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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1# Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saunders swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jesus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jesus misses with a body kick. Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saunders swats him away and circles back towards the center. Saunders fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jesus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saunders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jesus tries to clinch up but Saunders circles away and keeps his distance. Jesus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saunders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Saunders tries to counter by clinching up but Jesus breaks away and moves out of range.#TD# Saunders throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jesus was covering up waiting for the punch and Saunders finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1# Jesus 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. Saunders scoring with some ground and pound. Saunders throwing strikes but missing. Saunders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Saunders is looking to work some ground and pound but Jesus has wrist control.#SUB# Saunders 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. Saunders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Saunders chips away with some ground and pound.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Saunders throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Saunders drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saunders jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Saunders landing with the ground and pound. Saunders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jesus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jesus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Saunders has passed into side control.
Jesus struggling a bit here.#SUB# Saunders tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saunders has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Saunders lands a nice forearm strike. #T3##SUB# Saunders is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jesus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Jesus tries to bench press Saunders off him but Saunders keeps the position. Saunders staying calm.#SUB# Saunders working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Jesus wants to get back to his feet but Saunders drags him back down.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Saunders tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saunders has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Jesus tries to improve position but can't. Saunders sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jesus is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Saunders tries to score with some ground and pound. Jesus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Jesus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saunders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jesus is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Saunders tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Saunders laying and praying for a moment but Jesus takes advantage and regains half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Saunders dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Saunders throws a head kick but Jesus moves out of range.
Tyron Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jesus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saunders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jesus doesn't manage to clinch there - Saunders circles away.
Saunders wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Jesus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Jesus misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Saunders counters by moving into the clinch. #TD# Saunders gets control of Jesus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saunders will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Saunders is looking to sweep but instead, Jesus has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saunders trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saunders manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1# Saunders tries to strike from the bottom.
Tyron Saunders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jesus wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving. Jesus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saunders is keeping the position for now. Saunders is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jesus wants to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Saunders seems to be working for a kimura but Jesus defends the submission attempt. Jesus desperately trying to maintain half guard. Saunders performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2# Jesus is pressing down on Saunders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Saunders scoring with punches to the head and body. Saunders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Jesus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Saunders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jesus can do to turn this around? Saunders throws a big right hand that misses. Saunders throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# Saunders 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. Saunders tries to stand but Jesus is controlling from the bottom. #T3# Jesus looking for a sweep. Not yet Jesus, not yet. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Jesus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saunders sprawls well. Saunders wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jesus gets slowly back to his feet. Tyron Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Jesus. Jesus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saunders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Saunders tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jesus manages to circle out of the way. Jesus is breathing heavily.#TD# Saunders decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Saunders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jesus defending well though. #T4# Saunders content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Jesus wants to improve his position but Saunders is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Saunders seems content to control. Saunders is thwarting Jesus's attempts to control the position. Nice strikes from Saunders there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Saunders takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2# Jesus looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saunders in particular looking to stall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Saunders dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Jesus tries for a takedown but Saunders circles away easily#CL# and Saunders counters by clinching up. #TD# Saunders gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Saunders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Saunders makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB# Saunders postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jesus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saunders, into his guard. #REVB# Saunders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jesus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saunders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1# Jesus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2# Jesus is looking for a triangle but Saunders pushes his legs off easily.
Saunders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Jesus has an active guard here but Saunders has managed to pass into half guard.
Jesus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Saunders seems to be working for a kimura but Jesus defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Saunders wants to work for an arm triangle but Jesus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saunders looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jesus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jesus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saunders scores with a couple of nice shots. Ground and pound from Saunders. #SUB# Saunders is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jesus is just riding it out for now. Saunders eventually gives up the hold. Jesus gets back to full guard.
Saunders makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Saunders postures up in Jesus's guard and throws a big left but Jesus blocks it. #SU# Saunders stands and steps away. Jesus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3# Saunders stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saunders wants it to stay on the feet.#TD# Saunders fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jesus sprawls well initially but Saunders persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Saunders takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Saunders seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB# Saunders looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Saunders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4# Jesus is looking to get back to is feet but Saunders passes into side control.
Jesus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saunders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Saunders working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Saunders tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saunders has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight! Tyron Saunders showed his dominance in that final round. Well Saunders 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyron Saunders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1# Jesus fails with a takedown attempt. Sitsongrit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jesus defends well and Sitsongrit ends up having to push Jesus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Sitsongrit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jesus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2# Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Jesus in a clinch.
Sitsongrit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jesus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gabriel Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit. Jesus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side. Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Jesus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Sitsongrit forces Jesus back against the cage and clinches. Sitsongrit is trying to drag Jesus to the mat but Jesus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Sitsongrit tries to score a body lock takedown but Jesus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1# Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jesus is defending well for now.#BC2# Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jesus slaps away a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD# Jesus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Sitsongrit wants to control but Jesus postures up.#SU# Jesus decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sitsongrit to his feet. Jesus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2# Sitsongrit instigates a clinch. #T2# Jesus tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage. Jesus is struggling to control the position. Jesus gets underhooks to prevent Sitsongrit's takedown attempt.
#TD2# Sitsongrit pulls guard effortlessly. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jesus forces his way into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Sitsongrit wants to control but Jesus is keeping busy.
Jesus is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB2# Sitsongrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jesus pulls his head out easily. Jesus trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it. Jesus prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position. Sitsongrit is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jesus jumps into side control! Sitsongrit tries to bench press Jesus off him but Jesus keeps the position. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Sitsongrit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Jesus has control of an arm but Sitsongrit manages to advance to Jesus's back! Sitsongrit avoiding Jesus 's attempts to control his hands. Sitsongrit somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Sitsongrit has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Sitsongrit is trying to stick to Jesus's back but Jesus is turning into Sitsongrit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sitsongrit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jesus. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Showtime Sitsongrit will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##TD2# Sitsongrit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES# Jesus sneaks out the side door and pushes Sitsongrit away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2# Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage. Jesus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Sitsongrit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jesus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sitsongrit fails with a takedown attempt. Jesus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one. Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Gabriel Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sitsongrit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jesus defends well and Sitsongrit ends up having to push Jesus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jesus shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1##CL2# Jesus gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch. Sitsongrit presses Jesus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jesus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sitsongrit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sitsongrit takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Sitsongrit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jesus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sitsongrit wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2# Sitsongrit effectively controlling the action here.#BC2# Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit looks for a takedown but Jesus sprawls well. Jesus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jesus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Sitsongrit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jesus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2# Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch. Sitsongrit keeps control of Jesus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jesus is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.#T3# Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Jesus manages to get underhooks.
#BC2# Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Jesus. No joy for Sitsongrit on that attempt. Jesus dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Jesus's head and hops out. Sitsongrit leaves Jesus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jesus. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jesus shoots and misses and Sitsongrit counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jesus is lucky that one didn't land flush. Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jesus defends well and Sitsongrit ends up having to push Jesus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jesus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sitsongrit manages to circle out of the way. Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches up with Jesus, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes Jesus against the cage but Jesus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4# Sitsongrit shoots in looking for a takedown but Jesus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sitsongrit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick. Sitsongrit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jesus. #TD# Jesus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent Jesus getting side control. Sitsongrit pushes Jesus off but Jesus dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sitsongrit gets back to half guard. Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Jesus has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Sitsongrit actively working from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Showtime Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside. Gabriel Jesus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sitsongrit darts in looking for a takedown but Jesus gets double underhooks and turns Sitsongrit into the cage. Jesus works over Sitsongrit's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2# Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit fails to land the takedown. Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jesus throws a big counter combination but Sitsongrit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Sitsongrit dives in and grabs Jesus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jesus pushes down on Sitsongrit's head and hops out. Gabriel Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes. Sitsongrit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jesus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jesus.#T1# Sitsongrit shoots in but Jesus avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jesus connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back. Jesus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily. Jesus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively. Jesus moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSitsongrit. Sitsongrit darts in looking for a takedown but Jesus gets double underhooks and turns Sitsongrit into the cage. Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the temple. Jesus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Jesus closes the distance looking to clinch and Sitsongrit counters with a two punch combo. #T2# Jesus throws a body shot but no joy. Sitsongrit dives in for a single leg takedown but Jesus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but Jesus shows good takedown defense. Jesus shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Jesus circles away.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a double leg but Jesus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jesus wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. 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! Sitsongrit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Jesus holds him up against the cage and eventually Sitsongrit drops back down to his feet.
Jesus is looking to break free of the clinch but Sitsongrit has double underhooks. #T3# Jesus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sitsongrit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jesus fails with the takedown and Sitsongrit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Sitsongrit darts in looking for a takedown but Jesus gets double underhooks and turns Sitsongrit into the cage. Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Sitsongrit clinches up with Jesus and pushes him back against the cage. Jesus prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD# Jesus gets control of Sitsongrit's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jesus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Sitsongrit throws a big right hand that misses. #T4# Sitsongrit wants to get up but he can't break Jesus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Jesus wants to get back to his feet but Sitsongrit is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Jesus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sitsongrit wants to stand but Jesus is controlling his posture from full guard. Jesus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Gabriel Jesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Showtime Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jesus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Gabriel Jesus. I think Sitsongrit 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Showtime Sitsongrit!
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