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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Wood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Saki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wood has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wood working the ground and pound.
Wood working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saki wants to get back to his feet.
Saki tries to buck Wood off but Wood is having none of it.
Wood in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wood working away.
Saki is trying to get back to half guard.
Saki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wood taking a breather here. #T1#
Wood's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wood has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Saki tries to reverse the position but Wood maintains control.#SUB#
Wood looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wood blocks Saki's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Wood tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wood lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Wood jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Saki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wood lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Saki is trying to escape the position but Wood is controlling the position.
Wood is putting a hurting on Saki here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wood wants to stand but Saki is controlling his arm.
Wood staying calm.
Wood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saki is looking to regain half guard here but Wood keeps moving and retains side control.
Saki struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wood controlling from side mount.
Wood has control of an arm but Saki manages to advance to Wood's back!#SUB2#
Saki looking for the choke but no joy.
Wood manages to reverse the position and now he's in Saki's guard. Nice work there by Wood.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Wood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wood has managed to get both his arms back between Saki's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Wood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Saki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Wood looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Max Wood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wood 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.
Saki wants to sweep here but Wood controlling him for the moment.
Wood passes Saki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wood stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Wood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saki is trying to stand up here but Wood is controlling him well.
Wood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Saki looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Saki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wood takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wood controlling the pace.
Wood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wood performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Wood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wood is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saki!
Wood landing strikes from the mount and Saki is in trouble!
Wood landing strikes from the mount and Saki is in trouble! #SUB#
Wood looking to isolate an arm here. Saki doesn't see it coming and as Wood extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Wood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Wood! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Wolfe throws a lazy right hand but Saki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolfe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saki can pounce on him.
Wolfe throws a series of strikes that have Saki backpedaling.
Wolfe throws a leg kick
and Saki counters with a thumping low kick.
Wolfe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saki.
A punch combination from Saki misses.
Wolfe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saki.
Saki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wolfe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#Saki 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!
Wolfe misses with a body shot.
Bruce Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saki misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saki.
Wolfe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolfe swats away the attempt to clinch by Saki.#T1#
Saki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolfe defends it nicely.
Wolfe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saki slips under a jab from Wolfe.
Wolfe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wolfe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saki ducks under a wild hook from Wolfe.
Wolfe misses with a wild body shot.
Saki tries for a takedown but Wolfe circles away easily
and Wolfe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junes Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe throws a jab but it's blocked by Saki.
Saki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolfe throws out the jab.
Saki misses with a few strikes there.
Saki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Wolfe throws a shot to the body.
Saki is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfe jabs Saki right on the nose. Saki blinks but takes it well.
Wolfe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Saki moves out of range.
Saki looks to land a combination but Wolfe avoids it well.
Wolfe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick and Saki moves out of range easily.
Saki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses.
Wolfe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wolfe lands with a good body shot.
Saki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wolfe connects with a jab.
Oh Saki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolfe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saki wants to clinch.#T3#
Wolfe just misses with a punch to the body.
Saki seems to have got his legs back now.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Saki moves out of range.
Wolfe lands a jab.
Saki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolfe moves away.
Saki with a nice calf kick.
Bruce Wolfe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Wolfe.
Wolfe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wolfe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wolfe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolfe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wolfe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saki at a distance.
#T4#
Wolfe cracks Saki with an open hand slap.
Saki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wolfe avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saki avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
Saki ducks under a wild hook from Wolfe.
Saki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saki wants to clinch.
A head kick by Saki misses #CL2#
and Wolfe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wolfe 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#
Wolfe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saki tries to clinch up.
Wolfe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Wolfe misses.
Saki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolfe cracks a nice hook into Saki's ribs.
Saki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saki walks into a stiff left hand from Wolfe.
An inside leg kick from Wolfe misses.
Saki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wolfe.
Saki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe lands with an overhand left.
Wolfe slaps away a takedown attempt from Saki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wolfe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wolfe tries to work over Saki's front leg with a kick but Saki checks it.
Wolfe lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfe throws a leg kick but Saki sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Saki avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
Saki shoots in for a takedown but Wolfe shows good takedown defense.
Wolfe lands a head shot.
Nice body punch from Wolfe.
Bruce Wolfe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Saki moves out of range.
Wolfe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Wolfe.
Junes Saki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saki moves out of range of the body kick.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Wolfe. Those never looked like landing.
Saki closes the distance and clinches up with Wolfe, looking for a takedown. Saki pushes Wolfe against the cage but Wolfe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junes Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Wolfe connects with a right hand. Saki shakes it off.
Wolfe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saki.
Saki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saki shoots in and drives through. Wolfe sprawls well.
Wolfe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saki is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Saki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfe wants to slow Saki down by chopping away at his legs.
Saki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wolfe looks to score with a jab to the body but Saki is just out of range.
Saki takes one to the side of the head.
Saki drops his hands momentarily and Wolfe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wolfe connects with the punch.
Wolfe works Saki's body with a nice hook.
Good work by Saki as he checks the leg kick.
A combination from Wolfe does no damage.
Saki throws a big counter combination but Wolfe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wolfe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Saki.
Wolfe lands a two punch combo.
Wolfe cracks Saki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wolfe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wolfe slips under a jab from Saki.
Wolfe throws out a leg kick but Saki moves out of range and Wolfe only half commits.
Saki moves forwards but Wolfe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Saki moves out of range.
Wolfe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wolfe works Saki's body with a nice hook.
Saki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolfe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saki shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Saki. Those never looked like landing.
Saki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wolfe just misses with a punch to the body.
Saki walks into a straight right hand from Wolfe.
Wolfe tests Saki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wolfe cracks Saki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wolfe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saki was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfe.
Saki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saki wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wolfe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Saki tries to clinch but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolfe pinned against the cage. Wolfe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wolfe misses with an uppercut.
Wolfe lands a slapping body shot.
Saki misses with a double jab.
Wolfe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wolfe wants it to stay on the feet.
Wolfe wants to counter the offense by Saki and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolfe as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junes Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe dips to his left and cracks Saki with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Wolfe. #T1#
Wolfe connects with an inside leg kick.
Saki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saki throws a leg kick but Wolfe checks it.
Saki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wolfe lands a right hook to the body.
Wolfe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wolfe scores with a nice strike.
Wolfe throws a leg kick but Saki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wolfe misses with the combination.
Jab by Wolfe.
Saki walks straight into a right hand from Wolfe - that's dropped him! Wolfe jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Saki from any more punishment! Saki complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruce Wolfe! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1181 Round 1
Date: Feb 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Vrases gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vrases throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vrases stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vrases is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vrases continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saki can't break the clinch.
Vrases wants a takedown but no success here.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Saki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vrases can't get the takedown.
Vrases with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Saki is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Junes Saki has been cut.
Vrases throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saki blocks it with crossed arms.
Oh Saki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vrases landing knees to the head.
Vrases misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Saki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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!
Saki is adopting a defensive guard.
Saki seems to have got his legs back now.
Saki is looking to stand up but Vrases isn't so interested in that idea.
Vrases really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Vrases cracks Saki with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Saki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vrases lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vrases got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vrases has managed to get both his arms back between Saki's legs - danger averted.
Vrases prevents Saki from getting back to his feet.
Saki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vrases scoring with some ground and pound.
Vrases with a nice head shot there.
Vrases postures up and lands a big shot to Saki's brow.
Saki is breathing heavily.
Vrases is looking to work some ground and pound but Saki has wrist control.
Vrases stands up over Saki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vrases is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Vrases throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vrases with a nice head shot there.
Saki wants to stand and escape but Vrases is having none of it.
Saki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Saki is looking for a triangle but Vrases pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vrases landing with the ground and pound.
Vrases must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vrases landing some decent shots from guard.
Vrases throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saki 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#
Saki thows a huge punch but Vrases dodges it nicely.
Vrases wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Saki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vrases does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saki throwing shots but Vrases is blocking nicely.
Saki prevents Vrases from standing back up.
Saki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vrases's head.
Saki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vrases's head. #SUB#
Saki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vrases doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saki.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saki controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saki shoots in but Vrases avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vrases sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Vrases instigates a clinch.
Saki is looking to control Vrases's arms but Vrases gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saki has his back to the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrases misses with a knee strike.
Saki trying to stall but Vrases improves his position.
Saki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrases is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sinan Vrases dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junes Saki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Saki dives in and grabs Vrases's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vrases pushes down on Saki's head and hops out.#CL2#
Vrases rushes Saki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
Saki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vrases landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Saki is trying to pull guard but Vrases has him pressed against the cage.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vrases has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrases utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vrases crunches a lovely knee into Saki's ribcage.
Vrases lands a good knee to the midsection. Saki won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saki tries to break free but Vrases pushes him back against the cage.
Vrases dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vrases is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junes Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Vrases with a knee to the head.
Saki tries to stall but Vrases uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saki is trying to break the clinch but Vrases has him pressed against the cage.
Saki jumps guard but Vrases turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vrases landing knees to the body.
Saki is trying to break the clinch but Vrases is controlling him.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrases obliges.
Saki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vrases is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vrases pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Saki tries to keep at a distance but Vrases has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sinan Vrases seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Saki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vrases.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Saki breaks the clinch.
Saki misses with a double jab.
Vrases takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saki misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Vrases moves into the clinch successfully.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but Saki blocks with his arms.
Saki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vrases prevents it.
Vrases holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vrases lands a knee to the head.
#T3#
Saki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vrases just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saki wants to stall.
Saki looking to slow down the pace here.
Saki seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Vrases is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Vrases blocking some punches.
Saki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vrases as Saki tries to tie him up.
Saki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saki wants to take the fight to the mat but Vrases manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vrases manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Saki is trying to break free.
Vrases displaying some good clinch control by pressing Saki up against the cage.
Saki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vrases gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vrases prevents a body shot from Saki.
Saki tries to break the clinch but Vrases is controlling the position.
The referee calls for Saki to work.
Vrases putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but Saki blocks it.
Vrases keeps control of Saki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sinan Vrases showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Junes Saki's cut.
That's time! Saki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Vrases shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saki as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Vrases has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vrases drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vrases tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Vrases darts in and clinches Saki up against the cage.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but Saki blocks with his arms.
Saki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vrases in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vrases with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Saki.
Vrases blocks an elbow strike from Saki.
A head punch on the inside from Saki fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saki tries to pull guard but Vrases won't allow it.
Saki jumps guard but Vrases turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Saki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vrases uses from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vrases manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Saki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Vrases working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saki.
Junes Saki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vrases works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saki throws a big elbow that misses.
Saki wants to control from the top but Vrases keeps moving.
Saki throwing strikes from guard but Vrases blocks nicely.
Vrases wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saki throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vrases utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vrases tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Saki clinches.
Saki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrases avoids it.
Saki tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrases avoids the damage to the body.
Saki tries to score a body lock takedown but Vrases shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junes Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vrases has him pressed against the cage.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vrases smiles and moves away.
Saki with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Vrases moves into the clinch.#T3#
Vrases with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saki is trying to pull guard but Vrases turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Saki misses with a body punch.
Vrases stalling against the cage.
Saki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vrases pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saki closes the distance and clinches up with Vrases, looking for a takedown. Saki pushes Vrases against the cage but Vrases circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vrases looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Saki misses its target.
Saki lands a head kick. Vrases smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Saki throws a nice looking combination but Vrases bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Vrases instigates a clinch.
Vrases looking to throw knees to the head but Saki is blocking nicely.
Saki tries to break free but Vrases pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Vrases using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saki is trying to push Vrases away but Vrases has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vrases lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vrases misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Saki breaks from the clinch.
Sinan Vrases is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Saki clinches up with Vrases and pushes him back against the cage.
Saki working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saki tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrases avoids the damage to the body.
Vrases controlling the action here for a moment.
Saki is trying to force a seperation but Vrases has the dominant position.
Junes Saki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vrases drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saki pulls his leg out and moves away.
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 Junes Saki.
I think Vrases 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Sinan Vrases!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Sinan Vrases!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Sinan Vrases!
Sinan Vrases wins by unanimous decision! |
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