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Event:
Pulse 57 - Chonan vs Lee
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Saunders avoids the head kick by Seterra.
Kip Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders looks to land a body kick but Seterra moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saunders.
Seterra scoring well with a low kick there.
Saunders gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Seterra counters with a series of strikes. Saunders will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saunders throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saunders scores with a head kick. Seterra tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Saunders lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saunders looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saunders chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saunders throws a push kick but Seterra slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seterra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A clash of legs there as Seterra blocks the low kick.
Seterra is looking for the big counter here.
Seterra scores with a jab to the body.
Seterra's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Seterra duly obliges.
Saunders throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seterra counters with a one-two to the body.
Seterra avoids a kick to the body.
Seterra wants to counter the offense by Saunders and move into the clinch position.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seterra checks a leg kick. #T1#
Seterra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seterra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saunders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Seterra moves out of range of the body kick from Saunders.
Saunders fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Seterra.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seterra. That's going to slow Saunders down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Seterra.
Some bone on bone action there as Seterra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Seterra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seterra misses with a few strikes there.
Saunders feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saunders throws a sloppy head kick and Seterra moves out of range easily.
Seterra checks a low kick from Saunders.
Saunders misses with an attempted mid kick.
Seterra throws a counter combo.
Saunders connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saunders lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Seterra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Seterra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Seterra cracks the inside of Saunders's front leg.
Saunders throws a leg kick but Seterra moved away.#T2#
Saunders throws a low kick but Seterra moves out of range easily.
Saunders 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.
Saunders throws a sloppy head kick and Seterra moves out of range easily.
Seterra displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Kip Saunders has been cut.
Saunders misses with an attempted mid kick.
Seterra lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saunders swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Seterra scores with a punch to the head.
Seterra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saunders has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses.
Saunders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saunders.
Seterra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saunders.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saunders tried to score with a low kick but Seterra checks it.
Seterra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seterra. That's going to slow Saunders down.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses
and Seterra makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Saunders really felt that one!#T3#
Saunders throws a leg kick
and Seterra counters with a left and a right that stings Saunders.
Saunders throws a sloppy head kick and Seterra moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saunders - that will leave a mark!
Saunders scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saunders tries a low kick but Seterra avoids it.
A low kick from Saunders misses
and Seterra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saunders thows a leg kick but Seterra checks it
and Seterra counters with a nice kick to the body.
Saunders tries to land a leg kick but Seterra saw it coming and moves away.
Seterra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saunders throws out a leg kick but Seterra moves out of range and Saunders only half commits.
As Saunders backs off Seterra throws a huge counter combo but Saunders manages to avoid it all.
Seterra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Seterra throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saunders's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy body kick from Saunders
and Seterra counters with a nice leg kick.
Seterra's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Seterra duly obliges.
Seterra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saunders throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
That kick from Saunders tenderised Seterra's leg. Seterra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saunders lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saunders tries to land a body kick
and Seterra counters with an outside leg kick.
Saunders throws a leg kick
and Seterra counters with a one-two to the body.
Seterra throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saunders's head.
Seterra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seterra.
Saunders has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seterra.
Saunders takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Saunders throws a sloppy head kick and Seterra moves out of range easily.
Seterra's corner calls for a 1-2. Seterra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick from Saunders is predictable there
and Seterra counters with a one-two to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunders lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Seterra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seterra.
Seterra lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roderick Seterra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kip Saunders's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Saunders pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seterra is out of range and Saunders settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seterra, right into the meat.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses
and Seterra counters with a low kick, right behind Saunders 's knee.
A low kick from Saunders misses
and Seterra counters with a leg kick.
Saunders misses with the body kick
and Seterra counters with a thumping low kick.
Saunders throws a leg kick
and Seterra counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saunders throws a sloppy head kick
and Seterra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saunders thinking.
Seterra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick by Saunders misses
and Seterra counters with a three punch combo that has Saunders backing up. Saunders nods at Seterra to acknowledge the strikes.
Saunders thows a leg kick but Seterra checks it
and Seterra counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Saunders is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seterra lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oh Saunders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saunders misses with a kick to the body
and Seterra counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Saunders falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roderick Seterra!
Roderick Seterra thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Pulse 44
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Saunders thuds his shin into the meat of Abarai's side.
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that Abarai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kip Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders tried to score with a low kick but Abarai checks it.
Saunders finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abarai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saunders defends it nicely.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Saunders! Abarai is out on his feet! Saunders rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Abarai is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Abarai is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Saunders!
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Event:
Pulse 40
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Saunders throws out a leg kick but Maker moves out of range and Saunders only half commits.
Maker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saunders misses with a leg kick
and Maker counters with a straight right hand.
Maker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saunders.
Maker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saunders.
Saunders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saunders tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saunders - the referee stops the clock and Maker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saunders. Maker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Saunders tries to land a body kick
and Maker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saunders - the referee stops the clock and Maker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saunders. Maker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saunders.
That kick from Saunders tenderised Maker's leg. Maker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saunders misses with a kick to the body.
Maker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saunders with a body shot.
Saunders thuds his shin into the meat of Maker's side.
Saunders throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saunders delivers a nice body kick.
Maker looks winded!#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Maker blocks the leg kick.
Maker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saunders throws a sloppy head kick
and Maker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Maker.
Maker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saunders. Saunders obviously looking to wear him down.
Saunders cracks the inside of Maker's front leg.
Maker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Maker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saunders is looking to score with low kicks.
Kip Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saunders. That's going to slow Maker down.
Saunders walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Maker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saunders throws a head kick that Maker semi-blocks.
Saunders fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maker checks it well.
Saunders tries to work over Maker's front leg with a kick but Maker checks it.
Maker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saunders with a body shot.
Saunders cracks the inside of Maker's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders throws a leg kick
and Maker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Saunders connects with an inside leg kick.
Saunders throws a body kick that misses
enabling Maker to counter with a crisp jab.
Maker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Saunders is predictable there
and Maker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Saunders there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saunders tries to score with a low kick but Maker moves his leg out of the way.#KD#
Saunders lands a big head kick that sends Maker tumbling to the mat! Saunders takes a step backwards and waves Maker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Saunders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saunders lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saunders throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maker counters with a two punch combo.
Maker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Saunders misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saunders moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saunders lands a leg kick that knocks Maker off balance momentarily.
Saunders scoring well with a low kick there.
Saunders connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Saunders thows a body kick. Maker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saunders goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Saunders throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saunders misses with a leg kick
letting Maker counter with a right hand.
Saunders scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saunders.
Saunders throws a leg kick but Maker moved away.
Maker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maker moves out of range of the body kick from Saunders.
Saunders cracks the inside of Maker's front leg.
Saunders throws the kick towards the body but Maker avoids it.
We've been told by Saunders's head coaches at Team Meanor MMA™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saunders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Saunders.
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!
Maker checks a leg kick.
You can see that Maker has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Maker lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Maker looks to land a left hand but Saunders moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Saunders is predictable there
enabling Maker to counter with a crisp jab.
Maker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saunders.
Maker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saunders lands with a kick to the temple. Maker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saunders pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maker is out of range and Saunders settles back down.
Maker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saunders feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maker's calf.
Maker 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.
Maker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saunders.
Maker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Saunders misses
and Maker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Saunders lands a big head kick that sends Maker tumbling to the mat! Saunders takes a step backwards and waves Maker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saunders throws a powerful right kick. Maker tried to block low but the kick was high! Maker was taken right off of his feet! Saunders jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kip Saunders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Tamad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saunders lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Saunders is predictable there
and Tamad counters with a two punch combo.
Tamad 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.
Tamad scores with a punch to the head.
Saunders shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tamad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saunders. Saunders obviously looking to wear him down.
Tamad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tamad connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kip Saunders has been cut.
Tamad cracks a nice hook into Saunders's ribs.
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!
Saunders throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Saunders misses
and Tamad counters with a right hand to the body.
Saunders throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
so Tamad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tamad is standing up over Saunders. Saunders looks to escape but Tamad dives into side control.
#REVR#
Saunders on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saunders tries to get out of the position.
Tamad happy to just control the position for now.
Tamad advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Saunders is looking to get to half guard.
Tamad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Tamad has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Saunders tries to lock up and control but Tamad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tamad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Saunders really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tamad controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamad is continuing to stall.#T4#
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Tamad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kip Saunders's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Saunders feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tamad's calf.
We've been told by Saunders's head coaches at Team Meanor MMA™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saunders misses with a low kick.
Saunders thows a leg kick but Tamad checks it
enabling Tamad to counter with a crisp jab.
Tamad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tamad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tamad works the jab nicely.
A low kick from Saunders misses
and Tamad counters with a stiff right hand.
Juan Tamad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tamad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tamad.
Saunders throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tamad counter with a right hand.
Tamad checks a low kick from Saunders.
A head kick misses from Saunders.
Saunders lands with a slapping head kick.
Tamad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tamad thuds his right hand into Saunders's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saunders throws a wild hook but Tamad just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Saunders gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Tamad raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Tamad!
A relieved looking Juan Tamad 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Saunders tried to score with a low kick but Muise checks it.
Muise half committed to a counter leg kick.
Muise takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Muise throws a body punch but Saunders moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Saunders finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saunders.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saunders.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muise checks a leg kick.
Saunders misses with a head kick.
Muise scores with a hook to the body. Saunders takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saunders throws a low kick, looking for Muise's leg but Muise calmly moves out of range.
Saunders throws a body kick that misses.
We've been told by Muise's head coaches at The Highland Way that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Muise blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
A head kick misses from Saunders.
It looked like Muise was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Muise throws a body punch but Saunders moves out of range.
Muise takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saunders avoids the body shot from Muise.
Saunders only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Muise tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Saunders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muise lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saunders throws an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Saunders.
#BC#
Muise manages to break the clinch.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses
and Muise counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kip Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saunders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saunders chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saunders.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Saunders.#CL#
Muise gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Muise.
Muise wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Muise lands with a short shot to the head.
Muise managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
Stalling in the clinch from Saunders.
Saunders lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saunders looking to throw knees to the head but Muise is blocking nicely.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muise avoids it.
Saunders managing to block the knees to the body from Muise.
Muise landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saunders landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muise misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saunders.
#BC2#
Saunders breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Saunders tenderised Muise's leg. Muise is trying to keep his angry face on.
Muise fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saunders looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Muise takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Saunders throws a wild body kick that Muise sees coming a mile off.
Muise swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Saunders clinches.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saunders using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muise has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muise lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Saunders.
Muise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
Saunders misses with a knee strike.
Muise taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saunders obliges.
Muise is breathing heavily.
Muise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muise avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
Saunders landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saunders lands a nice knee to the body.
Saunders utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saunders lands a knee to the body.
Saunders with a knee to the head.
Saunders unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saunders.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muise.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the head but Muise blocks with his arms.
Saunders has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Muise seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Saunders can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
Saunders tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muise.
Saunders with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muise throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunders dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Muise tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saunders avoids it.#BC2#
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Saunders dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Muise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saunders moves away.
Saunders thinks about the counter body kick.
Muise lands a nice looking body shot.
Saunders walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Muise checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Muise checks a leg kick.
As Saunders backs away, Muise returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Muise swinging wildly here.
Muise throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muise is looking to wear down Saunders with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Muise avoids the head kick by Saunders.
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders delivers a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saunders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saunders. That's going to slow Muise down.
Saunders throws a leg kick but Muise sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Muise takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Muise misses with a wild combination.
Saunders throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saunders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muise swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saunders shapes to counter with a head kick.
Muise takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Saunders.
Muise tries to counter by clinching up but Saunders breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Saunders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Muise takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Muise rushes Saunders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saunders lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muise managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
Muise lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saunders lands a good knee to the midsection. Muise won't want to take too many of those.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muise avoids it.
Saunders putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Muise in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Saunders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saunders lands a head kick!
Saunders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muise manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muise was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Muise wants to clinch.
Saunders steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Muise has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saunders.
Saunders lands a nice looking body kick.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saunders scores with a leg kick.
Saunders connects with a solid leg kick.
Muise is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saunders looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Muise misses
and Saunders counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
Muise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muise takes a swing at Saunders's ribcage but misses.
Saunders lands a leg kick that knocks Muise off balance momentarily.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saunders attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Muise takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Saunders lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saunders lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Muise just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Saunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Muise has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saunders.
Saunders connects with a high kick.
Saunders turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saunders.
Muise thinks about countering with a body kick.
Saunders misses with a low kick.
Saunders connects with a leg kick. Muise looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kip Saunders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saunders swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saunders misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muise lands with a nice body punch.
Muise misses with a wild body shot.
Saunders feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Muise's calf.
Saunders lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Muise will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Muise blocks a head kick by Saunders.
Muise misses with a head kick.
Muise wants to clinch up but Saunders keeps it at a distance.
Saunders misses with a leg kick.
Saunders misses with a leg kick
and Muise counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saunders looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saunders tries to score with a low kick but Muise moves his leg out of the way.
Muise steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Saunders. That one must have hurt.
Muise steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Saunders. That one must have hurt.
Saunders misses with a body kick.
Muise throws a right hand that Saunders ducks under and follows up with a left that Saunders also avoids with ease.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Saunders. That's going to slow Muise down.
Muise just misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders avoids the body shot from Muise.
Saunders thumps Muise with a low kick.
Muise tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saunders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saunders throws a big counter head kick but Muise avoids it with no problem.
Muise chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saunders can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders tries a head kick but it misses.
Saunders feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Muise's calf.
Saunders lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Muise has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Muise takes an elbow to the temple.
Saunders is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saunders lands an elbow that stopped Muise in his tracks for a moment.
Muise lands with a short shot to the head.
Muise goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saunders lands an elbow that stopped Muise in his tracks for a moment.
Muise avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
Muise on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muise lands a body punch.
Muise blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saunders.
Saunders working Muise over with knees to the body.
Muise takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Muise in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Saunders.
Saunders blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Saunders to work.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muise avoids it.#T4#
Saunders prevents a body shot from Muise.
Muise misses with a body punch.
Saunders misses with a knee to the head.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
Muise lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders with a knee to the head.
Saunders trying to stall but Muise improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Muise.
Muise misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kip Saunders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Muise.
Muise lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders scores with a knee to the head.
Muise struggles to land a body shot inside as Saunders controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Muise.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
Gavin Muise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kip Saunders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Muise lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kip Saunders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saunders 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kip Saunders!
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Event:
RHINO MMA
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saunders scores with a nice body kick.
Saunders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saunders lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saunders delivers a nice body kick.
Saunders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Smith darts in and clinches Saunders up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saunders lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Saunders has him pressed against the cage.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
Saunders wants to stall.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Saunders has the dominant position.#T1#
Saunders unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
Saunders misses with a knee strike.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
Saunders misses with a knee to the head.
Saunders throws an elbow but it misses.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saunders is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Saunders.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Saunders creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Saunders unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saunders with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saunders utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Saunders using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saunders crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Saunders lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Saunders unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saunders lands a knee to the head.
Saunders working Smith over with knees to the body.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
Saunders scores a nice knee to the body.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
Saunders with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saunders stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Saunders lands a knee to the head.
Saunders unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Saunders.
Saunders working Smith over with knees to the body.#T3#
Saunders is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saunders crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Saunders lands a knee to the head.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saunders utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saunders lands a damaging elbow.
Saunders connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Saunders keeps him there for the moment.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saunders putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saunders connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saunders unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
A knee to the head by Saunders.
Saunders creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Saunders with a knee to the head.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
Saunders landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Saunders putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Saunders.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saunders.
Saunders is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saunders lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saunders.
Saunders lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Saunders using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saunders lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Saunders gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saunders landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saunders scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Saunders.
#T5#
Saunders lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Saunders lands a knee to the body.
Saunders gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saunders crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saunders.
Saunders lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saunders.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Saunders crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Saunders lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Saunders landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Saunders gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Saunders.
#BC2#
Saunders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T6#
Saunders fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saunders plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Saunders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saunders landing knees to the head.
Saunders using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saunders lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saunders.
Saunders lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saunders crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Saunders lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saunders.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Saunders landing knees to the head.
#KD2#
Saunders drops Smith with a big knee straight up the middle! Smith is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #T7#
Saunders with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saunders throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Saunders! Smith is out on his feet! Saunders rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Smith is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Smith is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Saunders!
Kip Saunders is the new middleweight champion!
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