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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1# Nandez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Al Saadoun eats them both and turns towards Nandez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Al Saadoun looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Nandez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Saadoun has time to react. Nandez looks for a takedown but Al Saadoun sprawls well. Nandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Nandez throws a combination. Al Saadoun tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL# Nandez moves into the clinch successfully.
Nandez is trying to drag Al Saadoun to the mat but Al Saadoun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Al Saadoun tries for a takedown but Nandez manages to get underhooks.
#T1# Nandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Al Saadoun has double underhooks. Nandez is looking to take this one to the mat. Nandez stops a takedown attempt from Al Saadoun.
Nandez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nandez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Al Saadoun walks away with a smile on his face. Nandez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Nandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Al Saadoun's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Al Saadoun's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Nandez tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nandez darts in looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun gets double underhooks and turns Nandez into the cage. Nandez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Al Saadoun wants to counter with a clinch but Nandez pushes him away. Nice body punch from Nandez. Nandez throws a wild body kick that Al Saadoun sees coming a mile off. Nandez sets himself, and Al Saadoun steps forward looking for the clinch! Nandez avoids it this time.#CL# Nandez has Al Saadoun up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2# Nandez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Al Saadoun walks away with a smile on his face. Nandez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nandez. Nandez misses with a takedown attempt - Al Saadoun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Al Saadoun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL# Nandez gets a clinch. Al Saadoun tries for a takedown but Nandez manages to get underhooks.
Nandez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Saadouns head. Nandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Nandez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Nandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Nandez misses with a knee strike.
Nandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Nandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Nandez rushes Al Saadoun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Nandez is looking to take this one to the mat. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD# Nandez gets control of Al Saadoun's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nandez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Al Saadoun looking to pass the guard. #T4# Nandez 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. Nandez trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
Nandez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nandez is pulling down on Al Saadoun's head. It's preventing any offense from Al Saadoun, at least for the moment. Nandez is trying to keep Al Saadoun in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nandez 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# Nandez closes the distance and pushes Al Saadoun back into the cage. Nandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Al Saadoun has Nandez pressed against the cage, preventing Nandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Nandez is trying to pull guard but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage. Al Saadoun wants a takedown.
Al Saadoun jumps guard but Nandez stands there with Al Saadoun around his waist. Al Saadoun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nandez tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Nandez drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Saadoun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Al Saadoun is breathing heavily.#CL# Nandez has Al Saadoun up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1# Nandez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Al Saadoun goes for a takedown attempt but Nandez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Nandez with that takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nandez.#CL# Nandez closes the distance and clinches. Al Saadoun taking a breather. Nandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2# Nandez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Saadoun to keep the fight standing. Nandez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nandez jumps guard but Al Saadoun stands there with Nandez around his waist. Nandez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nandez is looking to control Al Saadoun's arms but Al Saadoun gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nandez has his back to the cage. #BC# Nandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Nandez has managed to clinch.
Nandez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Al Saadoun is keeping busy. Nandez wants to stall.
Al Saadoun prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3# Nandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC# Nandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Al Saadoun bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Nandez can't do much from the bottom here. Nandez tries to improve position but can't. Al Saadoun wants to control but Nandez is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2# Al Saadoun swings around for an armbar but Nandez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Al Saadoun's guard. Al Saadoun is trying to control the position but Nandez postures up. Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Nandez from controlling successfully. #SU# Nandez stands up from guard. Let's bang! Nandez feints a jab promting Al Saadoun to slip. Nandez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Al Saadoun slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nandez has a takedown stuffed. Nandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Saadouns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nandez dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Al Saadoun blocks the body kick.
And Al Saadoun tries to counter it with a takedown but Nandez pushes his down on his head and steps out. Leonardo Nandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL# Al Saadoun gets tackled into the cage by Nandez. Nandez maintains the clinch. Nandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Nandez looking to stall.
#BC# Nandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Saadoun sprawls well. Al Saadoun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nandez gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Nandez drives through and clinches with Al Saadoun against the cage.
Al Saadoun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Nandez fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Al Saadoun is struggling to control the position. Nandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nandez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Al Saadoun. Nandez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nandez is working for takedown but Al Saadoun is calmly controlling the position for now. Al Saadoun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nandez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Al Saadoun stuffs the takedown.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Nandez misses with a low kick.
Nandez shoots in but Al Saadoun avoids the takedown attempt easily. As Nandez backs off Al Saadoun throws a huge counter combo but Nandez manages to avoid it all. Nandez shoots for a takedown but Al Saadoun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL# Nandez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Nandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Nandez moves into the clinch. Nandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC# Nandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Saadoun sprawls well. He's pushed Nandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3# Nandez dodges the punch combination from Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun slaps away a takedown attempt from Nandez, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nandez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Nandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Saadoun sprawls well. Al Saadoun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nandez gets slowly back to his feet. Al Saadoun shoots for a takedown but Nandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4# No luck with that takedown attempt from Nandez. #CL# Nandez has Al Saadoun up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Saadoun prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nandez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A battle for position here, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Al Saadoun fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight! Leonardo Nandez showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nandez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Nandez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2018 |
#R1# Nandez lands with a nice combination. Lu backs away looking to recover.#CL2# Lu darts in and clinches Nandez up against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nandez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2# Lu breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Lu moves into range and clinches up with Nandez.#TD2# Lu pulls Nandez into guard.
Nandez wants to control from the top but Lu keeps moving. Lu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Nandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Nandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lu has his hands on Nandez's head, controlling the position. Lu wants to stand up but Nandez is controlling him. #T1# Nandez trying to control but Lu is working from the bottom. Lu seems keen to control Nandez's posture.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Horrible takedown attempt by Nandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Lu, which made it look bad. Nandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lu defends well and Nandez ends up having to push Lu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2# Lu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Lu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Nandez wants to sweep here but Lu controlling him for the moment. #T2# Lu showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Nandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Nandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3# Nandez managing to control the position. Nandez keeping full guard, as Lu tries to pass. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Lu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Nandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lu pinned against the cage. Lu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Lu takes one on the button. Lu darts in looking for a takedown but Nandez gets double underhooks and turns Lu into the cage. Nandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Horrible takedown attempt by Nandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Lu, which made it look bad. Lu leaves Nandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Lu's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Nandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lu defends well and Nandez ends up having to push Lu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Despite the aggression on Lu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nandez. Nandez is breathing heavily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. As Nandez backs off Lu throws a huge counter combo but Nandez manages to avoid it all. Lu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chongyang Lu 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##TD2# Lu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Nandez trying to control but Lu postures up.
Nandez is trying to stand up here but Lu is controlling him well. Nandez wants to control but Lu is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ground and pound from Lu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are battling for position here. Nandez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Nandez is trying to control the position but Lu postures up. #SUB# Nandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lu defends well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Nandez keeping moving, preventing Lu from controlling successfully. Nandez keeping full guard, as Lu tries to pass. Nandez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB# Lu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#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.#SUB# Nandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Nandez looking to control.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Lu clinches. Lu has Nandez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nandez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Lu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nandez swinging wildly here.
#TD2# Lu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Lu is breathing heavily.#T3# Nandez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Lu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Nandez 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. Lu throwing strikes from guard but Nandez blocks nicely. Nandez pulls Lu in close to prevent any damage. Nandez can't keep his opponent in guard - Lu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Nandez tries to get to full guard but Lu has control of the leg. Nandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lu. Lu wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Lu shoots in looking for a takedown. Nandez tries to sprawl out of it but Lu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chongyang Lu 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# Nandez throws the kick towards the body but Lu avoids it. Lu tries a head kick but it misses.
Nandez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Nandez tries to clinch but Lu moves out of range. Lu wants to clinch up but Nandez keeps it at a distance. Nandez appears to be looking for a big counter. Chongyang Lu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Lu has closed the distance and engaged Nandez in a clinch.
Nandez jumps guard but Lu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Lu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nandez is defended easily by Lu. Lu has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Lu tries to sprawl out of it but Nandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lu dives in and grabs Nandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nandez pushes down on Lu's head and hops out. Nandez stuffs the takedown. Lu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Lu wants to clinch up but Nandez keeps it at a distance. Nandez closes the distance and clinches up with Lu, looking for a takedown. Nandez pushes Lu against the cage but Lu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nandez tries to clinch but Lu is having none of it. #CL2# Lu rushes Nandez and presses him up against the cage. Lu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nandez just stands there and leans against the cage. Nandez is trying to break the clinch but Lu is controlling him. Lu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nandez up against the cage. Lu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2# Lu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nandez tries to clinch but Lu is having none of it. #T2##TD2# Lu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Nandez gets back to full guard.
Nandez controls Lu momentarily but Lu frees himself. Lu trying to control the position from guard on top but Nandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nandez is trying to keep Lu in close.
#T3# Nandez wants to stand up but Lu is controlling him. Nandez trying to keep a closed guard but Lu is proving a slippery customer.
Lu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Nandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nandez wants it to stay on the feet. Chongyang Lu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2# Lu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Nandez is trying to stand up here but Lu is controlling him well. #T4# Lu performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Chongyang Lu has got the better of the ground game so far. Nandez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lu is working away from the top position though. Lu trying to control from half guard but Nandez is working away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lu with the ground and pound but Nandez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Chongyang Lu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Lu 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chongyang Lu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1# Nandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lukyanov avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2# Lukyanov clinches. Lukyanov lands a knee to the head.
Lukyanov blocks a body shot from Nandez. Lukyanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2# Lukyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nandez closes the distance and clinches up with Lukyanov, looking for a takedown. Nandez pushes Lukyanov against the cage but Lukyanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lukyanov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Nandez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lukyanov checks it well. Lukyanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Lukyanov circles away.
Lukyanov keeps the fight on the outside.#T1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Nandez. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lukyanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nandez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nandez avoids a kick to the body.
Lukyanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nandez. Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nandez as he jumps to the side. Nandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown but Nandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2# Lukyanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2# Lukyanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# Nandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Nandez misses with a takedown attempt - Lukyanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Nandez wants to clinch up but Lukyanov keeps it at a distance. Lukyanov misses with a head kick.
Nandez misses with a takedown attempt enabling Lukyanov to counter with a crisp jab. Nandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nandez wants it to stay on the feet. Nandez throws a combination that misses and Lukyanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. 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!#CL2# Lukyanov clinches. Nandez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lukyanov is working Nandez over against the cage. Lukyanov throws an elbow that misses.
#T3# Lukyanov pressing his opponent against the cage. Nandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lukyanov pulls him back up using the underhooks. Nandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lukyanov pulls him back up using the underhooks. Nandez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lukyanov to keep the fight standing. Lukyanov can't get the takedown.
Nandez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Lukyanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2# Lukyanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nandez sprawls well. Nandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lukyanov gets slowly back to his feet.#T4# Nandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Lukyanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lukyanov wants to counter the offense by Nandez and move into the clinch position. Nandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lukyanov. Nandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lukyanov sprawls well. Lukyanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nandez gets slowly back to his feet. Lukyanov shapes to counter with a head kick. Nandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nandez misses with a double jab.
Nandez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2# Lukyanov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Lukyanov dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Lukyanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nandez misses with a low kick. Nandez misses with the body kick and Lukyanov counters with a nice body shot. Nandez lands with a hook. Lukyanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Lukyanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Nandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Nandez tries to counter by clinching up but Lukyanov breaks away and moves out of range. Boris Lukyanov seems to be getting the better of the standup. A slow jab from Nandez misses its intended target. Lukyanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nandez throws the kick towards the body but Lukyanov avoids it. Lukyanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nandez defends well and Lukyanov ends up having to push Nandez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Leonardo Nandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Lukyanov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Lukyanov has managed to clinch.
Nandez has Lukyanov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lukyanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Nandez prevents a body shot from Lukyanov. A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1##TD2# Lukyanov pulls guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nandez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU# Nandez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2# Lukyanov has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Lukyanov breaks the clinch.
Lukyanov clobbers Nandez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Lukyanov misses with a takedown attempt - Nandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2# Lukyanov avoids the head kick by Nandez.
Nandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lukyanov's waist but Lukyanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nandez off to one side. Lukyanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nandez defends it nicely. Lukyanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nandez circles away. It looked like Nandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Nandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Lukyanov circles away.
Nandez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Lukyanov goes for a double leg but Nandez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nandez continues to drive forward. Nandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Nandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lukyanov defends it nicely. Lukyanov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3# Lukyanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown but Nandez shows good takedown defense. Lukyanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nandez's waist but Nandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lukyanov off to one side. Lukyanov is breathing heavily. Nice sprawl there from Lukyanov as Nandez shoots in. Nandez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Lukyanov feints the counter takedown. Leonardo Nandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lukyanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lukyanov somewhat. Nandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lukyanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nandez somewhat.#T4##CL2# Lukyanov instigates a clinch. Nandez goes for a takedown attempt but Lukyanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lukyanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Nandez tries to clinch but Lukyanov moves out of range. Nandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lukyanov sprawls well. Lukyanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nandez gets slowly back to his feet. Lukyanov tries to counter with a clinch but Nandez shakes him off and moves away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Lukyanov pushes Nandez up against the cage in a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boris Lukyanov will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# No luck with that takedown attempt from Nandez. Nandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lukyanov sprawls well. Lukyanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nandez gets slowly back to his feet. Lukyanov fails with the takedown. Nandez tries for a takedown but Lukyanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Nandez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nandez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Lukyanov is looking to get back to his feet here but Nandez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lukyanov's back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Nandez looking to break Lukyanov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lukyanov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nandez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T1##SUB# Nandez is looking for the choke from the back position but Lukyanov is controlling his hands well. #SUB# Lukyanov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB# Nandez working for the choke. Lukyanov covering up well and avoiding damage. #T2##SUB# Nandez working for a choke but Lukyanov reverses nicely into Nandez 's guard. Nandez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Lukyanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lukyanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nandez throwing strikes from guard but Lukyanov blocks nicely. Nandez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3# Lukyanov is looking to stand up but Nandez isn't so interested in that idea. Nandez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Lukyanov is looking to stand up but Nandez isn't so interested in that idea. Nandez throwing strikes from guard but Lukyanov blocks nicely. #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. Lukyanov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nandez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Nandez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lukyanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Leonardo Nandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boris Lukyanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Lukyanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nandez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Leonardo Nandez showed his dominance in that final round. I think Lukyanov 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Lukyanov!
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Date: Jul 16, 2018 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Al Saadoun as Nandez shoots in.#TD2# Al Saadoun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Nandez is being controlled here. Nandez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Saadoun's best efforts. Nandez is trying to maintain the position but Al Saadoun is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Al Saadoun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nandez defending well though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nandez won't allow Al Saadoun to pass to mount. #SUB# Nandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1# The fighters are battling for position here. Nandez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Al Saadoun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Al Saadoun showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB# Nandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Saadoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Nandez is retaining full guard. #SUB# Al Saadoun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Saadoun has managed to get both his arms back between Nandez's legs - danger averted. Al Saadoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Nandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Nandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Saadoun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Saadoun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Al Saadoun slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Al Saadoun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Al Saadoun bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Nandez regains half guard. Al Saadoun wants to stand but Nandez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3# Nandez wants to improve his position but Al Saadoun is controlling well.
Nandez is trying to stand back up but Al Saadoun is controlling him
#SUB2# Al Saadoun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nandez is just riding it out for now. Al Saadoun eventually gives up the hold. Nandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Nandez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Nandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Saadoun has wrist control. Al Saadoun wants to sweep but no luck. Nandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Saadoun is retaining full guard. Nandez is fighting to break Al Saadoun's control of his arms but Al Saadoun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Nandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Saadoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Al Saadoun pulls Nandez in to control the position. 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 Leonardo Nandez will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Al Saadoun jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nandez darts in looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun gets double underhooks and turns Nandez into the cage. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nandez is defended easily by Al Saadoun. A head kick misses from Al Saadoun. Nandez throws a quick counter head kick but Al Saadoun was just out of range. Al Saadoun throws a leg kick but Nandez checks it. #TD2# Al Saadoun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Al Saadoun lands in his opponent's guard. Nandez trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nandez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Saadoun's guard. #REVR##T1# Al Saadoun seems keen to control Nandez's posture. Nandez slips nicely into half guard. Al Saadoun tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Nandez stops Al Saadoun from getting back to his feet.
Nandez wants to stand up but Al Saadoun has a hold of him and won't allow it. Nandez trying to pass the guard but Al Saadoun defending well. Leonardo Nandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Al Saadoun is positioning himself well to prevent Nandez advancing to mount. #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. Al Saadoun wants to control the action here but instead Nandez manages to pass to full mount! Al Saadoun sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Al Saadoun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Nandez is trying to control. Al Saadoun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Al Saadoun tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nandez has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3# Nandez wants to control the pace but Al Saadoun is squirming around nicely. Al Saadoun wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nandez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nandez is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. Nandez controlling his opponent. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Nandez trying to control but he's not successful this time. Poor strikes thrown by Nandez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Al Saadoun is desperately trying to improve his position but Nandez has a good base and remains in mount. Nandez looking to control but Al Saadoun is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nandez controlling from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nandez dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Nandez fails with a takedown attempt. Nandez moves in looking to clinch but Al Saadoun pushes him off.#TD2# Nandez tries to sprawl but Al Saadoun drives through with a takedown into half guard. Nandez is trying to stand back up but Al Saadoun is controlling him
Nandez trying to control here.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Nandez is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Al Saadoun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Nandez moves into full guard.
Al Saadoun looking to pass the guard. #T1# Al Saadoun trying to control but Nandez is working from the bottom. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Al Saadoun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Al Saadoun tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2# Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Nandez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Saadoun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Saadoun's back!#SUB# Nandez looking to break Al Saadoun's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Al Saadoun remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nandez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2# Al Saadoun is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nandez tries to keep control of the position but Al Saadoun is staying busy. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Al Saadoun tries to escape the position.
Al Saadoun trying to control but not successfully. Al Saadoun covering up well and avoiding damage. #T3# Al Saadoun is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Al Saadoun is still trying to improve position.#SUB# Al Saadoun defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Al Saadoun is keeping busy.
Al Saadoun trying to control the action but Nandez just sinks the hooks in. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nandez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Nandez has the hooks in. Al Saadoun is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Nandez missing with punches from the back. Al Saadoun trying to control the action but Nandez just sinks the hooks in. I really don't envy Al Saadoun right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Nandez looking for the choke from the back. Khalid Al Saadoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Leonardo Nandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Will Nandez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight! Leonardo Nandez showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nandez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Nandez!
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Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1# Nandez fails with the takedown. Nandez shoots in for a double leg but Kiatmookao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. No joy there for Kiatmookao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL# Nandez has Kiatmookao up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# Kiatmookao pulls guard successfully.
Nandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Nandez controls from within his opponent's guard. Nandez landing with the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kiatmookao keeping full guard, as Nandez tries to pass. #T1# Nandez wants to stand but Kiatmookao has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB# Nandez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nandez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Kiatmookao being controlled here, momentarily. Kiatmookao trying to keep a closed guard but Nandez is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Nandez looking to pass the guard. #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. Nandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Nandez shoots in for a double leg but Kiatmookao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kiatmookao tries to bum rush Nandez with a series of wild strikes but Nandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kiatmookao lands a head kick. Nandez smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL# Nandez takes the fight into the clinch. Nandez is pushing Kiatmookao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC# Nandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiatmookao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3# Nandez shoots in but Kiatmookao avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kiatmookao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nandez. Kiatmookao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Kiatmookao tries to sprawl out of it but Nandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kiatmookao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Kiatmookao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kiatmookao is looking to clinch but Nandez is avoiding it.
Nandez appears to be looking for a big counter. Kiatmookao shoots and misses and Nandez counters with a nice uppercut. Kiatmookao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nandez. Nice takedown defense from Nandez. No joy for Kiatmookao on that attempt. Nandez is looking to counter punch. Nandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kiatmookao as he jumps to the side. #T4# Nandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL# Nandez clinches up with Kiatmookao and pushes him back against the cage. Kiatmookao throws a punch but it's blocked by Nandez. Kiatmookao is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nandez is defending well. Nandez can't break the clinch.
Nandez wants to break free but Kiatmookao has control.
Nandez tries to pull guard but Kiatmookao holds him up against the cage and eventually Nandez drops back down to his feet.
Nandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kiatmookao pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Nandez moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thongchai Kiatmookao 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# Kiatmookao avoids the head kick by Nandez.
Kiatmookao closes the distance and clinches up with Nandez, looking for a takedown. Kiatmookao pushes Nandez against the cage but Nandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Nandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kiatmookao sprawls well. Kiatmookao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nandez gets slowly back to his feet. Kiatmookao misses with a takedown attempt - Nandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Thongchai Kiatmookao seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nandez goes for a double leg but Kiatmookao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kiatmookao continues to drive forward. Kiatmookao moves in looking to clinch but Nandez pushes him off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kiatmookao blocks a head kick by Nandez.
#CL# Nandez clinches. Nandez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1# Kiatmookao tries to break free but Nandez pushes him back against the cage. Nandez tries for a takedown but Kiatmookao manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nandez tries for a takedown but Kiatmookao manages to get underhooks.
Kiatmookao is trying to push Nandez away but Nandez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Kiatmookao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kiatmookao has Nandez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nandez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Nandez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kiatmookao backwards. Nandez scores with a hook to the body. Nandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kiatmookao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Nandez with that takedown attempt. Kiatmookao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nandez with a body shot. Nandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Kiatmookao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nandez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2# Kiatmookao is looking to clinch but Nandez is avoiding it.
Nandez looks for a takedown but Kiatmookao sprawls well. Kiatmookao with the counter takedown but Nandez avoids it easily. Kiatmookao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kiatmookao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kiatmookao misses with a takedown #CL# and Nandez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Kiatmookao tries to pull guard but Nandez holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiatmookao drops back down to his feet.
Kiatmookao is trying to push Nandez away but Nandez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nandez leaning his opponent against the cage. Nandez tries to break free but Kiatmookao pushes him back against the cage.#T3# Nandez tries to pull guard but Kiatmookao won't allow it.
Kiatmookao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nandez to keep the fight standing. Nandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kiatmookao after a bit of a struggle. Kiatmookao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nandez smiles and moves away.
Nandez throws a right and a left that Kiatmookao avoids nicely. Nandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nandez shoots in for a takedown but Kiatmookao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL# Nandez has Kiatmookao up against the cage in a clinch.
Nandez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4# Kiatmookao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nandez walks away with a smile on his face. Kiatmookao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Kiatmookao fails with a takedown attempt. Kiatmookao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nandez is fending him off so far but Kiatmookao persists. Nope, Nandez circles away and we're back to standing. A punch combination from Nandez misses. Nandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kiatmookao defends well and Nandez ends up having to push Kiatmookao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Nandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kiatmookao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonardo Nandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Kiatmookao. Kiatmookao gets slowly back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nandez dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Nandez closes the distance and clinches. Kiatmookao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nandez gets underhooks to prevent Kiatmookao's takedown attempt.
Nandez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kiatmookao up against the cage.#TD# Nandez pulls guard effortlessly. Kiatmookao looking to pass the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kiatmookao preventing the sweep. Nandez has Kiatmookao pulled in close to control his posture. #T1# Nandez keeping moving, preventing Kiatmookao from controlling successfully. Nandez has control of Kiatmookao's left arm, preventing Kiatmookao from doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Nandez working for submissions but it's allowed Kiatmookao to get to half guard.
Nandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kiatmookao trying to control the action but Nandez is working from the bottom. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kiatmookao might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nandez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Nandez is pressing down on Kiatmookao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Nandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Nandez working for a triangle but Kiatmookao defends it easily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Nandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nandez is defended easily by Kiatmookao. Kiatmookao misses with a combination
and Nandez counters with a one-two to the body. Nandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiatmookao but Kiatmookao pushes him off and we're back to square one. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nandez fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kiatmookao lands with an overhand left. Kiatmookao has his takedown stuffed and Nandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4# Kiatmookao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiatmookao. Nandez throws a big counter combination but Kiatmookao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Kiatmookao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Nandez is looking for a counter combo. Nandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Kiatmookao counters with a flying knee. Nice. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kiatmookao is defended easily by Nandez. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kiatmookao doesn't manage to clinch there - Nandez circles away.
Nandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Kiatmookao circles away.
Kiatmookao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kiatmookao wants it to stay on the feet. Kiatmookao wants to counter with a clinch but Nandez pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonardo Nandez. I think Nandez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Nandez!
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Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1# Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Nandez, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Nandez against the cage but Nandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Nandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santos defends well and Nandez ends up having to push Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Nandez has a takedown stuffed. Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Leonardo Nandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Santos. Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nandez avoids it really well and circles away. Nandez feinted with a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nandez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Despite the aggression on Santos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Santos wants to clinch up but Nandez keeps it at a distance.#T1# Santos has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Nandez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Santos misses with the head strike.
#BC# Nandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nandez avoids it really well and circles away. Nandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Santos has managed to clinch.
Nandez is trying to break the clinch but Santos is controlling him.#T2# Santos is trying to pull guard but Nandez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Nandez is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the cage. #BC2# Santos manages to break the clinch.
Nandez shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A decent looking body kick lands there for Santos. Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Nandez on that attempt. Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Nandez instigates a clinch. Santos tries for a takedown but Nandez manages to get underhooks.
#TD# Nandez pulls guard successfully.
Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Nandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3##SUB2# Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Nandez preventing the sweep. Nandez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Nandez happy to just control the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Nandez wants to stand but Santos is controlling his arm. Santos tries to control but Nandez manages to take his back.#SUB# Nandez looking for the RNC. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nandez is riding his opponent, not letting Santos buck him off. Nandez throwing sloppy strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nandez dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Santos moves into range and clinches up with Nandez. Santos stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nandez throws a low kick, looking for Santos's leg but Santos calmly moves out of range. Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nandez sprawls well. Nandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santos gets slowly back to his feet. Nandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily. Nice sprawl there from Santos as Nandez shoots in. Santos shapes to counter with a head kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body kick there by Santos. Nandez scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL# Nandez takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Nandez breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Santos misses with a body kick. Nandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Santos leaves Nandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nandez but Nandez pushes him off and we're back to square one. Leonardo Nandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Nandez sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Santos is breathing heavily. Nandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nandez tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Santos tries to clinch up but Nandez circles away and keeps his distance. Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.#T2# Nandez shoots and misses #CL2# and Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2# Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Nandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nandez darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Nandez into the cage. Nandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one. Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet. Santos tries to clinch but Nandez moves out of range. #CL2# Santos has closed the distance and engaged Nandez in a clinch.
Nandez looking for a takedown. #T3# A shot in the inside from Santos. Nandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle. Santos is trying to pull guard but Nandez has him pressed against the cage. Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Nandez won't allow it.
#BC2# Santos breaks the clinch.
Nandez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL# Nandez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santos tries to pull guard but Nandez won't allow it.
#BC# Nandez breaks the clinch.
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Nandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4# Nandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it. Santos fails with the takedown. Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably and Nandez counters with a right hand to the body. Santos slips a jab and a cross from Nandez.
#CL# Nandez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nandez stops a takedown attempt from Santos.
#TD# Nandez jumps guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nandez is pulling down on Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from Santos, at least for the moment. Santos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nandez's guard. 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 Leonardo Nandez will probably get the nod. That's time! Nandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Nandez dives in for a single leg takedown but Santos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Nandez rushes Santos and presses him up against the cage. Nandez jumps guard but Santos stands there with Nandez around his waist. Nandez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santos fails to pull guard.
Nandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nandez tries for a takedown but Santos manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Nandez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Nandez gets a clinch. #T1# Nandez is pressed up against the cage. Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nandez down to the mat. Nandez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Nandez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Santos back to the cage. Nandez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Santos throws a half hearted mid kick. Nandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos. Nandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santos. Santos obviously looking to wear him down.
Nandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Santos shoots and misses #CL# and Nandez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Nandez breaks from the clinch.
Nandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2# Nandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away. Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet. Nandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santos sprawls and moves away. Nandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nandez swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
#T3# Nandez fails with a takedown attempt. Nandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nandez takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses. Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nandez as he avoids it easily. Nandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away. Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Nandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nandez shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4# Nandez keeps the fight on the outside. Nandez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Nandez misses with a head kick.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat. Decent striking displayed by Santos there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt. Anderson Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Leonardo Nandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nandez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Santos back to the cage. Nandez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight! Leonardo Nandez showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nandez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Nandez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018 |
#R1# Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Nandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Nandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one. Nandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nandez wants to counter with a clinch but Santos pushes him away. Nandez misses with a wild body shot. A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away. Nandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos sets himself, and Nandez steps forward looking for the clinch! Santos avoids it this time. Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Nandez counters with a two punch combo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nandez misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1# Santos stuns Nandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Nandez tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Santos moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNandez. Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Nandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Nandez throws a sloppy head kick and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santos pinned against the cage. Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2# Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nandez defends it nicely. Santos is breathing heavily.#TD2# Nandez looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Santos has a closed guard, preventing Nandez from standing up. Nandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Nandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3# Nandez wants to get up but he can't break Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nandez defends well. Nandez controls from within his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nandez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Nandez tries to score with some ground and pound. Santos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Nandez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Santos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nandez but great work by Santos. Nandez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Nandez gets full guard. Santos is fighting to break Nandez's control of his arms but Nandez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Nandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nandez controlling the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Santos stands and steps away. Nandez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nandez dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nandez. Nandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one. Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nandez. That did some damage! Santos tries to clinch up and Nandez counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santos fails with a takedown attempt. Santos tries for a takedown but Nandez circles away easily#CL2# and Nandez counters by moving into the clinch. #T1# Santos is trying to pull guard but Nandez has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Santos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nandez is keeping busy. Santos is pressed up against the cage. Nandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santos down to the mat. Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nandez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nandez looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well. Santos blocks a head kick by Nandez.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Nandez circles away.
Nandez with the counter takedown but Santos avoids it easily. Santos fails with the takedown#CL2# and Nandez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nandez. Santos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nandez is keeping busy. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nandez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2##BC# Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and Nandez counters with a nice body shot. Nandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Nandez, which made it look bad. Nandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nandez. #CL2# Nandez clinches. Nandez throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3# Nandez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
Nandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2# Nandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Nandez wants to counter with a clinch but Santos pushes him away. Santos fails with the takedown and Nandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nandez shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense. Nandez shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2# Nandez has closed the distance and engaged Santos in a clinch.
Nandez tries to pull guard but Santos won't allow it.
Santos jumps guard but Nandez stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nandez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Nandez pulls guard effortlessly. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Nandez shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Santos tries to clinch but Nandez is having none of it. Santos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nandez. Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nandez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nandez shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well. Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nandez manages to avoid it. Nandez shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Anderson Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Nandez. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nandez. As Nandez tries to get set, Santos tries to push him back and clinch up but Nandez manages to avoid the attempt. Santos misses with a head kick.
#T1# Nandez shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense. Nandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2# Nandez pushes Santos up against the cage in a clinch. Santos jumps guard but Nandez stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santos is working for takedown but Nandez is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC# Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Santos closes the distance and clinches. A bit of stalling here from Nandez.
Nandez tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Nandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
Santos tries to pull guard but Nandez holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
#T2# Santos prevents Nandez from breaking the clinch. Nandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nandez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nandez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Nandez lands a body punch in the clinch. Nandez avoiding damage.
Nandez tries to pull guard but Santos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3# Nandez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Santos up against the cage.#TD2# Nandez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Nandez tries to land a sweep but no joy. Santos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Santos being controlled here momentarily. Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Nandez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Nandez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4##SUB2# Nandez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Santos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Santos has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Nandez wants to sweep but no luck. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Anderson Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Leonardo Nandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nandez has control of Santos's left arm, preventing Santos from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Leonardo Nandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Nandez 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Nandez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1# Nandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Umino tries to avoid it but Nandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Umino to the ground. Umino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Nandez fails with a takedown attempt. Nandez dives in and grabs Umino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Umino pushes down on Nandez's head and hops out. Nandez sets himself, and Umino steps forward looking for the clinch! Nandez avoids it this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nandez misses with a takedown #CL2# and Umino counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Nandez dodges an elbow strike from Umino.
Umino wants to get back to striking at distance but Nandez won't allow it.
Umino misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nandez is trying to break the clinch but Umino has him pressed against the cage. Umino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Umino is pushing Nandez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Umino looking for a takedown. #T1# Umino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Umino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Umino stalling.
Umino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nandez tries to land knees in the clinch but Umino avoids the damage to the body. A frustrated look appears on Umino's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nandez looking to slow down the pace here. Umino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nandez prevents the takedown attempt.
Umino is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Umino as Nandez tries to tie him up. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Umino is struggling to control the position. Nandez prevents the takedown attempt.
Umino wants a takedown but no success here.
Umino has had enough of the clinch but Nandez keeps him there for the moment. Nandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Umino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2# Umino breaks from the clinch.
Umino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umino. Nandez does a little dance to reset his feet. Nandez slips a straight right by Umino.#CL# Nandez darts in and clinches Umino up against the cage. Nandez tries to score a body lock takedown but Umino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3##TD2# Umino successfully pulls guard.
Nandez trying to control but Umino is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Umino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Umino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nandez forces his way into half guard. We've been informed that Umino has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Umino wants to get back to full guard. Nandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Umino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4# It looks like Nandez is going to stand back up.
Nandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Umino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB# Nandez is looking for a kimura but Umino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nandez to get the leverage. Nandez sitting and controlling from the half guard. Nandez wants to control but Umino is keeping him busy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nandez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Umino controls his leg. Nandez prevents Umino from standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tetsuya Umino will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Nandez throws a body kick that misses and Umino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nandez throws a head kick but Umino moves out of range.
Umino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Nandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Umino sprawls well. He's pushed Nandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2# Umino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nandez throws an elbow but it misses.
Nandez has Umino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Umino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Umino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nandez prevents it.
Nandez wants to take the fight to the mat but Umino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Umino has Nandez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nandez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Umino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Nandez is trying to pull guard but Umino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Umino tries to circle away but Nandez has him pinned against the cage. Umino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Umino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nandez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Umino is trying to break the clinch but Nandez is controlling him. Umino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nandez letting Umino take a breather here. Nandez tries to break the clinch but Umino is controlling the position. Nandez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Umino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Umino is looking to take this one to the mat. Nandez avoiding damage as Umino throws knees to the body.
Umino lands a right hand. Nice body punch from Umino. Nandez tries to pull guard but Umino forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Nandez tries to pull guard but Umino won't allow it.
Nandez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Umino is defending well for now.#BC2# Umino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL# Nandez has closed the distance and engaged Umino in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Umino scores with a nice short uppercut. Umino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Umino tries to circle away but Nandez has him pinned against the cage. Nandez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Umino has Nandez pressed against the cage, preventing Nandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Umino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nandez is trying to pull guard but Umino has him pressed against the cage. Nandez fails to pull guard.
Umino has Nandez pressed against the cage, preventing Nandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Nandez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Umino to keep the fight standing. Nandez is pressed up against the cage. Umino has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nandez down to the mat. Nandez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3# Nandez fails to land the takedown. Umino dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Umino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Nandez shoots and misses and Umino counters with a nice body shot. Nandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Umino is fending him off so far but Nandez persists. Nope, Umino circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Umino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nandez as he jumps to the side. Umino just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNandez.#T4# Nandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Umino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nandez somewhat. Nandez throws a head kick that misses. Umino fails to land the takedown. Nandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Umino tries to avoid it but Nandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Umino to the ground. Umino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nandez throws a head kick that misses and Umino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nandez with a lazy takedown attempt and Umino counters with a right hand to the body. Umino stuffs the takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Umino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Umino lands with a nice body punch. Umino throws out a powerful jab.#CL# Nandez instigates a clinch. #TD2# Umino gets control of Nandez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Umino will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Umino has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nandez passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB# Nandez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Umino wants to control but Nandez postures up.#T1# Umino is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Nandez trying to control the action but Umino is working from the bottom. Nandez prevents Umino from escaping the position. Umino striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nandez misses with the ground and pound. Umino tries to improve position but can't. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Nandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Umino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Nandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umino keeps working. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Umino can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU# Nandez decides to take the fight back to the feet. Umino slips a jab and a cross from Nandez.
Umino feints the counter takedown. Nandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Leonardo Nandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Umino defends well and Nandez ends up having to push Umino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3# Umino stuffs the takedown attempt from Nandez. Nandez gets slowly back to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nandez fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Nandez clinches. Umino wants to break free but Nandez has control.
Umino is trying to drag Nandez to the mat but Nandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Umino is trying to break the clinch but Nandez has him pressed against the cage. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Nandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Umino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nandez misses with a short punch on the inside. Umino changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nandez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nandez has his takedown stuffed and Umino counters with a straight right hand. Tetsuya Umino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Umino scores with a body shot.
Nandez misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Umino counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonardo Nandez. I think Umino 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuya Umino! Tetsuya Umino gave a mention to ZZ POPS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018 |
#R1# Li plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2# Nandez moves into the clinch.#BC2# Nandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Li tries to clinch up but Nandez circles away and keeps his distance. Nandez shapes to counter with a head kick. Nandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Nandez. That snapped Li's head back.
Li misses with a wild body shot. Despite the aggression on Nandez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Nandez throws a body kick that misses. Li shoots in for a double leg but Nandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Li looks for the body kick but Nandez saw that one coming. Li fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nandez darts in looking for a takedown but Li gets double underhooks and turns Nandez into the cage. Nandez scores with a jab to the head.
Li shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nandez defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenchen Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Horrible takedown attempt by Li or perhaps it was just good defense by Nandez, which made it look bad. Nandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Li. Nandez throws a counter combo. Nandez shoots in for a double leg but Li sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2# Nandez closes the distance and clinches. Nandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Li won't allow it.
#TD# Li jumps guard and drags Nandez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Nandez's corner is telling him to maintain position. Nandez looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nandez content to stall in guard here. #T2# Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet. Nandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Nandez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Nandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Li swivels and escapes. Li dives in for a single leg takedown but Nandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li moves to clinch but Nandez breaks away and Nandez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. A kick lands to the mid section there for Li. Li moves in looking to clinch but Nandez pushes him off. Nandez is looking for the big counter here.#CL2# Nandez clinches up against the cage.#TD# Li jumps into guard, dragging Nandez to the mat.
Li looking to control.
Nandez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4# Let's hope that Nandez 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. Nandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nandez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Li keeping full guard, as Nandez tries to pass. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nandez dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nandez is defended easily by Li. Nandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li. Li shoots in looking for a takedown but Nandez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Li's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2# Nandez darts in and clinches Li up against the cage. Li wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Li jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nandez walks away with a smile on his face. Li gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Li fails with the takedown and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenchen Li. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nandez lands with a nice combination. Li backs away looking to recover. Nandez shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense. Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Nandez circles away.
Nandez wants to counter with a clinch but Li pushes him away. Nandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Li tries to clinch up. Nandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Nandez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage. Li tries to score a body lock takedown but Nandez shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Li tries to score a body lock takedown but Nandez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD# Li pulls guard. Nandez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Li is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nandez defends well. Nandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Li wants to get back to his feet but Nandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Li will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2# Nandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Li is trying to control the position but Nandez postures up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Nandez looks for the body kick but Li saw that one coming. Nandez throws a right and a left that Li avoids nicely. #T3# Nandez darts in looking for a takedown but Li gets double underhooks and turns Nandez into the cage. Li goes for a double leg but Nandez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nandez continues to drive forward.#TD2# Nandez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Li! Nandez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Li tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nandez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Li is working hard here to advance position. Li avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nandez. #T4# Li is trying to control Nandez's posture but Nandez avoids it. Nandez tries to stand but Li is controlling his head. #SUB2# Nandez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Li knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Nandez slows the pace down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Nandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Li's waist but Li gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nandez off to one side. Li buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Li. Nandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Li will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nandez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. No luck with that takedown attempt from Nandez. Chenchen Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Nandez. Nandez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Li misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nandez is defended easily by Li.#T1# Li goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Li misses with a double jab.
Li will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nandez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Li fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Nandez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2# Nandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Nandez is trying to force a seperation but Li has the dominant position. Li pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2# Li is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nandez to keep the fight standing. Nandez keeps control of Li as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Li being controlled against the cage. Nandez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Li is looking for a takedown. Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Nandez won't allow it.
#TD2# Nandez successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Nandez looking for subs off his back but Li has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3# Nandez wants to stand back up but Li manages to pass into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock. Nandez is trying to get back to his feet.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Nandez is looking to regain half guard here but Li keeps moving and retains side control. Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nandez keeps working. Nandez is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Li tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Nandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. An elbow from Li crashes against the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chenchen Li. I think Nandez 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Nandez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1# Ramos doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and Nandez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Nandez tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramos avoids the damage to the body. Ramos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nandez stalling in the clinch.
#TD# Nandez jumps into guard, dragging Ramos to the mat.
Nandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ramos trying to control but Nandez is working from the bottom. Ramos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nandez is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Ramos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nandez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nandez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Nandez prevents Ramos from getting back to his feet. #T1# Nandez content to stall in guard here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Ramos working for a triangle but Nandez defends it easily.
Nandez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU# Nandez stands up from Ramos's guard - Nandez perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ramos dives in for a single leg takedown but Nandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL# Ramos gets tackled into the cage by Nandez. Nandez maintains the clinch. Ramos is looking for a takedown. Leonardo Nandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Custavo Ramos.#BC# Nandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramos fails in his attempt to clinch. As Ramos looks to move away, Nandez throws a big counter combo but Ramos just gets out of the way.#TD# Nandez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ramos to the mat! Ramos manages to get full guard. #ES2# Ramos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nandez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC# Nandez breaks from the clinch.
Ramos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramos somewhat. Nandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramos sprawls well. He's pushed Nandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3# Nandez dodges the punch combination from Ramos.
Nandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ramos fails with a takedown attempt. Ramos looks to land a combination but Nandez avoids it well. Nandez throws a combination that misses and Ramos counters with a one-two to the body. Nandez blocks a head kick by Ramos.
Ramos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramos wants it to stay on the feet. Ramos is looking for the big counter here. Ramos fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramos throws a jab but it's blocked by Nandez. Nandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4# Ramos throws the kick towards the body but Nandez avoids it. Nandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramos sprawls and moves away. Nandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Ramos stuffs the takedown. Nandez misses with a low kick.
#CL# Nandez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2# Ramos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramos defends well and Nandez ends up having to push Ramos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Custavo Ramos will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Ramos tries to land a front kick but Nandez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Nandez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nandez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nandez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL# Nandez closes the distance and pushes Ramos back into the cage. Ramos wants a takedown.
Nandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nandez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nandez throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Nandez manages to pull guard.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Nandez keeps moving. Ramos preventing the sweep. #T1# Ramos wants to stand but Nandez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB# Nandez is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily.
Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Nandez is retaining full guard. Nandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramos is one step ahead there. Nandez pulls Ramos in close to prevent any damage. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Nandez is looking to stand up but Ramos isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Nandez blocks a head kick by Ramos.
Nandez shoots in for a takedown but Ramos shows good takedown defense. Ramos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nandez defends it well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ramos misses with a body kick. Ramos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Nandez clinches up with Ramos and pushes him back against the cage. Nandez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Ramos tries to break free but Nandez pushes him back against the cage. Ramos is trying to stall.
Ramos tries to break free but Nandez pushes him back against the cage.#T3# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nandez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Nandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramos pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ramos is looking to break free of the clinch but Nandez has double underhooks. Ramos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ramos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nandez pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ramos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD# Nandez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2# Ramos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nandez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nandez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Ramos trying to control the position.
#T4# Nandez passes into half guard. #SU# Nandez escapes and gets back to his feet. Nandez shoots in but Ramos avoids the takedown attempt easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Nandez clinches. Nandez missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nandez dominated that second round. That's time! Nandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Nandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramos sprawls well. He's pushed Nandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nandez punishes Ramos's body with a nice straight punch. Nandez looks for a takedown but Ramos sprawls well. Ramos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ramos looks to throw the jab but Nandez is out of range. Ramos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nandez pinned against the cage. Nandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramos as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ramos doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and Nandez counters by moving into the clinch. #T1# Ramos trying to stall but Nandez improves his position.
Nandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramos after a bit of a struggle. Ramos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nandez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Ramos is trying to break the clinch but Nandez has him pressed against the cage. Nandez keeps control of Ramos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ramos wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2# Ramos jumps guard and drags Nandez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB# Nandez 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. Nandez is stalling in the full guard. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Nandez stands and throws Ramos's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB# Nandez swings around for an armbar but Ramos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nandez's guard. Nandez keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully. Nandez trying to strike off his back.
Ramos is fighting to break Nandez's control of his arms but Nandez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3# Nandez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramos's guard. #REVR# Nandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramos is keeping the position for now. Nandez passes Ramos's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ramos is looking for a sweep. Nandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Nandez works his way into full mount! #SUB# Nandez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4# Ramos tries to lock up and control but Nandez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Nandez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB# Nandez wants to finish this one by submission but Ramos is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nandez. Ramos is working to get back to half guard.
Ramos should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nandez controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Leonardo Nandez showed his dominance in that final round. I think Nandez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hoff scores the fight 30:28 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Nandez!
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