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Event:
QFC Tournament 766 Round 3
Date: Jun 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Padono closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Sanchez kicks Padono off and gets back to his feet.
Padono stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Padono wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Padono. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt. #TD2#
Padono closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Sanchez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Padono keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Padono is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
#TD2#
Padono has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sanchez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Good control from Padono.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Padono just sinks the hooks in. #T1#
Padono trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Padono has the hooks in. Sanchez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Padono really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sanchez.
Will Padono go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Padono controlling well, preventing Sanchez from escaping the position.
Padono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Sanchez showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
Sanchez is trying to stand back up.
Sanchez is really stuck here.
Sanchez just trying to survive but Padono is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sanchez rolls, trying to escape but Padono keeps control of the position.
Padono slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
Will Padono go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sanchez tries to escape but Padono has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sanchez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Padono looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Padono wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy. #T4#
Padono is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU2#
Padono decides to stand up.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Padono but Padono pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Sanchez darts in and clinches Padono up against the cage.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Padono forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Padono breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donnie Padono will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Padono throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez shoots and misses #TD2#
and Padono counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but instead Padono has moved into half guard.
Padono looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Padono is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Padono eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padono is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Padono.
Padono is controlling the pace.
Padono is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Padono scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Padono is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Padono trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sanchez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Padono wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Padono works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Padono cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Padono takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Padono landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Padono is very close to passing his half guard.#SU2#
Padono stands up and beckons Sanchez to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Padono has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Padono has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Padono wants the takedown. Sanchez is fighting it off but Padono persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanchez's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Padono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez goes for a double leg but Padono avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Padono continues to drive forward.
Padono has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick from Padono lands but Sanchez takes it in his stride.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Padono swivels and escapes.
Padono scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Padono counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Padono passes into half guard.
Donnie Padono has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Padono has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Padono trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Padono maintains control.
Padono wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Padono lands a nice shot to the head.
Padono takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Padono trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Padono gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Padono looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Padono sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Padono manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sanchez to take his back!
Sanchez tries to escape but Padono has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Padono tries to keep control of the position but Sanchez is staying busy.
Padono really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sanchez.#SUB2#
Sanchez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Padono's arms.
Padono throwing damaging strikes from the back! Sanchez could be in trouble here!
Sanchez just trying to survive but Padono is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sanchez prevents Padono from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Sanchez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Padono has Sanchez flattened out and is raining down punches.
Sanchez rolls, trying to escape but Padono keeps control of the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Padono. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Padono loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sanchez hold on?
Padono lands strikes to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sanchez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Padono.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Padono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Padono 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Donnie Padono!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Donnie Padono!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Donnie Padono!
Donnie Padono wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 766 Round 2
Date: Jun 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Livinho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Livinho is avoiding it.
Livinho throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez looks to throw a body kick
and Livinho counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Livinho clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Livinho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanchez jumps guard but Livinho stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Sanchez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Livinho prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sanchez pulls Livinho into guard.
#SUB#
Sanchez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Livinho frees his head nicely. Oh but Sanchez has switched to an armbar! Livinho is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Carlos Sanchez!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 766 Round 1
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Liang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Liang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Liang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Liang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Well, if Liang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sanchez is in trouble now - Liang has advanced to mount!
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Sanchez wants to control but Liang is having none of it.#T1##SUB#
Liang goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sanchez turns into him and now he's in Liang's guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liang is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez wants to stand but Liang is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Liang keeps moving.
Liang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.
Liang 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.#T3#
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sanchez postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Liang moves out of range.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liang as he avoids it easily.
Liang tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Liang dives in and scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.#ES2#
Sanchez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
Liang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Zhao Liang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Sanchez.
Liang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Liang missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Liang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Sanchez 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##TD#
Liang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.#ES2#
Sanchez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Liang breaks from the clinch.
Zhao Liang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Liang's body.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Liang is just out of range.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Liang closes the distance and clinches.
Liang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Liang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Liang tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanchez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Liang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liang.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhao Liang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liang shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Liang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Liang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Sanchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Liang pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2##TD#
Liang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Sanchez wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liang is looking for a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liang fails with the takedown.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Liang tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Liang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sanchez.
#T3#
Sanchez controls the position.
Sanchez keeps control of the position as Liang tries to break free.
Sanchez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sanchez lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sanchez controlling the positon.
Sanchez gets his hands free as Liang looks to control.
Sanchez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
What can Liang do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Liang dives in and scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Liang wants to get up but he can't break Sanchez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Liang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez looking to control but Liang passes into half guard.
Liang is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez seems keen to control Liang's posture.
Liang tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard. #T1#
Sanchez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet. #SUB2#
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sanchez is tightening it up a little... Liang has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Liang reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Liang taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Carlos Sanchez!
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