tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sapp swivels and escapes.
Sapp moves in looking to clinch but Lincoln pushes him off.
Sapp lands a jab to the nose.
Lincoln fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bob Sapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Lincoln .
Sapp with a hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sapp jumps guard but Lincoln turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Lincoln manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Lincoln successfully pulls guard.
Sapp trying to move into half guard but instead Lincoln has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Lincoln won't allow Sapp to sweep him here.
Sapp throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sapp looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lincoln passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Lincoln seems content to control.#T4#
Sapp is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lincoln thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sapp's head. #SU2#
Lincoln decides to stand and escape the position.
Sapp fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Lincoln gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sapp is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lincoln is keeping busy.
Lincoln fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Sapp is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lincoln is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sapp to the mat. Sapp regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sapp looking to control.
Sapp wants to control but Lincoln passes easily into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Lincoln showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Lincoln 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sapp moves out of range as Lincoln strikes.#CL#
Sapp clinches up with Lincoln and pushes him back against the cage.
Sapp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lincoln after a bit of a struggle.
Sapp is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sapp is trying to break the clinch but Lincoln is controlling him.
Sapp stops a takedown attempt from Lincoln .
#TD2#
Lincoln manages to pull guard.
Sapp looking to sit in guard and control but Lincoln gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapp trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Lincoln stands and steps away. Sapp gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lincoln paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Lincoln releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sapp wants to clinch
and Lincoln counters with a three punch combo that has Sapp backing up. Sapp nods at Lincoln to acknowledge the strikes.
Lincoln tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Lincoln clinches. #TD2#
Lincoln turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sapp tries to improve position but can't.
Lincoln is looking to take a break and control but Sapp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Lincoln content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sapp is trying to improve his position.
Sapp struggling a bit here.#T3#
Sapp pushes Lincoln away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lincoln gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sapp is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Lincoln are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sapp is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bob Sapp is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Lincoln with that takedown attempt.
Lincoln has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lincoln avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Lincoln 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lincoln shoots for a takedown but Sapp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bob Sapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Lincoln .#CL2#
Lincoln closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chad Lincoln seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sapp is trying to break the clinch but Lincoln is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lincoln . #T4#
Sapp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sapp wants to break free but Lincoln has control.
Lincoln has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sapp seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lincoln can turn it around.#BC2#
Lincoln escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sapp tries to clinch but Lincoln moves out of range.
Lincoln fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sapp avoids it really well and circles away.
Sapp doesn't manage to clinch there - Lincoln circles away.
Sapp wants to clinch
and Lincoln counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bob Sapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sapp tries to clinch up but Lincoln circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Lincoln forces Sapp back against the cage and clinches.
Sapp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Bob Sapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Lincoln is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sapp creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Lincoln comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lincoln 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Lincoln ! |
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Event:
GDL 104: Lasombra VS Hadjilis
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Alvarez cracks Sapp with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Bob Sapp has been cut.#CL2#
Sapp moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Sapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sapp tries to pull guard but Alvarez won't allow it.
#BC2#
Sapp manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Sapp clinches with his opponent.
Sapp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Sapp manages to break the clinch.
Sapp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alvarez swivels and escapes.
Francisco Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Sapp.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sapp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Sapp avoids them all with ease.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sapp dives in for a single leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sapp.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sapp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Francisco Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Sapp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sapp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Sapp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sapp moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.#KD#
Alvarez cracks Sapp with a big right hand and Sapp goes down!#ROC#Sapp is rocked!
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!#SUB2#
Sapp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sapp is still in real trouble! Can Alvarez finish him?
Sapp is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Sapp seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##SU#
Alvarez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alvarez shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sapp takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Alvarez sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sapp bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francisco Alvarez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Francisco Alvarez waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GDL 98: Alvarez VS Scott
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Sapp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sapp.#CUT#It looks like Jonathan Hernandez has been cut.#CL#
Sapp gets a clinch.
Sapp is trying to drag Hernandez to the mat but Hernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sapp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hernandez just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez misses with a knee to the head.
Hernandez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapp prevents the takedown attempt.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez is trying to pull guard but Sapp has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Sapp breaks from the clinch.
Hernandez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Bob Sapp has been cut.#T1##CL#
Sapp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Sapp has picked Hernandez up - he's going for a ride! Sapp dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sapp sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sapp is working away from the top position though.
Sapp sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Hernandez pushes Sapp off looking to stand but Sapp dives back in and keeps control.
Hernandez wants to control but Sapp is keeping busy.
Sapp trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Sapp closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Sapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sapp keeps the fight on the outside.
Sapp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hernandez.#T3#
Sapp avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez fails with the takedown
and Sapp counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Hernandez out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Sapp is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bob Sapp!
After the fight, Bob Sapp 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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