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Event:
DMMA 243 Bleak vs Roll
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Tzeng gets a double leg takedown into Sanders's guard.
Tzeng stands and throws Sanders's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Tzeng tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Tzeng is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanders knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Tzeng swings around for an armbar but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tzeng's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tzeng throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sanders uses it to pass to side control.
Tzeng is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tzeng is looking for a sweep.
Tzeng is trying to control Sanders's posture but Sanders avoids it.
Tzeng tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tzeng defending against the ground and pound.
Sanders throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tzeng is looking for a sweep.
Tzeng is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanders off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders tries to roll but Tzeng sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Sanders is having to fend off submission attempts from Tzeng, who is looking to sink in the choke. Tzeng doesn't have the hooks in though and Sanders manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Sanders throwing strikes from guard but Tzeng blocks nicely.
Sanders looking to pass the guard.
Tzeng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Tzeng looking for a guillotine here but Sanders defends easily.
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Sanders has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tzeng to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sanders is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tzeng pulls down on the head and he's put Sanders to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shu Fang Tzeng!
Shu Fang Tzeng thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Bernie Sanders stepped up to the mic, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
DMMA 231 Klimenko vs Menezes
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whiplash sprawls well. Whiplash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whiplash.
Whiplash scores with a push kick.
Whiplash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanders moves away.
Whiplash scores with a jab. Sanders acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanders gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whiplash.
Sanders shoots in looking for a takedown but Whiplash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanders's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Whiplash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash lands with a straight right. Sanders didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Sanders is rocked!
Whiplash has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Whiplash scoring well with a low kick there.
Whiplash throws a hook to the side of Sanders's head but Sanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whiplash uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanders is still on wobbly legs! Can Whiplash finish him?#T1#
Sanders has a takedown stuffed.
Sanders seems to have recovered his senses.
Snappy Whiplash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Whiplash swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Whiplash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whiplash is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Sanders fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Whiplash sprawls well initially but Sanders persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Whiplash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whiplash keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Whiplash is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Whiplash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whiplash is trying is best to control the position here.
Whiplash regains full guard. Nicely done.
Whiplash pulls Sanders in close to prevent any damage.
Whiplash has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sanders working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Sanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whiplash trying to control the position here.
Sanders stopping the sweep attempt from Whiplash.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Whiplash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Whiplash has wrist control.
Whiplash wants to hit a sweep here but Sanders passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Whiplash there!
Sanders tries to control but Whiplash wriggling away. #T4#
Sanders throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Sanders there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Whiplash blocking the ground and pound.
Sanders misses with a head shot.
Sanders thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sanders raining down shots from the mount!
Sanders working Whiplash over with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernie Sanders will probably get the nod.
That's time! Whiplash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Whiplash throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanders on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Whiplash, as that shot connected.
Whiplash connects with a body shot that sends Sanders's belly button to the back.
Jab from Whiplash.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whiplash.
Decent striking displayed by Whiplash there.
A jab from Whiplash misses.
Good exchange - Whiplash coming out on top.
Whiplash misses with a body shot
and Sanders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Sanders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whiplash.
Whiplash lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanders checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Whiplash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?#T1##KD#
Whiplash lands a big right hand that sends Sanders crashing to the mat! Whiplash stays standing though and waves Sanders back to his feet!
Whiplash throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whiplash is looking to slow Sanders down with leg kicks.
Whiplash throws a monster overhand right that drops Sanders! Whiplash follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snappy Whiplash!
After winning the bout, Snappy Whiplash thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Bernie Sanders had this to say: 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
DMMA 208 Don vs Magrath 2
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bottles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Bottles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanders has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Sanders scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sanders is controlling the pace.
#ES#
Bottles kicks off Sanders and gets to his feet.
Bottles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bottles tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range.
Bottles tries to clinch up.#T1#
Sanders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bottles tries to avoid it but Sanders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bottles to the ground. Bottles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henny Bottles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Sanders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Bottles rushes Sanders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Bottles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bottles prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Bottles.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Bottles manages to get underhooks.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Bottles.
Bottles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bottles trying to control the position but instead, Sanders has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bottles into the cage.
Sanders has Bottles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bottles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanders takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2#
Bottles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bottles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bottles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bottles prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bottles managing to block the knees to the body from Sanders.
Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bottles prevents it.
#TD2#
Sanders gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottles tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.
Bottles trying to control here.
Bottles moves into full guard.
Bottles wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Bottles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bottles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bottles keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Bottles is trying to control the position but Sanders postures up.
Bottles wants to sweep but no luck.
Bottles will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanders closes the distance and clinches up with Bottles, looking for a takedown. Sanders pushes Bottles against the cage but Bottles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bottles wants to clinch but Sanders slips to the side
and Bottles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Bottles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Bottles.
Bottles lands an elbow that stopped Sanders in his tracks for a moment.
Bottles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Bottles.
Bottles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Bottles manages to get underhooks.
Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bottles is defending well.
Sanders letting Bottles take a breather here.
Bottles prevents the takedown attempt.
Bottles stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henny Bottles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bottles is looking to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bottles.#CL#
Bottles closes the distance and pushes Sanders back into the cage.
Sanders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bottles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bottles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bottles landing knees to the body.
Bottles gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt.
Henny Bottles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Sanders trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottles prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Bottles manages to get underhooks.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Sanders drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bottles pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bottles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanders's sensitive parts. #T1#
Bottles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Bottles has Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bottles.
Sanders takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bottles slowing the pace effectively.
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Sanders gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottles wants to stand up but Sanders is controlling him. #T2#
Bottles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bottles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bottles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanders manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Sanders throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bottles escapes and throws Sanders's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Bottles.
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!
Sanders avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bottles.
Sanders avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bottles. #T3#
Sanders tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bottles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bottles working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sanders regains half guard, as Bottles was trying to land strikes.
Bottles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bottles.
Sanders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bottles.
Henny Bottles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bottles throwing shots but Sanders is blocking nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanders keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bottles looks to land a strike but Sanders avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sanders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bottles.
Bottles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bottles throws a big right hand that misses.
Bottles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bottles tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanders is retaining full guard.
Bottles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bottles throws an elbow that misses. Sanders uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bottles's guard. Nice move by Sanders!#REVB#
Bottles is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henny Bottles dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sanders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bottles tries to clinch but Sanders is having none of it.
Sanders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanders doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Bottles to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bottles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanders appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanders keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanders shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottles wants to clinch.#T1#
Bottles tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanders tries a quick counter leg kick but Bottles is wise to it.
Bottles is looking to clinch.
Henny Bottles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bottles tries to clinch up.
Henny Bottles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bottles doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanders circles away.
Bottles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bottles scores with a one two! Sanders had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bottles throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Sanders shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bottles has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sanders has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Henny Bottles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Bottles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henny Bottles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bottles stops a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Sanders drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bottles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henny Bottles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Sanders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bottles.
Sanders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Bottles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Bottles clinches with his opponent.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Bottles manages to get underhooks.
Bottles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bottles lands an elbow just above Sanders 's eye.
Sanders is working for takedown but Bottles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bottles scores with a knee to the head.
Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bottles is defending well.#T3#
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanders tries to score a body lock takedown but Bottles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bottles is working Sanders over against the cage.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bottles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Bottles.
Sanders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bottles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bottles scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bottles.
Sanders has Bottles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bottles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bottles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanders's face.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
Bottles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bottles leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bottles displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanders up against the cage.#T4#
Sanders can't get the takedown.
Bottles stalls.
Bottles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bottles content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henny Bottles.
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bottles counter with a right hand.
Bottles throws a nice head kick!
Bernie Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bottles, as that shot connected.
Henny Bottles is winning the standup battle so far.
Bottles tries to clinch up but Sanders circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henny Bottles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bottles 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henny Bottles!
Bernie Sanders spoke after the fight, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
DMMA 195 Pinkman vs Joshy
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Sanders tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reaper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanders in his tracks. #TD2#
Sanders gets the takedown into side control.
Reaper tries to buck Sanders off but Sanders is having none of it.
Reaper struggling a bit here.
Reaper's coaches at Berloga have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Reaper is looking to regain half guard here but Sanders keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanders goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reaper has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sanders but great work by Reaper.
Reaper taking a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reaper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Reaper just content to control the position.
Sanders manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reaper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reaper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanders is trying to stand back up but Reaper is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reaper works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sanders keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reaper content just to control the position here. #T3#
Reaper's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanders slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reaper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Reaper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sanders has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reaper.
Reaper connects with an inside leg kick.
Reaper tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanders tries a quick counter leg kick but Reaper is wise to it.
That kick from Reaper tenderised Sanders's leg. Sanders is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Sanders closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reaper dodges the ground and pound from Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanders is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reaper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanders throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Reaper managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sanders.
Sanders wants to control but Reaper is keeping him busy.
Sanders working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reaper is not content to let Sanders control the position.
Sanders working the ground and pound but Reaper is defending the strikes.
Reaper is trying to control Sanders's posture but Sanders avoids it.
Sanders looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Reaper is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reaper tries to buck Sanders off but Sanders is having none of it.
Reaper avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sanders. #SUB2#
Sanders is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reaper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sanders lands a few punches from side control.
Bernie Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reaper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Sanders tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanders has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB2#
Sanders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reaper, who protects the arm well.
Sanders wants to take a breather but Reaper manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sanders.
Reaper looking to control.
Sanders cracks Reaper with a solid left hand.
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#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.
Reaper keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Reaper is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanders postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reaper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Reaper is retaining full guard.
Reaper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanders manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reaper controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Reaper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanders has time to react.
An inside leg kick lands from Reaper.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reaper.
Sanders fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Reaper 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reaper.
Reaper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reaper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jake Reaper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Reaper cracks Sanders with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reaper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reaper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reaper scores with a body shot.
Reaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Reaper.
Sanders only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sanders walks into a straight right hand from Reaper.
Reaper is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reaper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reaper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reaper cracks Sanders with an open hand slap.
Good standup being displayed there by Reaper as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Reaper works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Sanders bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reaper is looking to regain half guard here but Sanders keeps moving and retains side control.
Reaper is not content to let Sanders control the position.
The strikes coming from Sanders are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Sanders is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reaper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reaper keeps working. #T3#
The ground and pound from Sanders seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Sanders working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sanders scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanders.
Sanders wants to control but Reaper is keeping him busy.
Reaper is trying to control Sanders's posture but Sanders avoids it.
Sanders remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Reaper regains half guard, as Sanders was trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Reaper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reaper 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Reaper!
A relieved looking Jake Reaper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Bernie Sanders was interviewed post fight and said 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
DMMA 186 McCain vs Martin
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Tzeng drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Tzeng drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sanders manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tzeng has Sanders in his guard.#REVB#
Tzeng keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Sanders might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tzeng haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Tzeng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tzeng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanders is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders stays in close to Tzeng's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Tzeng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tzeng wants to sweep here but Sanders controlling him for the moment.
Tzeng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Tzeng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanders defends it easily.
Sanders with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Sanders throws a sloppy strike and Tzeng has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Sanders is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Tzeng!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shu Fang Tzeng!
Our winner, Shu Fang Tzeng, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Bernie Sanders spoke after the fight, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
DMMA 177 Pinkman vs OMalley 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Sanders's ribs.
Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes cracks Sanders with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alex Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Barnes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanders manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barnes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sanders has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Barnes gets control of Sanders's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barnes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes 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.
Barnes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Sanders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
Sanders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes cracks Sanders with a solid left hand.
Barnes connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
Our spies down at at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) inform us that Sanders has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Sanders blocks nicely.
Barnes passes Sanders's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Barnes prevents Sanders from standing back up.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barnes landing punches.
Barnes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanders hang on?
Barnes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes 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.
Sanders cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.#T3##SUB#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanders won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Sanders postures up.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Sanders passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sanders is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnes gets full guard.#T4#
Sanders slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Sanders controlling him for the moment.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Sanders lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes 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.
Sanders stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanders throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanders's guard. #REVR#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Barnes dominated that 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.#R2#
Sanders has a takedown stuffed.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanders.
Sanders tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Sanders.
Alex Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Barnes pushes Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Barnes tightens his grip and picks Sanders up, before dumping him to the ground. Sanders manages to land in guard. #T1#
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanders's guard.
Barnes wants to advance to full mount but Sanders doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Sanders uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Sanders!#REVB#
Barnes looking to control.
Sanders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Barnes has an active guard here but Sanders has managed to pass into half guard.
Sanders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Sanders working over Barnes with some ground and pound. Barnes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnes controls Sanders momentarily but Sanders frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Sanders slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanders postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanders throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes 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.
Sanders forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanders slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Sanders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanders prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Sanders is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Barnes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
Sanders prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Sanders working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barnes wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanders stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Sanders distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnes 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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Barnes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sanders changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barnes tries to bench press Sanders off him but Sanders keeps the position.
Sanders is working Barnes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Sanders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanders not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Sanders controlling him for the moment.
Alex Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanders slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanders lands a few punches from side control.
Barnes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sanders connects with a decent elbow.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanders wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Sanders working the ground and pound from side control.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanders's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnes tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Sanders is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Sanders eventually gives up the hold.
Sanders stalling.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Barnes looking for a triangle here. Sanders is fighting it but it looks tight! Barnes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sanders is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alex Barnes!
Our winner, Alex Barnes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Bernie Sanders had this to say: 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Jaroslav gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jaroslav is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jaroslav prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jaroslav avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanders drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jaroslav gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Felix Jaroslav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Sanders is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaroslav gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jaroslav prevents it.
Jaroslav stalls.
Sanders wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Sanders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaroslav pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jaroslav prevents it.
Jaroslav lands a body punch.
Sanders is working for takedown but Jaroslav is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanders wants to take the fight to the mat but Jaroslav manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jaroslav slows down the pace here.
Sanders tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaroslav shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jaroslav lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Jaroslav stalling against the cage.
Jaroslav is struggling to control the position.
Jaroslav prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jaroslav leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sanders wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Jaroslav prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jaroslav gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaroslav pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaroslav is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaroslav is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jaroslav prevents it.
Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jaroslav is defending well.
Sanders looks winded!
Sanders missing with knees to the body.
Sanders prevents a body shot from Jaroslav.
Sanders is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Jaroslav manages to break the clinch.
Jaroslav lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanders circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaroslav throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaroslav lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanders backs up against the cage.
#T4#
Jaroslav throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanders avoids the head kick by Jaroslav.
Sanders tries a quick counter leg kick but Jaroslav is wise to it.
Some wild striking there from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaroslav comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left and a right from Jaroslav both land. Nice combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanders blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Jaroslav gets a clinch.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Jaroslav tries to work over Sanders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Jaroslav breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jaroslav dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jaroslav tries to land a front kick but Sanders steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaroslav throws a wild body kick that Sanders sees coming a mile off.
Sanders fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jaroslav connects with a body shot.
Felix Jaroslav is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanders avoids a kick to the body.
Sanders tries to counter with a clinch but Jaroslav shakes him off and moves away.
Jaroslav's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanders under the eye.
Jaroslav lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaroslav misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Sanders shoots in and gets a takedown into Jaroslav's guard.
Jaroslav wants to get back to his feet but Sanders is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanders slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Sanders is looking to take a break and control but Jaroslav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanders working over Jaroslav with some ground and pound. Jaroslav looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jaroslav is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanders scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jaroslav is trying to stand.
Jaroslav avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jaroslav looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2##ES#
Jaroslav manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Sanders closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jaroslav is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Sanders is working for a submission of some sort.
Bernie Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaroslav on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sanders is stalling here. Jaroslav is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sanders seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jaroslav has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Jaroslav scores with punches from side control.
Jaroslav throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jaroslav working the ground and pound but Sanders is defending the strikes.
Jaroslav with the ground and pound but Sanders regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sanders avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jaroslav.
Sanders is refusing to be controlled, as Jaroslav sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jaroslav is working for a kimura but Sanders is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sanders looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jaroslav not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jaroslav looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Jaroslav.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jaroslav dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jaroslav throws a nice outside leg kick.
Felix Jaroslav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Jaroslav clinches up with Sanders and pushes him back against the cage.
Jaroslav gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Jaroslav. #BC#
Jaroslav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanders fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jaroslav moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaroslav.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Jaroslav sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Felix Jaroslav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Sanders takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaroslav misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Jaroslav scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Jaroslav forces Sanders back against the cage and clinches.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Jaroslav managing to block the knees to the body from Sanders.
#BC#
Jaroslav escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanders moves out of range of the body kick from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws a body kick that misses
and Sanders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Sanders changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jaroslav looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jaroslav wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Felix Jaroslav is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaroslav jabs Sanders to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaroslav.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Jaroslav sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jaroslav's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaroslav obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Jaroslav clinches up against the cage.
Sanders drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jaroslav pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Jaroslav closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bernie Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanders wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Jaroslav manages to break the clinch.
Jaroslav misses with a head kick.
Jaroslav backing away here, and Sanders unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sanders checks a leg kick. #T4#
A combination from Jaroslav does no damage.
Jaroslav leaves Sanders with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Jaroslav darts in and clinches Sanders up against the cage.#BC#
Jaroslav breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Jaroslav moves into the clinch.
Sanders wants to take the fight to the mat but Jaroslav manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Jaroslav pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaroslav turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Jaroslav showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaroslav 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Jaroslav!
Felix Jaroslav seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bernie Sanders was interviewed post fight and said 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Prelims
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jafar moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.#TD#
Jafar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sanders regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jafar (2) vs (0) Sanders
Jafar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Sanders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sanders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sanders is tightening it up a little... Jafar has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jafar reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jafar taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sanders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bernie Sanders!
Bernie Sanders took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWCFN 10
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Bernie Sanders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hratch Tzien!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tzien rushes Sanders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Tzien has clasped his hands together around Sanders's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sanders (0) vs (4) Tzien
Sanders being controlled for a moment.
Sanders prevents Tzien from improving position.
Tzien is still trying to improve position.
Tzien is looking to take a break and control but Sanders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzien is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Sanders is looking for a sweep.
Tzien tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sanders's legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Tzien wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanders, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Sanders is looking to regain half guard here but Tzien keeps moving and retains side control.
Tzien trying to control the position but Sanders is working away.
Sanders tries to buck Tzien off but Tzien is having none of it.
Tzien tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sanders tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Tzien goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanders has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tzien but great work by Sanders. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanders (4) vs (4) Tzien
Tzien struggling a bit here.
Tzien tries to buck Sanders off but Sanders is having none of it.#SUB#
Sanders is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tzien is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Tzien's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Sanders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tzien, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Tzien wants to control but Sanders postures up.#SUB#
Sanders swings around for an armbar but Tzien sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sanders's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanders (4) vs (6) Tzien
Sanders seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Sanders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tzien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sanders working for submissions but it's allowed Tzien to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Tzien seems content to control.#T5##SUB#
Tzien moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sanders. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (4) vs (9) Tzien
Sanders is not content to let Tzien control the position.
Sanders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanders is not content to let Tzien control the position.
Tzien in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T6#
Sanders tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Tzien working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Tzien goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sanders rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tzien's guard! Nice work there by Sanders! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanders (6) vs (9) Tzien#T7##SUB2#
Tzien has his foot on Sanders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanders works his way back into a safe position though.
Tzien 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.
Sanders wants to control from the top but Tzien keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tzien looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tzien pulls Sanders in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Tzien keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Sanders might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sanders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanders trying to control but Tzien is working from the bottom.
Sanders passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (9) vs (9) Tzien#T9#
Tzien is looking to reverse the position.
Sanders trying to control the action but Tzien is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Tzien's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tzien keeps working.
Tzien tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10##SUB#
Sanders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tzien is looking to regain half guard here but Sanders keeps moving and retains side control.
Tzien manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanders's best efforts.
Tzien moves into full guard.
Tzien wants to hit a sweep here but Sanders passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tzien there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (12) vs (9) Tzien#T11#
Tzien gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tzien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tzien is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanders's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanders's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanders (12) vs (13) Tzien#SUB2#
Tzien is persistently looking for the submission but Sanders is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Tzien is persistently looking for the submission but Sanders is defending it well.
#T12#
Sanders is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Tzien working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sanders is in bad spot here.
#T13##SUB2#
Sanders showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Tzien is looking for the choke from the back position but Sanders is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Sanders is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sanders is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Our spies down at at Nap or Tap inform us that Tzien has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sanders is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Sanders staying busy and making it hard for Tzien to control. #SUB2#
Tzien is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sanders defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
Sanders tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tzien looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzien takes Sanders's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sanders is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Sanders (12) vs (16) Tzien
And that's the end of the fight!
Tzien wins on points by 16 to 12.
After the fight, Hratch Tzien was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Bernie Sanders stepped up to the mic, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 7
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Jorgen Kruth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kruth closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanders's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kruth (2) vs (0) Sanders#SUB2#
Sanders looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sanders looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kruth passes into half guard.
Kruth trying to control from Sanders's half guard. Sanders has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruth controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
Kruth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Sanders is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sanders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruth trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kruth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanders is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kruth slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Kruth is looking for submissions but instead, Sanders has regained full guard.
#SUB2#
Sanders looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kruth works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kruth controlling the action here.
Kruth is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruth controlling the pace.
Kruth is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kruth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5##SUB2#
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruth pulls his head out easily.
Kruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanders keeps working.
Kruth not doing much here.
#SUB#
Kruth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanders is just riding it out for now. Kruth eventually gives up the hold. #T6##SUB2#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sanders is defending against the submission attempts here by Kruth.
#SUB2#
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruth pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Kruth wants to control but Sanders is keeping him busy.
Kruth is really struggling to control Sanders but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruth trying to control the action but Sanders is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Sanders actively working from the bottom here.
Kruth controlling the action here.
Kruth trying to control from half guard but Sanders is working away.
Sanders tries to get to full guard but Kruth has control of the leg. #T9#
Sanders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kruth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Sanders working for a triangle but Kruth defends it easily.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Kruth sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Sanders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanders is keeping the position for now.
Kruth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kruth stands and throws Sanders's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kruth (5) vs (0) Sanders
Sanders manages to get back to half guard.#T11#
Sanders wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanders is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruth is looking to take a break and control but Sanders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanders tries to roll over but Kruth keeps him under control.#T12##SUB#
Kruth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanders is just riding it out for now. Kruth eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura here.
Kruth is keen to just control but Sanders is a slippery customer.#T13##SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura but Sanders is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kruth to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanders is not content to let Kruth control the position.
Kruth prevents Sanders from improving his position.#T14#
Sanders is not content to let Kruth control the position.
Well, if Kruth is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kruth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanders for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kruth takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Jorgen Kruth really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Bernie Sanders spoke after the fight, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Inday shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanders manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Inday has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Sanders is looking to cinch up a triangle. Inday throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sanders's body to avoid the submission. Sanders has instead reached around Inday's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sanders arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bernie Sanders!
Bernie Sanders made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ignatowski has closed the distance and engaged Sanders in a clinch.
Sanders wants to take the fight to the mat but Ignatowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sanders is working for takedown but Ignatowski is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Ignatowski decides to pull guard.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanders stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Sanders looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Sanders
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Sanders working for a triangle but Ignatowski defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sanders looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ignatowski passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Sanders
Sanders tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.#T2#
Sanders tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ignatowski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Sanders
Sanders is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanders regains half guard.#SUB2#
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Sanders looking for subs from the bottom but Ignatowski mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (0) Sanders#T3#
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Sanders wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (13) vs (0) Sanders
Sanders turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (2) Sanders
Sanders stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.#T4##SUB2#
Sanders is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ignatowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ignatowski has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) Sanders
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Sanders has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ignatowski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sanders. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (2) Sanders
Sanders is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Sanders is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sanders tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.#T6#
Sanders looking for a sweep but Ignatowski has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (20) vs (2) Sanders
Sanders is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanders bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (20) vs (4) Sanders
Ignatowski has control of Sanders's left arm, preventing Sanders from doing any damage. #T7#
Sanders works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanders is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Sanders is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sanders is working for a kimura here but Ignatowski manages to reverse the position and he's now in Sanders's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (22) vs (4) Sanders
Ignatowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8##SUB2#
Sanders working for a triangle but Ignatowski defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sanders has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ignatowski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sanders. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (25) vs (4) Sanders
Sanders is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sanders tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski staying calm.#SUB#
Sanders is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignatowski's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ignatowski! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Sanders has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bernie Sanders was interviewed post fight and said 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 6
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Bernie Sanders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Shalit gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanders (0) vs (2) Shalit#SUB#
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sanders is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Shalit is tapping! Great win for Sanders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bernie Sanders!
Bernie Sanders took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 320 - Prelims
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Elvul drives through with a takedown into Sanders's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Sanders
Elvul is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Elvul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Elvul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanders has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elvul has managed to get both his arms back between Sanders's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elvul defends well.#SUB2#
Sanders has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Elvul is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sanders. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (5) vs (0) Sanders#T1#
Sanders is being controlled here.
Elvul wants to control but Sanders is keeping him busy.
Sanders tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elvul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanders is being controlled here.
Sanders is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Sanders manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elvul pulls his head out easily.
Elvul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3##SUB2#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanders works his way to full guard. Good work.
Elvul controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Elvul seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanders for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Sanders has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Elvul is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sanders. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (8) vs (0) Sanders
Sanders is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Elvul controlling from side mount.
Sanders looks to move to half guard but instead Elvul has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Elvul (10) vs (0) Sanders
Elvul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanders sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Elvul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6##SUB2#
Sanders looking for a kimura from the bottom but Elvul passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (13) vs (0) Sanders
Elvul is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sanders will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Elvul trying to control the action but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Sanders prevents Elvul from improving position. #SUB#
Elvul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanders has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7#
Elvul is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Elvul trying to control the position but Sanders is working away.
Sanders looks to move to half guard but instead Elvul has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Elvul (15) vs (0) Sanders
Elvul looking to control but Sanders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Elvul controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Sanders tries to reverse the position but Elvul maintains control.
Elvul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanders is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Elvul is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sanders to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sanders shrugs it off.
Sanders really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Elvul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanders regains half guard.
Elvul is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Elvul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (18) vs (0) Sanders#T11#
Elvul looking to control but Sanders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Elvul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanders is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Elvul trying to control but Sanders is having none of it.
Elvul controlling the pace for now.
Sanders slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Sanders is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elvul not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elvul passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (21) vs (0) Sanders#T14#
Elvul trying to control the position but Sanders is working away.
Elvul staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul takes the fight on points by 21 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Dreynos Elvul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Bernie Sanders spoke after the fight, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Prelims
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 27 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Breaker clinches up with Sanders and pushes him back against the cage.
Breaker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Breaker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Sanders gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (0) vs (2) Sanders
Sanders is fighting to break Breaker's control of his arms but Breaker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanders trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sanders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Breaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Breaker trying to keep a closed guard but Sanders is proving a slippery customer.
Breaker controlling the position.
Sanders pushing down on Breaker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Sanders is working for a kimura but Breaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Breaker is looking for a sweep. Sanders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Sanders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sanders is looking for submissions but instead, Breaker has regained full guard.
#SUB2#
Sanders drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Breaker dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (2) Sanders#T3##SUB2#
Sanders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Breaker defends well.
Breaker advances to half guard. #SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Breaker wants to control but Sanders is keeping him busy.
Breaker is stalling here. Sanders is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Breaker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sanders has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (2) vs (6) Sanders#SUB2#
Sanders is trying to get an arm triangle but Breaker is defending well. #T4#
Sanders controlling the position from side mount.
Breaker sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Sanders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sanders is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Breaker defends it well. #T5##SUB2#
Sanders is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Breaker is just riding it out for now. Sanders eventually gives up the hold.
Breaker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sanders jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (2) vs (9) Sanders#T6#
Breaker manages to get back to half guard.
Breaker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Breaker is trying to keep Sanders in close.
Sanders wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving.
Breaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Breaker is looking for a triangle here but Sanders uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (2) vs (12) Sanders#SUB2#
Sanders thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7##SUB2#
Sanders has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Breaker is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sanders yanks on the arm and Breaker is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sanders.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bernie Sanders!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bernie Sanders made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CWC 316 - Prelims
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kuronoa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kuronoa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sanders uses from the top position.
Sanders wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving. #SUB#
Kuronoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kuronoa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanders pushes down on Kuronoa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuronoa trying to hold on to Sanders's head to control him but Sanders postures up.
Kuronoa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Sanders prevents Kuronoa from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sanders 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#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sanders is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Sanders trying to pass the guard but Kuronoa defending well. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuronoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanders is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Kuronoa wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy.
#T3#
Sanders performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuronoa is not content to let Sanders control the position.#SUB2#
Sanders seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kuronoa has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sanders passes into half guard.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Sanders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sanders is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuronoa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanders prevents Kuronoa from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sanders seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuronoa wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy.
Kuronoa is not content to let Sanders control the position.
Kuronoa trying to control but Sanders postures up.
#T5#
Kuronoa wants to sweep but Sanders has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (3) Sanders
Kuronoa is not content to let Sanders control the position.
Sanders working away.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sanders thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Kuronoa keeps Sanders under control for a moment.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep.
Sanders working away.
Kuronoa is looking to regain half guard here but Sanders keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Sanders is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuronoa is defending well.
Kuronoa is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Kuronoa sneaks back into half guard.
Kuronoa is looking to get back to full guard here but Sanders has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (6) Sanders
Kuronoa is trying to get back to half guard.
Kuronoa struggling a bit here.
Kuronoa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Sanders tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanders wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
My spies in Uncle Nastys Training Shack inform me that Sanders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Kuronoa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuronoa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanders trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom. #T9#
Kuronoa pulls Sanders in to control the position. #SUB#
Sanders is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kuronoa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sanders is looking to defend but Kuronoa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sanders! Kuronoa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sanders taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ono Kuronoa!
Bernie Sanders spoke after the fight, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Prelims
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bernie Sanders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 19 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL2#
Esteves moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.#TD#
Sanders gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanders (2) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves controlling the position.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves pulls Sanders in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanders might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanders is fighting to break Esteves's control of his arms but Esteves is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanders won't allow Esteves to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanders's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Esteves has his hands on Sanders's head, controlling the position.
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esteves keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanders being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Sanders wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esteves is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanders (2) vs (2) Esteves
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sanders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sanders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Esteves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Esteves moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (2) vs (5) Esteves
Sanders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanders is not content to let Esteves control the position.
Sanders seems a little lost for a moment, as Esteves dominates the positioning.#T5#
Sanders is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanders is not content to let Esteves control the position.
Sanders is letting Esteves control him for a moment.
Esteves trying to control the position but Sanders is working away.
Sanders is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Esteves trying to control the position but Sanders is working away. #T6#
Sanders is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sanders's shoulder. That is not cool.
Esteves's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sanders tries to bench press Esteves off him but Esteves keeps the position.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Esteves controls the position from side control.
Sanders is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Sanders gets back to half guard.
Esteves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Esteves trying to control the pace.
Sanders tries to roll over but Esteves keeps him under control.
Esteves takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Sanders won't allow Esteves to pass to mount. #SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions off his back.
Esteves seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Esteves passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (2) vs (8) Esteves
Sanders prevents Esteves from taking his back.#T9#
Esteves looking to control but Sanders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanders is working hard here to advance position.
Esteves looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Esteves moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sanders (2) vs (11) Esteves
Esteves biding his time, controlling Sanders.
It looks like Esteves might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T11#
Esteves is continuing to stall.
Esteves has the hooks in. Sanders is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Esteves controlling the position well here. Sanders rolled but Esteves kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12##SUB2#
Sanders defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Esteves's arms.
Esteves controls the position.
More stalling from Esteves.
Esteves is trying to control but Sanders is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Esteves controlling from mount. #T13#
Esteves is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sanders is wriggling around trying to escape.
Esteves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanders regains half guard.
Esteves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sanders! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (2) vs (14) Esteves
Esteves tries to control but Sanders wriggling away.
Esteves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Let's hope that Esteves 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.
Esteves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Esteves controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders is squirming around, avoiding Esteves's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves wins on points by 14 to 2.
After winning the bout, Vartan Esteves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Bernie Sanders stepped up to the mic, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Prelims
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Greene! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Greene darts in and clinches Sanders up against the cage.#TD#
Greene ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Greene no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
My spies in Uncle Nastys Training Shack inform me that Sanders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sanders is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sanders is pushing down on Greene's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greene is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanders has managed to sneak the leg through.
Greene is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Greene looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sanders pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Greene (0) vs (3) Sanders
Greene bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greene (2) vs (3) Sanders
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Greene has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sanders to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Greene is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sanders pulls down on the head and he's put Greene to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bernie Sanders!
Bernie Sanders managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Prelims
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bernie Sanders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Ace Rob!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rob shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanders (0) vs (2) Rob
Rob looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in Advanced Fighting Systems inform me that Rob has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Sanders actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rob trying to mount his opponent but Sanders defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sanders! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (0) vs (5) Rob#T1#
Sanders is squirming around, avoiding Rob's attempts to control the action.
Sanders is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanders's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sanders is working hard here to advance position.
Rob can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanders is looking to escape. #T2#
Sanders regains half guard.
Rob controlling the pace. #SUB#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sanders actively working from the bottom here.
Rob works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (0) vs (8) Rob#T3#
Sanders keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanders stops Rob from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Rob looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rob takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sanders (0) vs (11) Rob#T4#
Sanders wants to escape the position.
Sanders manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rob's guard. Nice work there by Sanders.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanders (2) vs (11) Rob
Rob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rob is controlling Sanders's posture.
Rob lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanders (2) vs (13) Rob
Rob advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Rob trying to mount his opponent but Sanders defends it.
Rob keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanders won't allow Rob to pass to mount.
Rob performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rob trying to control the action but Sanders is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Rob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanders keeps working. #SUB2#
Rob is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanders sees it coming and defends easily.
Rob stalling.
Rob wants to pass the guard but Sanders is defending well. #T7##SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rob is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rob moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sanders. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (2) vs (16) Rob#T8#
Rob tries to advance to mount but Sanders denies him.
Sanders tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Sanders is not content to let Rob control the position. #T9#
Rob just content to control the position.
Sanders manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rob is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (2) vs (19) Rob
Sanders is squirming around, avoiding Rob's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Rob fails to advance to Sanders's back.
Rob moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Sanders (2) vs (22) Rob#SUB2#
Sanders is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rob wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy.
Sanders might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11##SUB2#
Rob working for a choke but Sanders is defending well. #SUB2#
Rob is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rob really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sanders.
Rob tries to keep control of the position but Sanders is staying busy.#T12#
Sanders rolls, trying to escape but Rob keeps control of the position.
Rob trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Sanders defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rob's arms.
I really don't envy Sanders right now.
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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rob's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T13#
Rob keeps control of the position as Sanders tries to break free.
Rob keeps control of the position easily here as Sanders tries to buck him off.
#T14#
Rob is trying to control but Sanders is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Sanders is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rob takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders tries to improve his position but instead Rob has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sanders (2) vs (25) Rob
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob wins on points by 25 to 2.
The defeated Bernie Sanders had this to say: 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Prelims
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bernie Sanders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Jan scores with a takedown into Sanders's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanders (0) vs (2) Jan
Jan trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Sanders keeping full guard, as Jan tries to pass. #SUB#
Sanders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jan defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sanders is looking for a triangle but Jan pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (0) vs (5) Jan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sanders is looking for a sweep.
Jan trying to control the position but Sanders is working away.
Sanders sneaks back into half guard.
Jan controlling the action here.
Jan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanders keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Jan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanders is just riding it out for now. Jan eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3##SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jan not doing much here.
Sanders tries to get to full guard but Jan has control of the leg. #SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sanders actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanders manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jan content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Sanders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5##SUB#
Sanders is looking for a triangle but Jan pushes his legs off easily.
Jan wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Jan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (0) vs (8) Jan#T6##SUB2#
Jan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Jan stalls from top position.
Sanders is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Jan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanders is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Sanders is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanders (4) vs (8) Jan
Jan is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Sanders is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Sanders goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Jan escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanders (4) vs (10) Jan
Sanders is not content to let Jan control the position.#T8##SUB#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jan trying to control the action but Sanders is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanders's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sanders is looking to improve his position.
Jan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T9#
Sanders is refusing to be controlled, as Jan sits in half guard.
Jan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Jan 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#
Sanders looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Sanders wants to get back to full guard.
Sanders is staying active underneath Jan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jan wants to pass the guard but Sanders is defending well. #T11##SUB#
Sanders actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sanders actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jan wants to pass to mount but Sanders is defending the position.
Jan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jan pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Jan is looking to stall here but Sanders recovers full guard.
Jan looking to sit in guard and control but Sanders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanders (6) vs (10) Jan
Jan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jan working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Sanders is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Jan has his foot on Sanders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanders works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sanders drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sanders has Jan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanders (6) vs (12) Jan#SUB#
Sanders has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sanders has tightened it up now! Jan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bernie Sanders!
Bernie Sanders took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Askren tries to clinch there but Sanders circles away.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Askren misses with a right hand
and Sanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Askren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Askren has managed to clinch.
Askren gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Askren avoiding damage.
Askren lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Askren lands a right hand. #TD2#
Sanders has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Askren regains guard immediately.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders passes Askren's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Sanders is working for a submission of some sort.
Askren tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.
Askren is working hard here to advance position.
Askren is not content to let Sanders control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanders with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Askren moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Askren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanders. #T3#
Sanders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanders. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Askren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Askren misses with a body shot.
Askren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanders! But no joy.#CL#
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land.
Askren is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Askren gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt.
#T4#
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Jake Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
Askren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders blocking some punches.
Sanders wants to take the fight to the mat but Askren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Askren prevents a takedown attempt there.
Askren lands with a light punch inside.
Askren misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Sanders gets a trip takedown into half guard.
My spies in Uncle Nastys Training Shack inform me that Sanders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders throwing shots but Askren is blocking nicely.
Askren is positioning himself well to prevent Sanders advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Sanders is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Askren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Askren will probably get the nod.
That's time! Askren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sanders drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Askren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Askren is defending well.
Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Askren prevents it.
Askren gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt.
Jake Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanders controls his hands.
Askren lands a left hand.
Askren prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Sanders has Askren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Askren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanders is working for takedown but Askren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanders is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanders has Askren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Askren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanders drops down looking for an ankle pick but Askren pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Askren wants to clinch.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanders shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Askren lands a two punch combo.
Askren wants to clinch.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Askren throws a lazy right hand but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Askren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Askren lands a body shot.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Askren cracks Sanders with a good jab.
Askren lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T3#
Askren misses with a shot to the body
letting Sanders counter with a right hand.
Askren throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Sanders.
Sanders gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Askren.
Askren is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Askren is looking to clinch.
Sanders takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Askren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askren moves in looking to clinch but Sanders pushes him off.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Askren throws a hook but Sanders avoids it easily.
Sanders closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Askren swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders slips a jab and a cross from Askren.
Jake Askren is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Askren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanders on the side of the head.
Askren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Askren is looking to clinch but Sanders is avoiding it.
#CL#
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders blocks a body shot from Askren.
Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Askren is defending well.
Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Askren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Askren dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Askren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Askren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanders momentarily.
Askren tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range.
Askren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanders takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanders circles away.
Askren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanders.
Askren throws a one two combo.
#T1#
A big left from Askren misses.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Askren's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Askren duly obliges.
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Askren.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanders walks into a straight right hand from Askren.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Askren.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
Bernie Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanders keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Askren thuds a left hand into Sanders's body.#CL#
Askren rushes Sanders and presses him up against the cage.
Sanders wants a takedown.
Sanders blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Askren is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sanders is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Askren to the mat. Askren regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders throws a strike but Askren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sanders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Askren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Sanders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Askren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sanders has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
Sanders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there.
Sanders can't keep his opponent in guard - Askren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Askren lands with a punch from half guard.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren blocks the strikes from Sanders.
#T4#
Sanders on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Askren trying to mount his opponent but Sanders defends it. #SUB2#
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanders is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Askren, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Askren!
After winning the bout, Jake Askren thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Bernie Sanders spoke after the fight, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Verygood swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Verygood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Verygood swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Verygood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanders misses the target.
Sanders looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Verygood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Verygood misses with a hook. Sanders ducked under it nicely.
Kurt Verygood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanders slips under a jab.#T1#
Verygood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanders.
Some wild striking there from Verygood.
Sanders is looking to counter punch.
Verygood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanders moves away from the strike by Verygood.
Sanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verygood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanders back to the cage. Verygood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Verygood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Verygood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanders counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Verygood scores with a nice strike.
Verygood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanders's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verygood swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Sanders counter with a right hand.
Verygood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verygood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Verygood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verygood. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Verygood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Verygood.
Sanders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Verygood misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanders misses the target.
Verygood misses with a wild body shot.
Sanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verygood misses with a wild body shot.
Verygood lands a nice looking body shot.
Verygood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanders momentarily.
Verygood misses with a few strikes there.
Sanders throwing a counter right hand but Verygood manages to avoid it.#T4#
Sanders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verygood throws out the jab.
Sanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanders moves away.
Verygood throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanders misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Verygood. Beautiful body shot.
Verygood throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Verygood misses the body punch
and Sanders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verygood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Verygood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Verygood throws a looping overhand right but Sanders ducks down to avoid it.
Sanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanders looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Verygood misses the jab.
Sanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verygood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Verygood misses the jab.
Sanders is looking to counter punch.
Verygood lunges at Sanders with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanders's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verygood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verygood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurt Verygood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Verygood digs a good hook to Sanders's body.
Verygood connects with a single shot there.
Sanders on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Verygood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanders takes one to the chin there.
Verygood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Verygood loads up on a big right hand but Sanders slips the punch.#T2#
Verygood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Verygood fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Sanders on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Verygood just misses with a punch to the body.
Verygood loads up on a big right hand but Sanders slips the punch.
It looked like Sanders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verygood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verygood clobbers Sanders with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Verygood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verygood fails to land with a series of punches.
Verygood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanders is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Verygood misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Sanders on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verygood.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanders misses the target.
Verygood throws a right and a left that Sanders avoids nicely.
Sanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verygood misses with a hook.
Verygood throws a right and a left that Sanders avoids nicely.
Verygood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Sanders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurt Verygood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Verygood misses with a hook to the body
and Sanders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanders walks into a left hand.
Sanders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanders moves away.
Sanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verygood throws the left hand but Sanders avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Sanders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verygood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanders moves out of range as Verygood strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Verygood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Verygood misses with a straight right.
Verygood misses with an uppercut.
Verygood misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanders misses the target.
Verygood misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood misses the shot to the body.
Sanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verygood swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verygood lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Verygood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanders.
Verygood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Verygood lands a jab to the head.
Verygood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verygood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanders takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bernie Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Verygood. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanders is looking to counter punch.
Verygood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanders defending well as Verygood loads up on a big left hand.
Sanders is looking to counter punch.
Sanders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verygood.
Sanders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verygood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verygood throws a shot from downtown. Sanders moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanders misses the target.
Verygood throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Sanders walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Verygood misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sanders on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Sanders tries to keep at a distance but Verygood has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanders.
Kurt Verygood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Verygood is pressed up against the cage. Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Verygood down to the mat. Verygood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Verygood.
It looked like Sanders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verygood with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verygood. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Verygood. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verygood throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Verygood throws a body shot but no joy.
Verygood throws the left hand but Sanders avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Sanders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Verygood.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verygood looks to land a left hand but Sanders moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Verygood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verygood 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Verygood!
Post fight, an emotional Kurt Verygood said 'Bernie Sanders is once again asking you guys to not boo him too loudly, tell you what mate, take that shovel and dig up a tiny grave for your failed career, now you've got only two more wins than your loses, gtfoh here you smelly dwarf!'.
The defeated Bernie Sanders had this to say: 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
WCF 114: Gracie vs Kohler
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Blackburn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackburn.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blackburn misses with a body kick.
Blackburn fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackburn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blackburn throws a right hand that misses
and Blackburn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackburn with a jab.
Blackburn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanders at a distance.
Blackburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanders.
Blackburn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blackburn - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn misses with a few strikes there.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Blackburn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanders momentarily.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Blackburn.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid body kick from Blackburn.
Blackburn connects with a crisp jab.
Blackburn jabs Sanders to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanders on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Blackburn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanders.
Blackburn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blackburn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanders takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Blackburn scores with a four punch combination!
Sanders with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blackburn to score with a decent uppercut.
Blackburn throws a jab when Sanders was well out of range.
Blackburn with a nice cross.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackburn throws a hook but Sanders avoids it easily.
Blackburn tests Sanders's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Sanders on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That kick from Blackburn tenderised Sanders's leg. Sanders is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blackburn, as that shot connected.
Blackburn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blackburn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sanders on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blackburn lands with a nice combination. Sanders backs away looking to recover.
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emiliano Blackburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanders takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T4#
Sanders slips under a jab from Blackburn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanders! But no joy.
Blackburn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Blackburn lands with a nice body punch.
Blackburn throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackburn throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot.
Blackburn works over Sanders's head and body with a nice combination.
Blackburn jabs Sanders right on the nose. Sanders blinks but takes it well.
Blackburn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blackburn misses with a hook.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanders slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Blackburn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanders slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
Blackburn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Blackburn tries to clinch there but Sanders circles away.
Sanders takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sanders might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Blackburn has got the better of the exchanges.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Blackburn lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blackburn throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Blackburn misses.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Blackburn scores with a jab.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Blackburn.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackburn cracks Sanders with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blackburn connects with a solid leg kick.
Blackburn lands the left hand.
Blackburn connects with a solid leg kick.
Blackburn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanders's head.
Sanders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackburn.
Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackburn misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emiliano Blackburn is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackburn cracks Sanders with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanders on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Blackburn.
Sanders walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanders moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanders takes one to the side of the head.
Sanders blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Blackburn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blackburn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Blackburn misses.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Blackburn avoids it with no problem.
Blackburn throws a leg kick which misses Sanders's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanders tries to avoid it.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Sanders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Blackburn.
A jab lands there for Blackburn.
Blackburn gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Sanders counter with a right hand.
Blackburn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanders.#T4#
Sanders takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blackburn scores with a nice strike.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Blackburn. That's going to slow Sanders down.
Blackburn tries to clinch up.
Blackburn scores with a kick to the body.
Sanders has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanders on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blackburn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blackburn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanders checks a leg kick.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanders keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Blackburn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blackburn lands with a kick to the temple. Sanders shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blackburn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanders's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blackburn lands a jab.
Blackburn lands a nice shot that snaps Sanders's head back.
Blackburn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Blackburn coming out on top.
Blackburn lands the left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blackburn.
#T1#
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanders.
Blackburn misses with a kick to the body.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanders takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Sanders 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Blackburn instigates a clinch.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanders drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blackburn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Sanders lands a takedown into guard.
Sanders is standing up over Blackburn. Blackburn looks to escape but Sanders dives into side control.
My spies in MY YARD 'Resurrect' inform me that Sanders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#REVR#
Sanders looking to control but instead Blackburn has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bernie Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Sanders seems to be working for a kimura but Blackburn defends the submission attempt.
Blackburn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanders.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn pushes Sanders off looking to stand but Sanders dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Sanders. #T3#
Sanders throws a strike but Blackburn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Blackburn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanders is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanders pushes down on Blackburn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sanders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#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.
Blackburn is looking to escape.
Blackburn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emiliano Blackburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blackburn tries to land a leg kick but Sanders saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Blackburn avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emiliano Blackburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blackburn, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Emiliano Blackburn waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Bernie Sanders stepped up to the mic, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
WCF 111: Cuntmara vs Anderson
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Nas misses with a wild combination.
Nas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Tenshin Nas has been cut.#TD#
Nas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanders did well to prevent Nas getting side control.#SUB2#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanders is not content to let Nas control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nas pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Sanders tries to roll over but Nas keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nas pulls his head out easily.
Nas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanders tries to roll over but Nas keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nas throws a strike but Sanders avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nas trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Nas is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Gulag Public Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Nas wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Sanders's closed guard. He's half up but Sanders has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Sanders pivots and extends the arm, Nas falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Sanders! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernie Sanders!
Bernie Sanders made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
Tenshin Nas spoke after the fight, saying 'Like to thank my opponent the opportunity to fight and learn from a great fighter '. |
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Event:
WCF 107: Blackburn vs Cuntmara
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Mahesa misses
and Sanders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahesa throws a series of punches but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahesa stalks Sanders and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanders's face. Sanders staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Mahesa takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahesa working aggressively here.
Mahesa prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Mahesa.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mahesa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Mahesa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andre Mahesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.#CL#
Mahesa darts in and clinches Sanders up against the cage.#T1#
Mahesa prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Sanders has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mahesa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mahesa wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sanders is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mahesa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mahesa wants to get back to his feet.
Our spies down at at MY YARD 'Resurrect' inform us that Sanders has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Mahesa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mahesa has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Sanders.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahesa is trying to stand back up.
Sanders has the hooks in. Mahesa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Well, with Sanders on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mahesa is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3#
Mahesa wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mahesa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Sanders patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mahesa is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Sanders is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mahesa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mahesa is trying to get back to his feet but Sanders has full control of the position and if anything, Mahesa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mahesa.
Sanders wants to control but Mahesa is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernie Sanders will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mahesa wants to clinch up but Sanders keeps it at a distance.
Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Mahesa clinches.
Sanders drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mahesa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanders takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanders swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahesa.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahesa fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahesa throws a series of punches but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahesa tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range. #T1#
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahesa.
Mahesa throws a right and a left that Sanders avoids nicely.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahesa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahesa is looking to clinch.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahesa is looking to clinch but Sanders is avoiding it.
#CL#
Mahesa drives through and clinches with Sanders against the cage.
Mahesa misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mahesa prevents it.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andre Mahesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahesa.
Mahesa throws a head punch that misses.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Mahesa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
Sanders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanders looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahesa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?#CL#
Mahesa clinches up with Sanders and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahesa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanders has Mahesa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mahesa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mahesa is pressed up against the cage. Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mahesa down to the mat. Mahesa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mahesa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanders.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanders! But no joy.
Mahesa throws a series of punches but Sanders moves out of range.
Andre Mahesa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahesa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Andre Mahesa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahesa throws a combination that misses
enabling Sanders to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahesa throws a combination. Sanders tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Mahesa throws a series of punches but Sanders avoids them all with ease.
Mahesa throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Mahesa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahesa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mahesa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahesa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahesa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahesa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanders is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mahesa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanders wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanders is breathing heavily.#T4#
Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mahesa is defending well.
Mahesa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mahesa is pressed up against the cage. Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mahesa down to the mat. Mahesa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab lands there for Mahesa.
Andre Mahesa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahesa swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Mahesa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahesa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mahesa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Mahesa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Mahesa.
Mahesa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahesa scores with a jab to the head.
Mahesa throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahesa tries to clinch but Sanders is having none of it.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Mahesa avoids it with no problem.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Mahesa.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahesa misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa closes the distance but Sanders moves to the side
letting Sanders counter with a right hand.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mahesa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanders! But no joy.#T1#
Mahesa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Mahesa avoids it with no problem.
Mahesa throws a push kick but Sanders slaps the foot to one side.
Mahesa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahesa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanders.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Mahesa avoids it with no problem.
Mahesa throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Mahesa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mahesa tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Mahesa back against the cage.
Sanders managing to block the knees to the body from Mahesa.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Mahesa manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Mahesa prevents the takedown attempt.
Andre Mahesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Sanders tries to score a body lock takedown but Mahesa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanders has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mahesa after a bit of a struggle.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahesa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Mahesa manages to get underhooks.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Mahesa pushes Sanders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahesa throws a head punch that misses.
Mahesa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanders is working for takedown but Mahesa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mahesa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahesa tries to work over Sanders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Sanders lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mahesa pushes Sanders off looking to stand but Sanders dives back in and keeps control.
#T3##SUB#
Mahesa looking for subs from the bottom but Sanders mounts him!
You get the feeling that Mahesa really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mahesa has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Mahesa trying to get back to his feet but Sanders is in full control for now. #T4##SUB2#
Sanders tightening his grip on Mahesa, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahesa wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Mahesa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mahesa 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Mahesa!
A very excited looking Andre Mahesa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bernie Sanders was interviewed post fight and said 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 83: White vs Benedetti
Date: Dec 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanders takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ashbourne Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ashbourne Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ashbourne Jr jabs at Sanders's body.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Ashbourne Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ashbourne Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dave Ashbourne Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashbourne Jr cracks Sanders with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Ashbourne Jr scores with a jab.
Ashbourne Jr tests Sanders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanders momentarily.
Sanders defending well as Ashbourne Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Ashbourne Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Ashbourne Jr throws a hook but Sanders blocks it.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a body shot.
Ashbourne Jr feints a jab promting Sanders to slip. Ashbourne Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sanders slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ashbourne Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanders's hands.
Ashbourne Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ashbourne Jr. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Ashbourne Jr avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Ashbourne Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sanders to counter with a crisp jab.
Ashbourne Jr scores with the left hand. Sanders knows he should have avoided that one.
Ashbourne Jr throws the left hand but Sanders avoids the punch easily.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ashbourne Jr misses with an uppercut.
Sanders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ashbourne Jr clobbers Sanders with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ashbourne Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanders's head.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Ashbourne Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Ashbourne Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanders on the side of the head.
Sanders on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanders takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Ashbourne Jr.
Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ashbourne Jr throws a hook but Sanders avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Ashbourne Jr - just one landing. #ROC#Sanders is rocked!
Ashbourne Jr swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Ashbourne Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sanders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ashbourne Jr.
Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanders has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ashbourne Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanders blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ashbourne Jr throws a shot from downtown. Sanders moves away and avoids it.
Ashbourne Jr with a jab.
Ashbourne Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ashbourne Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Ashbourne Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanders.
Ashbourne Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ashbourne Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dave Ashbourne Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanders.
Sanders shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ashbourne Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanders needs to keep his hands up - Ashbourne Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Sanders on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sanders.#T2#
Sanders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sanders might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ashbourne Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Ashbourne Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Ashbourne Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ashbourne Jr swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ashbourne Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashbourne Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Ashbourne Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanders takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ashbourne Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.
Ashbourne Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Ashbourne Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ashbourne Jr.
Sanders is still on wobbly legs! Can Ashbourne Jr finish him?
A slow jab from Ashbourne Jr misses its intended target.
Sanders seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanders there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ashbourne Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Ashbourne Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders slips under a jab from Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr lands with an overhand left.
Ashbourne Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
A jab lands there for Ashbourne Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashbourne Jr looks to throw the jab but Sanders is out of range.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashbourne Jr.
Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanders doesn't seem bothered though.
Ashbourne Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanders.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ashbourne Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Ashbourne Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ashbourne Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Ashbourne Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Sanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ashbourne Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Ashbourne Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanders on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Ashbourne Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Ashbourne Jr avoids it with no problem.
Sanders slips under a jab from Ashbourne Jr.
Sanders drops his hands momentarily and Ashbourne Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Ashbourne Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Ashbourne Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.
Ashbourne Jr misses with an uppercut.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Ashbourne Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanders on the side of the head.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ashbourne Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanders moves away.
Bernie Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanders staying out of range there.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashbourne Jr.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Ashbourne Jr avoids it with no problem.
Ashbourne Jr cracks a nice hook into Sanders's ribs.
Ashbourne Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Sanders seems unphased.
Sanders takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashbourne Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ashbourne Jr misses with an uppercut. Sanders saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Ashbourne Jr cracks Sanders with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dave Ashbourne Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashbourne Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Ashbourne Jr sizes up Sanders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Ashbourne Jr misses its intended target.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Ashbourne Jr.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ashbourne Jr, as that shot connected.
Sanders walks into a straight right hand from Ashbourne Jr.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Ashbourne Jr.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
A punch combination from Ashbourne Jr misses.
Ashbourne Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Sanders's head back.
Ashbourne Jr looks to land a left hand but Sanders moved out of range nicely.
Ashbourne Jr throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Ashbourne Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Ashbourne Jr misses the shot to the body.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanders walks into a jab.
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!
Ashbourne Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dave Ashbourne Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Ashbourne Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ashbourne Jr 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Ashbourne Jr!
Dave Ashbourne Jr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Bernie Sanders stepped up to the mic, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
WCF 98: Tzeng vs Blackburn
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Paveto scores with a nice head shot.
Joro Paveto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paveto throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanders.
Paveto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paveto throws a right hand that Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanders also avoids with ease.
Paveto scores with a body shot.
Jab by Paveto.
Sanders slips under a jab.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paveto is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paveto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Paveto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanders! But no joy.
Joro Paveto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sanders avoids the body shot from Paveto.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanders walks into a jab.
Paveto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paveto scores with a nice right hand.
Paveto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paveto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sanders takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paveto scores with a shot to the body.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Paveto.#T2#
Sanders moves out of range as Paveto strikes.
Sanders slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paveto scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paveto throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Paveto is countered with a crisp right hand from Sanders that sends him to the canvas! Sanders follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#Paveto is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Joro Paveto has been cut.#SUB2#
Sanders tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh Paveto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Sanders is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paveto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paveto seems to have got his legs back now.#T3##SUB2#
Sanders is working to tighten his grip on Paveto's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Paveto has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sanders is really squeezing tight and eventually Paveto passes out! Sanders breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bernie Sanders!
Bernie Sanders really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
WCF 94: Corona vs Tzeng
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haba feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Sanders gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Haba from controlling successfully.
Haba looking to sit in guard and control but Sanders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Haba keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders passes Haba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haba is looking to get back to full guard here but Sanders has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Haba tries to improve position but can't.
Haba regains half guard.#SUB2#
Haba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Haba with the active half guard here but Sanders passes nicely into side control.
Haba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sanders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Haba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Sanders drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sanders has Haba in his guard.#REVB#
Haba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Sanders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haba is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Sanders working a defensive guard but Haba manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sanders keeping his opponent close.
Haba passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sanders!
Haba looking to control but Sanders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanders gets back to half guard.
Sanders is trying to maintain the position but Haba is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Haba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB2#
Haba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanders trying to control but Haba postures up.
Sanders missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Haba is working for a kimura but Sanders is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haba trying to pass the guard but Sanders defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Haba gets caught napping as Sanders dives in and scores a takedown. Haba manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Haba isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sanders stacks Haba on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sanders!#SUB#
Sanders is trying to get an arm triangle but Haba is defending well.
Haba is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Haba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Sanders seems to be looking for submissions.
Haba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanders landing with the ground and pound.
Haba tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sanders drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanders jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sanders has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Haba to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sanders is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Haba pulls down on the head and he's put Sanders to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Claus Haba!
In defeat, Bernie Sanders stepped up to the mic, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 73: Rader vs Tupp 2
Date: Sep 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Decimal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanders is defended easily by Decimal.
Decimal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanders needs to keep his hands up - Decimal had a free shot at his head there.
Sanders takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decimal lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanders's head.
A punch lands to the side of Sanders 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanders takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decimal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dewey Decimal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders slips a jab and a cross from Decimal.
Sanders attempts a counter takedown but Decimal avoids it well and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanders is defended easily by Decimal.#T1#
Decimal lands a jab to the head.
We've been informed that Decimal has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Decimal connects with the punch.
Decimal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanders had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Decimal connects with a nice looking jab.
Decimal scores with a nice head shot.
Decimal throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanders.
Sanders takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decimal lands with a hook. Sanders tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Decimal lands with a right hand.
Sanders has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Decimal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Decimal gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Decimal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanders is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decimal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Decimal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Decimal misses with a punch on the inside.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanders misses with a body punch.
Sanders is looking to take this one to the mat.
Decimal lands a nice shot to the body.
Decimal prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Decimal fails to land.
Nice body punch from Decimal.
A head punch on the inside from Decimal fails to land.
Sanders drops down looking for an ankle pick but Decimal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Decimal cracks Sanders with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Sanders decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Sanders is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Decimal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanders. #SUB2#
Decimal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Decimal wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy.
Decimal wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Decimal works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Decimal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Decimal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Decimal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sanders takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decimal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Sanders counters with a single leg into guard. Decimal didn't expect that.
Decimal is trying to keep Sanders in close.
#SUB2#
Decimal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanders is aware though and is defending well.
Sanders working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Decimal's head.
Sanders landing with the ground and pound.
Decimal looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Decimal is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Decimal looking for a guillotine here but Sanders defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Decimal has his feet on Sanders's thighs here. He's pushed Sanders off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sanders screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dewey Decimal!
Dewey Decimal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Bernie Sanders stepped up to the mic, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
WCF 87: Corona vs Benedetti 2
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Tzeng throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanders tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tzeng is in Sanders's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzeng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanders swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanders is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tzeng throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Tzeng is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanders is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanders has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tzeng preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tzeng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanders can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanders sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB#
Tzeng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanders postures up.
Tzeng tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Tzeng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanders defends well.
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tzeng is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanders with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Sanders drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tzeng dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Sanders throwing short punches from the bottom.
Sanders working a defensive guard here.
Tzeng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tzeng will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Sanders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tzeng is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Tzeng wants to pass the guard but Sanders is keeping the position.
Tzeng passes Sanders's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tzeng wants to pass to mount but Sanders is defending the position. #SUB#
Tzeng is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanders defends it well. #SUB#
Tzeng is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanders is just riding it out for now. Tzeng eventually gives up the hold.
Tzeng is looking to take a break and control but Sanders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Tzeng is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tzeng works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Tzeng has control of Sanders's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sanders regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzeng wants to control the pace but Sanders is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shu Fang Tzeng dominated that round.
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#
Tzeng tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders shoots in and drives through. Tzeng sprawls well.#TD#
Tzeng drives through with a takedown into Sanders's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Tzeng from controlling successfully.
Tzeng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanders is keeping the position for now.
Sanders is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tzeng defends well.
Sanders wants to stand up but Tzeng is controlling him. #T1#
Tzeng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanders is trying to control the position but Tzeng postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tzeng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanders swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shu Fang Tzeng overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tzeng prevents Sanders from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Tzeng decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tzeng wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanders is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tzeng is trying to control. Sanders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Tzeng seems to be working for a kimura but Sanders defends the submission attempt.
Tzeng trying to control the action but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Tzeng trying to control the pace.
Sanders wants to control but Tzeng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tzeng is just content to waste time from the top position. Sanders takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tzeng looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Tzeng is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanders is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanders has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Tzeng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanders is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Tzeng working for a triangle but Sanders defends it easily.
Tzeng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB#
Tzeng has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sanders is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tzeng.
We've been hearing good reports from Tzeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tzeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Sanders landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tzeng is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanders off and has taken his back!
Tzeng is not going to allow Sanders to sit and survive in this position.
Sanders might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tzeng haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tzeng is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sanders is defending well though. Tzeng let's go of the attempt for now.
Tzeng is controlling the position but Sanders somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shu Fang Tzeng dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Tzeng drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tzeng advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Sanders's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Tzeng thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanders keeps working.
Sanders is trying to control Tzeng's posture but Tzeng avoids it. #T1##SUB#
Tzeng goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanders has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tzeng but great work by Sanders.#SUB2#
Sanders is trying to get an arm triangle but Tzeng is defending well.
Tzeng is looking for a sweep.
Tzeng gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sanders misses with a head shot. Tzeng uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2##SUB#
Sanders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tzeng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanders has managed to get both his arms back between Tzeng's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Tzeng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanders defends well.#SUB#
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bernie Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Tzeng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Tzeng working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sanders has passed into half guard!
#T3##SUB2#
Sanders is looking for a kimura here.
My spies in MY YARD Resurrect inform me that Sanders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tzeng is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanders's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanders's back!
Sanders looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tzeng doesn't have the hooks in and Sanders manages to turn into his guard.
#T4##SUB#
Tzeng throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sanders uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Sanders is trying to get an arm triangle but Tzeng is defending well.
Tzeng sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tzeng is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sanders is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tzeng doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanders.
Tzeng wants to improve his position but Sanders is controlling well.
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 Shu Fang Tzeng.
Well Tzeng 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shu Fang Tzeng!
Shu Fang Tzeng thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Bernie Sanders was interviewed post fight and said 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
WCF 83: Corona vs Bendetti
Date: Jul 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanders shoots in and drives through. Farrokhzad sprawls well.#CL#
Farrokhzad has closed the distance and engaged Sanders in a clinch.
Farrokhzad gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanders is looking for a takedown.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Farrokhzad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bardia Farrokhzad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Sanders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Farrokhzad lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Sanders shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Farrokhzad napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Farrokhzad's coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
You can see the frustration on Farrokhzad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanders has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MY YARD Resurrect. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Farrokhzad is looking to reverse the position.
Farrokhzad gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Sanders wants to work for an arm triangle but Farrokhzad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB2#
Sanders seems to be working for a kimura but Farrokhzad defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farrokhzad keeping hold of Sanders's head, controlling as best he can.
Farrokhzad wants to get back to full guard.
Farrokhzad regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanders.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farrokhzad is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Farrokhzad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Sanders working for a triangle but Farrokhzad defends it easily.
Farrokhzad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Farrokhzad working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Farrokhzad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanders has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farrokhzad has managed to get both his arms back between Sanders's legs - danger averted.
Farrokhzad stands up over Sanders, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Farrokhzad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Farrokhzad with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Sanders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farrokhzad defends it easily.
Farrokhzad working some strikes from top position.
Farrokhzad cracks Sanders with a solid left hand.
Farrokhzad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farrokhzad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farrokhzad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Farrokhzad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanders's head.#ROC#Sanders is rocked!#T3#
Farrokhzad landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanders is still in real trouble! Can Farrokhzad finish him?
Farrokhzad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Sanders working for a triangle but Farrokhzad defends it easily.
Farrokhzad gets to his feet and stands over Sanders, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sanders felt that one! Farrokhzad unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sanders from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bardia Farrokhzad!
An out of breath Bardia Farrokhzad thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Bernie Sanders had this to say: 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 60:Wolf vs Byczkiewicz
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanders looks for a takedown but Chai sprawls well.
Chai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Chai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanders did well to prevent Chai getting side control.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chai trying to control the action but Sanders is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions off his back.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanders knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Sanders actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanders has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.#SUB2#
Chai 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.
Sanders wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chai in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sanders tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dragon Li Chai!
A very excited looking Dragon Li Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bernie Sanders spoke after the fight, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
WCF 74: Bader vs Chaize
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Sanders darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haba is looking to improve his position.
Sanders thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haba's head.
Sanders lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Haba is trying to stand.
Sanders lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haba pushes Sanders off looking to stand but Sanders dives back in and keeps control.
Haba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haba tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Sanders is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sanders drops an elbow to the side of Haba's head.
Ground and pound from Sanders.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanders is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Haba looking for submissions off his back.
Sanders seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanders takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Haba is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanders takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanders is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Sanders there. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haba is trying to stand up here but Sanders is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanders connects with a nice short shot to Haba's temple.
Sanders seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Sanders slips a nice elbow through Haba's hands, connecting with Haba's forehead.
Haba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanders.
Nice strikes from Sanders there.
Sanders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Haba actively working from the bottom here.
My spies in My Yardâ„¢ï¸ Resurrect inform me that Sanders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sanders is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanders working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sanders lands with a punch from half guard.
Haba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Haba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanders scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#Haba is rocked!
Sanders lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Haba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Sanders is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Haba is hurt! He's hurt bad - Sanders fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Haba from any more punishment! Congratulations to Sanders! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernie Sanders!
Bernie Sanders very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
WCF 69: Camara vs Skystalker
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanders with a poor takedown
and Mahesa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahesa misses with a double jab.
Mahesa stuns Sanders with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahesa misses with a double jab.
Sanders fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mahesa avoids it really well and circles away.
Mahesa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanders dives in for a single leg takedown but Mahesa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Mahesa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mahesa tries to work over Sanders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahesa working aggressively here.
Mahesa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Mahesa gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahesa. #T1#
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Mahesa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Mahesa takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Mahesa manages to get underhooks.
Mahesa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mahesa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mahesa lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahesa.
Mahesa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Mahesa prevents the takedown attempt.
Mahesa lands a body punch.
Mahesa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
I was talking to Sanders's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mahesa looking to throw knees to the head but Sanders is blocking nicely.
Mahesa scores a nice knee to the body.
#T2#
Mahesa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanders wants a takedown.
Mahesa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
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!
Mahesa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mahesa is defending well.
Mahesa lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mahesa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanders is defending well for now.
Sanders is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanders is working for takedown but Mahesa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanders drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahesa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mahesa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards. #T3#
Mahesa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahesa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mahesa pushes Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahesa prevents the takedown attempt.
Mahesa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Mahesa.
Sanders wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahesa.
Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahesa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Mahesa is pressed up against the cage. Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mahesa down to the mat. Mahesa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mahesa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Mahesa clinches up against the cage.
Sanders wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Mahesa on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahesa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Mahesa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahesa scores with a shot to the side of Sanders's head.
Sanders blocking some punches.
Mahesa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanders wants to take the fight to the mat but Mahesa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Mahesa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanders tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mahesa defends well and Sanders ends up having to push Mahesa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Mahesa.
Mahesa scores a nice knee to the body.
Mahesa lands a left hand.
Mahesa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahesa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahesa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahesa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahesa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mahesa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahesa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Mahesa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mahesa lands a head shot.
A combination from Mahesa does no damage.
Sanders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mahesa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanders somewhat.
Mahesa stuffs the takedown.
Mahesa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Mahesa clinches with his opponent.
Mahesa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahesa stops a takedown attempt from Sanders.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahesa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanders wants a takedown.
Mahesa lands with a light punch inside.
Sanders takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
Mahesa lands an uppercut.
Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mahesa prevents it.
Mahesa misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders takes a shot to the head.
Andre Mahesa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Mahesa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahesa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Mahesa.
#TD#
Sanders has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mahesa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sanders somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Sanders throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Mahesa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sanders misses with a punch to the head.
Mahesa is trying to stand back up.
Mahesa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Mahesa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sanders punches Mahesa on the ear.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahesa is really stuck here.
Mahesa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sanders.
Sanders is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Mahesa up.
Mahesa is trying to get back to his feet but Sanders has full control of the position and if anything, Mahesa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sanders is working the ground and pound. Can Mahesa escape?#ROC#Mahesa is rocked!
Sanders throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mahesa!
Mahesa is still in real trouble! Can Sanders finish him?
Mahesa trying to get back to his feet but Sanders is in full control for now.
Sanders is landing with strikes from the back.
Sanders is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Sanders gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Sanders gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Sanders apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Sanders swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahesa.#T3#
Mahesa misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Sanders dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Mahesa has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bernie Sanders!
Bernie Sanders gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WNF 45: St Pat's Day Massacre
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dabingyaba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dabingyaba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Sanders looking to score a takedown here. Dabingyaba is defending well but Sanders drives through and ends up in Dabingyaba's guard.
Dabingyaba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dabingyaba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dabingyaba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Dabingyaba has wrist control.
Sanders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanders postures up in Dabingyaba's guard and throws a big left but Dabingyaba blocks it.
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sanders might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dabingyaba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanders throwing strikes from guard but Dabingyaba blocks nicely.
Sanders with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Sanders throwing strikes but missing.
Sanders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dabingyaba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dabingyaba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanders.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Dabingyaba has wrist control.
Sanders with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanders throwing strikes from guard but Dabingyaba blocks nicely.
Sanders lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Sanders landing with the ground and pound.
Sanders is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dabingyaba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanders throwing strikes from guard but Dabingyaba blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanders's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Dabingyaba has wrist control.#T3#
Sanders scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanders lands a couple of digs.
Sanders lands a couple of elbows.
Sanders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanders has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dabingyaba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanders throws a strike but Dabingyaba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Sanders has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dabingyaba is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sanders.
Sanders tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dabingyaba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanders manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dabingyaba's best efforts.#SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sanders actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions off his back.
Dabingyaba prevents Sanders from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Sanders dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A lazy left from Dabingyaba finds it's target.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dabingyaba but Dabingyaba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanders takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dabingyaba connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanders closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dabingyaba lands with a good body shot.
Sanders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dabingyaba can do to turn this around?
Sanders shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dabingyaba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanders shoots in and drives through. Dabingyaba sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dabingyaba scores with the left hand. Sanders knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanders takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dabingyaba lands with a nice body punch.
Mordecai Dabingyaba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Dabingyaba circles away easily
and Dabingyaba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dabingyaba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1##TD#
Sanders dives in and scores a takedown into Dabingyaba's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanders throwing strikes from guard but Dabingyaba blocks nicely.
Sanders throws an elbow that misses. Dabingyaba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanders's guard. Nice move by Dabingyaba!#REVB##SUB#
Dabingyaba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanders has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dabingyaba has managed to get both his arms back between Sanders's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sanders throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dabingyaba uses it to pass to side control.
Sanders is trying to improve his position.
Sanders is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Bernie Sanders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanders is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dabingyaba is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sanders is working to get back to half guard.
Sanders regains half guard.
Sanders moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Sanders throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dabingyaba wants to stand but Sanders has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SUB#
Sanders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sanders looking for a guillotine here but Dabingyaba defends easily.
#SUB#
Dabingyaba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Sanders working for submissions but it's allowed Dabingyaba to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Sanders actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Sanders actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dabingyaba prevents Sanders from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Dabingyaba 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Dabingyaba jabs at Sanders's body.
Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dabingyaba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dabingyaba cracks Sanders with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanders has been working on his balance at MY YARDâ„¢ï¸ Resurrect, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dabingyaba.
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Dabingyaba circles away easily
and Dabingyaba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dabingyaba connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Dabingyaba.
Dabingyaba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dabingyaba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanders shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dabingyaba counters with a nice uppercut.
Dabingyaba lands with a cross.
Dabingyaba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanders doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dabingyaba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanders looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dabingyaba lands a jab to the nose.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sanders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dabingyaba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanders somewhat.
Dabingyaba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanders takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanders shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dabingyaba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanders takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dabingyaba stalks Sanders and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanders's face. Sanders staggers backwards, shaken.
Sanders has his takedown stuffed
and Dabingyaba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sanders walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mordecai Dabingyaba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dabingyaba slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanders, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dabingyaba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Dabingyaba lands.#T2#
Sanders dives in for a single leg takedown but Dabingyaba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dabingyaba misses with a body punch.
Sanders avoiding damage as Dabingyaba throws knees to the body.
Dabingyaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sanders tries to score a body lock takedown but Dabingyaba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dabingyaba cracks Sanders with a nice body shot.
Dabingyaba looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Dabingyaba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Sanders looking to score a takedown here. Dabingyaba is defending well but Sanders drives through and ends up in Dabingyaba's guard.
Dabingyaba scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bernie Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sanders gets a takedown into half guard.
Sanders looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Sanders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dabingyaba defending well though.
Dabingyaba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sanders thows a huge punch but Dabingyaba dodges it nicely.
Sanders throws a strike but Dabingyaba avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanders prevents Dabingyaba from getting back to his feet.
Dabingyaba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Dabingyaba has wrist control.
Sanders throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanders with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dabingyaba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanders. #T4#
Sanders throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dabingyaba has momentary wrist control but Sanders slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Dabingyaba has wrist control.
Sanders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanders postures up in Dabingyaba's guard and throws a big left but Dabingyaba blocks it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dabingyaba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanders. Sanders circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanders closes the distance and clinches up with Dabingyaba, looking for a takedown. Sanders pushes Dabingyaba against the cage but Dabingyaba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanders dives in for a single leg takedown but Dabingyaba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Dabingyaba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dabingyaba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanders takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Dabingyaba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dabingyaba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Dabingyaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dabingyaba 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Dabingyaba!
The defeated Bernie Sanders had this to say: 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
WCF 58: Camara vs Santos
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Horatius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanders misses with a combination
and Sanders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horatius looks to land a combination but Sanders avoids it well.
Horatius stuffs the takedown.
Horatius misses with a double jab.
Good exchange - Horatius coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Horatius. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horatius.
Horatius lands with a straight right. Sanders didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Sanders on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanders throws a series of punches but Horatius moves out of range.
Sanders looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanders takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horatius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horatius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horatius scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Horatius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanders circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanders tries to counter with a takedown but Horatius is quick to defend against it.
Horatius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horatius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Horatius misses the shot to the body.
Horatius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanders circles away quickly and effectively.
Horatius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanders. #T2#
Horatius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanders shoots in looking for a takedown. Horatius tries to sprawl out of it but Sanders keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horatius 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 Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horatius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horatius lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horatius is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Horatius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanders back to the cage. Horatius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sanders walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horatius has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sanders is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Horatius misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Sanders takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Sanders gets a double leg takedown into Horatius's guard.
Sanders is standing up over Horatius. Horatius looks to escape but Sanders dives into side control.
#REVB#
Sanders tries to score with some ground and pound. Horatius controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sanders in side control, throwing shots but Horatius defends.
Sanders is putting a hurting on Horatius here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sanders postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T4#
Horatius wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sanders misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sanders sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Horatius is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sanders postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Horatius is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Horatius throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horatius. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horatius lands a nice hook to Sanders's body. Sanders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joey Horatius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horatius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanders back to the cage. Horatius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Sanders shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanders throwing shots but Horatius is blocking nicely.
Sanders thows a huge punch but Horatius dodges it nicely.
Horatius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Horatius wants to get back to his feet.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horatius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horatius is looking to get back to is feet but Sanders passes into side control.
Horatius avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sanders.
Sanders misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Horatius tries to escape but Sanders is in control.
Sanders in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Horatius is pushing Sanders's head away, looking to escape. Sanders manages to hold on to the position though.
Sanders creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Horatius sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Horatius wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Joey Horatius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Sanders shoots in and gets a takedown into Horatius's guard.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Horatius pulls Sanders in close to prevent any damage. #ES2#
Horatius pushes Sanders off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanders tries to counter with a takedown but Horatius is quick to defend against it.
Horatius digs a good body shot into Sanders's ribs.
Horatius cracks Sanders with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Horatius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanders's head backwards.
Horatius scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanders there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horatius lands a two punch combo.
#T4#
Horatius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horatius. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanders feinted with a counter takedown.
Horatius connects with a looping right hand.
Horatius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanders drops down looking for a counter takedown but Horatius sprawls and moves away.
Horatius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horatius wants it to stay on the feet.
Horatius throws a counter combo.
Joey Horatius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanders darts in looking for a takedown but Horatius gets double underhooks and turns Sanders into the cage.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Horatius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horatius swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Horatius.
Horatius lands with a nice body punch.
Horatius clobbers Sanders with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Horatius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Horatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanders misses the target.
Joey Horatius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horatius lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanders's head.
Sanders dives in and grabs Horatius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horatius pushes down on Sanders's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanders or perhaps it was just good defense by Horatius, which made it look bad.
Horatius scores with a jab to the body.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Horatius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horatius stuns Sanders with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horatius looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.
Sanders attempts a counter takedown but Horatius avoids it well and moves away.
Horatius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanders circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanders appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Horatius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanders's head.
Horatius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanders feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Horatius.
Sanders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horatius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Horatius lands a jab to Sanders's midsection.
Horatius cracks Sanders with a right hand to the side of the head.
Horatius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horatius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Sanders takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Horatius lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horatius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanders on the side of the head.
Horatius fails to land with a series of punches.
Horatius misses with a two punch combination.
Sanders fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders looks for a takedown but Horatius sprawls well.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanders.
Horatius is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanders rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horatius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horatius scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Horatius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horatius tests Sanders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanders moves forwards but Horatius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horatius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Horatius lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanders looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Sanders closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Horatius to the mat! Horatius manages to get full guard.
Horatius wants to stand and escape but Sanders is having none of it.
Horatius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanders lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Horatius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanders is controlling him.
Bernie Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanders throws a strike but Horatius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Horatius from controlling successfully.
Horatius throws a strike but Sanders rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Joey Horatius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Horatius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Horatius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Horatius winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Bernie Sanders had this to say: 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
WCF 53: Bardia vs Sanders
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Farrokhzad jabs Sanders to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad sizes up Sanders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Farrokhzad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Farrokhzad.
Sanders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanders darts in trying to clinch
and Farrokhzad counters with a nice uppercut.
Farrokhzad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanders.
Farrokhzad slips under a jab from Sanders.
Sanders rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farrokhzad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Farrokhzad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farrokhzad scores with a jab to the head.
Farrokhzad looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.#KD#
Farrokhzad cracks Sanders with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Farrokhzad has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sanders to stand back up!#ROC#Sanders is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrokhzad stuns Sanders with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanders is still on wobbly legs! Can Farrokhzad finish him?
Sanders throws a series of punches but Farrokhzad avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Sanders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Farrokhzad counters with a left to the body.
Sanders seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanders wants to clinch.
Sanders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Farrokhzad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders with a poor takedown
letting Farrokhzad counter with a right hand.
Bardia Farrokhzad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Farrokhzad missing with a left hand there. Sanders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Farrokhzad lands a big uppercut and Sanders crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sanders looks OK. Farrokhzad waves Sanders back to his feet!
Farrokhzad scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sanders drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Farrokhzad swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sanders's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bardia Farrokhzad!
Bardia Farrokhzad retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bardia Farrokhzad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Bernie Sanders had this to say: 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 28: Haba vs Sanders
Date: Nov 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanders. #CUT2#It looks like Claus Haba has been cut.
Haba looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.
And Sanders tries to counter it with a takedown but Haba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haba throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanders counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haba thinking. #CL#
Haba has Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sanders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Haba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch but Haba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Haba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haba throws a series of punches but Sanders moves out of range.
Haba tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range. #CL2#
Sanders pushes Haba up against the cage in a clinch.
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!#BC#
Haba manages to break the clinch.
Haba swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Haba misses.
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Haba.
#T1##CL2#
Sanders closes the distance and clinches.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Haba is trying to break the clinch but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Haba.
Haba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haba blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Haba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanders tries to clinch up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haba can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haba.
Sanders leaning his opponent against the cage.
Haba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haba stalling.
Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2##BC#
Haba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Haba is looking to clinch.
Haba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Haba.#CL2#
Sanders has Haba up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haba tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Haba back against the cage.
Sanders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haba is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanders gets an underhook and turns Haba into the cage.
Sanders stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Haba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haba manages to avoid it.
Sanders tries to clinch
and Haba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Claus Haba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanders misses the shot to the body.
Haba staying out of range there.
Sanders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Haba tries to clinch up
and Sanders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haba misses the shot to the body.
Haba throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanders is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanders trying to control from half guard but Haba is working away.
Haba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
Haba looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sanders trying to control from Haba's half guard. Haba has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Haba has wrist control.#SUB#
Haba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haba being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernie Sanders will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Claus Haba's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haba misses with a body punch
#CL2#
and Sanders counters by moving into the clinch.
Haba cracks Sanders with a nice body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bernie Sanders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haba can't find room to land a body shot as Sanders controls the action.
I was talking to Haba's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Haba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haba misses with a two punch combination.
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haba moves away.
Sanders misses the body punch
and Haba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanders misses the body punch
and Haba counters with a two punch combo.
Sanders scores with a shot to the body.
Haba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanders.
Haba swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Sanders lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Sanders throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Haba was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanders finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Haba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Haba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanders postures up in Haba's guard and throws a big left but Haba blocks it.
Sanders's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Haba has wrist control.
Sanders postures up in Haba's guard and throws a big left but Haba blocks it.
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanders controlling from the top position.
Sanders advances to half guard.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Haba is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haba.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Haba isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sanders stacks Haba on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sanders!
Sanders working the ground and pound.
Sanders working the ground and pound.
Sanders scores with punches from side control.
Sanders trying to control the action but Haba is working from the bottom.
Bernie Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haba tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Sanders trying to control the action but Haba is working from the bottom.
Sanders lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Haba down.
#SUB2#
Sanders tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanders wants to control but Haba is keeping him busy.
Haba is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bernie Sanders will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Claus Haba's cut.
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.#R3#
Haba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Haba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanders. Haba does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Haba closes the distance and clinches.
Haba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Haba lands a nice knee to the body.
Haba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Haba holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Haba.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Haba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haba misses with a series of wild punches.
Haba lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haba.
Haba throws a combination. Sanders tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haba.
Sanders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanders moves away.
Haba just misses with a punch to the body.
Haba slips a jab and a cross from Sanders.
Haba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanders.#CL2#
Sanders clinches with his opponent.
Haba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanders taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanders lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Haba breaks the clinch.
Haba keeps the fight on the outside.
Claus Haba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Haba keeps the fight on the outside.
Haba looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.
Sanders takes a swing at Haba's ribcage but misses.
Haba is looking to wear down Sanders with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haba.
Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Haba misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Sanders shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Haba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Haba wants to get back to his feet but Sanders is dominant here and he's now got Haba's back!
Haba tries to escape the position.
Haba wants to get back to his feet.
Haba is keeping busy.
#T3#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sanders. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#SUB2#
Sanders patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sanders controls the action.
Sanders lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Haba hold on?!
I really don't envy Haba right now.
What can Haba do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Haba wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sanders looking to break Haba's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Haba remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sanders will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Haba wants to escape the position.
Sanders lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Haba is really stuck here.
Sanders throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Haba!
Haba prevents Sanders from getting a body triangle.
Sanders is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB2#
Sanders looking for the choke but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haba takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bernie Sanders just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Claus Haba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Sanders swings for the body but Haba moves out of range.
Haba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanders drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haba defends it well.#CL#
Haba clinches up with Sanders and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Haba as the two fighters clinch.
Haba stalling in the clinch but Sanders improves position.
Sanders avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sanders fails to land. #BC#
Haba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haba tries to bum rush Sanders with a series of wild strikes but Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Sanders gets tackled into the cage by Haba. Haba maintains the clinch.
Haba tries to work over Sanders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haba.
Sanders blocking some punches.
#BC#
Haba manages to break the clinch.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Haba.
Haba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Haba throws a series of punches but Sanders avoids them all with ease.
Haba throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Haba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Haba throws a right and a left that Sanders avoids nicely.
Haba looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.#CL2#
Sanders drives through and clinches with Haba against the cage.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Haba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haba misses with a wild combination.
Haba misses with the combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Haba lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Sanders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haba tries to avoid it but Sanders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haba to the ground. Haba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanders bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders lands with an overhand left.
Haba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanders throws a body punch but Haba moves out of range.
Sanders looks to score with a jab to the body but Haba is just out of range.
Haba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haba.
Claus Haba is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Haba rushes Sanders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Haba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haba swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
#CL2#
Sanders forces Haba back against the cage and clinches.
Haba missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Haba pushes Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike.
Sanders leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Haba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haba tries to clinch but Sanders is having none of it.
Sanders is looking for the big counter here.
Haba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanders will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanders looks to land a combination. Haba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haba misses with a wild body shot.
Haba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Haba throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders throws a series of punches but Haba avoids them all with ease.
Haba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.#T4#
Haba misses with a jab to the body
and Sanders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanders as he connects with a hook.
Sanders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haba wants to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Haba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Haba throws a front kick aimed at Sanders's knee but Sanders avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Sanders lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haba doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Haba gets a clinch.
Haba scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba had his way with Bernie Sanders in that round.
The cut man is working on Claus Haba's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.#R5#
Haba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haba walks into a jab.
Sanders lands a jab.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch combination from Haba misses. #CL2#
Sanders clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Haba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanders wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haba fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Haba.
Sanders is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A leg kick checked by Sanders.
Haba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Sanders counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Sanders working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Sanders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Haba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanders is aware though and is defending well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sanders slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Haba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Haba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanders defends well.
Sanders sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanders landing with the ground and pound.
Sanders is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Sanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Haba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Claus Haba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Sanders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Haba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haba looks to land a combination but Sanders avoids it well. #TD2#
Sanders shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Haba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Haba is looking to get back to his feet here but Sanders is keeping cool and he's managed to take Haba's back.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders keeps control of the position as Haba tries to break free.
Bernie Sanders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanders tries to get the hooks in deep but Haba pushed the leg off.
Well, with Sanders on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Haba is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Haba tries to break free.
Sanders lands punches and elbows.
Sanders controls the action.
Haba is taking damage to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernie Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanders 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernie Sanders!
A pretty intense looking Bernie Sanders took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 22: Sanders vs Makino
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Sanders gets a clinch.
Sanders is trying to maintain a safe position but Makino gets an underhook and turns Sanders into the cage.#BC2#
Makino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fumito Makino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Sanders - just one landing.
Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makino doesn't seem bothered though.
Makino throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot.
Makino misses with the combination.
Makino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanders.
A swing and a miss from Sanders.
Makino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanders.
Makino scores with a shot to the body.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makino.
Makino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanders moves away from the strike by Makino.
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!
Makino stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanders. Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanders throws a series of punches but Makino avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Sanders misses with a few strikes there.
Makino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makino misses with a right hand #TD#
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Makino keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Makino wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanders with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanders might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanders trying to control but Makino is working from the bottom.
Sanders is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Makino is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Makino has his hands on Sanders's head, controlling the position.
Sanders wants to control from the top but Makino keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Makino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanders.
Sanders is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Makino.
Makino connects with a body shot that sends Sanders's belly button to the back.
Sanders loads up on a big right hand but Makino slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makino misses with a few strikes there.
Makino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanders looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fumito Makino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makino swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Makino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanders stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanders walks into a straight right hand from Makino.
Makino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Makino cracks Sanders with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Makino lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanders backs up against the cage.
Makino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanders takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanders misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Sanders drives through with a takedown into Makino's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Makino is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanders's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Makino has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Makino looking for a sweep. Not yet Makino, not yet.
Sanders won't allow Makino to get back to his feet.
Sanders throwing strikes from guard but Makino blocks nicely.
Makino is controlling Sanders's posture.#T4##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makino cracks Sanders with a good jab.
Some wild striking there from Makino.
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!
Makino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Sanders scores with a takedown into Makino's guard.
Sanders stops Makino from standing up.
Makino trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fumito Makino dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sanders just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Sanders pushes Makino up against the cage in a clinch.
Makino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanders swings wildly with an uppercut but Makino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanders is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Makino's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sanders looking to stall.
#BC2#
Makino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Makino!
Makino scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Makino feints a jab promting Sanders to slip. Makino then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sanders slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Makino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Makino.
Makino has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makino as he jumps to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders tries to clinch there but Makino circles away.
Makino lands a nice hook to Sanders's body. Sanders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanders closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makino circles away.
Makino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanders looks to clinch
and Makino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Makino as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanders is defended easily by Makino.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanders tries to bum rush Makino with a series of wild strikes but Makino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makino throws a jab when Sanders was well out of range.
Makino with a jab.
Makino looks to land a combination but Sanders avoids it well.
Sanders is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanders takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Makino lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Makino.
Makino scores with a jab.
Sanders misses with a hook.
Sanders takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makino misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Sanders counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Sanders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makino.
Sanders prevents Makino from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Sanders throwing strikes but missing.
Makino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanders is one step ahead there.
Sanders controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanders keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makino's head.
Bernie Sanders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makino is looking to stand up but Sanders isn't so interested in that idea.
Makino wants to sweep here but Sanders controlling him for the moment.
Sanders has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#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.
Makino working a defensive guard here.
Sanders controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Makino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Makino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makino scores with a body shot.
Sanders throws an overhand right that lands on Makino's shoulder, as Makino tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Makino coming out on top.
Makino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanders misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fumito Makino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Makino lands a slapping body shot.
Makino tests Sanders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makino with a jab.
Sanders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makino tries to avoid it but Sanders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makino to the ground. Makino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Makino throws out a counter right but Sanders avoids it with no problem.
Makino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanders looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Makino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Makino duly obliges.
Makino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Makino lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanders there as he acknowledges the shot.
Makino thuds a left hand into Sanders's body.
Makino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanders's hands.
Makino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fumito Makino seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Makino counters with a straight right hand.
Sanders takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Makino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanders.
Makino looks to land a left hand but Sanders moved out of range nicely.
Makino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanders will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Makino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Makino.
Makino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Sanders takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Makino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Makino connects with a body shot that sends Sanders's belly button to the back.
Donk. Makino catches Sanders right on the button with a cross.
Sanders has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Makino finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanders's head.
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makino.
A nice side step and Makino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanders takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makino throws a hook to the side of Sanders's head but Sanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makino was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanders.
Sanders misses the body punch
and Makino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makino throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanders throwing a counter right hand but Makino manages to avoid it.
Makino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanders at a distance.
Makino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Makino takes a swing at Sanders's ribcage but misses.
Makino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanders stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Sanders clinches up with Makino and pushes him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Makino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders is looking to wear down Makino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Makino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makino tests Sanders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanders has his takedown stuffed
and Makino counters with a straight right hand.
Sanders defending well as Makino loads up on a big left hand.
Makino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makino.
Makino misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanders misses the target.
Sanders looks for a takedown but Makino sprawls well.
Sanders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makino.
Sanders takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Makino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanders tries to counter with a takedown but Makino is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Makino throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders prevents Makino from improving his position.
Sanders throwing shots but Makino is blocking nicely.
Sanders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makino keeps working.
Sanders is taking a breather. Makino says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanders's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanders stops Makino from getting back to his feet.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fumito Makino really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Makino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makino misses with a series of wild punches.
Makino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makino scores with a nice head shot.
Makino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makino moves away.
Makino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanders at a distance.
Makino lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makino misses with a body shot.
Sanders tries to counter by clinching up but Makino breaks away and moves out of range.
Sanders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makino misses with an uppercut. Sanders saw that one coming.
Makino just misses with a punch to the body.
Makino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Makino lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanders misses with a body shot.
Sanders shoots and misses
letting Makino counter with a right hand.
Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makino.
Sanders loads up on a big right hand but Makino slips the punch.
Makino misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Sanders feints and as Makino raises his hands in defense, Sanders changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Makino managing to control the position.
Makino wants to stand but Sanders is controlling the position.
Sanders trying to control but Makino is working from the bottom. #T2#
Makino trying to control the position.
Makino wants to sweep here but Sanders controlling him for the moment.
Sanders throws a big elbow that misses.
Makino seems keen to control Sanders's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanders misses the shot to the body.
Sanders fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Sanders takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makino looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Sanders drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanders trying to control but Makino is working from the bottom.
Makino keeping full guard, as Sanders tries to pass.
Makino working a defensive guard here.
Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makino is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Sanders makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Makino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanders won't allow Makino to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanders takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanders looks to score with a jab to the body but Makino is just out of range.
Makino fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanders fails with the takedown.
A nice side step and Makino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Makino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fumito Makino dominated that fourth 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!#R5#
Sanders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makino just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Makino. Those never looked like landing.
Makino leaves Sanders with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Makino. Those never looked like landing.
Makino takes a swing at Sanders's ribcage but misses.
Sanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makino was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makino.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanders.
Sanders with a poor takedown
and Makino counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makino connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Sanders on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanders slips a jab and a cross from Makino.
Makino lands a jab to the nose.
Makino scores with a jab to the head.
Sanders throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanders takes a jab right on the kisser.
Makino misses the shot to the body.
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makino moves away.
Despite the aggression on Makino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanders misses with a wild body shot.
Sanders takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Makino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makino throws a jab when Sanders was well out of range.
Sanders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makino manages to avoid it.#T2#
Sanders takes one to the chin there.
Sanders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makino lands with a straight right. Sanders didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Sanders has managed to clinch.
Makino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Makino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanders gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makino.
Sanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makino was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanders.
Good standup being displayed there by Makino as he connects with a hook.
Makino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Makino.
Makino sizes up Sanders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makino.
Decent striking displayed by Makino there.
Sanders fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Makino lands with a straight right. Sanders didn't see that one coming.
Makino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanders.
Sanders throws a body punch but Makino moves out of range.
Makino throws a shot to the body.
Makino tests Sanders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanders shoots in looking for a takedown but Makino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanders's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bernie Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanders on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanders walks into a jab.
Makino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanders.
Makino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makino.
Makino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanders in his tracks.
Sanders walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanders. Sanders circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanders throws a body shot but no joy.
Makino connects with a looping right hand.
Makino scores with a one two! Sanders had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Makino looks to land a combination but Sanders avoids it well.
Makino cracks Sanders with a good jab.
Makino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makino lands with a hook. Sanders tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fumito Makino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanders misses with a left hand
and Makino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makino works over Sanders's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanders takes one to the chin there.
Makino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makino is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makino walks into a left hand.
Makino scores with a one two! Sanders had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Makino cracks Sanders with an open hand slap.
Makino lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fumito Makino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Makino winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fumito Makino!
After winning the bout, Fumito Makino thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WCF MNF 2: Manson vs Funke
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Denisov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Denisov successfully pulls guard.
Sanders 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.
Denisov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanders trying to control but Denisov is working from the bottom.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Denisov is keeping the position.
Sanders trying to control but Denisov is working from the bottom.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov looking to control.
Denisov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sanders dives in and grabs Denisov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Denisov pushes down on Sanders's head and hops out.
Sanders misses the shot to the body.
Denisov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Denisov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanders.
Denisov throws a counter combo.
Denisov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sanders is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Denisov throws a series of strikes that have Sanders backpedaling.
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denisov.
Denisov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bernie Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanders. Denisov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denisov looks to land a combination but Sanders avoids it well.
Sanders throwing a counter right hand but Denisov manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Denisov clinches up against the cage.
Sanders is trying to maintain a safe position but Denisov gets an underhook and turns Sanders into the cage.
Sanders can't find room to land a body shot as Denisov controls the action.
Good body shot from Sanders.
Sanders has a couple of punches blocked by Denisov.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Denisov drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Denisov gets control of Sanders's arms and successfully pulls guard. Denisov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Denisov is striking but Sanders is not phased and passes to half guard.
Sanders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denisov keeps working. #T2#
Denisov tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.
Sanders moves into full mount! Denisov won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denisov tries to reverse the position but Sanders maintains control.
Sanders looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sanders raining down shots from the mount!
Sanders raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sanders tries to control but Denisov wriggling away.
Denisov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Sanders raining down shots from the mount!
Sanders landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sanders avoids the attempt from Denisov to control.
Denisov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanders is landing with some decent strikes but Denisov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sanders pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the head.
Sanders scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Denisov is working to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denisov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Denisov wants to get back to full guard.
Denisov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Denisov is pressing down on Sanders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanders lands a couple of digs.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Denisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denisov looking for a sweep. Not yet Denisov, not yet.
Sanders has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Denisov keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Denisov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanders. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Denisov pulls Sanders in to control the position.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing.
Denisov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Sanders dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Denisov wants to clinch up but Sanders keeps it at a distance.
Sanders misses with an uppercut
and Denisov counters with a straight right hand.
Denisov misses with a takedown attempt - Sanders sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Denisov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanders's guard.
Denisov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Denisov throws a strike but Sanders rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sanders advances position into side control!
Denisov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov looks to move to half guard but instead Sanders has passed into mount! Damn!
Denisov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sanders tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Sanders dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Sanders swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernie Sanders!
A pretty intense looking Bernie Sanders took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
WCF 32: Dirk vs Deertay
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders scores with a shot to the body.
Sanders throws a body punch but Decimal moves out of range.
Sanders's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanders obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Decimal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanders half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanders fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decimal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bernie Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decimal swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanders.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Decimal.
A slapping leg kick lands for Decimal.
Sanders takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Decimal misses its intended target.
Decimal scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Decimal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decimal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanders blocks a jab.#T1#
Sanders loads up on a big right hand but Decimal slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Decimal! But no joy.
Decimal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanders.
Decimal moves out of range as Sanders strikes.
Decimal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanders.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanders!
#CL2#
Decimal darts in and clinches Sanders up against the cage.
Decimal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanderss head.
A head punch on the inside from Decimal fails to land. #BC2#
Decimal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanders dives in and grabs Decimal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Decimal pushes down on Sanders's head and hops out.
Decimal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Decimal wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Sanders moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanders avoiding damage as Decimal throws knees to the body.
Sanders is pressed up against the cage. Decimal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanders down to the mat. Sanders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Decimal. That snapped Sanders's head back.
#CL#
Sanders moves into range and clinches up with Decimal.
Decimal lands a body punch.
Sanders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Decimal lands with a light punch inside.
Sanders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Decimal misses with the head strike.
Decimal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Decimal on the inside.
Sanders looking to slow down the pace here.
Decimal gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Decimal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanderss head.
A head punch on the inside from Decimal fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Decimal.
A short uppercut from Decimal.
Decimal throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanders.
Decimal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanders swings wildly with an uppercut but Decimal uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Decimal stalling in the clinch but Sanders improves position.
Sanders drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Decimal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders blocking some punches.
Decimal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Decimal breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Decimal.
Decimal ducks under a wild hook from Sanders.
Sanders digs a good hook to Decimal's body.
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Decimal.
Sanders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Decimal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanders misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Sanders closes the distance and pushes Decimal back into the cage.
Decimal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Decimal lands a left hand.
Sanders can't find room to land a body shot as Decimal controls the action.
#T4#
Decimal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Decimal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Decimal blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimal is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanders gets an underhook and turns Decimal into the cage.
Decimal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanders is working for takedown but Decimal is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Decimal breaks the clinch.
Sanders misses with an uppercut
and Decimal counters with a good low kick that Sanders was not able to check.
Decimal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decimal lands an overhand right.
Sanders lands a jab to Decimal's midsection.
Sanders with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Decimal to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanders swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Decimal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Sanders is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Decimal's half guard.#SUB2#
Decimal actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal dominated that round.
That's time! Sanders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Decimal throws a leg kick which misses Sanders's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanders tries to avoid it.
Decimal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decimal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Decimal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanders, pushing him back against the cage.
Decimal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanders wants to take the fight to the mat but Decimal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Decimal misses with a punch on the inside.
Decimal lands a right hand.
Sanders misses with a punch to the body.
Sanders is looking to control Decimal's arms but Decimal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanders has his back to the cage.
Decimal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanders. #TD2#
Decimal manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Decimal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Decimal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Decimal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanders is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Decimal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanders is aware though and is defending well.
Sanders working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Decimal's head.#SUB2#
Decimal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Decimal throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders passes Decimal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanders thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Sanders is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sanders looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanders missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Decimal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Sanders there. #SUB2#
Decimal looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders is keen to just control but Decimal is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Sanders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Decimal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Decimal actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Decimal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Decimal actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Decimal looking for submissions off his back.
Sanders passes to full mount!
Sanders landing strikes, looking to finish!
Decimal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Decimal regains half guard.#T4#
Sanders looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Decimal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Decimal looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Decimal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanders trying to control from half guard but Decimal is working away. #SUB2#
Decimal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Decimal is staying active underneath Sanders, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Decimal looking for submissions off his back.
Sanders looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Decimal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dewey Decimal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Decimal clinches with his opponent.
Decimal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decimal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Decimal's elbow.
Sanders has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Decimal after a bit of a struggle.
Sanders has a couple of punches blocked by Decimal.
Sanders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Decimal backwards.
Decimal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dewey Decimal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Decimal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanders swings wildly with an uppercut but Decimal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Decimal cracks Sanders with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Decimal misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
Sanders looking to stall.
Sanders tries to stall but Decimal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Decimal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Sanders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Decimal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Decimal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Decimal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
#BC2#
Decimal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decimal avoids the body shot from Sanders.
#CL2#
Decimal has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Decimal.
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanders avoiding damage.
Decimal misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Decimal gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!#SUB2#
Decimal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanders has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Sanders is looking to improve his position.
Sanders wants to control but Decimal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanders works his way to full guard. Good work.
Decimal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanders looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanders, not yet.
Decimal throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanders keeping full guard, as Decimal tries to pass.
Decimal with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Decimal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Decimal tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanders is retaining full guard.
Sanders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Decimal from controlling successfully.
Decimal postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Decimal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanders trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Decimal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decimal throws a hook to the side of Sanders's head but Sanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decimal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Decimal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanders changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Decimal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decimal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Decimal tries to avoid it but Sanders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Decimal to the ground. Decimal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Sanders just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dewey Decimal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Decimal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanders misses the target.
Sanders is looking to wear down Decimal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck for Sanders with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanders wants to clinch up but Decimal keeps it at a distance.
Sanders tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Decimal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dewey Decimal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Decimal moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
Sanders tries to stall but Decimal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanders misses with the head strike.
Decimal throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanders.
Decimal blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##CL2#
Decimal closes the distance and clinches.
Sanders has a couple of punches blocked by Decimal.
Decimal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Decimal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Decimal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Decimal lands a right hand.
Decimal misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Sanders has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Decimal clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Sanders is punishing Decimal with some ground and pound.
Sanders keeps control of the position as Decimal tries to break free.
Sanders has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Decimal.
You can see the frustration on Decimal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Decimal prevents Sanders from getting a body triangle.
Decimal tries to escape but Sanders has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sanders's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Decimal can't escape the position.
Sanders avoiding Decimal 's attempts to control his hands.
Sanders landing with strikes.
Sanders controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Decimal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Decimal has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Sanders.
Decimal is trying to break free.
Decimal is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sanders off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Decimal keeps trying to improve his position.
Decimal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sanders's guard. Nice work there by Decimal.
Sanders trying to strike off his back.
#T2#
Sanders looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanders, not yet. #SUB2#
Decimal drops back looking for a leg! Sanders is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanders manages to kick Decimal off! Decimal jumps back into Sanders's guard.
Decimal being controlled here momentarily.
Sanders thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Decimal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Decimal won't allow Sanders to sweep him here.
Sanders throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sanders working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Decimal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanders is keeping the position for now.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Decimal from controlling successfully.
Sanders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Decimal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Sanders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Decimal defends it easily.
Decimal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Decimal works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Decimal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanders sees it coming and defends easily.#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.
Decimal trying to pass the guard but Sanders defending well.
Sanders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanders has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanders keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sanders throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanders throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Decimal has Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dewey Decimal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5##CL#
Sanders clinches up against the cage.
Sanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards. #TD2#
Decimal wants the takedown. Sanders is fighting it off but Decimal persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanders's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Sanders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Decimal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Decimal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Decimal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Decimal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Decimal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Decimal postures up.
#SUB#
Sanders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Decimal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Decimal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Sanders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB2#
Decimal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Decimal forces his way into half guard.
Decimal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Decimal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanders doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Decimal.
Sanders trying to control but Decimal postures up.
#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.#SUB2#
Decimal is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sanders as he works his way to full guard.
Decimal preventing the sweep.
Decimal passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Decimal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Decimal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanders has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Decimal but great work by Sanders.
Sanders scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Decimal to see if he's OK.
Sanders trying to control the action but Decimal is working from the bottom.
Decimal tries to bench press Sanders off him but Sanders keeps the position. #T3#
Sanders trying to control the position but Decimal is working away.
Decimal tries to improve position but can't.
Decimal struggling a bit here.
Bernie Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decimal is looking for a sweep.
Decimal gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Decimal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sanders 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.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Decimal wants to improve his position but Sanders is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sanders is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Decimal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanders looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Decimal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dewey Decimal 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!
Decimal wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dewey Decimal.
I've got Decimal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dewey Decimal!
Dewey Decimal is the new bantamweight champion!
Dewey Decimal managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Groove Gear, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WCF 28: Garcia vs Asakura
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Just Training takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Just Training tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanders swivels and escapes.
Just Training misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into side control. Just Training won't be happy with that.
We've been hearing that Sanders has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sanders in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Sanders's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Just Training is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Just Training looks to move to half guard but instead Sanders has passed into mount! Damn!
Sanders looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders content just to control the position here.
Sanders landing strikes from the mount and Just Training is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Just Training really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Just Training defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sanders.
Sanders working the ground and pound effectively.
Sanders sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Just Training tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanders has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanders content just to control the position here.
Sanders raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Sanders with good strikes from the mount here!
Sanders landing strikes from the mount.
Sanders landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Just Training is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Just Training tries to improve his position but Sanders has taken his back! Sanders has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Just Training tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sanders pushes Just Training away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bernie Sanders!
A pretty intense looking Bernie Sanders took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Madness 36 Davidson vs Andrade
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Sanders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Sanders tries to get set, Crusher tries to push him back and clinch up but Sanders manages to avoid the attempt.
Sanders misses with a combination
and Crusher counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Sanders changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crusher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sanders throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Sanders tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanders has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanders working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sanders working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Crusher struggling a bit here.
Crusher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crusher tries to get out of the position.
Sanders tries to score with some ground and pound. Crusher controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Sanders goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crusher has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sanders but great work by Crusher.
Sanders sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanders wants to control but Crusher is keeping busy.
Sanders is looking for a sweep. Crusher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanders wants to get back to full guard but Crusher has mounted him!
Sanders is desperately trying to improve his position but Crusher has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Sanders is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanders is looking to get to half guard.
Sanders sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Sanders looking for subs from the bottom but Crusher mounts him!
Crusher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanders bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Sanders looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crusher keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Crusher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crusher controlling the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Crusher has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crusher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanders showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanders throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crusher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Crusher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernie Sanders 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#
Sanders misses with a wild body shot.
Crusher tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crusher misses with a hook.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Crusher avoids it with no problem.
Crusher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crusher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bernie Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders swats away the attempt to clinch by Crusher.
Sanders shoots in and drives through. Crusher sprawls well.
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Sanders closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crusher quickly recovers to half guard.
Crusher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Crusher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanders on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crusher holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Sanders throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanders chips away with some ground and pound.
Crusher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanders sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crusher's guard.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crusher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanders sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanders wants to take a breather but Crusher is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sanders is looking for a kimura here.
Crusher has hold of Sanders's hands but Sanders slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanders is keen to just control but Crusher is a slippery customer.
Sanders scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Sanders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crusher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sanders thows a huge punch but Crusher dodges it nicely.
Sanders thows a huge punch but Crusher dodges it nicely.
Sanders thows a huge punch but Crusher dodges it nicely.
Sanders looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crusher seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Crusher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanders moves away.
Can Crusher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanders misses the shot to the body.
Crusher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Crusher circles away easily#CL#
and Crusher counters by clinching up.
Can Crusher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.#T4#
Crusher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crusher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crusher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crusher lands a right hand.
Crusher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crusher.
Sanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders trying to stall but Crusher improves his position.
Crusher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanders tries a body shot but Crusher blocks it.
Crusher tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Crusher back against the cage.
Sanders trying to control the position but instead, Crusher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanders into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Crusher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bernie Sanders will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Sanders misses with a hook.
Crusher misses with a looping right.
Crusher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Crusher.
Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck for Sanders with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Crusher. No joy for Sanders on that attempt.
Crusher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crusher is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crusher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crusher throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Sanders rushes Crusher and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Crusher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanders or not.
Sanders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crusher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crusher backwards.
Crusher is leaning against Sanders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanders's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Crusher is working Sanders over against the cage.
Crusher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Sanders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crusher just leaning against Sanders, taking a breather.
Crusher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Can Crusher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crusher lands with a left to the head.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Crusher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Can Crusher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Sanders looks to land a combination but Crusher avoids it well.
Sanders lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanders. Crusher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crusher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Sanders tries to bum rush Crusher with a series of wild strikes but Crusher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Crusher was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crusher manages to avoid it.
Sanders wants to clinch
and Crusher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crusher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
And Sanders tries to counter it with a takedown but Crusher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sanders tries to clinch but Crusher is having none of it.
Sanders wants to clinch
and Crusher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Sanders wants to clinch
and Crusher counters with a straight right hand.
Sanders misses with a body shot.
Crusher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanders darts in trying to clinch
and Crusher counters with a straight right hand.
Crusher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Crusher.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crusher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crusher tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanders drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crusher defends it well.
Sanders misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Sanders shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crusher manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Sanders wants to control from the top but Crusher keeps moving.
Crusher has his hands on Sanders's head, controlling the position.
Crusher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crusher seems keen to control Sanders's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders wants to control from the top but Crusher keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Can Crusher did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Crusher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Sanders closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sanders throws an elbow but Crusher slips to the side and avoids it well.
Crusher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Sanders has hold of Crusher's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Crusher tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sanders cranks the arm and Crusher screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Crusher, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bernie Sanders! Bernie Sanders retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
Madness 31 Kahn Vs Andrade
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Tournament clinches.
Sanders dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Tournament avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.
Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tournament is defending well.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanders blocks the elbow strike.
Tournament blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanders leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanders leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanders blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Sanders gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tournament really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tournament has hold of Sanders's hands but Sanders slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanders stops Tournament from getting back to his feet.
My spies in Star Studded Beef inform me that Sanders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tournament on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tournament tries to get out of the position.
Sanders has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tournament is bucking up trying to escape but Sanders cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Tournament wants to get back to his feet.
Sanders landing shots from mount. #SUB2#
Sanders has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Tournament is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernie Sanders! Bernie Sanders retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
Madness Insanity 17
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Sanders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Sanders drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanders preventing the sweep.
Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Catch Wrestler is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Catch Wrestler working for a triangle but Sanders defends it easily.
Catch Wrestler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Catch Wrestler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sanders has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Catch Wrestler can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanders fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep.
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Sanders.
Sanders trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler is working away.
Catch Wrestler is trying to improve his position.
Sanders postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sanders working the ground and pound but Catch Wrestler is defending the strikes.
Catch Wrestler trying his best to control but Sanders has mounted him.
Sanders lands a heavy elbow.
Catch Wrestler wants to hold on but Sanders pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Catch Wrestler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanders trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanders postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Catch Wrestler looks a forlorn figure.
Catch Wrestler can't escape the position.
#T2#
Sanders lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sanders thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Catch Wrestler tries to reverse the position but Sanders maintains control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders breaks from Catch Wrestler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders scores with a couple of good head shots there.
My spies in Star Studded Beef inform me that Sanders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Catch Wrestler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Sanders throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Sanders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Catch Wrestler passes Sanders's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control from half guard but Sanders is working away.
Sanders tries to roll over but Catch Wrestler keeps him under control.
Catch Wrestler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanders wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanders manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Sanders working a defensive guard here.
Catch Wrestler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Catch Wrestler advances position into side control!
Sanders is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Catch Wrestler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Catch Wrestler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanders's head. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanders trying to hold on to Catch Wrestler's head to control him but Catch Wrestler postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Sanders dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catch Wrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanders.
Sanders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Catch Wrestler.
Sanders changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Catch Wrestler throws a series of punches but Sanders avoids them all with ease.
Catch Wrestler misses with an uppercut
and Sanders counters with a three punch combo that has Catch Wrestler backing up. Catch Wrestler nods at Sanders to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanders defending well as Catch Wrestler loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Catch Wrestler. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Catch Wrestler throws out the jab. #TD2#
Catch Wrestler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanders to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sanders trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Catch Wrestler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sanders has passed into side control.
Bernie Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Catch Wrestler trying to remain calm as Sanders controls from the top position.#T1#
Catch Wrestler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanders off and has taken his back!
Sanders breaks Catch Wrestler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a triangle but Sanders pushes his legs off easily.
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catch Wrestler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler working for a triangle but Sanders defends it easily.
Catch Wrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanders is one step ahead there. #T2#
Sanders content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Catch Wrestler wants to improve his position but instead Sanders has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions off his back.
Sanders not doing much here.
Sanders lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Catch Wrestler is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sanders jumps into side control!#T3#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep.
Catch Wrestler is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sanders is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Catch Wrestler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Catch Wrestler tries to bench press Sanders off him but Sanders keeps the position.
Sanders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Catch Wrestler keeps working.
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain half guard here but Sanders keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanders remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Catch Wrestler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sanders.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Catch Wrestler stops Sanders from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Catch Wrestler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Catch Wrestler misses the shot to the body.
Catch Wrestler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Catch Wrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanders moves away.
Sanders scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Catch Wrestler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanders has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Sanders working for a triangle but Catch Wrestler defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving. #T1#
Sanders is trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanders might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Catch Wrestler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Catch Wrestler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanders wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanders trying to control the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanders is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanders lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Catch Wrestler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanders postures up in Catch Wrestler's guard and throws a big left but Catch Wrestler blocks it.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanders is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Catch Wrestler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Catch Wrestler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanders.
Catch Wrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet Catch Wrestler, not yet.
Sanders content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanders pushes down on Catch Wrestler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanders is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Sanders there.
Catch Wrestler is refusing to be controlled, as Sanders sits in half guard.
Catch Wrestler manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Sanders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Catch Wrestler controls Sanders momentarily but Sanders frees himself.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing.
Catch Wrestler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanders.
Sanders throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Catch Wrestler is retaining full guard.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing.
Sanders sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Catch Wrestler's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Sanders really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##TD#
Catch Wrestler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanders was covering up waiting for the punch and Catch Wrestler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sanders has Catch Wrestler pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanders looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanders looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanders! #REVB#
Sanders trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler is working away.
Sanders throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Catch Wrestler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sanders prevents Catch Wrestler from improving his position.#T1#
Sanders landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanders thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Catch Wrestler's head. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions off his back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Catch Wrestler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
Sanders thows a huge punch but Catch Wrestler dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Sanders is looking for a kimura but Catch Wrestler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanders to get the leverage. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler has a hand on Sanders's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sanders takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
Sanders with shots to the head and body - Catch Wrestler looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sanders controlling from mount.
Sanders avoids the attempt from Catch Wrestler to control.
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanders has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Catch Wrestler's face.
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanders has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanders raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Sanders unloads with some shots from mount but Catch Wrestler bucks and avoids them well.
Sanders lands a big shot there that rocks Catch Wrestler but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Catch Wrestler is working to get back to half guard.
Sanders throwing strikes here but Catch Wrestler is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sanders controlling the pace for now.
Catch Wrestler is squirming around, avoiding Sanders's attempts to control the action.
Catch Wrestler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanders misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanders wants to control the pace but Catch Wrestler is squirming around nicely.
Sanders looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Catch Wrestler is working to get back to half guard.
Sanders working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Catch Wrestler is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Sanders working for a guillotine from mount but Catch Wrestler is in no mood to give up.
Catch Wrestler is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Sanders dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Sanders gets a clinch.
Sanders lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Sanders gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sanders trying to control from half guard but Catch Wrestler is working away.
Sanders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Catch Wrestler gets back to full guard.
Sanders throwing strikes from guard but Catch Wrestler blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanders cracks Catch Wrestler with a solid left hand.
Sanders sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Catch Wrestler has wrist control.
Sanders stopping the sweep attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Sanders 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. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanders defends well.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sanders working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Catch Wrestler's head.
Sanders passes Catch Wrestler's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Sanders with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Catch Wrestler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanders's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanders's back!#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sanders knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sanders for a finish.
Catch Wrestler avoiding Sanders 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler working for the choke.
Sanders trying to control but not successfully. #T3##SUB#
Sanders defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Catch Wrestler's arms.
Sanders just trying to survive but Catch Wrestler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bjj Catch Wrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Sanders fending off the submission attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Sanders rolls, trying to escape but Catch Wrestler keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Sanders turns into Catch Wrestler and is now in his guard.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing.
Sanders works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bernie Sanders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Catch Wrestler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Catch Wrestler.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bernie Sanders.
Well Sanders 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernie Sanders!
Bernie Sanders is the new bantamweight champion!
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 13
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lion.
#CL2#
Lion gets tackled into the cage by Sanders. Sanders maintains the clinch.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lion backwards. #TD2#
Sanders lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sanders stops Lion from getting back to his feet.
Sanders not doing much here.
Lion is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanders slips a nice elbow through Lion's hands, connecting with Lion's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sanders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sanders is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lion defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Sanders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lion sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in Star Studded Beef inform me that Sanders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lion is trying to stand back up but Sanders is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders uses his free foot to push down on Lion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lion.
Sanders with shots to the head and body - Lion looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lion is squirming around, avoiding Sanders's attempts to control the action.
Sanders looking to finish with strikes here!
BOOM! Sanders connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Sanders postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lion looks a forlorn figure.
Sanders trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanders landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#
Lion is rocked!
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanders with shots to the head and body - Lion looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Lion is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders connects with a bit shot that sees Lion covering up! More strikes from Sanders and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sanders is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernie Sanders!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 11
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Nomad misses with a double jab.
Sanders tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nomad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nomad works Sanders's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Sanders looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sanders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanders content to stall in guard here.
Sanders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nomad wants to stand but Sanders is controlling the position.
Nomad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nomad tries to get out of the position.
Nomad is trying to control the position but Sanders postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Sanders sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nomad's guard.
Sanders content to control rather than advance.
Sanders throwing shots but Nomad is blocking nicely.
Sanders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanders throwing shots but Nomad is blocking nicely.
Nomad is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Sanders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanders controlling the action here. #T2#
Sanders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nomad defending well though.
Sanders stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nomad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sanders maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nomad could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sanders has cracked it and Nomad is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sanders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bernie Sanders!
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Event:
Madness Insanity 7
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Sanders lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Colemadina misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Colemadina has closed the distance and engaged Sanders in a clinch.
Sanders will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Colemadina up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanders.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders digs a right hand underneath Colemadina's ribcage. Colemadina let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Colemadina.
#TD2#
Sanders is trying to trip Colemadina. He has hold of a leg but Colemadina is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sanders persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Colemadina wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sanders manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Sanders stops Colemadina from getting back to his feet.
Colemadina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanders. #SUB#
Colemadina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Colemadina is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sanders is looking for a kimura here.
Colemadina tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sanders manages to move to mount!
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Colemadina is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sanders looking to finish with strikes here!
Sanders controlling from mount. #T2#
Sanders trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Colemadina knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanders on the ground.
Sanders lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sanders content just to control the position here.
Colemadina is working to get back to half guard.
Colemadina on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Colemadina tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Sanders has hold of Colemadina's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Colemadina manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sanders looking to finish Colemadina with some ground and pound. This is bad for Colemadina!#T3##SUB2#
Sanders jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Colemadina manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sanders misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders trying to control the position but Colemadina is working away.
Colemadina seems a little lost for a moment, as Sanders dominates the positioning.
Sanders creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Colemadina sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Sanders controls the position.
Sanders wants to control but Colemadina is keeping him busy.
Sanders tries to score with some ground and pound. Colemadina controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sanders takes a little break here. Colemadina wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Colemadina is not content to let Sanders control the position.
Colemadina on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sanders misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Sanders dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Colemadina shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Colemadina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Colemadina drives through and clinches with Sanders against the cage.
Sanders pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanders slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanders.
Colemadina letting Sanders take a breather here.
Colemadina wants to break free but Sanders has control.
Sanders lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Colemadina.
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
Colemadina has been working on his balance at Mahogany Temple, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders throws a punch but it's blocked by Colemadina.
Colemadina tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Colemadina drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Sanders.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanders scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Colemadina is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colemadina fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Funky Colemadina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colemadina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Sanders lands a takedown into guard.
Sanders sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Colemadina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanders not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bernie Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanders controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Colemadina keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sanders is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sanders throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Colemadina has Sanders pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanders manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Sanders as the two fighters clinch.
Sanders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colemadinas head.
Sanders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanders lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Colemadina blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanders lands with a left to the head.
Colemadina gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Sanders digs a right hand underneath Colemadina's ribcage. Colemadina let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Colemadina backwards.
Good body shot from Sanders.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanders.
Sanders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colemadina's elbow.
Sanders has Colemadina pushed against the cage.
Sanders lands a nice uppercut.
Sanders has Colemadina pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Sanders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanders lands an uppercut.
Sanders lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Sanders gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders is taking a breather. Colemadina says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanders wants to control but Colemadina is keeping him busy.
Sanders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Colemadina defending well though.
Sanders controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Sanders in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Colemadina tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sanders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bernie Sanders!
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Event:
Madness 12 Huang vs Sixx
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders slips a jab and a cross from Smith .
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Sanders throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
As Sanders looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Sanders just gets out of the way.
Sanders misses with a double jab.
Smith avoids the body shot from Sanders.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanders drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jason Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanders misses.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a right hand that Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanders also avoids with ease.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanders throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Sanders looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith !
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sanders has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
An elbow from Sanders crashes against the mat.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Sanders is dominant here and he's now got Smith 's back!#SUB2#
Sanders has managed to slip his arm under Smith 's chin. This could be all over... yep, Smith is tapping out! Submission win for Sanders.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bernie Sanders!
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Event:
Madness 5: LW Clowny Cup
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Malasantos.
Malasantos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The King's Road in the buildup to the fight.
Sanders just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick by Malasantos misses #TD2#
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Malasantos trying to control from the bottom.
Sanders sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Malasantos keeping control of the position.
Sanders thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Sanders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Sanders trying to control the pace.
Sanders has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Star Studded Beef. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Malasantos is not content to let Sanders control the position.
Malasantos wants to improve his position but Sanders is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malasantos gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Malasantos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malasantos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malasantos wants to control the position but Sanders says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanders in particular looking to stall.
Malasantos is looking to control Sanders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malasantos avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Sanders seems content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Malasantos wants to sweep but Sanders has passed to side control!
Malasantos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB2#
Sanders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malasantos, who protects the arm well.
Malasantos wants to get back to his feet.
Sanders postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Malasantos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malasantos stops Sanders from passing to mount.
Malasantos defending against the ground and pound.
Sanders advances to full mount. #T4#
Sanders throws some wild stikes that Malasantos manages to avoid easily.
Malasantos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Malasantos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malasantos is looking to escape.
Malasantos tries to hold on but Sanders pushes him away.
Sanders punching from mount but Malasantos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malasantos is working to get back to half guard.
Sanders throws some wild stikes that Malasantos manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Sanders dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Malasantos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malasantos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malasantos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Sanders moves into range and clinches up with Malasantos.
Malasantos blocking some punches.
Sanders stalling.
#TD2#
Sanders has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Malasantos is trying to keep an underhook but Sanders manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sanders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but Malasantos defending well.
Malasantos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malasantos is pressing down on Sanders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malasantos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Malasantos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanders is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malasantos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Malasantos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malasantos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanders trying to control but Malasantos is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Sanders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malasantos, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanders controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
Malasantos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanders misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Malasantos is trying to break the clinch but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.
Malasantos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanders gets through Malasantos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanders throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Sanders gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Malasantos wants to get back to his feet but Sanders is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Malasantos trying to keep a closed guard but Sanders is proving a slippery customer.
Malasantos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanders is controlling him.
Sanders pushes down on Malasantos's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Malasantos is looking for a sweep. Sanders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanders missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malasantos is trying to maintain the position but Sanders is very close to passing his half guard.
Malasantos tries to get to full guard but Sanders has control of the leg.
Malasantos is not content to let Sanders control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders prevents Malasantos from improving his position.
Malasantos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sanders scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Malasantos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanders is working away from the top position though.
Malasantos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Malasantos trying to control but Sanders postures up.
Malasantos is looking for a sweep. Sanders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanders missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanders throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Malasantos to regain full guard. #T1#
Malasantos is trying to control the position but Sanders postures up.
Sanders is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Malasantos keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malasantos moves away.
Malasantos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Malasantos.
Malasantos throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Malasantos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanders.
Sanders tries to clinch up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malasantos thuds a left hand into Sanders's body.
Malasantos avoids the body shot from Sanders.
Malasantos swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders tries to clinch up but Malasantos circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malasantos manages to avoid it.
Malasantos swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
A cross from Malasantos lands.
Malasantos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanders under the eye.
Malasantos misses the shot to the body.
Malasantos swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Sanders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malasantos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malasantos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanders. Sanders circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malasantos throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malasantos won't be happy with that.
Malasantos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sanders seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malasantos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanders passes to side control.
Malasantos is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Sanders are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bernie Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Sanders just content to control the position.
Sanders misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sanders working away.
Malasantos is looking to reverse the position.
Bernie Sanders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malasantos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malasantos trying to remain calm as Sanders controls from the top position.
Malasantos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanders's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Montoya Malasantos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sanders 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.
#SUB2#
Sanders is working for a kimura but Malasantos is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Montoya Malasantos.
I think Sanders 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernie Sanders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Sanders swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
#CL#
Sanders tries to keep at a distance but Velasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Velasquez taking a breather.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanders's elbow.
Sanders lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanders prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanders digs a right hand into Velasquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velasquez's gas tank.
Sanders lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanders is defending well.
Sanders 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.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Velasquez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Sanders.
Sanders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Sanders drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1##SUB2#
Sanders looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Velasquez is defending well. Sanders quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Velasquez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sanders celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernie Sanders!
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