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Event:
QFC Tournament 796 Round 4
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Sanford misses with a low kick.
Sanford doesn't manage to clinch there - Lo circles away.
Lo throws out a loose jab but Sanford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Sanford releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lo throws a hook to the side of Sanford's head but Sanford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lo looks to land a left hand but Sanford moved out of range nicely.
Sanford tries to clinch but Lo moves out of range. #TD#
Lo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanford is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo stalling away here and it's allowed Sanford to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sanford is trying to keep Lo in close.
#T1#
Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo postures up.
#SUB#
Lo drops back looking for a leg! Sanford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanford manages to kick Lo off! Lo jumps back into Sanford's guard.
Sanford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanford is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sanford keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass. #SUB#
Lo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanford working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lo throws a looping overhand right but Sanford ducks down to avoid it.
Sanford throws out a loose jab but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanford misses with a hook.#TD#
Lo drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Sanford looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lo has picked Sanford up and slammed him! Sanford can't keep hold of the triangle and Lo manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanford is trying to improve his position.
Lo wants to control but Sanford is keeping him busy.
Lo taking a break here but Sanford is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3#
Sanford is looking to improve his position.
Lo trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Lo 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.
Sanford tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Sanford gets back to full guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sanford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanford pulls Lo in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo wants to control from the top but Sanford keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Lo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sanford misses with a wild body shot.
Sanford wants to slow Lo down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanford wants to clinch but Lo slips to the side#TD#
and Lo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Sanford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lo wants to control from the top but Sanford keeps moving.
Lo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanford is trying to keep Lo in close.
Lo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Lo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanford is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sanford has his foot on Lo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lo works his way back into a safe position though.
Lo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanford trying to control the position.
Lo wants to pass the guard but Sanford is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sanford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sanford is looking for a triangle but Lo pushes his legs off easily.
Sanford trying to control the position.
Sanford keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully.
Lo stands and throws Sanford's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Lo tries for a kimura but Sanford is defending well.
Lo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sanford!
Sanford tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3##SUB#
Lo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sanford is on top in guard.
Sanford postures up.
Sanford pushing down on Lo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanford wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well.
Lo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lo tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Sanford is trying to work for a kimura but Lo is defending well.
Lo tries to get to full guard but Sanford has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Sanford is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lo!
Sanford wants to take his opponent's back but Lo doesn't allow it.
Lo is trying to escape the mount but Sanford keeps good control and instead manages to take Lo's back.
Sanford is hanging on to Lo's back as he tries to escape.
Lo trying to control the action but Sanford just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Sanford has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lo is in real trouble here. Sanford gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lo is tapping out! Sanford wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kolton Sanford!
An out of breath Kolton Sanford 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:
QFC Tournament 796 Round 3
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Sanford clinches up with Hot Rod and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanford misses with some punches.
Sanford jumps guard but Hot Rod stands there with Sanford around his waist. Sanford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanford tries to stall but Hot Rod uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hot Rod as Sanford tries to tie him up.
Sanford throws a punch but it's blocked by Hot Rod.
Hot Rod cracks Sanford with a nice body shot.
Hot Rod scores with a shot to the side of Sanford's head.
Sanford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanford tries to pull guard but Hot Rod holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanford drops back down to his feet.
Hot Rod misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hot Rod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hot Rod being controlled against the cage.
A short left from Hot Rod. #TD2#
Hot Rod pulls guard.
Hot Rod being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hot Rod wants to stand but Sanford is controlling the position. #T1#
Hot Rod keeping full guard, as Sanford tries to pass.
Sanford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanford is trying to control. Hot Rod wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hot Rod is trying to stand up here but Sanford is controlling him well.
Sanford is trying to control. Hot Rod wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanford moves into full mount! Hot Rod won't be happy about that!
Sanford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hot Rod really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanford wants to take Hot Rod's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Sanford has control of Hot Rod's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hot Rod regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hot Rod has given up his back here. Will Sanford look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB#
Hot Rod is trying to defend against the choke here but Sanford has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sanford Tightens the hold and Hot Rod taps out furiously! Sanford displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kolton Sanford!
During a confident post fight interview, Kolton Sanford thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 796 Round 2
Date: Oct 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Sanford moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Sanford successfully pulls guard.
Gunn is looking to stand up but Sanford won't let him. #SU2#
Gunn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sanford tries to work over Gunn's front leg with a kick but Gunn checks it.
Gunn unleashes a big counter combination but Sanford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Sanford clinches with his opponent.
Sanford stalling the fight.
Sanford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunn walks away with a smile on his face. Sanford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sanford throws a leg kick
and Gunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanford throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sanford walks into a stiff left hand from Gunn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanford throws an overhand right that lands on Gunn's shoulder, as Gunn tries to avoid the shot.
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunn cracks Sanford with a good jab.#CL#
Sanford drives through and clinches with Gunn against the cage.
#TD#
Sanford has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gunn uses from the top position.
Gunn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Sanford is trying to control the position but Gunn postures up. #SUB#
Sanford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanford managing to control the position.
Sanford has a closed guard, preventing Gunn from standing up. #SUB#
Sanford working for a triangle but Gunn defends it easily.
Gunn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanford's guard.#SUB#
Sanford looking for a guillotine here but Gunn defends easily.
Sanford is controlling Gunn's posture.#T2#
Sanford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanford controlling the position.
Sanford working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Sanford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunn defends it easily.
Sanford is trying to keep Gunn in close.
Gunn is looking to stand up but Sanford won't let him. #SUB#
Sanford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gunn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanford has Gunn pulled in close to control his posture. #T3##SUB#
Sanford has his feet on Gunn's thighs here. He's pushed Gunn off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gunn screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kolton Sanford!
Our winner, Kolton Sanford, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 796 Round 1
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hayworth or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanford, which made it look bad.
It looked like Sanford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Sanford closes the distance and clinches.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
Hayworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayworth blocks an uppercut.
Hayworth blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Hayworth pulls Sanford into guard.
Sanford stopping the sweep attempt from Hayworth.
Sanford advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Sanford politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sanford prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hayworth stops Sanford from passing to mount.
Sanford advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Hayworth has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Sanford looking to break Hayworth's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hayworth remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sanford will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Sanford is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hayworth won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Sanford off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kolton Sanford!
Our winner, Kolton Sanford, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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