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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Sanford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gromadowski.
#TD2#
Gromadowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gromadowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gromadowski stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford tries to roll over but Gromadowski keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gromadowski wants to free his trapped foot but Sanford is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Gromadowski 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.
Gromadowski controlling the pace.
Gromadowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Gromadowski controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Gromadowski.
Gromadowski prevents Sanford from getting the reversal.
Gromadowski controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Gromadowski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Gromadowski lands a nice shot to the head.
Gromadowski controlling from mount.
Sanford wants to hold on but Gromadowski pushes him away.
Sanford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gromadowski on the ground.
Gromadowski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanford looks a forlorn figure.
Gromadowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanford is squirming around, avoiding Gromadowski's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Sanford wants to hold on but Gromadowski pushes him away.
Gromadowski landing strikes from the mount and Sanford is in trouble!
Gromadowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gromadowski cracks Sanford with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#
Sanford is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Gromadowski! Sanford is hurt baaadly! Gromadowski is firing away with more strikes - Sanford is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krystian Gromadowski!
Krystian Gromadowski tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Perez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanford counters with a series of strikes. Perez will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Perez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanford did well to prevent Perez getting side control.#SUB2#
Perez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sanford is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Orlando Perez!
A very excited looking Orlando Perez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Black shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanford's guard.
Black distracts Sanford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Black is fighting to break Sanford's control of his arms but Sanford is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground.
Black preventing the sweep.
Sanford looking to control.
#SU2#
Black stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Black dips to his left and cracks Sanford with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Black. #SU2#
Black stands up and beckons Sanford to his feet. #T1#
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black misses with the body kick
and Sanford counters with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Black, right into the meat.
Sanford has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Sanford is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Alan Sanford has been cut.#TD2#
Black dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Sanford has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Requis Black!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hadizic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hadizic on the ground.#SUB2#
Hadizic seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sanford is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Edin Hadizic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Lopez misses with a double jab
and Sanford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez scores with a three punch combo!
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Lopez gets a clinch.
Sanford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lopez smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Lopez moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopez misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Lopez scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez scores with a nice right hand.
Sanford avoids a kick to the body.
Sanford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lopez lands a jab-cross combination.
Lopez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Sanford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Lopez moves into the clinch.
Sanford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
Lopez is looking to control Sanford's arms but Sanford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lopez has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mark Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanford blocks the body kick.
Sanford appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lopez misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Lopez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanford, pushing him back against the cage.
Lopez has Sanford pressed against the cage, preventing Sanford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Lopez scores with a head kick.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by Lopez.
Lopez throws a head kick but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford blocks a head kick by Lopez.
As Lopez backs away, Sanford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanford.
Sanford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lopez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big left from Lopez misses.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice takedown defense from Lopez. No joy for Sanford on that attempt. #T4#
Lopez scores with a head kick. Sanford tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses
and Sanford counters with a left to the body.
Lopez looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Lopez takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanford is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lopez is trying to stall.
Lopez tries to break free but Sanford pushes him back against the cage.
Sanford tries to pull guard but Lopez won't allow it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lopez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Sanford decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanford lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Lopez kicks off Sanford and gets to his feet.
Sanford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez tries to land a body kick
and Sanford makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Lopez takes the fight into the clinch.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Sanford has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Sanford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopez just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Lopez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanford. That did some damage!#CL2#
Lopez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lopez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanford has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lopez.
Sanford is looking to break free of the clinch but Lopez has double underhooks.
Lopez tries to circle away but Sanford has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Lopez clinches up with Sanford and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Sanford keeps him there for the moment.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Sanford keeps him there for the moment.
Sanford tries to pull guard but Lopez won't allow it.
Sanford letting Lopez take a breather here.
Sanford jumps guard but Lopez stands there with Sanford around his waist. Sanford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Sanford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanford jumps guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Sanford's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lopez lands an elbow that stopped Sanford in his tracks for a moment. #T3##BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Lopez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mark Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alan Sanford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters circling a little - Lopez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanford blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lopez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanford backs up against the cage.
#T4##CL2#
Lopez gets a clinch.
Lopez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanford is trying to break free.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Sanford has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanford throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lopez wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Sanford successfully pulls guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopez connects with a body shot that sends Sanford's belly button to the back.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Sanford avoids it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanford crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lopez - the referee stops the clock and Sanford gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lopez. Sanford manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Lopez has closed the distance and engaged Sanford in a clinch.
#BC2#
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Lopez takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Lopez is pushing Sanford up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sanford is looking to break free of the clinch but Lopez has double underhooks.
Lopez lands a big knee! That's hurt Sanford! Oh, he's all over the place! Lopez lands another knee that sends Sanford to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Lopez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Verme moves into the clinch.
Verme tries to circle away but Sanford has him pinned against the cage.
Sanford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanford misses with an elbow over the top.
Verme comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Alan Sanford has been cut.
Sanford stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Verme turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Sanford sneaks out the side door and pushes Verme away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Verme rushes Sanford and presses him up against the cage.
Sanford is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Sanford breaks from the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Verme 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.#ES#
Sanford has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Verme has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Verme has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sanford uses from the top position. #SU#
Sanford gets to his feet. Verme looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Verme closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sanford quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Sanford kicks Verme off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Verme takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Verme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Verme tries to break free but Sanford pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Sanford pulls Verme into guard.
#SUB#
Verme throws a sloppy strike and Sanford has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Verme is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sanford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alan Sanford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thompson lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Alan Sanford has been cut.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thompson.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanford misses its target.
Sanford blocks a low kick nicely.
Thompson misses with a shot to the body
and Sanford counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thompson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanford takes a step back to recover.
Thompson dips to his left and cracks Sanford with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Sanford is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Sanford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanford is breathing heavily.
BAM! Thompson delivers a spinning backfist that drops Sanford like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jake Thompson!
Jake Thompson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Sanford tries for a takedown but Valyras sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valyras looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Valyras swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Valyras drives through with a takedown into Sanford's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanford is trying to keep Valyras in close.
Valyras won't allow Sanford to sweep him here.
Sanford working a defensive guard here.
Valyras tries to stand but Sanford is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sanford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valyras doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valyras manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Sanford looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanford, not yet.
Sanford trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valyras is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanford has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Valyras looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2##SUB2#
Valyras seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanford is pressing down on Valyras's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Valyras preventing the sweep.
Sanford wants to get back to his feet but Valyras is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanford thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sanford is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Valyras dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanford is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Valyras has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Sanford trying his best to control but Valyras has mounted him.
Valyras takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanford 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.
Sanford wants to get back to full guard.
Valyras is looking to advance position but Sanford won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valyras is trying to control. Sanford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanford keeping hold of Valyras's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Valyras is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanford wants to control but Valyras is keeping busy and won't allow it. #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!
Valyras misses with a straight left.
Sanford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Babis Valyras dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Valyras shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sanford napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sanford wants to control but Valyras postures up.
Sanford is looking to reverse the position.
Valyras trying to control the action but Sanford is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford wants to get back to his feet but Valyras is dominant here and he's now got Sanford's back!
Valyras is breathing heavily.#T1#
Valyras misses with punches from the back.
Sanford is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sanford is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sanford tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sanford is working to get back to half guard.
Valyras avoids the attempt from Sanford to control.
Sanford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanford wants to control but Valyras is having none of it.#T2#
Sanford is trying to escape the mount.
Valyras trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valyras controlling his opponent.
Valyras throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sanford because Valyras loaded up on that one.
Valyras has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Sanford is trying desperately to improve position.#ES#
Sanford bucks up and throws Valyras to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#TD2#
Valyras throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanford was covering up waiting for the punch and Valyras finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Valyras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valyras postures up.
#T4#
Sanford trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Valyras in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valyras preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Sanford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valyras doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valyras manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valyras is fending him off so far but Sanford persists. Nope, Valyras circles away and we're back to standing.
Valyras tries to counter with a clinch but Sanford shakes him off and moves away.
Sanford moves out of range as Valyras throws a body kick.
Sanford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Babis Valyras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Valyras closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanford wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Valyras is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Valyras missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Sanford wants to get back to his feet.
Valyras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanford 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.#T1#
Sanford is trying to control the position 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.
Sanford misses with a body shot.
Valyras tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sanford takes a swing at Valyras's ribcage but misses.
Valyras falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanford scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Valyras throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valyras is in Sanford's guard.#ES#
Sanford has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Valyras has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Valyras turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Valyras manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Sanford throws Valyras to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Valyras drives through with a takedown into Sanford's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Sanford kicks Valyras off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Valyras fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanford, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Sanford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Valyras scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Sanford is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Valyras has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Valyras throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Valyras misses with the ground and pound.
Sanford sneaks back into half guard.
Sanford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valyras.
Valyras missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanford makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanford.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanford wants to hit a switch here but Valyras passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanford there!
Valyras looking to finish with strikes here!
#SU2#
Valyras gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Babis Valyras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Valyras darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alan Sanford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babis Valyras is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valyras content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Sanford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valyras 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Babis Valyras!
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