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Event:
Blast Vegas 3 : Knockouts
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Escobar cracks San with an open hand slap.
Escobar cracks San with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar with a jab.#ROC#
San is rocked!
Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar lands an uppercut, right on the button! San tumbles backwards into the ropes, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Escobar!
Pablo Escobar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Blast Vegas 2: The Contenders
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Assad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Assad doesn't manage to clinch there - San circles away.
#TD#
San shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Assad's guard.
San's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Assad wants to get back to his feet but San is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Assad looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Assad is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
San striking off his back but it's not causing Assad any problems. #SUB2#
Assad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
San 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.
Assad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Assad stops San from standing up. #SUB#
San looking for a guillotine here but Assad defends easily.
Assad throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Assad wanted to stand there but San had control of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
San might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
San looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
San closes the distance and clinches.
San keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Assad's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for San to work.
San blocking some punches.
#BC#
San manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Assad enables San to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Assad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Assad wants to stand and escape but San is having none of it.
Assad keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
Assad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. #REVB#
Assad throwing strikes from guard but San blocks nicely.
San trying to strike off his back.
San working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assad.
San is looking to stand up but Assad isn't so interested in that idea.
San has Assad pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
San working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assad. #SUB#
San is looking for a triangle here but Assad uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
San knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assad on the ground.
Assad has knee on belly and moves into mount.
San is trying to escape the mount.
Assad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
San wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Assad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Assad thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Assad wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Assad 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##CL#
San rushes Assad and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
San tightens his grip and picks Assad up, before dumping him to the ground. Assad manages to land in guard.
San not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Assad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. San manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Assad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Assad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
San wants to get back to his feet but Assad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
San keeping moving, preventing Assad from controlling successfully. #T1#
San pulls Assad in close to his closed guard and prevents Assad from doing any damage or advancing position.
San trying to control the position.
Assad wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Assad!
Assad connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
San rushes Assad and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
San's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tar San is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assad lands a two punch combo.
San avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
San moves into the clinch successfully.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
Assad drops down looking for an ankle pick but San pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Assad with that takedown attempt. #T3#
San swats away the attempt to clinch by Assad.
Assad throws a combination. San tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
San stuffs the takedown.
Assad just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSan.
Tar San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Assad.
Assad shoots in for a takedown but San shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Assad scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Assad gets caught napping as San dives in and scores a takedown. Assad manages to retain guard.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Assad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assad is trying to control the position but San postures up.
San working some strikes from top position.
Sam Assad has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Assad controls San momentarily but San frees himself.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Assad is trying to keep San in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Assad stalks San and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into San's face. San staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2#
San is rocked!
Assad feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending San crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Assad!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Tanner tries to clinch up but San circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
San fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tanner to the ground. San is now in Tanner's guard.
Tanner is looking to stand up but San isn't so interested in that idea.
Tanner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
San stays in close to Tanner's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Tanner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. San doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. San manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
San must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tanner trying to strike off his back.
#SU2#
San decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
San scores with a takedown into Tanner's guard.#ES#
Tanner pushes San off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tar San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
San shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than San was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Tanner is trying to improve his position.
San tries to move to mount but Tanner blocks the move with his legs.
Check out the look on San's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
San just content to control the position.
San is putting a hurting on Tanner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tanner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tanner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked San off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on San's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2##SUB#
Tanner is persistently looking for the submission but San is defending it well.
San is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tanner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
San trying to get back to his feet but Tanner is in full control for now.
San covering up well under a series of strikes from Tanner.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tanner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
San has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Tanner.
Tanner tries to get the hooks in deep but San pushed the leg off. #T3#
San tries to escape but Tanner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tanner really is a fat lump.
San avoids the strikes from Tanner.
San trying to control the hands but Tanner won't let him.
San covering up well under a series of strikes from Tanner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I really don't envy San right now.
Tanner 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.
Tanner throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting San!
#SUB#
San showing good submission defense here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Tanner.
Tanner not allowing San to control his hands. #T4#
Tanner is hanging on to San's back as he tries to escape.
San looks winded!
Tanner softening up his opponent with strikes here.
San really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tanner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tanner gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
San is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tanner trying to control momentarily.
San avoids the strikes from Tanner.
Tanner missing with punches from the back.
Tanner missing with strikes.
Tanner scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner controlling well, preventing San from escaping the position.
Tanner is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Tanner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
San shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tanner is trying to defend but San finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tanner wants to get back to full guard.
San seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tanner missing with punches from the bottom.
Tanner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Tanner has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, San escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by San!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner misses with a strike from the bottom.#SU2#
San decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tanner to his feet. #TD2#
San throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tanner was covering up waiting for the punch and San finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
San wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.
San is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tanner will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanner is on top in guard.
#REVR#
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tanner keeping full guard, as San tries to pass. #T2#
San is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Tanner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but San can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tanner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
San looking to pass the guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tanner manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
San misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanner.
#T3##TD2#
San ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. San no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tanner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
San has his hands on Tanner's head, controlling the position.
San is continuing to stall.
Tanner wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Tanner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
San escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tanner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tanner being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Tanner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. San is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tanner drops back looking for a leg! San is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and San manages to kick Tanner off! Tanner jumps back into San's guard.
San keeping moving, preventing Tanner from controlling successfully.
Tanner cracks San with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanner trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San pulls Tanner in close to prevent any damage.
Tanner won't allow San to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tar San will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
San looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Tanner moves into range and clinches up with San.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the cage. #TD#
Tanner pulls San into guard.
#SUB#
Tanner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
San trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom.
San content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that San 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.#SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Tanner's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Tanner throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
San looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
San slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tanner tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanner throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Tanner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
San passes the guard and advances to mount!
San controlling from mount. #T2##SUB2#
San working for a submission but Tanner is keeping him at bay.
Tanner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tanner manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rex Tanner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
San is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
San works over Tanner with some ground and pound from guard.
San looking to pass the guard.
San trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom. #T3#
San stays in close to Tanner's body and controls the position. #SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Tanner's legs - danger averted.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
Tanner wants to get back to his feet but San is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Tanner throws his legs up looking for a submission but San uses it to pass to side control.
San advances to mount. #T4#
San looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tanner is trying to escape the mount.
San punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tanner is mounted but he's throwing punches.
San controlling from mount.
San lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
San controlling from the full mount.
San tries to control but Tanner wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tar San comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think San 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tar San!
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