Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 17 Yamaguchi vs Date
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Tuck walks into a stiff left hand from Sanich.
Tuck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tuck is looking to counter punch.
Sanich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tuck swivels and escapes.
Tuck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sanich manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Sanich forces Tuck back against the cage and clinches.
Tuck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tuck smiles and moves away.
Tuck has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackscar Fitness in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Tuck clinches with his opponent.
Tuck scores with a hook to the body.
Tuck lands a body shot.
Tuck lands with a light punch inside.
Tuck lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Tuck.
Sanich looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tuck.
Tuck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanich backwards.
Tuck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuck scores with a shot to the side of Sanich's head.
Sanich looking for a takedown.
Robin Tuck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of San Sanich.
A short body shot lands from Tuck as the two fighters clinch.
Tuck pushes Sanich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Tuck digs a right hand underneath Sanich's ribcage. Sanich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tuck cracks Sanich with a nice body shot.
Tuck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tuck lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tuck.
Tuck scores with a shoulder strike.
Tuck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanich or not.
Tuck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tuck lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanich backwards. #ROC#
Sanich is rocked!
Tuck creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sanich's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sanich drops to his knees and Tuck pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Tuck!
In his post fight interview, Robin Tuck gave a big smile as he said 'Be ready! I am here!'.

Event: PFC 9 Cranial vs Monsoon
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Sanich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rection pinned against the cage. Rection gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Rection. No joy for Sanich on that attempt. #CL2#
Rection takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Sanich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rection wants to stand and escape but instead Sanich has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Our spies down at at Gym 412-RoaR sponsored training facility inform us that Rection has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sanich prevents Rection from getting back to his feet.
Sanich content to stall in guard here.
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.
Sanich seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rection for as long as he can get away with.
Sanich stops Rection from standing up. #T1#
Sanich throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Rection has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sanich has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rection scores with a shot to the side of Sanich's head.
Rection lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanich backwards. #TD#
Sanich lands a takedown into guard.
Rection wants to get back to his feet but Sanich is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Rection is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rection working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rection blocks an elbow strike.
Sanich wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for San Sanich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Sanich misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Rection.
Rection lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rection lands a shoulder strike.
Rection lands a nice uppercut.
Sanich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rection pushes Sanich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rection scores with a shot to the side of Sanich's head. #ROC2#
Sanich is rocked!
Rection lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Sanich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rection lands a big right hand that drops Sanich! The killer instinct kicks in and Rection finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rection!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Rection!
After the fight, Hugh Rection was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFC 1- Rudimentary Changes
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Sanich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parker sprawls well. Parker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanich gets slowly back to his feet.
Joseph Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of San Sanich.
Sanich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanich's hands.
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Parker misses the target.
Sanich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanich.
A left lands for Parker.
Sanich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parker pinned against the cage. Parker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parker swivels and escapes.
Parker scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanich should have avoided that one.
Parker throws a jab when Sanich was well out of range.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanich has time to react.
Parker with a nice cross.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Sanich shoots in.
Parker lands a head shot.
Parker cracks Sanich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parker pinned against the cage. Parker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
A jab lands there for Parker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Parker.
Sanich shoots for a takedown but Parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Parker finds it's way through Sanich's defenses.
Sanich misses with a takedown attempt - Parker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parker, as that shot connected.
Parker loads up on a big right hand but Sanich slips the punch.
Sanich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanich misses with a takedown
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Parker.#T3#
Parker throws the left hand but Sanich avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Sanich scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Parker is looking to escape.
Sanich content to control rather than advance.
Sanich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanich.
Sanich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanich thows a huge punch but Parker dodges it nicely.
Sanich stops Parker from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Sanich throwing shots but Parker is blocking nicely.
Sanich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parker defending well though.
Parker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Still in half guard, Sanich seems content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Parker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanich wants to take a breather but Parker is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanich with a poor takedown
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Sanich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Parker pushes Sanich off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Parker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sanich has his takedown stuffed
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanich fails to land the takedown.
Sanich goes for a double leg but Parker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Parker continues to drive forward.
Joseph Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of San Sanich.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker.
Parker stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanich. Sanich gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.
Sanich with a poor takedown
and Sanich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanich or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker, which made it look bad.
Sanich shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense.
Sanich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Sanich shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
San Sanich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanich slips a straight right by Parker.
Nice uppercut lands for Parker. That snapped Sanich's head back.
Sanich slips under a jab from Parker.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanich.
Joseph Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanich ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Sanich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Parker defends well and Sanich ends up having to push Parker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Parker is looking to counter punch.
Sanich shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Parker works the jab nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parker.
Sanich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Sanich persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanich.
Sanich is breathing heavily.#T2#
Sanich shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Sanich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanich.
Sanich has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Sanich shoots in.
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker leaves Sanich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big right from Parker misses.
Sanich shoots and misses
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker.
And Sanich tries to counter it with a takedown but Parker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sanich moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Sanich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Parker lands with a cross.
Parker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Sanich moved out of range.
Joseph Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker scores with a nice right hand.
Parker scores with a punch to the head.
Sanich walks into a stiff left hand from Parker.
Sanich slips a straight right by Parker.
Sanich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Sanich fails with the takedown
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Parker misses with a hook. Sanich ducked under it nicely.
Parker's corner calls for a 1-2. Parker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Parker loads up on a big right hand but Sanich slips the punch.
Sanich has his takedown stuffed
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Parker - just one landing.
Sanich shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Sanich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parker throwing a counter right hand but Sanich manages to avoid it.
Sanich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanich on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Sanich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Parker sprawls well initially but Sanich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Parker tries to kick Sanich off but Sanich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sanich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parker's head.
Sanich stops Parker from getting back to his feet.
Sanich is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sanich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Parker dominated that second round.
That's time! Parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sanich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker.
Sanich with a poor takedown
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanich tries for a takedown but Parker circles away easily
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanich slips under a jab from Parker.
Parker connects with a crisp jab.
Sanich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joseph Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of San Sanich.
Sanich drops his hands momentarily and Parker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanich slips under a jab from Parker.
Parker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanich.
Sanich misses with a takedown
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanich shoots and misses
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Sanich goes for a double leg but Parker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Parker continues to drive forward.
Sanich misses with a takedown attempt
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Parker throws a hook but Sanich blocks it.
Parker scores with a jab. Sanich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanich shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Parker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parker cracks Sanich with an open hand slap.
Sanich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parker cracks Sanich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Parker misses.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Sanich moved out of range nicely.
Sanich shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Sanich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanich moves away from the strike by Parker.
Sanich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanich can do to turn this around?
Parker looks to land a left hand but Sanich moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Parker there.
Jab, jab by Parker - just one landing.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanich walks into a straight right hand from Parker.
Parker cracks Sanich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Parker misses with a straight left.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Sanich saw that one coming.
Parker cracks Sanich with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sanich staying out of range there.
Sanich changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanich is defended easily by Parker.
Sanich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parker tries to avoid it but Sanich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parker to the ground. Parker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanich blocks a jab.
Sanich shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker scores with a nice strike.
Parker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Parker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sanich shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Sanich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Sanich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parker.
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Sanich moves away and avoids it.
Sanich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanich with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parker.
Sanich defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
Parker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parker lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanich off the cage and back into range.
Sanich shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
San Sanich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanich takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Parker!
As Joseph Parker got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm waiting for you, Olajide.'.

Event: Pulse 96 - Aldo vs Svensson
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Sanich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Captain Hook is trying to control but can't.
Captain Hook is looking to improve his position.
Captain Hook gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Captain Hook had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanich defends it easily.
Sanich wants to control from the top but Captain Hook keeps moving.
Sanich is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanich preventing the sweep.
Sanich is in close to Captain Hook's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Captain Hook looking for a sweep. Not yet Captain Hook, not yet.
Sanich trying to control the position from guard on top but Captain Hook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Captain Hook tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanich trying to control but Captain Hook is working from the bottom.
Captain Hook bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanich's guard. #REVR#
Sanich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanich will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sanich tries to strike from the bottom.
Sanich keeping moving, preventing Captain Hook from controlling successfully.
Sanich looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Captain Hook drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sanich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Captain Hook has Sanich in his guard.#REVB##T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Captain Hook is looking to sweep but instead, Sanich has passed into half guard.
Sanich thows a huge punch but Captain Hook dodges it nicely.
Captain Hook is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Sanich is trying to work for a kimura but Captain Hook is defending well.
Captain Hook looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Captain Hook's head.
Captain Hook tries to get to full guard but Sanich has control of the leg.
Sanich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Sanich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanich is looking to take a break and control but Captain Hook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanich prevents Captain Hook from improving his position.
Captain Hook wants to control but Sanich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanich prevents Captain Hook from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Captain Hook is working hard here to advance position.
Sanich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Captain Hook keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Captain Hook is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Captain Hook wants to control but Sanich is keeping busy.
Sanich is trying to control the action in half guard but Captain Hook is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Captain Hook tries to roll over but Sanich keeps him under control.
Captain Hook keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Captain Hook keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Captain Hook wants to get back to full guard.
Captain Hook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanich.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Captain Hook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanich. #SUB#
Captain Hook looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Captain Hook wants to improve his position but Sanich is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

San Sanich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Captain Hook. Those never looked like landing.
Sanich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sanich has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Captain Hook is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sanich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Captain Hook.
San Sanich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Captain Hook swivels and escapes.
Captain Hook throws a body punch but Sanich moves out of range.
Captain Hook misses with a double jab.
Sanich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanich tries for a takedown but Captain Hook sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Sanich drives through with a takedown into Captain Hook's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Captain Hook tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Captain Hook looking for a sweep. Not yet Captain Hook, not yet.
Captain Hook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanich wants to control from the top but Captain Hook keeps moving.
Captain Hook seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Captain Hook wants to sweep here but Sanich controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Sanich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanich wants to control from the top but Captain Hook keeps moving.
Sanich throwing strikes from guard but Captain Hook blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Captain Hook is on top in guard. #REVR#
Captain Hook won't allow Sanich to sweep him here.
Captain Hook looking to sit in guard and control but Sanich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sanich passes into half guard. #SUB#
Captain Hook is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanich pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Sanich sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Captain Hook's head. #SUB#
Captain Hook is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanich pulls his head out easily.
San Sanich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanich trying to control from half guard but Captain Hook is working away.
Sanich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Captain Hook defending well though.
Sanich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Captain Hook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanich.
Sanich is thwarting Captain Hook's attempts to control the position.
Captain Hook slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Captain Hook looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Captain Hook is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Captain Hook escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanich is looking to work some ground and pound but Captain Hook has wrist control.
Captain Hook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sanich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanich throwing strikes from guard but Captain Hook blocks nicely.
Sanich trying to control but Captain Hook is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Captain Hook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanich throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Captain Hook escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanich throwing strikes but missing.
Sanich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanich passes Captain Hook's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Captain Hook is looking for a sweep. Sanich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Captain Hook trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but San Sanich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sanich gets a double leg takedown into Captain Hook's guard.
Sanich trying to control the position from guard on top but Captain Hook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanich is looking to work some ground and pound but Captain Hook has wrist control.
Captain Hook trying to control the position.
Sanich throwing strikes from guard but Captain Hook blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Captain Hook looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sanich passes into side control.
Captain Hook is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanich tries to score with some ground and pound. Captain Hook controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sanich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Captain Hook is avoiding damage well. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
Captain Hook looks to move to half guard but instead Sanich has passed into mount! Damn!
Captain Hook can't escape the position.
Sanich looking to control but Captain Hook is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Captain Hook keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Sanich looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sanich throwing strikes here but Captain Hook is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Captain Hook is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Captain Hook is looking to escape.
Sanich misses with a head shot.#T2#
Captain Hook is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Captain Hook is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sanich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanich misses with a head shot.
Sanich lands with some strikes.
Captain Hook wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sanich.
Sanich throwing strikes here but Captain Hook is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Sanich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Sanich looking to finish with strikes here!
Sanich punching from mount but Captain Hook doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Captain Hook is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Sanich looking to secure an arm triangle but Captain Hook defends it well.
Captain Hook is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Captain Hook is trying to escape the mount.
Berg Captain Hook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Captain Hook blocking the ground and pound.
Sanich thowing shots but they're missing.
Captain Hook is trying to escape the mount.
Sanich thowing shots but they're missing.
Sanich looking to ground and pound but Captain Hook is blocking nicely.
Sanich throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by Sanich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sanich throws some wild stikes that Captain Hook manages to avoid easily.
Sanich throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Captain Hook holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sanich tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Captain Hook is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
San Sanich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... San Sanich!

Event: Pulse 92 - Kruglov vs Li II
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Parker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanich is defended easily by Parker.
Parker misses with the combination.
Sanich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parker pinned against the cage. Parker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parker's coach down at Bonsai Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Sanich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker tries to bum rush Sanich with a series of wild strikes but Sanich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker scores with a one two! Sanich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Parker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanich doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Sanich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanich.
Sanich attempts a counter takedown but Parker avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Parker.
Parker stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for San Sanich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.
Joseph Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sanich looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Parker pushes Sanich off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
A lazy left from Parker finds it's target.
Sanich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanich.
Parker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice uppercut there from Parker.
Sanich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parker drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Sanich right on the button. Sanich goes down! Parker follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Parker gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Parker!
An intense looking Joseph Parker took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm waiting for you, Olajide.'.

Event: PFN - 8 - Heart
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1#
Ganador throws a shot from downtown. Sanich moves away and avoids it.
Ganador throws a shot from downtown. Sanich moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Sanich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ganador's half guard.
Ganador pushes Sanich off but Sanich dives into side control.
Ganador tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sanich easily slips into full mount!
Sanich looking to finish with strikes here!
Ganador wants to try and get back to his feet.
Sanich controlling the position easily from mount.
Ganador is trying to stand up.#T1#
Ganador tries to hold on but Sanich postures up.
Sanich thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sanich throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sanich throws some wild stikes that Ganador manages to avoid easily.
Ganador really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sanich throwing strikes here but Ganador is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ganador is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanich throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Sanich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sanich thowing shots but they're missing.
Ganador wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sanich.
Sanich thowing shots but they're missing.
Sanich throwing strikes here but Ganador is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sanich throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Sanich misses with a head shot.
Sanich thowing shots but they're missing.
Sanich thowing shots but they're missing.
Sanich throwing strikes here but Ganador is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sanich thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sanich landing strikes from the mount and Ganador is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanich throws some wild stikes that Ganador manages to avoid easily.
Sanich controlling the position easily from mount.
Sanich looking to finish with strikes here! #T4#
Sanich landing strikes from the mount and Ganador is in trouble!
Sanich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanich thowing shots but they're missing.
Ganador wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sanich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanich misses with a head shot.
Ganador avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sanich.
Sanich throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sanich thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

San Sanich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Sanich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sanich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ganador is avoiding damage well.
Ganador pushes Sanich away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sanich gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ganador is being controlled here.
Sanich tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ganador tries to bench press Sanich off him but Sanich keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganador wants to get back to his feet but Sanich drags him back down.
Sanich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganador can do to turn this around?
Sanich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ganador is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganador parries the strikes from Sanich easily there. Sanich is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ganador to escape.
Sanich misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sanich is looking to take a break and control but Ganador is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanich taking a breather here. #T1#
Sanich tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ganador avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sanich.
Sanich working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ganador is not content to let Sanich control the position.
The ground and pound from Sanich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ganador avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sanich.
Ganador is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sanich asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sanich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ganador wants to get back to his feet.
Sanich tries to score with some ground and pound. Ganador controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Sanich is trying to get an arm triangle but Ganador is defending well.
Sanich fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3##SUB#
Sanich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ganador is trying to buck Sanich off.
Ganador being controlled for a moment.
Ganador tries to escape but Sanich is in control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Sanich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanich controls the position.
Ganador can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanich has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ganador!
Sanich unloads with some shots from mount but Ganador bucks and avoids them well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanich won't let Ganador get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sanich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanich thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

San Sanich dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ganador misses the shot to the body.
Ganador tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanich was well out of range. Poor timing from Ganador.
Ganador is looking to clinch but Sanich is avoiding it.
Sanich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ganador's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ganador duly obliges.
Ganador misses with a hook. Sanich ducked under it nicely.
Ganador misses with a straight left.
Ganador is looking to land body kicks.
Sanich shoots in and drives through. Ganador sprawls well.#TD#
Sanich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ganador being controlled for a moment.
Ganador managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sanich. #T1#
Ganador defending against the ground and pound.
Sanich fails to land a wild elbow strike.
San Sanich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sanich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ganador is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanich throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sanich trying to control the position but Ganador is working away.
Sanich fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Sanich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB#
Sanich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ganador is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanich throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ganador regains half guard, as Sanich was trying to land strikes.
Sanich missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Sanich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ganador keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ganador is looking to escape.#SUB#
Sanich seems to be working for a kimura but Ganador defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Sanich seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Luis Ganador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanich is controlling the pace.
Ganador keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanich throwing shots but Ganador is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
San Sanich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... San Sanich!

Event: Pulse 85 - Taranin vs Shojo
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Sanich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ceronne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sanich working the ground and pound but Ceronne is defending the strikes.
Ceronne is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sanich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ceronne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanich working the ground and pound but Ceronne is defending the strikes.
Ceronne is trying to control Sanich's posture but Sanich avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanich.
Ceronne struggling a bit here.
Sanich working the ground and pound but Ceronne is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanich fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanich.
Sanich tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ceronne defending against the ground and pound.
Sanich throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Sanich are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1##SUB2#
Sanich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ceronne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanich fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ceronne looking for a sweep but Sanich has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ceronne wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sanich.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sanich with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Sanich is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ceronne to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ceronne shrugs it off.
Sanich lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
The referee warns Ceronne that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Sanich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sanich thowing shots but they're missing.
Sanich looking to finish with strikes here!
Sanich thowing shots but they're missing.
Ceronne is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ceronne throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sanich. What's that going to do exactly?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ceronne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanich has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ceronne's face.
Ceronne avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sanich.
Sanich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sanich throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ceronne sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ceronne wants to improve his position but Sanich is controlling well. #T3#
Ceronne is trying to maintain the position but Sanich is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ceronne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanich.
Sanich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ceronne defending well though.
Sanich throwing shots but Ceronne is blocking nicely.
Sanich prevents Ceronne from improving his position.
Sanich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ceronne's head.
Sanich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanich thows a huge punch but Ceronne dodges it nicely.
Ceronne wants to improve his position but Sanich is controlling well.
Ceronne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanich. #SUB2#
Sanich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ceronne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanich. #T4#
Sanich is trying to control. Ceronne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Ceronne actively working from the bottom here.
Ceronne is breathing heavily.
Sanich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ceronne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanich throwing strikes from guard but Ceronne blocks nicely.
Ceronne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanich.
Sanich lands a couple of elbows.
Sanich throwing strikes from guard but Ceronne blocks nicely.
Sanich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

San Sanich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sanich shoots in and drives through. Ceronne sprawls well.
Ceronne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanich tries for a takedown but Ceronne circles away easily#CL#
and Ceronne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ceronne.
Sanich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Sanich jumps into guard, dragging Ceronne to the mat.
Sanich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sanich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ceronne defending well though. #SUB2#
Sanich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ceronne is refusing to be controlled, as Sanich sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanich 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#
Ceronne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Sanich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Ceronne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanich pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanich trying to mount his opponent but Ceronne defends it.
Sanich is keen to just control but Ceronne is a slippery customer.
Sanich throwing shots but Ceronne is blocking nicely.
Ceronne is not content to let Sanich control the position.#SUB#
Ceronne has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sanich escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sanich!
Sanich tries to advance to mount but Ceronne denies him. #T2#
Sanich working the ground and pound but Ceronne is defending the strikes.
Sanich trying to control the position but Ceronne is working away.
Ceronne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
San Sanich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ceronne defending against the ground and pound.
Sanich working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sanich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sanich working the ground and pound but Ceronne is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Sanich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ceronne struggling a bit here.
Sanich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ceronne is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ceronne tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sanich presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ceronne tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Sanich looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanich raining down shots from the mount!
Sanich tries to control but Ceronne wriggling away.
Ceronne is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The referee warns Ceronne that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanich landing punches. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Ceronne has been cut.
Sanich tries to control but Ceronne wriggling away.
Ceronne regains half guard.
Ceronne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sanich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ceronne is just riding it out for now. Sanich eventually gives up the hold.
Ceronne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanich. #T4#
Ceronne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanich.
Sanich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ceronne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Sanich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ceronne is just riding it out for now. Sanich eventually gives up the hold.
Sanich is keen to just control but Ceronne is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sanich is looking for a kimura but Ceronne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanich to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanich is keen to just control but Ceronne is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ceronne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

San Sanich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Ceronne's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ceronne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ceronne wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Ceronne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanich to the mat! Sanich manages to get full guard.
Ceronne trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanich is trying to keep Ceronne in close. #SUB2#
Sanich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ceronne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanich is trying to control the position but Ceronne postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ceronne trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sanich has his foot on Ceronne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ceronne works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Sanich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ceronne defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanich controls Ceronne momentarily but Ceronne frees himself.
Sanich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ceronne stopping the sweep attempt from Sanich.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanich will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sanich doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Ceronne dives in and scores a takedown into Sanich's guard.
Sanich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ceronne wants to control from the top but Sanich keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sanich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ceronne is aware though and is defending well.
Sanich wants to sweep but no luck.
Ceronne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanich is keeping the position for now.
Sanich working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Sanich working for a triangle but Ceronne defends it easily.
Sanich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanich can't keep his opponent in guard - Ceronne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanich is pressing down on Ceronne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ceronne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ceronne wants to control from the top but Sanich keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ceronne tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanich is retaining full guard.
Ceronne wants to stand but Sanich is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alexander Ceronne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanich is trying to keep Ceronne in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Ceronne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sanich looking to control.
Sanich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Ceronne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... San Sanich!

Event: Pulse 80 - Kromog vs Yuesheng
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Captain Hook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanich changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sanich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Captain Hook is looking for a counter combo.
Captain Hook stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanich. Sanich gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berg Captain Hook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of San Sanich.
Captain Hook lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like San Sanich has been cut.
Captain Hook connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanich. Sanich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Captain Hook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Captain Hook lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Captain Hook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanich shoots in for a takedown but Captain Hook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Captain Hook went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Captain Hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Captain Hook as Sanich shoots in.
Sanich slips a jab and a cross from Captain Hook.
Captain Hook fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Captain Hook throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Sanich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Captain Hook is trying to maintain the position but Sanich is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Captain Hook works his way to full guard. Good work.
Captain Hook is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Sanich drops back looking for a leg! Captain Hook is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Captain Hook manages to kick Sanich off! Sanich jumps back into Captain Hook's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Captain Hook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Captain Hook looking for a sweep. Not yet Captain Hook, not yet.
Captain Hook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanich. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Captain Hook controls Sanich momentarily but Sanich frees himself.
Captain Hook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanich is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Captain Hook tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Captain Hook is keeping the position for now.
Sanich wants to control from the top but Captain Hook keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sanich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Captain Hook as he avoids it easily.
Sanich shoots in looking for a takedown. Captain Hook tries to sprawl out of it but Sanich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Captain Hook manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Captain Hook stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Captain Hook wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Captain Hook does no damage. #T3#
A head kick misses from Captain Hook.
Sanich shoots in but Captain Hook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Captain Hook sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanich somewhat.
Captain Hook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Captain Hook smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Sanich manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Captain Hook on his heels. He'll look to pass Captain Hook's guard now, I'm sure.
Captain Hook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanich is one step ahead there.
Sanich trying to control but Captain Hook is working from the bottom.
Captain Hook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Captain Hook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanich sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sanich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Captain Hook looking for a sweep. Not yet Captain Hook, not yet.
Captain Hook not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanich stopping the sweep attempt from Captain Hook.
Sanich trying to control the position from guard on top but Captain Hook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Captain Hook is trying to control the position but Sanich postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berg Captain Hook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on San Sanich's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Sanich bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Captain Hook tries to bench press Sanich off him but Sanich keeps the position.
Captain Hook is being controlled here.
Captain Hook tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Captain Hook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanich can do to turn this around?
Sanich throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sanich creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Captain Hook sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Captain Hook is being controlled here.
Captain Hook can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanich working the ground and pound but Captain Hook is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Captain Hook is looking for a sweep.
Captain Hook avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sanich.
Captain Hook is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanich.#T1#
Captain Hook looking for a sweep but Sanich has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Captain Hook holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sanich tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Captain Hook really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Sanich is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Captain Hook has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sanich controlling his opponent.
Sanich trying to control but Captain Hook is having none of it.
Sanich misses with a head shot.#T2#
Sanich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Captain Hook is looking to escape.
Sanich looking to finish with strikes here!
Captain Hook is looking to get to half guard.
Sanich looking to ground and pound but Captain Hook is blocking nicely.
Captain Hook really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Captain Hook that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanich thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Captain Hook wants to hold on but Sanich pushes him away.
Captain Hook is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Captain Hook manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Captain Hook, under a barage of strikes from Sanich.
Sanich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Captain Hook tries to get to full guard but Sanich has control of the leg.
Sanich working over Captain Hook with some ground and pound. Captain Hook looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Captain Hook is trying to stand back up but Sanich is controlling him
Captain Hook tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sanich has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sanich thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sanich thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
Sanich lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Captain Hook that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC2#
Captain Hook is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Sanich! Captain Hook is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). San Sanich!

Event: PFN - 1 - Wednesday Beatdown
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Parker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Sanich gets a double leg takedown into Parker's guard.#ES#
Parker is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sanich presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanich misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanich has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Parker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker lands a right hand.
Parker lands a right hand.
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!
Parker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanich shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense.
Parker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sanich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of San Sanich.#T1#
Sanich fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanich misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanich has his takedown stuffed
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Sanich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Sanich tries to get set, Parker tries to push him back and clinch up but Sanich manages to avoid the attempt.
Sanich with a poor takedown #CL#
and Parker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parker counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Sanich fails with the takedown
and Sanich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanich shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Sanich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanich shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Parker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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!
Sanich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanich misses with a takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Sanich shoots and misses
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanich shoots and misses
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Sanich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanich tries for a takedown but Parker circles away easily
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanich shoots and misses
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanich misses with a takedown
and Parker counters with a series of strikes. Sanich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Sanich persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Sanich shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Parker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sanich prevents Parker from getting back to his feet.
Sanich trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sanich stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker controlling Sanich's posture.
Sanich looking to sit in guard and control but Parker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Parker advances to half guard.
Sanich trying to control but Parker postures up.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Sanich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Parker dominated that round.
That's time! Parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sanich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Parker misses its target.
Sanich misses with a takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joseph Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of San Sanich.#TD2#
Sanich scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sanich throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Parker to regain full guard.
Sanich stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanich wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Sanich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Sanich preventing the sweep.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Parker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.
Sanich is looking to work some ground and pound but Parker has wrist control.
Parker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanich is controlling him.
Sanich postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it.
Sanich wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Joseph Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parker counters with a right hand to the body. #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.
Parker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parker tries to counter by clinching up but Sanich breaks away and moves out of range.
Sanich with a poor takedown
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanich misses with a takedown
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.
Sanich has his takedown stuffed
and Parker counters with a series of strikes. Sanich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanich has his takedown stuffed
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Sanich has his takedown stuffed
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Sanich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Parker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanich throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Parker to regain full guard.
Sanich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Sanich throws a strike but Parker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've been informed that Sanich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Parker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanich's guard.
Sanich trying to keep a closed guard but Parker is proving a slippery customer.
Parker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sanich will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Joseph Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Parker dominated that second round.
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#
Parker stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanich. Sanich gets slowly back to his feet.
Parker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanich fails with the takedown
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanich shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joseph Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of San Sanich.
Sanich shoots and misses
and Sanich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sanich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sanich misses with a takedown
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanich shoots and misses
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanich. #T1#
Sanich misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Parker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Parker lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Parker. #BC#
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanich misses with a takedown
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanich can do to turn this around?
Sanich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Joseph Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sanich fails with the takedown
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanich.
Parker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanich tries for a takedown but Parker circles away easily
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parker counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Sanich tries for a takedown but Parker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
San Sanich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Sanich has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Parker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parker. #BC#
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanich misses with a takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanich with a poor takedown
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanich shoots and misses
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanich thinking.
Sanich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Parker leaves Sanich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Sanich misses with a takedown attempt
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parker counters with a left to the body.
Sanich misses with a takedown
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San Sanich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Parker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parker.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Parker!
Post fight, Joseph Parker took to the microphone: 'I'm waiting for you, Olajide.'.

Event: Pulse 71 - Driver vs Sclounce
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1##TD#
Lopasderfca throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanich was covering up waiting for the punch and Lopasderfca finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lopasderfca is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanich has wrist control.#SUB2#
Sanich looking for a triangle here. Lopasderfca is fighting it but it looks tight! Sanich pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lopasderfca is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). San Sanich!

Event: Pulse 65 - Kormrok vs Cranial
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Hett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hett.
San Sanich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanich throws a hook to the side of Hett's head but Hett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Hett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hett displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanich up against the cage.#TD2#
Hett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sanich regains guard.
Sanich is pulling down on Hett's head. It's preventing any offense from Hett, at least for the moment.
Hett throws an elbow that misses. Sanich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hett's guard. Nice move by Sanich!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanich wants to control from the top but Hett keeps moving. #T1#
Sanich throwing strikes but missing.
Hett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform us that Hett has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hett looking to control.
Hett wants to sweep here but Sanich controlling him for the moment.
Hett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanich.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanich throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanich won't allow Hett to sweep him here.
Hett is trying to keep Sanich in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Hett scores with a takedown into Sanich's guard.
Sanich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sanich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hett tries to get to full guard but Sanich has control of the leg.
Sanich missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Sanich stops Hett from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Sanich 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.
Hett tries to roll over but Sanich keeps him under control.
Hett is trying to maintain the position but Sanich is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanich passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
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.
Sanich misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sanich with a couple of short strikes.
Sanich lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sanich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hett tries to kick Sanich off but Sanich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sanich is trying to control the action in half guard but Hett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hett tries to roll over but Sanich keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sanich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

San Sanich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hett moves out of range as Sanich strikes.
Hett throws a right and a left that Sanich avoids nicely.
Hett cracks Sanich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanich throws a right hand that Hett ducks under and follows up with a left that Hett also avoids with ease.
Hett tries to clinch but Sanich moves out of range.
Hett scores with the left hand. Sanich knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Hett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanich was covering up waiting for the punch and Hett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanich is trying to keep Hett in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sanich has his feet on Hett's thighs here. He's pushed Hett off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hett screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). San Sanich!

Event: MMA Gladiators 4
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Ortiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanich. Sanich gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortiz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
A head kick lands from Ortiz that sends Sanich to the canvas. Sanich tries to scramble back to his feet but Ortiz brings him back down into side control. #ROC2#
Sanich is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like San Sanich has been cut.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Sanich is working from the bottom.
Oh Sanich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanich manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz pushes Sanich off looking to stand but Sanich dives back in and keeps control.
Sanich seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanich trying to control from half guard but Ortiz is working away.
Sanich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.
Sanich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Sanich seems to be working for a kimura but Ortiz defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Ortiz is refusing to be controlled, as Sanich sits in half guard.
Sanich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ortiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanich.
Sanich stops Ortiz from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Sanich is trying for a kimura here. Ortiz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sanich wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). San Sanich!

Event: Friday Night Fight 2
Date: Dec 23, 2016

#R1#
Sanich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Busluvoic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
San Sanich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sanich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Busluvoic sprawls well initially but Sanich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Busluvoic tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sanich manages to move to mount!
Sanich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Busluvoic is looking to escape.
Busluvoic can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Sanich working for a submission but Busluvoic is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Sanich goes for an armbar but Busluvoic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Busluvoic .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanich pulls Busluvoic in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Busluvoic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Busluvoic trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanich can't keep his opponent in guard - Busluvoic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Busluvoic seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanich is not content to let Busluvoic control the position.
Busluvoic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Busluvoic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanich's guard.#SUB2#
Busluvoic sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Sanich doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Busluvoic paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Sanich - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). San Sanich!

Event: MMA Gladiator 1 The Beginning
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanich tries to close the distance and clinch but Hill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Hill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Sanich looking to score a takedown here. Hill is defending well but Sanich drives through and ends up in Hill's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanich is pushing down on Hill's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hill is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanich works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Sanich swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). San Sanich!

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 21, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between San Sanich and Bubba Rugowski. Bubba Rugowski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

190 cm
25 yrs
280 lbs

225 cm
47 yrs
277 lbs

Sanich

Rugowski

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; San Sanich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Rugowski!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sanich fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanich sets himself, and Rugowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Sanich avoids it this time.
Sanich with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rugowski counters by moving into the clinch.

Rugowski gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanich (0) vs (2) Rugowski
Sanich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanich controlling the position for now.
Rugowski is taking a breather. Sanich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanich is looking for a sweep. Rugowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rugowski content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rugowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sanich!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanich (0) vs (5) Rugowski

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rugowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanich tries to reverse the position but Rugowski maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rugowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rugowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rugowski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski controlling the pace for now.
Sanich is desperately trying to improve his position but Rugowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Rugowski controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rugowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sanich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rugowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Rugowski 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.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sanich tries to hold on but Rugowski postures up.
Sanich is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rugowski content just to control the position here.
Sanich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rugowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sanich is desperately trying to improve his position but Rugowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanich tries to hold on but Rugowski postures up.
Sanich is looking to get to half guard.
Rugowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanich tries to reverse the position but Rugowski maintains control.
Rugowski controlling the pace for now.
Sanich sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rugowski not doing much here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanich (0) vs (8) Rugowski
Rugowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanich tries to hold on but Rugowski postures up.
Sanich is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rugowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rugowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rugowski controlling the pace for now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sanich is trying to escape the mount.
Sanich tries to lock up and control but Rugowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rugowski controlling the pace for now.
Sanich is trying to reverse the position but instead Rugowski has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Sanich (0) vs (11) Rugowski
Rugowski trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sanich doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanich tries to escape the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sanich doesn't escape.
Rugowski is continuing to stall.
Rugowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
More stalling from Rugowski.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sanich's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sanich is working hard here to advance position.
Rugowski biding his time, controlling Sanich.
Rugowski doesn't have the hooks in and Sanich manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanich (2) vs (11) Rugowski
Sanich trying to control the position from guard on top but Rugowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanich wants to control from the top but Rugowski keeps moving.

Rugowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rugowski keeping moving, preventing Sanich from controlling successfully.
Sanich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rugowski is keeping the position for now.
Sanich trying to control the position from guard on top but Rugowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sanich won't allow Rugowski to sweep him here.

Sanich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rugowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rugowski has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanich (2) vs (13) Rugowski
Rugowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rugowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanich swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
The adventures of Rugowski the control monster continue. Boring.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sanich trying to keep a closed guard but Rugowski is proving a slippery customer.
Rugowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rugowski with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rugowski wins on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba Rugowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jay Reading and San Sanich. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

200 cm
21 yrs
270 lbs

190 cm
25 yrs
280 lbs

Reading

Sanich

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jay Reading! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; San Sanich!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Reading has closed the distance and engaged Sanich in a clinch.
Reading prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanich looking for a takedown.
Sanich tries to score a body lock takedown but Reading shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jay Reading has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of San Sanich.

Reading pulls Sanich into guard.
Sanich advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Reading (0) vs (3) Sanich
Reading is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanich off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reading (4) vs (3) Sanich
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reading slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Reading has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sanich defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Reading knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanich on the ground.
What can Sanich do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanich really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Reading's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Reading biding his time, controlling Sanich.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reading working for the choke.
Sanich trying to control but not successfully.

Reading working for a choke but Sanich is defending well.
Reading biding his time, looking for the opening.
Reading'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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reading is not going to allow Sanich to sit and survive in this position.
Sanich is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Reading.
Sanich wants to control his opponent's hands but Reading gets his hands free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reading is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanich tries to escape the position.
Sanich is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sanich wants to control his opponent's hands but Reading gets his hands free.
Reading really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sanich.
Sanich tries to roll but Reading sticks to his back.
Reading avoiding Sanich 's attempts to control his hands.
Reading controlling well, preventing Sanich from escaping the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reading biding his time, controlling Sanich.
Sanich tries to break free.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Reading is looking for a rear naked choke here but Sanich reverses the position brilliantly into Reading's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reading (4) vs (5) Sanich
Sanich stands and throws Reading's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reading (4) vs (8) Sanich
Reading is trying to control Sanich's posture but Sanich avoids it.
Reading is holding Sanich down, trying to stall.

Sanich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reading is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Sanich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reading is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reading keeps working.
Reading can't do much from the bottom here.

Sanich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Reading is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanich's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sanich is looking to advance position but Reading won't allow it.

Sanich is looking for a kimura here.

Sanich seems to be working for a kimura but Reading defends the submission attempt.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sanich is looking to advance position but Reading won't allow it.
Reading wants to control but Sanich is keeping busy.
Sanich is trying to control. Reading wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reading on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reading tries to get out of the position.

Sanich seems to be working for a kimura but Reading defends the submission attempt.
Sanich tries to pass to full mount but Reading defends it.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Sanich is working for a kimura but Reading is defending it quite comfortably.

Sanich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reading is just riding it out for now. Sanich eventually gives up the hold.
Reading has his hands clasped together around Sanich's back. He's all about the action.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Sanich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Sanich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reading is just riding it out for now. Sanich eventually gives up the hold.

Sanich is trying to work for a kimura but Reading is defending well.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Reading gets full guard.
Reading looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanich is one step ahead there.
Sanich trying to control but Reading is working from the bottom.
Sanich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanich trying to control but Reading is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sanich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reading's guard.
Sanich wants to control but Reading is keeping him busy.

Sanich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reading is just riding it out for now. Sanich eventually gives up the hold.

Sanich 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Reading looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanich wins on points by 8 to 4.

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between San Sanich and Sergei Gunines. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

190 cm
25 yrs
280 lbs

180 cm
25 yrs
275 lbs

Sanich

Gunines

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; San Sanich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sergei Gunines!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gunines shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanich leaves Gunines with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Sanich looking to score a takedown here. Gunines is defending well but Sanich drives through and ends up in Gunines's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanich (2) vs (0) Gunines
Gunines should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gunines working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gunines looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Sanich drops back looking for a leg! Gunines is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gunines manages to kick Sanich off! Sanich jumps back into Gunines's guard.
Sanich wants to control from the top but Gunines keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunines has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sanich has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanich (5) vs (0) Gunines

Sanich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gunines is looking for a sweep.
Gunines sneaks back into half guard.

Sanich wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunines is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanich slows the pace down in half guard.
Gunines wants to get back to full guard.
Sanich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gunines knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sanich is trying to control. Gunines wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunines defends it well.
Gunines is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sanich jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanich (8) vs (0) Gunines
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gunines has eaten all the pies!
Gunines is looking for a sweep.
Gunines struggling a bit here.

Sanich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gunines, who protects the arm well.
Gunines is looking for a sweep.
Gunines is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanich's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Sanich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gunines sees it coming and defends easily.

Sanich is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gunines is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). San Sanich!

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between San Sanich and Florent Gunines. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

190 cm
25 yrs
280 lbs

189 cm
26 yrs
192 lbs

Sanich

Gunines

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; San Sanich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Florent Gunines!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Sanich instigates a clinch.

Gunines works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanich (0) vs (2) Gunines
Gunines seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gunines sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanich's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gunines in particular looking to stall.
Gunines's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sanich wants to get back to full guard.
Gunines controlling the action here.
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.
Sanich is looking for a sweep. Gunines is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunines wants to pass to mount but Sanich is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunines is still trying to improve position.
Sanich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanich slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gunines preventing the sweep.
Gunines sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sanich keeping full guard, as Gunines tries to pass.
Gunines's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gunines pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanich is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunines stopping the sweep attempt from Sanich.

Sanich looking for a guillotine here but Gunines defends easily.
Gunines preventing the sweep.
Gunines is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Gunines 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.
Gunines is fighting to break Sanich's control of his arms but Sanich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gunines got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunines has managed to get both his arms back between Sanich's legs - danger averted.
Sanich being controlled here, momentarily.

Sanich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunines sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunines's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sanich trying to control the position.

Sanich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Sanich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gunines looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gunines wants to pass the guard but Sanich is keeping the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sanich looking to control.
Gunines not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gunines trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunines looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sanich managing to control the position.
Sanich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gunines controlling from the top position.
Sanich seems keen to control Gunines's posture.
Gunines wants to pass the guard but Sanich is keeping the position.
Gunines sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Sanich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunines defends well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sanich being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanich controls Gunines momentarily but Gunines frees himself.
Gunines is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Gunines might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gunines forces his way into half guard.
Gunines not doing much here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sanich manages to get to full guard.
Sanich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gunines controls the pace.
Sanich is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Sanich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunines gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sanich is trying to keep Gunines in close.
Sanich is really struggling to control Gunines but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gunines showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanich controls Gunines momentarily but Gunines frees himself.
Sanich tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sanich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunines postures up.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gunines trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunines keeps trying to improve his position.
Gunines is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gunines wants to pass the guard but Sanich is keeping the position.
Sanich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunines must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanich looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanich, not yet.
Sanich pulls Gunines in to control the position.
Gunines controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Sanich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Sanich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunines pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanich is keeping the position for now.
Gunines is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gunines wants to pass the guard but Sanich is keeping the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gunines trying to control but Sanich is working from the bottom.
Gunines is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanich keeping moving, preventing Gunines from controlling successfully.
Sanich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanich (2) vs (2) Gunines

Sanich is looking for a kimura but Gunines is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanich to get the leverage.

Sanich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gunines doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanich.
Gunines gets back to full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sanich wants to control from the top but Gunines keeps moving.
Gunines tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sanich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanich passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanich (5) vs (2) Gunines

Sanich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gunines can't do much from the bottom here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Sanich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gunines knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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Sanich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunines has escaped the position, nice work there.

Sanich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunines holding on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanich takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.

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