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Event:
MMAH 110
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Sabel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sabel.
Sabel blocks a jab.
Lord cracks a nice hook into Sabel's ribs.
Lord throws a shot to the body.
Sabel takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses.
Sabel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lord counters with a stiff right hand.
Sabel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lord let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sabel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Lord moves into the clinch successfully.
Lord stops a takedown attempt from Sabel.
Sabel 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 Loke Sabel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Lord scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Lord lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Sabel pulls Lord into guard.
Sabel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lord is controlling him.
Lord pushes down on Sabel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sabel tries to get to full guard but Lord has control of the leg.
Sabel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Lord is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lord seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sabel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sabel is positioning himself well to prevent Lord advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Lord is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sabel defends it well.
Sabel gets full guard.
Sabel managing to control the position.
Lord trying to control but Sabel is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lord tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabel is retaining full guard.
Lord pushes down on Sabel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sabel is looking to improve his position.
Sabel wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Lord is working for a kimura but Sabel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lord seems to be working for a kimura but Sabel defends the submission attempt.
Sabel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sabel is defending against the submission attempts here by Lord.
#T3#
Lord is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lord forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Lord is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sabel wants to get back to full guard.
Lord looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sabel gets back to full guard.
Sabel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lord is one step ahead there.
Lord trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Sabel wants to stand up but Lord is controlling him.
Lord pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabel is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Lord drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lord jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lord trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lord stopping the sweep attempt from Sabel.
Sabel keeping moving, preventing Lord from controlling successfully.
Lord throws a big right hand that misses.
Lord slips nicely into half guard.
Sabel gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lord forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Lord is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slum Lord dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sabel throws a poor cross that misses
and Lord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sabel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away.
Lord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sabel throws a poor cross that misses
and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lord slaps away a takedown attempt from Sabel, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Lord gets a clinch.
Lord lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord lands a nice uppercut.
Lord scores with a shot to the side of Sabel's head.
Sabel prevents a body shot from Lord.
Lord lands a shoulder strike.
Lord can't find room to land a body shot as Sabel controls the action.
Sabel blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lord lands an uppercut.
Sabel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lord lands with a right to the head.
Slum Lord seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lord working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Lord lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sabel or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lord lands with a light punch inside.
Lord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lord lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Lord.
Lord digs a right hand into Sabel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sabel's gas tank.
Lord lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Lord.
Lord lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lord.
Lord lands an uppercut.
Lord lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lord lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#Sabel is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Oh Sabel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Lord scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabel.
Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Sabel.
Lord misses with the head strike.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Sabel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lord misses with the head strike.
Sabel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Sabel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lord throws a head punch that misses.
Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Sabel.
Sabel seems to have got his legs back now.
Sabel tries for a takedown but Lord manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Lord on the inside.
Lord lands a body punch.
Sabel blocks an uppercut.
Lord struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabel controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lord creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lord lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabel.
Lord creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sabel's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sabel drops to his knees and Lord pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slum Lord!
Slum Lord made sure to mention his sponsor, Nevermore Clothing Co in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MMAH 102
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Sabel steps into range and cracks Turmarrov with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Turmarrov flops backwards and Sabel dives into his guard looking to finish!
#CUT#It looks like Alexey Turmarrov has been cut.#SUB2#
Turmarrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Turmarrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabel cracks Turmarrov with a solid left hand.#ROC#Turmarrov is rocked!
Sabel slips nicely into half guard.
Turmarrov is still in real trouble! Can Sabel finish him?
Sabel sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Turmarrov! Oh, Turmarrov is in big trouble! Sabel lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Loke Sabel! |
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Event:
RSE 23: Until The End
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Sabel moves out of range as Gielgud strikes.
Sabel feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Gielgud misses its intended target.
Gielgud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sabel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gielgud sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Gielgud closes the distance and pushes Sabel back into the cage.
Gielgud stalls.
Gielgud with a knee to the head.
Sabel is trying to drag Gielgud to the mat but Gielgud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sabel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sabel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gielgud controlling the action here for a moment.
Sabel tries to land knees in the clinch but Gielgud avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Gielgud pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Gielgud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Gielgud takes the fight into the clinch.
Sabel tries to pull guard but Gielgud holds him up against the cage and eventually Sabel drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loke Sabel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gielgud gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sabel is trying to pull guard but Gielgud turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gielgud manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sabel throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC2#
Gielgud breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gielgud.
Gielgud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sabel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gielgud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sabel.
Gielgud looks to land a right hand but Sabel moved out of range.
Sabel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gielgud sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Gielgud forces Sabel back against the cage and clinches.
Gielgud lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Gielgud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Gielgud has Sabel up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gielgud walks away with a smile on his face. Sabel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Gielgud moves into range and clinches up with Sabel.#T3#
Nice body punch from Gielgud - that landed with a thud.
Sabel avoiding damage as Gielgud throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gielgud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sabel tries to pull guard but Gielgud won't allow it.
#TD#
Sabel decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Gielgud stands and steps away. Sabel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gielgud misses the jab.
Sabel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Gielgud drives through and clinches with Sabel against the cage.
Sabel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gielgud fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gielgud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donk. Gielgud catches Sabel right on the button with a cross.#T4##CL2#
Gielgud clinches with his opponent.
Gielgud lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#Sabel is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gielgud unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sabel! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gielgud is unloading with more strikes now! Sabel drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teofil Gielgud! |
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Event:
RSE 17: Chaos Fury
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Sabel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Glass avoids it really well and circles away.
Sabel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sabel avoids the body shot from Glass.
Glass on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sabel throws a chopping leg kick but Glass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice takedown defense from Glass. No joy for Sabel on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel has his takedown stuffed
and Glass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loke Sabel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glass walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glass fails with the takedown
letting Sabel counter with a right hand. #T1#
Sabel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glass swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Glass releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Glass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sabel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Sabel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sabel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Sabel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sabel is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Glass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sabel.
Sabel lands strikes from half guard.
Sabel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Glass with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Sabel there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sabel lands a nice short elbow.
Glass is trying to stand up here but Sabel is controlling him well.
Sabel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Glass has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Sabel.
Glass wants to get back to his feet.
Glass is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sabel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sabel lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Glass has hold of Sabel's hands but Sabel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sabel drops an elbow to the side of Glass's head.
Sabel slips a nice elbow through Glass's hands, connecting with Glass's forehead.
Glass wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Sabel seems content to control.
Sabel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Sabel.
Glass is trying to stand.
Sabel controlling the action here.
Sabel working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Glass is rocked!
Sabel lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Glass quite badly. Glass pulls Sabel in close trying to recover. Sabel postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Glass on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Glass doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Sabel! |
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Event:
RSE 12: Serpent Sun
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Sandcastle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sandcastle wants it to stay on the feet.
Sabel dives in and grabs Sandcastle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sandcastle pushes down on Sabel's head and hops out.
Sandcastle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sabel lands a body shot.
#TD#
Sabel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sandcastle to the ground. Sabel is now in Sandcastle's guard.
Sabel throwing strikes but missing.
Sabel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sabel throws an elbow that misses. Sandcastle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sabel's guard. Nice move by Sandcastle!#REVB#
Sandcastle won't allow Sabel to get back to his feet.
Sandcastle trying to control but Sabel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandcastle controlling from the top position.
Sabel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Sandcastle is looking to stand up but Sabel won't let him.
Sandcastle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sabel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sandcastle is one step ahead there.
Sabel controlling the position.
Sandcastle forces his way into half guard.
Sabel is controlling Sandcastle's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sabel tries to roll over but Sandcastle keeps him under control.
Sabel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sandcastle is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Disco Sandcastle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sabel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandcastle moves away.
Sandcastle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sabel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sandcastle counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loke Sabel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabel misses with a hook. Sandcastle ducked under it nicely.
Sabel throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Sandcastle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Sandcastle throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Sabel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sandcastle pushes Sabel off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice cross by Sandcastle.
Sabel throws a nice looking combination but Sandcastle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sandcastle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sandcastle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabel throws a right hand that misses
letting Sandcastle counter with a right hand.
Sabel throws a right hand that misses
and Sabel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Sandcastle.
Sabel dives in and grabs Sandcastle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sandcastle pushes down on Sabel's head and hops out.#TD#
Sabel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sabel misses with a head shot. Sandcastle uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4#
Sabel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sandcastle's head.
Sandcastle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sabel.
Sabel postures up in Sandcastle's guard and throws a big left but Sandcastle blocks it.
Sabel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sabel 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.
Sandcastle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sabel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sabel connects with a couple of short punches.
Sabel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sandcastle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Disco Sandcastle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sabel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sabel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandcastle manages to avoid it.#TD#
Sabel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sandcastle did well to prevent Sabel getting side control.
Sandcastle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sabel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sabel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sandcastle is looking to escape.
Sabel trying to control from Sandcastle's half guard. Sandcastle has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandcastle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sandcastle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Sandcastle has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sabel has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Sandcastle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sabel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sandcastle circles away.
Sabel misses with a takedown
and Sandcastle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sandcastle throws a good cross that connects.
Sandcastle lands with an overhand left.
Sabel missing with a left hand there. Sandcastle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Sandcastle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sandcastle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sandcastle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sandcastle throws a combination. Sabel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sandcastle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandcastle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Sandcastle throws a combination. Sabel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabel moves away from the strike by Sandcastle.
A quick step to the side and Sabel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandcastle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2##TD#
Sabel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sandcastle did well to prevent Sabel getting side control.
Sandcastle kicks Sabel off and gets back to his feet.
Sabel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandcastle was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabel.
Sabel doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Sandcastle to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loke Sabel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandcastle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sabel in his tracks.
Sabel fails with the takedown
and Sandcastle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Sandcastle tries to sprawl but Sabel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sabel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sabel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Sabel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sabel is looking to take a break and control but Sandcastle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES2#
Sandcastle manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sabel keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sandcastle as the two fighters clinch.
Sandcastle tries to break free but Sabel pushes him back against the cage.
Sabel has Sandcastle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sandcastle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sabel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sabel is looking to break free of the clinch but Sandcastle has double underhooks.
A short right from Sandcastle. #T4#
Sabel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Sandcastle manages to break the clinch.
Sabel swings widly with a right hand
letting Sandcastle counter with a right hand.
Sabel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandcastle is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Loke Sabel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sabel looking to score a takedown here. Sandcastle is defending well but Sabel drives through and ends up in Sandcastle's guard.
Sabel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sabel throws a strike but Sandcastle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Sandcastle stands up and waves to Sabel to follow him. #KD2#
Sandcastle lands a left and a right that send Sabel crashing to the mat, dazed. Sandcastle thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Sabel is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Disco Sandcastle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sandcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandcastle misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Sabel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sandcastle!
You can see the frustration on Sandcastle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sandcastle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sabel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sandcastle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sandcastle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sabel staying calm.
Sandcastle wants to get back to his feet but Sabel drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Sabel lands a few punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Sabel.
Sabel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sandcastle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabel working the ground and pound.
Loke Sabel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sabel working the ground and pound from side control.
Sabel scoring with punches from side control.
Sabel working the ground and pound.
Sandcastle is looking for a sweep.
Sabel scoring with punches and elbows.
Sabel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sabel throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sandcastle works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sabel not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Sandcastle is refusing to be controlled, as Sabel sits in half guard.
Sabel throwing shots but Sandcastle is blocking nicely.
Sandcastle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sabel. #ES2#
Sandcastle kicks Sabel off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandcastle throws a looping overhand right but Sabel ducks down to avoid it.
Sabel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sandcastle counters with a nice uppercut.
Sandcastle stuns Sabel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Loke Sabel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Sandcastle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sandcastle dodges the punch combination from Sabel.
Sabel goes for a double leg but Sandcastle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sandcastle continues to drive forward.
Sabel is trying to pull guard but Sandcastle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sabel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sabel tries to pull guard but Sandcastle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loke Sabel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabel is trying to pull guard but Sandcastle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sabel jumps guard but Sandcastle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sabel wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Sandcastle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Sabel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sandcastle tries to land a front kick but Sabel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sandcastle misses with a left hand #TD#
and Sabel counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabel working the strikes but Sandcastle uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sabel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sabel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sandcastle's head.
Sabel prevents Sandcastle from improving his position.
Sandcastle wants to get back to his feet.
Disco Sandcastle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sandcastle is looking to get back to is feet but Sabel passes into side control.
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 Loke Sabel.
I think Sandcastle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Disco Sandcastle!
Disco Sandcastle took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dangerous Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
RSE 7: Unchained
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Sabel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jamison's guard.
Sabel preventing the sweep.
Jamison is trying to keep Sabel in close.
Sabel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jamison looking to control.
Sabel connects with a couple of short punches.
Sabel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sabel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Jamison trying to keep a closed guard but Sabel is proving a slippery customer.
Jamison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sabel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sabel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sabel postures up in Jamison's guard and throws a big left but Jamison blocks it.
Sabel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sabel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sabel trying to control but Jamison is working from the bottom.
Sabel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sabel cracks Jamison with a solid left hand.
Sabel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sabel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sabel is in close to Jamison's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Sabel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sabel chips away with some ground and pound.
Sabel is working Jamison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jamison is on top in guard.
#REVB#
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!
Sabel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sabel is working hard here to advance position.
Jamison trying to control but Sabel is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Jamison gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown but Sabel shows good takedown defense.
Jamison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sabel jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Jamison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jamison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sabel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown but Sabel shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jamison.
Loke Sabel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grenade Jamison.
Jamison tries for a takedown but Sabel circles away easily
and Sabel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Sabel dives in and scores a takedown into Jamison's guard.
Jamison has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sabel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Jamison tries to sprawl but Sabel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabel is thwarting Jamison's attempts to control the position.
Sabel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sabel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sabel connects with a nice short shot to Jamison's temple.
Sabel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sabel 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.
Sabel trying to mount his opponent but Jamison defends it.
Jamison taking some punishment here, with Sabel in his half guard.
Jamison has hold of Sabel's hands but Sabel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sabel working Jamison over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jamison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jamison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sabel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jamison's head.#ROC#Jamison is rocked!
Sabel loads up on a big left hand. Jamison felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sabel looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Jamison can't hide his disappointment, as Sabel celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Sabel! |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 3
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Sabel shoots in and drives through. Lahey sprawls well.
Sabel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Sabel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lahey was covering up waiting for the punch and Sabel finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Lahey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sabel defends it easily.
Lahey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sabel on the ground.
Lahey keeping moving, preventing Sabel from controlling successfully.
Sabel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lahey's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel cracks Lahey with a solid left hand.
Sabel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lahey's head.#T1#
Lahey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lahey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sabel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sabel with a nice head shot there.
Lahey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sabel controls the pace.
Lahey has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sabel cracks Lahey with a solid left hand.
Sabel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lahey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lahey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sabel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sabel lands a couple of digs.
Sabel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lahey trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sabel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sabel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jim Lahey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loke Sabel.
Lahey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sabel tries for a takedown but Lahey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lahey stuns Sabel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lahey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lahey throws a body shot but no joy.
Lahey throws a series of strikes that have Sabel backpedaling.
Lahey misses with a wild body shot.
Sabel fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Sabel walks into a jab.
Sabel shoots for a takedown but Lahey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lahey rushes Sabel and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Sabel is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Lahey piles on the pressure and Sabel crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Lahey!
An out of breath Jim Lahey 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:
RSE : Just Some Fights 2
Date: Jun 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Quickley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sabel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quickley throws a head kick but Sabel moves out of range.
#TD#
Sabel drives through with a takedown into Quickley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sabel postures up and lands a big shot to Quickley's brow.
Quickley trying to keep a closed guard but Sabel is proving a slippery customer.
Sabel content to stall in guard here.
Sabel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sabel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quickley on the ground.
Sabel landing some decent shots from guard.
Sabel being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel trying to control the position from guard on top but Quickley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Sabel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabel works over Quickley with some ground and pound from guard.
We've been hearing that Sabel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sabel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sabel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sabel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quickley keeping moving, preventing Sabel from controlling successfully.
Sabel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quickley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sabel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Quickley should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sabel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Quickley keeping moving, preventing Sabel from controlling successfully.
Sabel wanted to stand there but Quickley had control of the position.
Sabel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sabel trying to control the position from guard on top but Quickley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabel distracts Quickley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sabel lands a couple of elbows.
Sabel with a nice head shot there.
Sabel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quickley's head.#SUB2#
Quickley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabel trying to control the position from guard on top but Quickley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Sabel throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Quickley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sabel is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Quickley looks winded!
Sabel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quickley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sabel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quickley walks away with a smile on his face. Sabel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Sabel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Quickley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sabel wants to control from the top but Quickley keeps moving.
Sabel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sabel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Sabel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sabel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sabel is in close to Quickley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sabel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sabel scoring with some ground and pound.
Sabel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sabel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sabel distracts Quickley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sabel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sabel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sabel with a nice head shot there.
Sabel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loke Sabel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Quickley stuffs the takedown.
Slop Quickley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sabel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quickley as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sabel is looking to break free of the clinch but Quickley has double underhooks.
Quickley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sabel blocks it with crossed arms.
Sabel is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loke Sabel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Quickley drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Quickley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sabel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sabel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sabel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quickley is keeping the position for now.
Sabel throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Sabel landing with the ground and pound.
Sabel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quickley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sabel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sabel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Quickley is breathing heavily.
Sabel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Quickley is rocked!
Quickley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sabel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Quickley is still in real trouble! Can Sabel finish him?
Sabel connects with a couple of short punches.
Sabel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sabel loads up on a big left hand. Quickley felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sabel looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Quickley can't hide his disappointment, as Sabel celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Sabel!
The defeated Slop Quickley had this to say: 'This will never happen again. I promise you that. If it does, I will slit my stomach open with a short sword.'. |
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Event:
RSE 1: From Ruin We Rise
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Sabel.
And Spencer tries to counter it with a takedown but Sabel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sabel fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sabel.
Spencer looks for a takedown but Sabel sprawls well.
Sabel feinted with a counter takedown.
Spencer dives in and grabs Sabel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sabel pushes down on Spencer's head and hops out.
Spencer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sabel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Loke Sabel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Spencer.
Sabel throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
Loke Sabel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabel thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sabel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Spencer is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer wants to control but Sabel is keeping busy.
Spencer is positioning himself well to prevent Sabel advancing to mount. #T1#
Spencer is not content to let Sabel control the position.
Spencer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Spencer pulls Sabel in close to prevent any damage.
Sabel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spencer is controlling Sabel's posture.
Spencer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sabel is one step ahead there.
Sabel trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sabel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spencer has Sabel pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Spencer is looking for a triangle but Sabel pushes his legs off easily.
Sabel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spencer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spencer has control of Sabel's left arm, preventing Sabel from doing any damage.
Sabel is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
Spencer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sabel preventing the sweep.
Sabel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spencer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sabel is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spencer pulls Sabel in close to prevent any damage.
Sabel stands up over Spencer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've been hearing that Sabel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Spencer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sabel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sabel throwing shots but Spencer is blocking nicely.
Spencer moves into full guard.
Sabel working some strikes from top position.
Sabel scoring with some ground and pound.
Spencer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spencer trying to control the position.
#T4#
Sabel trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Sabel throwing strikes but missing.
Sabel wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Sabel landing some decent shots from guard.
Spencer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sabel wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer trying to control the position.
Spencer has control of Sabel's left arm, preventing Sabel from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loke Sabel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sabel tries for a takedown but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spencer throws a hook but Sabel avoids it easily.#TD#
Sabel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Spencer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sabel.
Sabel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sabel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Sabel from controlling successfully.
Spencer looking for a sweep. Not yet Spencer, not yet.
Sabel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spencer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer controlling the position.
Loke Sabel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spencer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Sabel wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabel works over Spencer with some ground and pound from guard.
Spencer pulls Sabel in close to prevent any damage.
Spencer wants to sweep but no luck.
Spencer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sabel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Spencer pushes a forearm under Sabel's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sabel is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robin Spencer!
Our winner, Robin Spencer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Sabel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dufort regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sabel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dufort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dufort wants to sweep but no luck.
Sabel wants to control from the top but Dufort keeps moving.
Sabel won't allow Dufort to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabel distracts Dufort with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sabel wants to control from the top but Dufort keeps moving.
Dufort manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sabel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dufort passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sabel pushes Dufort away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dufort gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dufort throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sabel tries to buck Dufort off but Dufort is having none of it.
Dufort throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Dufort has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sabel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sabel has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
Sabel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dufort blocks Sabel's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sabel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sabel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dufort.
Sabel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
#T2#
Sabel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dufort.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sabel is working to get back to half guard.
Dufort throwing strikes here but Sabel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dufort has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dufort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken 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!
Dufort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dufort lands with some strikes.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Dufort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
Dufort unloads with some shots from mount but Sabel bucks and avoids them well.
#T3#
Dufort throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sabel because Dufort loaded up on that one.
Dufort looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sabel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dufort thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dufort throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dufort cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sabel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sabel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dufort prevents Sabel from getting the reversal.
Dufort misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sabel blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
A nice elbow there by Dufort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dufort working Sabel over with strikes here.
Sabel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dufort.
Dufort lands a heavy elbow.
Dufort avoids the attempt from Sabel to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Dufort there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dufort misses with a head shot.
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
Dufort landing strikes from the mount and Sabel is in trouble!
Dufort unloads with some shots from mount but Sabel bucks and avoids them well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moins Dufort dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Sabel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dufort has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Sabel.
Dufort is looking for a sweep.
Dufort is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sabel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sabel wants to take a breather but Dufort is having none of it.
Dufort works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sabel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabel wants to control from the top but Dufort keeps moving.
Dufort manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sabel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dufort working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufort throws a big right hand that misses.
Dufort passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sabel throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sabel tries to buck Dufort off but Dufort is having none of it.#T1#
Dufort misses with the ground and pound.
Dufort throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dufort passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sabel!
Sabel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sabel tries to get out of the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Dufort there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sabel throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dufort. What's that going to do exactly?
Dufort looking to ground and pound but Sabel is blocking nicely.
Dufort avoids the attempt from Sabel to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Dufort there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dufort unloads with some shots from mount but Sabel bucks and avoids them well.
Dufort unloads with some shots from mount but Sabel bucks and avoids them well.
Dufort throws some wild stikes that Sabel manages to avoid easily.
Dufort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sabel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
#T2#
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dufort throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sabel because Dufort loaded up on that one.
Sabel blocking the ground and pound.
Sabel flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sabel tries to buck Dufort off but he can't manage it.
Dufort in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sabel blocking the ground and pound.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
Sabel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sabel is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Dufort working Sabel over with strikes here.
Sabel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dufort.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Dufort misses with a head shot.
Sabel tries to hold on but Dufort postures up.
Dufort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dufort prevents Sabel from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Dufort there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dufort throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sabel blocking the ground and pound.
Dufort misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sabel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sabel blocking the ground and pound.
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
Dufort looking to ground and pound but Sabel is blocking nicely.
Dufort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dufort throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sabel because Dufort loaded up on that one.
Dufort putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Dufort unloads with some shots from mount but Sabel bucks and avoids them well.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Sabel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dufort on the ground.
Dufort throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sabel because Dufort loaded up on that one.
Dufort throwing strikes here but Sabel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dufort lands a big elbow.
Sabel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moins Dufort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dufort tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sabel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dufort somewhat.
Sabel shoots for a double leg takedown but Dufort sprawls well. He's pushed Sabel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dufort shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sabel as he jumps to the side.
Dufort looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Loke Sabel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moins Dufort.
No joy there for Sabel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sabel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dufort fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sabel avoids it really well and circles away.
Dufort displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sabel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sabel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sabel wants to control but Dufort is keeping him busy.
Dufort manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sabel's best efforts.#T1#
Dufort slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sabel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dufort tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dufort lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dufort postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dufort stopping the sweep attempt from Sabel.
Moins Dufort has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dufort throws a big elbow that misses.
Dufort throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dufort accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dufort advances to half guard.
Dufort works his way into side control.
Dufort tries to score with some ground and pound. Sabel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dufort advances to mount. #T2#
Sabel is trying desperately to improve position.
Dufort working Sabel over with strikes here.
Dufort misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sabel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dufort tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dufort throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dufort throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sabel because Dufort loaded up on that one.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing. #T3#
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
Dufort looking to ground and pound but Sabel is blocking nicely.
Dufort throws some wild stikes that Sabel manages to avoid easily.
Dufort working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sabel throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dufort. What's that going to do exactly?
Sabel blocking the ground and pound.
Dufort dominating with strikes here.
Dufort thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Dufort throws some wild stikes that Sabel manages to avoid easily.
#T4#
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
Sabel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dufort.
Sabel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dufort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dufort misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dufort unloads with some shots from mount but Sabel bucks and avoids them well.
Dufort misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sabel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sabel tries to lock up and control but Dufort gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loke Sabel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dufort blocks Sabel's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sabel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moins Dufort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dufort 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moins Dufort! |
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