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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Whitfield blocks a head kick by Sandow.
Whitfield blocks a head kick by Sandow.
Whitfield lands a slapping body shot.
Sandow shoots for a double leg takedown but Whitfield sprawls well. He's pushed Sandow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sandow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whitfield throws a quick counter head kick but Sandow was just out of range.
Sandow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Whitfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut.
Kevin Whitfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Sandow.
Sandow shoots for a double leg takedown but Whitfield sprawls well. He's pushed Sandow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Whitfield feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandow dives in for a single leg takedown but Whitfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Damien Sandow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitfield connects with a single shot there.
Sandow shoots in for a double leg but Whitfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and Whitfield tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Sandow feints and as Whitfield raises his hands in defense, Sandow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Whitfield is controlling Sandow's posture.
Whitfield has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Whitfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitfield is working hard here to advance position.
Whitfield pulls Sandow in to control the position.
Whitfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitfield is pulling down on Sandow's head to control his posture.
Sandow tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitfield is retaining full guard.
Sandow is fighting to break Whitfield's control of his arms but Whitfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whitfield has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Sandow drops back looking for a leg! Whitfield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whitfield manages to kick Sandow off! Sandow jumps back into Whitfield's guard.
Sandow stopping the sweep attempt from Whitfield.#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.
Whitfield doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Whitfield controlling the position.
Whitfield continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sandow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whitfield's waist but Whitfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sandow off to one side.
Whitfield was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sandow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whitfield defends well and Sandow ends up having to push Whitfield into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Whitfield appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sandow wants to clinch
and Whitfield counters with a good low kick that Sandow was not able to check.
Sandow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whitfield counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Sandow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whitfield tries to avoid it but Sandow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whitfield to the ground. Whitfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sandow tries to clinch up but Whitfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Whitfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Whitfield.#CUT#
That has opened up Damien Sandow's cut even more.
Whitfield drops Sandow with a straight right hand, right on the button! Whitfield follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Whitfield!
Kevin Whitfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Damien Sandow was interviewed post fight and said 'One of the best i have ever fought congratualtions to him he is the real deal '.
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Event:
SFC26 - Christmas Crusades
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Sandow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steel.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steel!
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sandow.
Steel feints and then cracks Sandow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sandow down.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Sandow shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Sandow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sandow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.
Steel scoring well with a low kick there.
Sandow misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Sandow tries to clinch but Steel moves away
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Sandow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Steel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Steel keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Sandow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Sandow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sandow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Sandow has gone for a leg lock! Steel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sandow's guard.#REVB#
Steel wants to control from the top but Sandow keeps moving.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Steel slips a nice elbow through Sandow's hands, connecting with Sandow's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandow wants to sweep but Steel has passed to side control!
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandow keeps working.
Sandow regains half guard.#SUB2#
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Sandow defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.
Steel trying to control the pace.
Sandow is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Killer Instinct ☠, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Sandow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sandow is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel.
Steel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3##SUB2#
Steel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Steel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Sandow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sandow defends it well. #SUB#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sandow has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sandow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Steel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Sandow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sandow is working to get back to half guard.
Steel controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Sandow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Steel tries to land a front kick but Sandow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandow with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Steel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sandow's guard.
Steel postures up and lands a big shot to Sandow's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is looking to stand up but Sandow won't let him.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Sandow is keeping the position.
Steel forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sandow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Sandow is defending well.
#SUB#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sandow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Steel is working for a kimura but Sandow is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura but Sandow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel to get the leverage.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sandow defends it well.
Well, if Steel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Sandow looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Steel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Sandow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sandow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Sandow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB#
Sandow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sandow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Steel gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Steel slaps away a takedown attempt from Sandow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Damien Sandow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel scores with a jab. Sandow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steel with a nice cross.
Steel swinging wildly here.
Sandow shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Sandow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Steel.
Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sandow. Sandow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sandow takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Sandow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sandow scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sandow fails with the takedown
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sandow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel pinned against the cage. Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sandow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steel. That one must have hurt.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Sandow should have avoided that one.
James Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sandow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Steel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sandow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steel!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Sandow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sandow goes for a double leg but Steel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel continues to drive forward.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steel as he avoids it easily.
Steel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crunch! Steel slams his shin into Sandow's torso.
Sandow moves away from the strike by Steel.
Steel cracks the inside of Sandow's front leg.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
Sandow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steel looks to land a combination but Sandow avoids it well.
Sandow misses with a takedown attempt - Steel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Sandow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sandow's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel stuffs the takedown attempt from Sandow. Sandow gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel cracks Sandow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Steel as Sandow shoots in.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Sandow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sandow is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Steel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sandow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Steel working for a triangle but Sandow defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Steel working for a triangle but Sandow defends it easily.
Sandow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sandow is aware though and is defending well.
Sandow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel's guard.
Steel is positioning himself well to prevent Sandow advancing to mount. #SUB#
Sandow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James Steel has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Sandow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Steel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Sandow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Sandow won't allow Steel to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sandow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Steel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sandow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sandow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
James Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Sandow looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
Sandow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Sandow is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Damien Sandow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Sandow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Steel!
James Steel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Damien Sandow stepped up to the mic, saying 'One of the best i have ever fought congratualtions to him he is the real deal '.
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Event:
SFC23 - Pichushkin vs Sandow
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Sandow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sandow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pichushkin pinned against the cage. Pichushkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice defenses there by Sandow.
Sandow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pichushkin tries to avoid it but Sandow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pichushkin to the ground. Pichushkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good shot there by Pichushkin.#CUT#
It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut.
Sandow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander Pichushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Sandow.
Pichushkin misses the jab.
And Sandow tries to counter it with a takedown but Pichushkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Sandow is out of range.
Pichushkin with a jab.
Sandow staying out of range there.
Sandow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pichushkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sandow somewhat.
Pichushkin lands with a straight right. Sandow didn't see that one coming.
Pichushkin drops Sandow with a big left hand! Sandow is injured, injured bad! Pichushkin jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin retains his middleweight title!
Alexander Pichushkin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Damien Sandow spoke after the fight, saying 'One of the best i have ever fought congratualtions to him he is the real deal '.
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Event:
SFN8 Helsinki 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Sandow slips under a jab from Dalmau.
Sandow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Sandow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Sandow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Sandow is working for a kimura but Dalmau is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Sandow is trying to work for a kimura but Dalmau is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sandow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dalmau is defending against the submission attempts here by Sandow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dalmau can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Dalmau trying to control but Sandow postures up.
#SUB#
Sandow seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dalmau is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Damien Sandow!
A relieved looking Damien Sandow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SFN5 Amsterdam
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Sandow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aigaios as he avoids it easily.
Aigaios stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aigaios wants it to stay on the feet.
Sandow misses with a head kick.
Aigaios only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aigaios scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut.
Aigaios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sandow drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aigaios sprawls and moves away.
Sandow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aigaios's waist but Aigaios gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sandow off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Sandow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandow has a takedown stuffed.
Sandow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aigaios sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sandow somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Aigaios catches Sandow right on the button with a cross.
Aigaios misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sandow closes the distance and clinches up with Aigaios, looking for a takedown. Sandow pushes Aigaios against the cage but Aigaios circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Sandow fails with a takedown attempt.
Aigaios doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aigaios swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sandow fails with the takedown
and Aigaios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sandow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sandow misses with a takedown attempt - Aigaios sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That kick from Aigaios tenderised Sandow's leg. Sandow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aigaios throws a shot from downtown. Sandow moves away and avoids it.
Sandow shoots in for a takedown but Aigaios shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Damien Sandow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Aigaios misses the target.
Sandow feinted with a counter takedown.
Aigaios throws a nice looking combination but Sandow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sandow attempts a counter takedown but Aigaios avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Aigaios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aigaios throws a hook but Sandow avoids it easily.
Sandow slips a jab and a cross from Aigaios.
Aigaios misses with a series of wild punches.
Aigaios throws a looping overhand right but Sandow ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aigaios moves away.
No luck for Sandow with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Sandow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aigaios to the mat! Aigaios manages to get full guard.
Sandow passes into half guard.
Aigaios pushes Sandow off looking to stand but Sandow dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Sandow is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Aigaios wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Sandow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aigaios doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sandow.
Aigaios told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sandow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aigaios defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sandow seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sandow is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Sandow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aigaios is just riding it out for now. Sandow eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB#
Sandow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sandow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aigaios trying to control but Sandow postures up.
Aigaios pushes Sandow off looking to stand but Sandow dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Sandow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Sandow wants to work for an arm triangle but Aigaios is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyros Aigaios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Sandow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sandow throws a big shot that misses.
Sandow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aigaios counters with a nice uppercut.
Sandow dives in and grabs Aigaios's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aigaios pushes down on Sandow's head and hops out.
Aigaios looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD#
Sandow scores with a takedown into Aigaios's guard.
Aigaios wants to stand but Sandow is controlling the position.
Aigaios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aigaios can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Sandow drops back looking for a leg! Aigaios is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aigaios manages to kick Sandow off! Sandow jumps back into Aigaios's guard.
Sandow stops Aigaios from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aigaios is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Sandow has gone for a leg lock! Aigaios slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sandow's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Aigaios is sitting in close to Sandow's body. Sandow has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Aigaios is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Aigaios is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sandow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damien Sandow!
During a confident post fight interview, Damien Sandow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SFC14 - Bowman vs Rockerfeller
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Pendragon throws a big shot that misses.
Sandow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pendragon sprawls well. Pendragon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sandow gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Sandow has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pendragon misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sandow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sandow shoots in but no luck this time.
Pendragon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sandow walks into a straight right hand from Pendragon.
Sandow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pendragon scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut.
Sandow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.
Pendragon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sandow is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pendragon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sandow slips under a jab from Pendragon.
Sandow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pendragon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Sandow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Pendragon as he connects with a hook.
Sandow shoots in for a takedown but Pendragon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pendragon swings for the body but Sandow moves out of range.
Sandow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pendragon swivels and escapes.
Sandow moves away from the strike by Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with a looping right.#T1#
Pendragon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pendragon cracks Sandow with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Pendragon misses.
Pendragon lunges at Sandow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sandow's hand.
Pendragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandow moves away.
Sandow has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Pendragon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Pendragon as he connects with a hook.
Sandow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.#KD2#
Pendragon lands a big uppercut and Sandow crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sandow looks OK. Pendragon waves Sandow back to his feet!#ROC2#
Sandow is rocked!
Pendragon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sandow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon lands an uppercut, right on the button! Sandow tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arthur Pendragon!
Damien Sandow spoke after the fight, saying 'One of the best i have ever fought congratualtions to him he is the real deal '.
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Event:
SFC10 - Sandow vs Yol
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Sandow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yol throws a looping overhand right but Sandow ducks down to avoid it.
Yol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandow.
Yol leaves Sandow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yol connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut.
Yol shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sandow eats them both and turns towards Yol to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Yol fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sandow, pushing him back against the cage.
Yol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yol has Sandow pushed against the cage.
Yol lands a hook that snaps the head of Sandow backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Yol.
A right handed body shot lands from Yol.
Sandow is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Yol.
Yol lands a left hand.
Yol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sandow jumps guard but Yol stands there with Sandow around his waist. Sandow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sandow letting Yol take a breather here.#T1#
Yol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Yol.
Yol content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sandow fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Sandow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandow takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Yol manages to break the clinch.
Yol punishes Sandow's body with a nice straight punch.
Yol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandow doesn't seem bothered though.
Yol drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Sandow right on the button. Sandow goes down! Yol follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Yol gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). SB Yol!
SB Yol is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, SB Yol took to the microphone: 'GET OVER HERE : Whooooopieeee'.
Damien Sandow spoke after the fight, saying 'One of the best i have ever fought congratualtions to him he is the real deal '.
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Event:
SFC7 - Sandow vs Pechorin
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Sandow blocks a head kick by Pechorin.
Pechorin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pechorin stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Pechorin moves into the clinch successfully.
Pechorin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sandow up against the cage.
Pechorin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sandow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pechorin to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Pechorin jumps guard.
Sandow stopping the sweep attempt from Pechorin.
Pechorin is trying to keep Sandow in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sandow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pechorin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sandow's guard. #REVB#
Sandow keeping full guard, as Pechorin tries to pass. #SUB#
Sandow working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pechorin has passed into half guard!
#T1##SUB#
Sandow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pechorin controlling the action here.
Pechorin passes to full mount!
Pechorin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Poor strikes thrown by Pechorin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB2#
Pechorin wants to finish this one by submission but Sandow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pechorin.
Pechorin prevents Sandow from getting the reversal.
Pechorin trying to control but Sandow is having none of it.
Sandow slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Sandow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sandow won't allow Pechorin to pass to mount.
Pechorin is still trying to improve position.
Pechorin wants to control but Sandow is keeping him busy.
Pechorin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pechorin winds up and cracks Sandow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pechorin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pechorin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pechorin is trying to control. Sandow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Sandow is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Pechorin is tapping! Great win for Sandow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damien Sandow!
Damien Sandow is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Damien Sandow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SFC3 - Saturdy Night Slaughter
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Sandow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pendragon sprawls well. Pendragon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sandow gets slowly back to his feet.
Pendragon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sandow misses with a head kick.
Sandow has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pendragon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pendragon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pendragon wants to land a leg kick but Sandow is out of range.
Sandow misses with a double jab.
Sandow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pendragon avoids it really well and circles away.
Sandow has a takedown stuffed.
Arthur Pendragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Sandow.
Pendragon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandow doesn't seem bothered though.
Pendragon's corner calls for a 1-2. Pendragon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Pendragon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pendragon throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sandow counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Sandow has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pendragon is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sandow yanks on the arm and Pendragon is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sandow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damien Sandow!
A relieved looking Damien Sandow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Highland Games 219
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Miles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miles misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Sandow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Miles misses with a wild combination.
Miles has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE in the buildup to the fight.
Sandow slips under a jab.
Sandow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miles pinned against the cage. Miles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sandow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miles .
Sandow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sandow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miles as he jumps to the side.
Miles is looking to counter the offense by Sandow and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sandow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Miles is trying to improve his position.
Miles is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sandow has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Miles wants to control but Sandow postures up.
Miles is trying to buck Sandow off.
Sandow advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Sandow working for a submission but Miles is keeping him at bay.
Miles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miles tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Sandow working for a guillotine from mount but Miles is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Sandow is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Sandow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damien Sandow!
Damien Sandow thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Highland Games 210
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Sandow fails with a takedown attempt.
Sandow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meridius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sandow somewhat.#TD2#
Meridius is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sandow's half guard.
Meridius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Meridius is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sandow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Meridius controlling the pace. #T1#
Meridius tries to pass to full mount but Sandow defends it.
Meridius controlling the action here.#SUB#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sandow has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Meridius. Oh but Sandow has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Meridius goes limp - he's gone! Sandow jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damien Sandow!
After winning the bout, Damien Sandow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Highland Games 207
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sandow checks a leg kick.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sandow.
Harris lands a jab to the head.
Harris scores with a nice strike.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Sandow's shoulder, as Sandow tries to avoid the shot.
Sandow shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Sandow on that attempt.
Harris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sandow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
Alonzo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Sandow.#TD#
Harris throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sandow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harris is in Sandow's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Harris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harris is in close to Sandow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harris wants to control from the top but Sandow keeps moving.
Harris advances position into side control!
Sandow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Harris missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Sandow looking for submissions off his back.
Harris throwing shots but Sandow is blocking nicely.
Harris 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. #SUB2#
Sandow looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sandow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Harris drops an elbow to the side of Sandow's head.
Harris 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. #SUB2#
Sandow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Sandow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandow gets full guard.
Our spies down at at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform us that Sandow has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sandow keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sandow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sandow working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sandow's head.
Harris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandow keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass. #SUB2#
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandow is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sandow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harris lands a couple of elbows.
Harris with a nice head shot there.
Harris with a nice head shot there.
Harris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sandow has momentary wrist control but Harris slips an elbow through the middle.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harris postures up in Sandow's guard and throws a big left but Sandow blocks it. #SUB2#
Sandow is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
Harris pushes down on Sandow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Harris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Harris connects with a nice short shot to Sandow's temple. #ROC#
Sandow is rocked!
Harris lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sandow! More strikes land and this one is all over! Harris jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alonzo Harris!
Alonzo Harris thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Damien Sandow stepped up to the mic, saying 'One of the best i have ever fought congratualtions to him he is the real deal '.
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Event:
Highland Games 202
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Sandow tries to move into range but Ngata moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut.
Sandow ducks under a wild hook from Ngata.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sandow misses with a double jab.
Sandow throws a sloppy head kick and Ngata moves out of range easily.
Ngata throws a body punch but Sandow moves out of range.
Sandow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ngata.
Sandow fails with the takedown.
Sandow closes the distance and clinches up with Ngata, looking for a takedown. Sandow pushes Ngata against the cage but Ngata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ngata misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Sandow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ngata's guard.
Sandow pushing down on Ngata's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Sandow is looking for a kimura here.
Ngata trying to control but Sandow postures up.
#SUB2#
Sandow seems to be looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Sandow is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Ngata is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sandow is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ngata still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ngata has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngata just content to control the position.
Ngata tries to stand but Sandow is controlling his head.
Sandow tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Sandow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngata in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sandow looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ngata passes into side control!
Sandow is looking for a sweep.
Sandow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ngata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sandow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.
Ngata keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sandow is pressing down on Ngata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Sandow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ngata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sandow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ngata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sandow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ngata defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Sandow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ngata is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Sandow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ngata is aware though and is defending well.
Ngata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ngata'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.#SUB2#
Sandow looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ngata is defending well. Sandow quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ngata has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sandow celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Sandow!
Our winner, Damien Sandow, 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:
Highland Games 194
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Westlake works Sandow's body with a nice hook.
Westlake with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut.
Sandow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sandow tries for a takedown but Westlake circles away easily
and Westlake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sandow goes for a double leg but Westlake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Westlake continues to drive forward.
Westlake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Westlake as he connects with a hook.
Sandow misses with a takedown
and Westlake counters with a big right hand! Oh Sandow is in trouble here! Westlake follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyril Westlake!
Cyril Westlake thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Damien Sandow spoke after the fight, saying 'One of the best i have ever fought congratualtions to him he is the real deal '.
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Event:
Highland Games 185
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sandow looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Sandow gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Sandow looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sandow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Sandow working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Sandow has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson is working Sandow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Sandow pushes a forearm under Johnson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Johnson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Sandow!
Damien Sandow thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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