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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Gentry gets tackled into the cage by Sanders. Sanders maintains the clinch.
Gentry can't find room to land a body shot as Sanders controls the action.
Gentry is trying to pull guard but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Gentry breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Sanders gets a double leg takedown into Gentry's guard.
Sanders trying to control but Gentry is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gentry is looking for a triangle but Sanders pushes his legs off easily.
Sanders trying to control but Gentry is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sanders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gentry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanders has managed to get both his arms back between Gentry's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gentry wants to sweep here but Sanders controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gentry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SU2#
Sanders stands up from Gentry's guard - Sanders perhaps looking for a knockout. #KD2#
Sanders lands a left and a right that send Gentry crashing to the mat, dazed. Sanders thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Gentry is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Cole Gentry has been cut.
Sanders connects with a stiff jab that staggers Gentry - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Barry Sanders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Bright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanders as he jumps to the side.
Sanders lands an overhand right.
Sanders moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanders throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Sanders forces Bright back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Bright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bright avoids the head kick by Sanders.
Bright went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A cross from Sanders lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Sanders.
Sanders misses with a two punch combination.
Bright seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sanders fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Sanders's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bright under the eye.#TD2#
Sanders decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bright manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sanders keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sanders is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Bright manages to break the clinch.
Bright dives in and grabs Sanders's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanders pushes down on Bright's head and hops out.#TD#
Bright shoots in and gets a takedown into Sanders's guard.#ES2#
Sanders manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bright.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Bright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Sanders defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bright.
Sanders throws a right and a left that Bright avoids nicely. #CL2#
Sanders closes the distance and pushes Bright back into the cage.#BC2#
Sanders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanders throws a combination. Bright tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bright.
Sanders looks winded!
Sanders comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bright shoots for a takedown but Sanders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanders sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bright somewhat.#T3#
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Bright.
Sanders drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bright defends it well.#KD2#
Sanders lands a big head kick that sends Bright tumbling to the mat! Sanders takes a step backwards and waves Bright back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bright is rocked!
A head kick by Sanders - that's a beauty! Bright is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Sanders can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Barry Sanders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Marsh darts in looking for a takedown but Sanders gets double underhooks and turns Marsh into the cage. #CL2#
Sanders rushes Marsh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marsh taking a breather.
Marsh throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A combination from Sanders does no damage.
Marsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanders.
Sanders leaves Marsh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders throws a sloppy head kick and Marsh moves out of range easily.
Sanders leaves Marsh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sanders has knocked Marsh down with a huge combo! Sanders steps away and waves a wobbly Marsh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Marsh is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Stan Marsh has been cut.#T1#
Sanders steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Marsh is out on his feet! Sanders sets himself and nearly takes Marsh's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Barry Sanders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Sanders keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Sanders gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Sanders kicks Syren off and gets to his feet.
Syren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanders throws a right and a left that Syren avoids nicely.
Syren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanders as he jumps to the side.
Sanders misses with an uppercut.
Syren with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Sanders holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barry Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Syren.
Syren tries to pull guard but Sanders forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Sanders lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Syren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanders defends well.#T1#
Syren wants to stand up but Sanders is controlling him.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Syren is keeping the position.
Syren is trying to hold Sanders in close to prevent damage but Sanders has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Sanders looking for a submission but Syren manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Syren trying to control the position here.
Syren has momentary wrist control but Sanders slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Syren wants to stand but Sanders is controlling the position.
Sanders passes Syren's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanders is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Syren actively working from the bottom here.
Sanders works his way into side control.
Syren is looking to regain half guard here but Sanders keeps moving and retains side control.
Syren looks winded!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanders lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Syren tries to bench press Sanders off him but Sanders keeps the position.
Syren takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Syren gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sanders unloading with bombs!
Sanders controlling from the full mount.
Syren is working to get back to half guard.
Sanders landing shots from mount.
Sanders looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB#
Sanders is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Syren has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Syren! #T4#
Syren wants to get up but he can't break Sanders's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sanders 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.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Syren from controlling successfully.
Sanders looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Syren puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Sanders with the active half guard here but Syren passes nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Sanders dominated that round.
That's time! Sanders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Syren wants to clinch.
Syren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanders.
Sanders tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Syren manages to circle out of the way.
Syren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Sanders seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barry Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Syren with the counter takedown but Sanders avoids it easily.
Syren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Syren shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanders tries to sprawl out of it but Syren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanders manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Syren can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sanders manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Syren on his heels. He'll look to pass Syren's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Sanders lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanders trying to control but Syren is working from the bottom.
Syren trying to strike off his back.
Sanders postures up.
Barry Sanders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Syren is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanders's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanders is working Syren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Syren is rocked!
Syren has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sanders has passed into side control.
Syren is still in real trouble! Can Sanders finish him?
Sanders landing strikes.
Sanders happy to just control the position for now.
Sanders scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Sanders thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sanders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Syren, who protects the arm well.
Sanders cracks Syren with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Sanders immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Syren is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Sanders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Sanders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Sanders closes the distance and clinches.
Sanders prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Sanders manages to break the clinch.
Sanders goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hodge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hodge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Sanders bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hodge really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodge is trying to control Sanders's posture but Sanders avoids it.
Hodge is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanders.
Hodge struggling a bit here.
Hodge sneaks back into half guard.
Hodge really is a fat lump.
Hodge holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Hodge wants to get back to his feet.
Hodge trying to control from the bottom.
Hodge tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hodge trying to control from the bottom.
Sanders controlling the action here.
Sanders prevents Hodge from improving his position.
Sanders scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#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.
Hodge punching from the bottom.
Hodge tries to get to full guard but Sanders has control of the leg.
Hodge trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Sanders there.
Sanders is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
Hodge kicks Sanders off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Sanders dives in and scores a takedown into Hodge's guard.
Hodge is breathing heavily.
Hodge has control of Sanders's left arm, preventing Sanders from doing any damage.
Hodge is trying to control the position but Sanders postures up.
Sanders is stalling in the full guard.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hodge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanders's guard. #REVR#
Hodge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hodge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Hodge gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hodge shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hodge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanders lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hodge tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanders scores with a three punch combo!
Sloppy strikes from Sanders. Those never looked like landing.
Hodge is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Hodge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanders pinned against the cage. Sanders gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adolph Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanders just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHodge.
Sanders scores with a jab to the body.
Hodge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanders tries to avoid it but Hodge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanders to the ground. Sanders escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Sanders dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hodge shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanders tries to sprawl out of it but Hodge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanders manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanders throws a right hand that Hodge ducks under and follows up with a left that Hodge also avoids with ease.
It looked like Hodge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanders.
Hodge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanders defends well and Hodge ends up having to push Sanders into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barry Sanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Sanders closes the distance and clinches.
Hodge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanders prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adolph Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanders gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hodge is looking for a takedown.
Hodge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanders is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##BC2#
Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hodge fails to land the takedown.
Sanders tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hodge defends well and Sanders ends up having to push Hodge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Sanders decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanders slips a nice elbow through Hodge's hands, connecting with Hodge's forehead.
Hodge is looking to control Sanders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hodge avoid being mounted?
Sanders is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hodge wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy.
Sanders working over Hodge with some ground and pound. Hodge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Hodge is looking for a sweep. Sanders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barry Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hodge wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hodge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hodge is trying to control but can't.
Sanders lands with a punch from half guard.
Hodge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hodge is trying to control but can't.
Sanders is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Hodge is looking to improve his position.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Hodge is defending well.
Sanders scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanders slips a nice elbow through Hodge's hands, connecting with Hodge's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hodge punching 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.#CL#
Sanders gets tackled into the cage by Hodge. Hodge maintains the clinch. #T4#
Sanders stops a takedown attempt from Hodge.
#BC2#
Sanders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanders, as that shot connected.
Hodge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanders!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanders defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Sanders's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hodge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanders lands with a nice combination. Hodge backs away looking to recover.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanders.#TD2#
Sanders fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hodge to the ground. Sanders is now in Hodge's guard.
Hodge managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hodge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hodge working a defensive guard here.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sanders pushing down on Hodge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders tries to pass to full mount but Hodge defends it.
Hodge is looking to control Sanders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hodge avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sanders wants to work for an arm triangle but Hodge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hodge missing with punches from the bottom.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hodge is looking to control Sanders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hodge avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hodge is trying to get back to full guard.
Hodge trying to hold on to Sanders's head to control him but Sanders postures up.
Hodge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanders postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Hodge is keeping the position.
Hodge 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#
Sanders is trying to stand up here but Hodge is controlling him well. #T3#
Sanders throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sanders is trying to stand back up but Hodge is controlling him
Hodge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hodge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hodge connects with a nice short shot to Sanders's temple.
Hodge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hodge working the head and body with strikes.
Hodge 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.
Sanders has hold of Hodge's hands but Hodge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#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.
Hodge not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hodge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hodge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Sanders drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hodge controlling Sanders's posture.
Sanders works over Hodge with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders is looking to stand up but Hodge won't let him. #SUB2#
Sanders drops back looking for a leg! Hodge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hodge manages to kick Sanders off! Sanders jumps back into Hodge's guard.
Adolph Hodge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barry Sanders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Hodge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanders has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Sanders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Sanders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Sanders backing up. Sanders nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanders darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simpson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Simpson controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Sanders with that takedown attempt.
Simpson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sanders misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Sanders cracks a nice hook into Simpson's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Sanders has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
#BC2#
Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simpson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodger Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Sanders.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Simpson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stalling in the clinch from Simpson.
#BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch.
Simpson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sanders swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Simpson misses. #CL2#
Sanders has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
#BC#
Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanders lands with a cross.
Sanders throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Sanders fails to land the takedown.
Sanders looks winded!
Simpson avoids the body shot from Sanders.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Simpson moves into the clinch.#T3#
Simpson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanders off to one side. #CL#
Simpson clinches.
Sanders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Simpson.
Simpson controlling the action here for a moment.
Simpson has Sanders pushed against the cage.#TD#
Simpson successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson wants to stand up but Sanders is controlling him.
Simpson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Simpson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanders is proving hard to escape from.
Simpson stands up over Sanders, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Simpson wants to stand but Sanders is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson prevents Sanders from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry Sanders will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sanders fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Sanders shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Sanders has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Simpson stalls. #BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Sanders tries to keep at a distance but Simpson has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sanders has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Simpson regains guard immediately.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simpson is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Simpson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Sanders.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Sanders uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simpson has time to react.#CL2#
Sanders moves into the clinch.
Simpson stalls.
Sanders letting Simpson take a breather here.
Sanders being controlled against the cage.
Rodger Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2##TD2#
Sanders lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Simpson is holding on to half guard well.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanders looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanders stops Simpson from getting back to his feet.
Sanders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Simpson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simpson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Simpson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Simpson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simpson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3##ES#
Simpson pushes Sanders off and gets back to his feet.
Barry Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders looks for the body kick but Simpson saw that one coming.
Simpson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanders throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD#
Simpson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simpson showed some decent athleticism there.
Simpson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simpson slips a nice elbow through Sanders's hands, connecting with Sanders's forehead.#SU#
Simpson escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Sanders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Simpson clinches up with Sanders and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson leaning against his opponent.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanderss head.
Simpson slows down the pace here.
Simpson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Simpson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rodger Simpson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanders or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson, which made it look bad.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Simpson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanders.
Sanders throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Sanders misses with a double jab.
Simpson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sanders.
Sanders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simpson.
Sanders misses with a wild combination.
Sanders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Sanders. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.
Sanders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodger Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Sanders.#CL#
Simpson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
Simpson taking a breather.#BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Sanders dives in for a single leg takedown but Simpson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Simpson moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.#BC#
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanders somewhat.
Sanders stuffs the takedown.
Rodger Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Simpson closes the distance and pushes Sanders back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Simpson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Simpson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Simpson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Simpson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodger Simpson.
Sanders throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barry Sanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanders connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simpson's hands.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanders fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Simpson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanders manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
Simpson stands and steps away. Sanders gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Come on Simpson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
Sanders is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Simpson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodger Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simpson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodger Simpson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanders enables Crilly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanders manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Crilly wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Sanders is looking to stand up but Crilly isn't so interested in that idea.
Crilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanders swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sanders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanders is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crilly is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanders working for a triangle but Crilly defends it easily.
#T1#
Crilly has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanders is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanders, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Sanders fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crilly sprawls well initially but Sanders persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crilly is trying to maintain the position but Sanders is very close to passing his half guard.
Crilly is positioning himself well to prevent Sanders advancing to mount.
Crilly wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy.
#T2#
Crilly tries to kick Sanders off but Sanders keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crilly is holding on to half guard well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crilly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crilly has momentary wrist control but Sanders slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Crilly throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sanders won't allow Crilly to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Crilly shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanders's guard.
Crilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanders is trying to control the position but Crilly postures up.
Crilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanders can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crilly controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crilly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanders looks winded!
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Crilly from controlling successfully. #T4#
Crilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanders is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crilly shoots in but Sanders avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crilly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanders enables Crilly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanders manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crilly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
Sanders is working an open guard so Crilly takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Crilly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Sanders as Crilly shoots in.
Sanders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crilly pinned against the cage. Crilly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crilly tries for a takedown but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crilly looks for a takedown but Sanders sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Crilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crilly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Crilly closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanders's guard.
Sanders controls Crilly momentarily but Crilly frees himself.
Crilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Crilly advances to half guard.
Crilly trying to control the pace.
Crilly stops Sanders from getting back to his feet.
Crilly trying to pass the guard but Sanders defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crilly content to control rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ted Crilly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanders keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanders misses with a body kick.#CL#
Crilly rushes Sanders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Crilly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Crilly wants to sweep here but Sanders controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Crilly is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crilly is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Sanders being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crilly trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom. #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.#SU#
Crilly stands up from Sanders's guard - Crilly perhaps looking for a knockout.
Crilly misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Crilly dives in and scores a takedown into Sanders's guard.
Crilly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Crilly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders is looking to clinch but Crilly is avoiding it.
#TD#
Crilly closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanders's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Crilly dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Crilly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Crilly decides to stand back up.
Crilly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanders defends well and Crilly ends up having to push Sanders into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Sanders shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crilly manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Crilly pushes Sanders off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders moves in looking to clinch but Crilly pushes him off.
Crilly misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanders throws a good cross that connects.
Crilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?#T1#
Crilly goes for a double leg but Sanders avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanders continues to drive forward.
Crilly shoots in and drives through. Sanders sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Crilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders darts in looking for a takedown but Crilly gets double underhooks and turns Sanders into the cage.
Crilly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crilly jabs at Sanders's body.#CL#
Crilly rushes Sanders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Crilly manages to pull guard.
Crilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Sanders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanders is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Crilly is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sanders frees his head nicely. Oh but Crilly has switched to an armbar! Sanders is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ted Crilly!
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