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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Guzman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sancho!
Sancho is looking to regain half guard here but Guzman keeps moving and retains side control.
Guzman trying to control the position but Sancho is working away.
Sancho regains half guard.
Sancho trying to hold on to Guzman's head to control him but Guzman postures up.
Guzman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Guzman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sancho defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sancho keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guzman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Sancho wants to improve his position but Guzman is controlling well.
Guzman is taking a breather. Sancho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sancho keeping control of the position.
Guzman trying to control the action but Sancho is working from the bottom.
Sancho is trying to stand up here but Guzman is controlling him well.
Sancho trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sancho cracks a nice hook into Guzman's ribs.
Guzman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sancho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guzman somewhat.
Guzman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sancho avoids it really well and circles away.
Sancho throws a low kick, looking for Guzman's leg but Guzman calmly moves out of range.
Guzman misses with an uppercut.
Guzman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Sancho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Guzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sancho dives in for a single leg takedown but Guzman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Sancho fails to land the takedown.
Sancho shoots in but Guzman avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Sancho closes the distance and pushes Guzman back into the cage.
Guzman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sancho walks away with a smile on his face. Guzman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Guzman looks for a takedown but Sancho sprawls well.
Guzman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sancho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Guzman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guzman.
Guzman effectively controlling the action here.#T4##BC#
Guzman breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Guzman gets a takedown into half guard.
Guzman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sancho is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Sancho actively working from the bottom here.
Guzman prevents Sancho from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guzman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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 Benny Guzman will probably get the nod.
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#
Sancho misses with a head kick.
Guzman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sancho sprawls and moves away.
Victor Sancho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sancho misses with a takedown
and Guzman counters with a stiff right hand.
Sancho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guzman tries to clinch there but Sancho circles away.
#CL2#
Sancho rushes Guzman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guzman fails to pull guard.
Guzman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sancho is defending well.
Sancho lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guzman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Guzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Sancho.
A frustrated look appears on Sancho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Guzman tries to pull guard but Sancho holds him up against the cage and eventually Guzman drops back down to his feet.
Guzman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sancho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Sancho closes the distance and clinches up with Guzman, looking for a takedown. Sancho pushes Guzman against the cage but Guzman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Guzman leaves Sancho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Sancho moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Sancho drags the fight down to the ground.
Guzman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sancho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guzman preventing the sweep.
Sancho is breathing heavily.
Guzman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Guzman wants to get up but he can't break Sancho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #ES2#
Sancho manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Guzman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sancho drives through and clinches with Guzman against the cage.
Sancho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Guzman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Guzman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sancho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guzman walks away with a smile on his face. Sancho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Sancho clinches.
Sancho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guzman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sancho prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Sancho pulls Guzman into guard.
#T3#
Guzman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Victor Sancho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guzman wants to control from the top but Sancho keeps moving.
Guzman wants to stand but Sancho is controlling his posture from full guard.
Guzman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sancho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sancho controls Guzman momentarily but Guzman frees himself.
Guzman wants to get up but he can't break Sancho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guzman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Guzman with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sancho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guzman blocks a head kick by Sancho.
#CL2#
Sancho takes the fight into the clinch.
Sancho prevents the takedown attempt.
Sancho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sancho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Guzman missing with knees to the body.
Guzman wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guzman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sancho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Sancho successfully pulls guard.
Sancho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Sancho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sancho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Guzman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sancho is in Guzman's guard.
Sancho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sancho looking to pass the guard.
Sancho controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sancho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Guzman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sancho sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Guzman wants to sweep here but Sancho controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sancho shoots in for a double leg but Guzman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Guzman misses the target.#CL2#
Sancho clinches up with Guzman and pushes him back against the cage.
Victor Sancho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Guzman misses with a body punch.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Guzman can't get the takedown.
Sancho fails to pull guard.
Guzman is trying to push Sancho away but Sancho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guzman throws a punch but it's blocked by Sancho. #TD2#
Sancho ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sancho no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Guzman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sancho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guzman trying to control but Sancho is working from the bottom.
Sancho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sancho is adopting a defensive guard.
Sancho 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#
Guzman wants to get up but he can't break Sancho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Guzman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sancho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guzman has managed to get both his arms back between Sancho's legs - danger averted.
Guzman throws an elbow that misses. Sancho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guzman's guard. Nice move by Sancho!#REVB#
Sancho sitting in guard here, content to control.
Guzman trying to keep a closed guard but Sancho is proving a slippery customer.
Guzman keeping moving, preventing Sancho from controlling successfully. #T4#
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.
Guzman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sancho manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sancho has a closed guard, preventing Guzman from standing up. #SU#
Guzman stands up from Sancho's guard - Guzman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Guzman stuffs the takedown attempt from Sancho. Sancho gets slowly back to his feet.
Benny Guzman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Sancho.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some bone on bone action there as Guzman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Guzman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sancho shoots for a double leg takedown but Guzman sprawls well. He's pushed Sancho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Sancho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sancho 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Sancho!
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