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Event:
CEFC 252
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Merde works over Sandoval's head and body with a nice combination.
Merde closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Merde throws a right hand that Sandoval ducks under and follows up with a left that Sandoval also avoids with ease.
Merde closes the distance but Sandoval moves to the side #TD2#
and Sandoval counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sandoval stops Merde from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merde is trying to maintain the position but Sandoval is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Sandoval is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merde throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1#
Sandoval thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Merde punching from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sandoval lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Merde is trying to stand up here but Sandoval is controlling him well.
Sandoval controlling the action here.
Merde tries to kick Sandoval off in order to stand up. Sandoval Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sandoval controls the position from side control.#T2##SUB2#
Sandoval swings around for an armbar but Merde sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sandoval's guard.
Sandoval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Merde wants to control from the top but Sandoval keeps moving.
Sandoval managing to control the position.
Sandoval tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Sandoval working a defensive guard but Merde manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sandoval sneaks back into half guard.
Merde seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sandoval does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sandoval wants to improve his position but Merde is controlling well.
Sandoval is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sandoval makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sandoval.#T4##SUB2#
Sandoval working for a triangle but Merde defends it easily.
Merde stops Sandoval from standing up.
Merde working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merde trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sandoval.
Merde swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Sandoval counters with a nice double leg into side control. Merde won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Simon Merde will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Merde keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Merde throws a series of punches but Sandoval avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Sandoval closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Merde quickly recovers to half guard.
Merde is trying to stand.
Sandoval lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Merde looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#ES#
Merde has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sandoval is on him like a limpet, forcing Merde back against the cage.
Sandoval is looking for a takedown.
Sandoval can't get the takedown.
Simon Merde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Sandoval.#BC#
Merde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Merde looks to clinch #TD2#
and Sandoval counters with a nice double leg into side control. Merde won't be happy with that. #ES#
Merde throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Simon Merde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
Merde rushes Sandoval and presses him up against the cage.
Merde wants to take the fight to the mat but Sandoval manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Merde is trying to break the clinch but Sandoval is controlling him.
Sandoval has Merde pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Merde manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Merde is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sandoval is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Merde to the mat. Merde regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Merde is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sandoval is controlling him.
Sandoval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Merde is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Merde tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Sandoval is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sandoval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Merde wants to stand up but Sandoval is controlling him.
Edwin Sandoval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sandoval stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merde swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Merde misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sandoval shoots in for a double leg but Merde sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Merde misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merde misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Sandoval counters with a nice double leg into side control. Merde won't be happy with that. #T3#
Sandoval working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Let's hope that Sandoval 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.
Sandoval is putting a hurting on Merde here, landing some big shots from side control. #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.
Sandoval controlling the position from side mount.
Merde is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Merde wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Sandoval controls the position.
Merde taking a bit of punishment here - Sandoval scoring with strikes.
Merde is trying to escape the position but Sandoval is controlling the position.
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 Simon Merde will probably get the nod.
That's time! Merde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Merde throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Merde tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Sandoval counters with a shoot takedown. Merde fights it but they end up in guard.
Sandoval passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sandoval is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merde is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Merde regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sandoval's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#
Merde is rocked!#T1##SUB2#
Sandoval is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oh Merde is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Sandoval is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merde has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sandoval lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Merde! More strikes land and this one is all over! Sandoval jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Sandoval!
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 108
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Hamidovich Saitiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.
Sandoval with the counter takedown but Hamidovich Saitiev avoids it easily.
Hamidovich Saitiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sandoval wants it to stay on the feet.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.#TD2#
Sandoval shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to defend but Sandoval finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to roll over but Sandoval keeps him under control.
Sandoval thows a huge punch but Hamidovich Saitiev dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamidovich Saitiev pushes Sandoval off but Sandoval dives into side control.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to escape the position but Sandoval is controlling the position.
Hamidovich Saitiev on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Sandoval trying to control the position but Hamidovich Saitiev is working away.
Sandoval lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sandoval wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sandoval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamidovich Saitiev keeps working.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sandoval easily slips into full mount!
Hamidovich Saitiev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to hold on but Sandoval pushes him away.
Hamidovich Saitiev regains half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to escape.#T2#
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to improve his position.
Sandoval drops an elbow to the side of Hamidovich Saitiev's head.
Sandoval is looking to take a break and control but Hamidovich Saitiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sandoval trying to control the pace.
Hamidovich Saitiev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hamidovich Saitiev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to control but can't.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to stand back up but Sandoval is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sandoval dives in for a single leg takedown but Hamidovich Saitiev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses the shot to the body.
Sandoval has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Hamidovich Saitiev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sandoval!
Sandoval sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to take a break and control but Sandoval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sandoval is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Sandoval has hold of Hamidovich Saitiev's hands but Hamidovich Saitiev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sandoval trying to control here.
Hamidovich Saitiev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Hamidovich Saitiev there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hamidovich Saitiev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Hamidovich Saitiev there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamidovich Saitiev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sandoval wants to control but Hamidovich Saitiev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown but Hamidovich Saitiev shows good takedown defense.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamidovich Saitiev as he avoids it easily.
Sandoval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hamidovich Saitiev defends well and Sandoval ends up having to push Hamidovich Saitiev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Sandoval.#TD#
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sandoval is trying to get back to full guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to free his trapped foot but Sandoval is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval is trying to maintain the position but Hamidovich Saitiev is very close to passing his half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev working over Sandoval with some ground and pound. Sandoval looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Hamidovich Saitiev prevents Sandoval from improving his position.
Sandoval really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamidovich Saitiev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands strikes from half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev slips a nice elbow through Sandoval's hands, connecting with Sandoval's forehead.
Hamidovich Saitiev working over Sandoval with some ground and pound. Sandoval looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands strikes from half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is nestled in close to Sandoval, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sandoval can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sandoval wants to control but Hamidovich Saitiev is keeping busy.
Hamidovich Saitiev working over Sandoval with some ground and pound. Sandoval looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hamidovich Saitiev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Hamidovich Saitiev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sandoval taking some punishment here, with Hamidovich Saitiev in his half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sandoval trying to control but Hamidovich Saitiev postures up.
Sandoval tries to get to full guard but Hamidovich Saitiev has control of the leg.
Hamidovich Saitiev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to control. Sandoval wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hamidovich Saitiev is nestled in close to Sandoval, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandoval has hold of Hamidovich Saitiev's hands but Hamidovich Saitiev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Sandoval has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hamidovich Saitiev is working away from the top position though.
Hamidovich Saitiev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sandoval on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev is nestled in close to Sandoval, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamidovich Saitiev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandoval can do to turn this around?
Hamidovich Saitiev working over Sandoval with some ground and pound. Sandoval looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Sandoval is rocked!
Hamidovich Saitiev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sandoval is still in real trouble! Can Hamidovich Saitiev finish him?
Hamidovich Saitiev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sandoval is looking to control Hamidovich Saitiev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sandoval avoid being mounted?
Sandoval seems to have recovered his senses.
Ground and pound from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sandoval with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sandoval is looking for a sweep. Hamidovich Saitiev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Hamidovich Saitiev lands with a punch from half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sandoval taking some punishment here, with Hamidovich Saitiev in his half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sandoval! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hamidovich Saitiev jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
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Event:
CEFC 245
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Gagnon shoots in but no luck this time.
Sandoval tries for a takedown but Gagnon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sandoval but Sandoval pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sandoval shoots in and drives through. Gagnon sprawls well.#CL#
Gagnon rushes Sandoval and presses him up against the cage.
Gagnon stops a takedown attempt from Sandoval.
Mike Gagnon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Sandoval.
Gagnon wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Sandoval works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gagnon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Gagnon working for a triangle but Sandoval defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gagnon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Sandoval controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Gagnon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sandoval prevents Gagnon from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Gagnon looking for a triangle here. Sandoval is fighting it but it looks tight! Gagnon pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sandoval is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Gagnon!
An out of breath Mike Gagnon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEFC 243
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Sandoval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Havret pinned against the cage. Havret gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sandoval shoots and misses
and Havret counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Havret shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sandoval eats them both and turns towards Havret to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Havret cracks Sandoval with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sandoval ducks right into an uppercut from Havret.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown but Havret shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Norman Havret has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Sandoval.#TD2#
Sandoval changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Havret looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havret is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Havret takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sandoval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Havret is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Sandoval trying to control the position but Havret is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Havret is pushing Sandoval's head away, looking to escape. Sandoval manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Sandoval tries for a kimura but Havret is defending well.
Sandoval working the ground and pound.
Havret knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sandoval on the ground.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#ES#
Havret throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Sandoval is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Havret's half guard.
Havret tries to kick Sandoval off but Sandoval keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Havret trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T2#
Havret is in a horrible position here. Sandoval smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Havret on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Havret tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Sandoval is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Havret is surviving well by controlling Sandoval's body position as best he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havret keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sandoval can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Havret is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Sandoval.
Sandoval wants to control the pace but Havret is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Sandoval looking to secure an arm triangle but Havret defends it well.
Sandoval trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Havret tries to hold on but Sandoval pushes him away.
We've been informed that Sandoval has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sandoval trying to control but Havret is having none of it.
Sandoval controlling from the full mount.
Havret's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Sandoval is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Havret to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Havret shrugs it off.
BOOM! Sandoval connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sandoval punishing his opponent with strikes.
Havret wants to hold on but Sandoval pushes him away.#SUB2#
Sandoval jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Havret is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Havret and Sandoval has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sandoval lands a nice forearm strike.
Havret wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edwin Sandoval will probably get the nod.
That's time! Havret's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Havret tries to sprawl but Sandoval drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Havret kicks off Sandoval and gets to his feet.
Havret lands a jab.
Sandoval closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sandoval tries for a takedown but Havret circles away easily
and Havret counters with a leg kick.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Havret, as that shot connected.
Sandoval takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Havret lands with a kick to the ribs.
Havret looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt
and Sandoval takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sandoval is breathing heavily.
Sandoval takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sandoval throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Havret's waist but Havret gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sandoval off to one side.
It looks like Havret has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Norman Havret has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Sandoval.
Sandoval shoots and misses
and Havret counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Good shot there by Havret.
Havret comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Havret fakes the leg kick and cracks Sandoval in the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Havret.
Havret lands with a straight right. Sandoval didn't see that one coming.
Havret feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sandovals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sandoval tries for a takedown but Havret sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Havret dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Edwin Sandoval is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sandoval takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norman Havret is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Havret with a hook.
Havret throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sandoval takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Norman Havret seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Havret lands a nice looking body kick.
Havret lands with a shot to the body.
Sandoval takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD#
Havret feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sandoval sprawling to the canvas! Sandoval rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Havret finish him?!
#ROC#
Sandoval is rocked!
Havret sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Sandoval's defenses. It connects perfectly with Sandoval's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Havret!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Monk lands a head shot.
Sandoval's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sandoval scrambles back to his feet.
Sandoval walks into a left hand. #TD#
Sandoval manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Monk on his heels. He'll look to pass Monk's guard now, I'm sure.
Monk looking to control.
Sandoval engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Sandoval drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sandoval jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sandoval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Monk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sandoval with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Monk throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Sandoval gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Monk counter with a right hand.
Jab by Monk.
Monk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Sandoval shoots in and gets a takedown into Monk's guard.#SUB#
Sandoval is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Sandoval postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sandoval advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Monk's face as Sandoval controls the position. #SUB#
Sandoval is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Monk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sandoval wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monk, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Sandoval controlling from side mount.
Monk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sandoval. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edwin Sandoval will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monk as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Sandoval gets the takedown into side control.
Sandoval cracks Monk with a big elbow. #SUB#
Sandoval has hold of Monk's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Monk seems comfortable defending it but Sandoval has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Monk is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Monk is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sandoval couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edwin Sandoval!
The defeated Blink Monk had this to say: 'Fuck it!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Gregory misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sandoval changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Sandoval fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gregory sprawls well initially but Sandoval persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sandoval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gregory defending well though.
Gregory wants to control but Sandoval is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sandoval throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gregory is trying to get back to full guard.
Gregory tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sandoval has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sandoval content just to control the position here.
Sandoval avoids the attempt from Gregory to control.
Gregory in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Sandoval lands with some strikes.
Gregory is in a horrible position here. Sandoval smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC2#
Gregory is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Quincy Gregory has been cut.
Sandoval postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Gregory in real trouble here! The ref calls for Gregory to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Sandoval!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Sandoval shoots for a double leg takedown but Monk sprawls well. He's pushed Sandoval's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Monk thuds his right hand into Sandoval's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Edwin Sandoval has been cut.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt
and Monk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sandoval shoots and misses
and Monk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
and Monk counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sandoval! He's just covering up as Monk starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blink Monk!
Blink Monk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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