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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanchez duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Cudlitz has been cut.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cudlitz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cudlitz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Cudlitz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Cudlitz fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cudlitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cudlitz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanchez is stalling here.
#T1#
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Cudlitz wants a takedown.
Cudlitz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sanchez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchez.
Cudlitz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cudlitz.#T2#
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cudlitz wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanchez taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanchez receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Cudlitz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanchez just leaning against Cudlitz, taking a breather. #T3#
Sanchez is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samuel Sanchez.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cudlitz.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Cudlitz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cudlitz tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cudlitz tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanchez throws a head kick that Cudlitz semi-blocks.
#T4#
Cudlitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Cudlitz tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez pushes Cudlitz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cudlitzs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
A short right from Sanchez. #TD2#
Sanchez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cudlitz is trying to keep an underhook but Sanchez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cudlitz pushes Sanchez off looking to stand but Sanchez dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cudlitz's cut.
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##CL2#
Sanchez clinches.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cudlitz backwards.
Sanchez is leaning against Cudlitz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cudlitz tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanchez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Cudlitz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cudlitz backwards.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Cudlitz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cudlitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Sanchez has Cudlitz pressed against the cage.
Cudlitz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
A short right from Sanchez.
Sanchez leaning against his opponent.
Cudlitz looking for a takedown.
Sanchez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchez.
Sanchez leaning against his opponent.
Sanchez taking a breather.#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samuel Sanchez.
Cudlitz tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Cudlitz tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez leaning against his opponent.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Sanchez is stalling here.
Samuel Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez'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.
Come on Sanchez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Sanchez avoiding damage.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez has Cudlitz pushed against the cage.
A short left from Sanchez.
Cudlitz being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samuel Sanchez.
Sanchez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Cudlitz tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Cudlitz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cudlitz dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Cudlitz's head and hops out.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Cudlitz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanchez stalks Cudlitz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cudlitz's face. Cudlitz staggers backwards, shaken.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC2#Cudlitz is rocked!
Cudlitz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Sanchez is leaning against Cudlitz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Sanchez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez has Cudlitz pushed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samuel Sanchez.
Cudlitz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Cudlitz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Samuel Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cudlitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Sanchez throws a head kick that Cudlitz semi-blocks.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cudlitz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cudlitz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle.
Cudlitz takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez is leaning against Cudlitz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Cudlitz is looking for a takedown.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
A short left from Sanchez.
Cudlitz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez throws a combination. Cudlitz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Cudlitz 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!
Sanchez is pushing Cudlitz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cudlitz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sanchez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Sanchez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards Sanchez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sanchez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sanchez dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!#CL2#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.#KD2#
Sanchez lands a head kick that stumbles Diaz and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#Diaz is rocked!#T1#
Sanchez gets to his feet and stands over Diaz, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Diaz felt that one! Sanchez unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Diaz from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sanchez!
Dick Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Trapperson didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sanchez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sanchez is pushing Trapperson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Sanchez tightens his grip and picks Trapperson up, before dumping him to the ground. Trapperson manages to land in guard.
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Trapperson being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Trapperson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sanchez lands some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Trapperson tries to pass.
Trapperson postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Trapperson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trapperson preventing the sweep.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trapperson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez has Trapperson pulled in close to control his posture.
More stalling from Sanchez.#T2#
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trapperson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sanchez preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Trapperson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez is working Trapperson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez cracks Trapperson with a solid left hand.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trapperson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Sanchez chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trapperson's head.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trapperson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanchez controlling from the top position.
Sanchez is working Trapperson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanchez stands and throws Trapperson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sanchez lands some shots froms side control.
Trapperson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sanchez connects with a decent elbow.
Sanchez scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Sanchez advances to mount.
Trapperson is trying to escape the mount.
Sanchez controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trapperson tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez looking to finish Trapperson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Trapperson!
Sanchez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sanchez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trapperson is trying to escape the mount.
Sanchez lands with some strikes.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC2#Trapperson is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trapperson needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Trapperson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez works over Trapperson's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Sanchez gets a double leg takedown into Trapperson's guard.
Trapperson pushes Sanchez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Sanchez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trapperson quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sanchez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trapperson seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez winds up and cracks Trapperson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez slips a nice elbow through Trapperson's hands, connecting with Trapperson's forehead.
Sanchez working Trapperson over with strikes.
Trapperson wants to get back to full guard.
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. Sanchez connects with a nice short shot to Trapperson's temple.
Trapperson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez working Trapperson over with strikes.
Sanchez content to control rather than advance.
Sanchez is nestled in close to Trapperson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Sanchez is pressing down on Trapperson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trapperson is holding on for now.
Sanchez 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. #SUB#
Trapperson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sanchez is tapping! Great win for Trapperson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trappy Trapperson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Scott throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scott scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Scott moved away.
Scott tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Scott.
Scott throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez scores with a head kick.
Scott looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Scott misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scott throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scott won't be happy with that.
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!
Sanchez in side control, throwing shots but Scott defends.
Sanchez misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Sanchez.
Scott prevents Sanchez from improving position.
Scott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Scott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Scott parries the strikes from Sanchez easily there. Sanchez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Scott to escape.
The referee asks Sanchez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sanchez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez moves into full mount!
Scott blocking the ground and pound.
Scott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scott tries to get out of the position.
Sanchez looking to finish Scott with some ground and pound. This is bad for Scott!
Sanchez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Sanchez 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.
Sanchez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Scott because Sanchez loaded up on that one. #T3#
Sanchez working Scott over with strikes here.
Sanchez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Scott wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sanchez cracks Scott with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanchez controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez landing punches. #T4#
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Scott holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sanchez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scott's hands.
Sanchez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Scott.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Scott throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
Scott lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.#TD2#
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into Scott's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Scott wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling him.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scott looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Scott takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanchez goes for a double leg but Scott avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scott continues to drive forward.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scott takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Scott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scott as he avoids it easily.
Scott paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Scott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Angus Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Scott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Angus Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sanchez.
Scott misses the body punch
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks Scott with an open hand slap.
Scott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Sanchez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Scott bucks up and tries to throw Sanchez off but instead Sanchez has got his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez missing with punches from the back. #T4#
Sanchez controls the action.
Scott covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Scott is keeping busy.
Scott covering up well under a series of strikes from Sanchez.
Scott covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samuel Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Scott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Sanchez counters by clinching up. #BC#
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez lands with a nice combination. Scott backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Sanchez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sanchez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sanchez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sanchez lands an elbow.
Scott is letting Sanchez control him for a moment.
Sanchez misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Scott managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sanchez.
Sanchez controls the position from side control.
Sanchez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Sanchez controlling from side mount.
Angus Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Scott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Scott gets caught napping as Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown. Scott manages to retain guard.
Sanchez postures up in Scott's guard and throws a big left but Scott blocks it.
Samuel Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez controlling from the top position. #T3#
Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Scott slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
#CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the cage.#TD2#
Sanchez has hold of one of Scott's legs. Scott is fighting the takedown attempt but Sanchez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sanchez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Desceosarrafo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Desceosarrafo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Desceosarrafo unleashes a big counter combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanchez cracks Desceosarrafo with a good jab.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Desceosarrafo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Desceosarrafo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Desceosarrafo up against the cage.#TD#
Sanchez is trying to trip Desceosarrafo. He has hold of a leg but Desceosarrafo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sanchez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez distracts Desceosarrafo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Desceosarrafo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez won't allow Desceosarrafo to get back to his feet.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Desceosarrafo's head.#ES2#
Desceosarrafo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sanchez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The referee calls for Sanchez to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Desceosarrafo. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez wants a takedown.
#T2#
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Desceosarrafo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Desceosarrafo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
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!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Desceosarrafo tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanchez has Desceosarrafo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Desceosarrafo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Desceosarrafo controls his hands.
#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desceosarrafo takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Desceosarrafo lands a two punch combo.
Desceosarrafo is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
It looked like Sanchez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.#CL#
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Desceosarrafo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Desceosarrafo.#T4#
Sanchez wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Desceosarrafo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez has Desceosarrafo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Desceosarrafo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Desceosarrafo. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desceosarrafo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Desceosarrafo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Desceosarrafo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Sanchez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Desceosarrafo's guard.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Desceosarrafo wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanchez.
Some wild striking there from Desceosarrafo.
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!
Desceosarrafo scores with a one two! Sanchez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for Desceosarrafo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.#TD#
Sanchez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Desceosarrafo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Desceosarrafo manages to escape to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Desceosarrafo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Desceosarrafo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desceosarrafo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Desceosarrafo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samuel Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Desceosarrafo throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Desceosarrafo, which made it look bad.
Some wild striking there from Desceosarrafo.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Desceosarrafo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been informed that Desceosarrafo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Desceosarrafo is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Sanchez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Desceosarrafo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Desceosarrafo. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez is trying to drag Desceosarrafo to the mat but Desceosarrafo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Desceosarrafo's ribcage. Desceosarrafo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Desceosarrafo gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Desceosarrafo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desceosarrafo working aggressively here.
Desceosarrafo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Desceosarrafo throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Desceosarrafo pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries to stall but Desceosarrafo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desceosarrafo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Desceosarrafo gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Desceosarrafo misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo 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#
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez jabs Desceosarrafo right on the nose. Desceosarrafo blinks but takes it well.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Desceosarrafo backwards.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Desceosarrafo fails to land.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Desceosarrafo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Samuel Sanchez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Desceosarrafo lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez slows down the pace here.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Desceosarrafo prevents it.
#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Desceosarrafo back into the cage.#T1#
Desceosarrafo stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Desceosarrafo ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Sanchez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Desceosarrafo can't fight it off and eventually Sanchez manages to take the fight to the floor. Desceosarrafo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Desceosarrafo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Samuel Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##ES2#
Desceosarrafo pushes Sanchez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Desceosarrafo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Desceosarrafo cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Desceosarrafo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Desceosarrafo.
#CL2#
Desceosarrafo moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Desceosarrafo.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Desceosarrafo pinned against the cage. Desceosarrafo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Desceosarrafo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it.#T4##CL2#
Desceosarrafo rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Desceosarrafo or not.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Desceosarrafo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Desceosarrafo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
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 Samuel Sanchez.
I think Desceosarrafo 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Sanchez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva sneaks out the side door and pushes Sanchez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Silva wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Silva wants to clinch
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez wants to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch position.
Silva tries to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanchez down to the mat. Sanchez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches.
Sanchez lands a body shot. #T1#
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanchez.
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Sanchez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards. #TD2#
Silva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sanchez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Silva to the mat. Silva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Sanchez controlling from the top position.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva trying to strike off his back.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom.
Silva striking off his back.
Sanchez working some strikes from top position.
Sanchez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva 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.
Sanchez postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #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.
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sanchez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice combination there by Sanchez.
#TD2#
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva pushes Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.
Silva shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Silva tries to clinch up
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva has Sanchez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanchez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall 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!
Sanchez is struggling to control the position.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Sanchez is pushing Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sanchez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Silva tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Sanchez.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez'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.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Sanchez effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samuel Sanchez.#TD2#
Sanchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard. #T2#
Silva 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.
Sanchez controlling from the top position.
Sanchez cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
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!
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva is looking to stand back up but Sanchez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Silva. #T3#
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Silva connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Sanchez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanchez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Samuel Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Sanchez.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanchez lands a nice short elbow.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Silva lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanchez blocks the strikes from Silva.
Sanchez is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanchez moves nicely into side control.
Sanchez happy to just control the position for now.
Sanchez scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Sanchez gets a clinch. #TD2#
Sanchez is trying to trip Silva. He has hold of a leg but Silva is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sanchez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.
Sanchez working Silva over with strikes. #ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Sanchez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Well, if Sanchez 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez is continuing to stall.
Silva tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanchez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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. Sanchez connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.
Sanchez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Silva gets full guard.
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Samuel Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
More stalling from Sanchez.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanchez stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Sanchez stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T3#
Silva misses with a takedown
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanchez is defending well.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Daniel Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sanchez! |
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Event:
BB 79 - Panic vs Bleak 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Sanchez catches Norling with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Norling moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Norling misses its intended target.
Norling misses with a straight right.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Norling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Norling misses with a left hand
and Norling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norling throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez 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.
Norling throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Norling moves away and avoids it.
Nils Norling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norling defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Norling looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Norling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Norling throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Nils Norling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norling clobbers Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Norling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Norling 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.#CL2#
Norling drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Norling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norling misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Norling digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Norling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Norling pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norling lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norling's elbow.
Norling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Norling.
Norling misses with the head strike.
Norling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norling working aggressively here.
Norling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Norling throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Norling lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. #T3#
Sanchez just leaning against Norling, taking a breather.
Norling blocks an uppercut.
Norling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norling lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norling tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Norling back against the cage.
Norling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Norling misses with some punches.
Norling misses with some punches.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Norling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norling digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Norling.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norling being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Norling tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Norling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Norling throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Norling throws a head punch that misses.
Norling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norling misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Norling.
Norling lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Samuel Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Norling lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Norling swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norling misses the shot to the body.
Norling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Norling with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Norling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Norling as he connects with a hook.
Norling throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanchez misses its target.
Norling throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Norling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Norling throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez defending well as Norling loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Norling lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Norling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Norling throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norling throws out the jab.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norling connects with a jab.
Norling tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Norling.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Norling at a distance.
Norling cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.#CL#
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Norling.
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norling lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Still in the clinch, Norling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Norling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez has Norling pushed against the cage.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Norling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norling lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Norling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norling lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norling blocking some punches.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norlings head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to work over Norling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norling lands with a light punch inside.
Norling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Norling up against the cage.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sanchez pushes Norling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norling.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Norling.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Norling misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Norling.
Norling digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Norling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norling stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norling can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Nils Norling seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norling misses with a punch on the inside.
Norling lands an uppercut.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Norling tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nils Norling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Norling misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norling fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norling staying out of range there.#CL2#
Norling clinches up against the cage.
Norling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Norling.
Norling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Norling gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Norling has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Norling improves position.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Norling blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Norling prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Norling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norling presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norling blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Norling working aggressively here.
Sanchez looking to stall.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norling's elbow.
Norling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez has Norling pressed against the cage.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norling throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez. #T2#
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Norling.
Norling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norling struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norling.
Norling tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
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 right hand to the body from Norling.
A left hand lands to the body for Norling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez gets through Norling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Norling struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Norling fails to land.
Norling misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Norling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Norling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Norling lands with a right to the head.
Norling working aggressively here.
Norling gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norling struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norling throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norling.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norling gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Norling improves position.
Norling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norling throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norling stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
#T4#
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Norling.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Norling tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Norling.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norling tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norling scores with a shoulder strike.
Norling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Norling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Norling tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Norling misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Norling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norling 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Norling!
Post fight, an emotional Nils Norling said 'I do see this fight as a start of my redemption story with my new management, hopegfully I will be back to my form from the beginning of my career'. |
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Event:
BB 74 - Obaminator vs Roos
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Sanchez scores with a jab. Valentine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valentine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Valentine tries a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Valentine moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez scores with a head kick. Valentine tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Valentine forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez 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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Valentine misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Sanchez is stalling here.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Valentine gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentine lands a right hand.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Valentine swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
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!
Sanchez connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Valentine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Valentine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valentine not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valentine to get the leverage.
Valentine is nestled in close to Sanchez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Valentine trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it. #SUB2#
Valentine seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.
Valentine is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Valentine seems to be looking for submissions.
Valentine working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sanchez's thigh. Sanchez counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Sanchez has control of Valentine's left arm, preventing Valentine from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez can't keep his opponent in guard - Valentine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valentine trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez trying to control but Valentine postures up.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valentine works his way into side control.
Valentine trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Valentine in side control, throwing shots but Sanchez defends. #SUB2#
Valentine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanchez, who protects the arm well.
Valentine in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sanchez is not content to let Valentine control the position. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Valentine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valentine shoots and misses
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Valentine.
Lou Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Valentine tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy.
Valentine lands with a nice body punch.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Valentine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez moves out of range as Valentine throws a body kick.
Valentine misses with a jab to the body
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Valentine fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy body kick from Valentine
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Samuel Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Samuel Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.
Valentine thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Valentine thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanchez's waist but Sanchez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valentine off to one side. #T2#
Valentine cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valentine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valentine shoots and misses
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Sanchez there.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Valentine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Valentine does no damage.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.#TD2#
Valentine gets a double leg takedown into Sanchez's guard.#T3#
Valentine trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sanchez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Valentine 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.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.
Lou Valentine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Valentine looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sanchez has picked Valentine up and slammed him! Valentine can't keep hold of the triangle and Sanchez manages to pass to side control!
Sanchez happy to just control the position for now.
Sanchez wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy.
Valentine tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position. #T4#
Sanchez scores with punches from side control.
Valentine is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Valentine's legs.
Sanchez cracks Valentine with a big right hand but Valentine just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Valentine takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Valentine.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Sanchez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valentine, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez just leaning against Valentine, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Valentine on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Valentine can't get the takedown.
Valentine tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. #T1#
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Sanchez gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Valentine is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sanchez can't fight it off and eventually Valentine manages to take the fight to the floor. Sanchez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Valentine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez working a defensive guard but Valentine passes into half guard.
Valentine wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it. #SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Valentine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
Still in half guard, Valentine seems content to control.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Valentine keeps him under control.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valentine.
Valentine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sanchez!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine throws some wild stikes that Sanchez manages to avoid easily.
#T3#
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Valentine sits in half guard.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Valentine not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valentine to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Valentine 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#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valentine is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valentine 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Valentine!
Lou Valentine bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BB 69 - Escobar vs Tavares
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Sanchez lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Ortega closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ortega missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortega.
Sanchez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Ortega sits in half guard.
Ortega seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ortega trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Ortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortega wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ortega not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Sanchez trying to hold on to Ortega's head to control him but Ortega postures up.
Ortega throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Ortega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ortega trying to control the pace.
Ortega is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ortega is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ortega connects with a body shot.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ortega looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Ortega persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortega slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samuel Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ortega avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortega staying out of range there.#TD2#
Ortega drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ortega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ortega working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sanchez prevents Ortega from improving position.
Sanchez tries to buck Ortega off but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanchez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ortega throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Ortega working the head with strikes. #T4#
Ortega trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away.
Ortega working away.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
Sanchez is not content to let Ortega control the position.
Ortega tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sanchez regains half guard, as Ortega was trying to land strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ortega dominated that 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.#R2#
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortega.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ortega's head backwards.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortega.
No joy there for Ortega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ortega tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Ortega throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ortega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ortega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Sanchez throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez moves out of range as Ortega strikes.#T1#
Sanchez throws a head kick but Ortega moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Samuel Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Ortega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanchez pushes Ortega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Ortega has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ortega.
Ortega is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Samuel Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortega.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortega. #T2#
Ortega wants a takedown.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortega taking a breather.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2#
Sanchez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ortega is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sanchez to the mat. Sanchez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sanchez is pulling down on Ortega's head to control his posture.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sanchez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanchez works over Ortega with some ground and pound from guard.
Noah Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ortega looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortega, not yet.
Ortega working a defensive guard but Sanchez passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Ortega trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ortega manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Ortega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.
Ortega throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ortega is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up. #T4#
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ortega thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ortega being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ortega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Ortega controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself. #SUB2#
Ortega has an active guard here but Sanchez has managed to pass into half guard.
Ortega manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortega with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Sanchez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ortega's half guard.
Sanchez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ortega trying to control from the bottom.
Ortega tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Ortega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Ortega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Ortega manages to get to full guard.
Ortega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortega is one step ahead there.
Ortega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortega passes into half guard.
Ortega thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Ortega is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ortega to get the leverage.
Sanchez trying to control but Ortega postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Sanchez has hold of Ortega's hands but Ortega slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ortega missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Ortega.
Sanchez keeping hold of Ortega's head, controlling as best he can.
Ortega perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ortega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though.
Sanchez is positioning himself well to prevent Ortega advancing to mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Ortega seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortega thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Ortega is just content to waste time from the top position. Sanchez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ortega lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortega won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Ortega sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ortega is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ortega is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortega 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Ortega!
During a confident post fight interview, Noah Ortega thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BB 63 - Escobar vs White
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzgerald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fitzgerald throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
A right-left combo lands from Fitzgerald.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Fitzgerald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Fitzgerald backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it all.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzgerald misses with a double jab.
Sanchez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Sanchez forces Fitzgerald back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Fitzgerald is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzgerald lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Sanchez pulls Fitzgerald into guard.
Fitzgerald content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Sanchez 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.
Fitzgerald is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU#
Fitzgerald stands up from Sanchez's guard - Fitzgerald perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzgerald looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fitzgerald throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Greg Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC2#Fitzgerald is rocked!#T3#
Fitzgerald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Fitzgerald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez drops Fitzgerald with a straight right hand, right on the button! Sanchez follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sanchez!
Greg Fitzgerald spoke after the fight, saying 'Great job, young babby. You got the best of an old man. Keep training hard & maybe you'll be good enough to beat someone in their prime. '. |
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Event:
BB 58 - White vs Tavares
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Magomedov slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Magomedov wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Magomedov scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Magomedov.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomedov misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Magomedov throws a leg kick
and Sanchez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Magomedov keeps it at a distance.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Magomedov misses #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Magomedov!
Sanchez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Sanchez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov manages to get back to half guard.
Sanchez slips a nice elbow through Magomedov's hands, connecting with Magomedov's forehead.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedov defending well though.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is defending well.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov is looking to get back to is feet but Sanchez passes into side control.
Magomedov holding on.
Sanchez with the ground and pound but Magomedov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.
Sanchez throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely. #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.
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Sanchez there.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanchez looks to land a strike but Magomedov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Sanchez 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#
Magomedov throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magomedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Magomedov.#T1#
Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedov, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zabit Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Magomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Magomedov tries to land a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov with the inside leg kick.
Magomedov is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Sanchez stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a thumping low kick.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.#T4#
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.#TD2#
Sanchez feints and as Magomedov raises his hands in defense, Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Magomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanchez shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov misses with a hook
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomedov.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Magomedov - just one landing.
Magomedov connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Magomedov throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Samuel Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov slips a jab from Sanchez.
Jab, jab by Magomedov - just one landing.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedov, which made it look bad. #T3#
Sanchez throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Magomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez. #T4#
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov with a hook.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomedov 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Zabit Magomedov wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Zabit Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 151
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
King tries to clinch but Sanchez moves away #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. King didn't expect that.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez distracts King with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Sanchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Sanchez controlling from the top position. #SUB#
King working for submissions but it's allowed Sanchez to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
King keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
King is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
King won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here. #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.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King is looking to advance position but Sanchez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez lands a couple of good shots and King has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
King tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez dominated that 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.#R2#
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
King ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position.
King misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from King.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malcolm King 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.
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King tries to clinch #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Sanchez distracts King with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#King is rocked!#SUB#
King has an active guard here but Sanchez has managed to pass into half guard.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is nestled in close to King, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
King moves into full guard.
Samuel Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard. #REVR#
King stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
King has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez lands a big elbow - King is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sanchez! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 144
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Sinclair dives in and scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez wants to hit a sweep here but Sinclair passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there!
Poor strikes thrown by Sinclair there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sinclair avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
Sinclair trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound.
Sinclair can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Sinclair thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T1#
Sinclair takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez wants to control but Sinclair is having none of it.
Sinclair working Sanchez over with strikes here.
Sinclair throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sinclair cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sinclair throws some wild stikes that Sanchez manages to avoid easily.
#T2#
Sanchez tries to hold on but Sinclair postures up.
Sinclair wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez stops Sinclair from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sinclair breaks from Sanchez'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.
Sanchez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sinclair missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sinclair prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sinclair is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Sanchez controlling the position well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sinclair lands a nice short elbow.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Sinclair is controlling well.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanchez keeping hold of Sinclair's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Sinclair is trying to work for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sinclair is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sinclair throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sinclair content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sinclair is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itchy Sinclair dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Sinclair.
Sinclair keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Sinclair manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanchez on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanchez's guard now, I'm sure.
Sinclair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez is controlling Sinclair's posture.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sinclair is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez has his hands on Sinclair's head, controlling the position.
Sinclair tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard. #T1#
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sinclair doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sinclair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Itchy Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinclair leaves Sanchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sinclair cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Sinclair moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sinclair.
Sinclair looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Sinclair persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Sinclair manages to avoid it.
Sinclair's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Sinclair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sinclair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinclair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Sanchez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sinclair.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Sinclair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Sinclair had a free shot at his head there.
Sinclair lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
#T3#
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sinclair.
Sinclair throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Sanchez throws a quick counter head kick but Sinclair was just out of range.
Sinclair shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Sinclair scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sinclair looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sinclair lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Sinclair. Those never looked like landing.
Sinclair scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sinclair throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sinclair.
Sinclair misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinclair throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Sanchez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sinclair's guard.
Itchy Sinclair has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Sinclair keeps moving.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sinclair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sinclair trying to control the position.
Sanchez trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom.
Sanchez won't allow Sinclair to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itchy Sinclair 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Sinclair doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sinclair lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sinclair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinclair bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Sinclair misses.
Sinclair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Sinclair.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Sinclair.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sinclair cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Sinclair looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sinclair fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.#TD2#
Sinclair closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sinclair lands in his opponent's guard.
Sinclair not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sinclair trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinclair distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Samuel Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sinclair throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sinclair's guard. #REVR#
Sinclair 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.
Sinclair looking to control but Sanchez passes into half guard.
Sinclair is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Sinclair is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez trying to control from Sinclair's half guard. Sinclair has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Sinclair is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sanchez rolls with it to try and escape but Sinclair cranks on the arm and Sanchez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Itchy Sinclair!
Itchy Sinclair seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 136
Date: Apr 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Barbosa's head back.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Sanchez.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.#T1#
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown. Barbosa fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanchez postures up in Barbosa's guard and throws a big left but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #T2#
Barbosa is adopting a defensive guard.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barbosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sanchez chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Barbosa trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Barbosa throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into side control.
Barbosa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanchez off and has taken his back!
Sanchez wants to control his opponent's hands but Barbosa gets his hands free.
Sanchez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barbosa.
Sanchez wants to control his opponent's hands but Barbosa gets his hands free. #T4#
Barbosa trying to control momentarily.
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!
Barbosa has good solid back control here.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A lull in the action here.
Sanchez tries to roll but Barbosa sticks to his back.
Will Barbosa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sanchez breaks Barbosa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbosa jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Sanchez's head back.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Barbosa throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Barbosa throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samuel Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Sanchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanchez throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Sanchez tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barbosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
Barbosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanchez throwing shots but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well.
Barbosa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barbosa.#T3#
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.
Barbosa wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barbosa controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Barbosa 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#
Samuel Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa wants to stand but Sanchez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Barbosa has control of the leg.
Barbosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barbosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldomir Barbosa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the head.
Barbosa takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Barbosa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A lazy left from Barbosa finds it's target.
A low kick from Barbosa is predictable there
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbosa.#T1#
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baldomir Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
A jab from Barbosa does it's job there.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Barbosa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Barbosa swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Barbosa misses with a double jab
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch.
Sanchez wants a takedown but no success here.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sanchez.#BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a kick to the temple. Barbosa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanchez slips a jab from Barbosa.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
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 Baldomir Barbosa.
I think Barbosa 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldomir Barbosa!
A pretty intense looking Baldomir Barbosa took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 129
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Curtis.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Curtis throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Curtis only half commits.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Curtis but Curtis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Curtis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been informed that Curtis 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.
Curtis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curtis throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Curtis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curtis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Curtis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Curtis connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Curtis misses.
Sanchez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sanchez works Curtis's body with a nice hook.
Curtis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curtis.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Curtis.
Darry Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis connects with a crisp jab.
Curtis slips a jab from Sanchez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Curtis's belly button to the back.
Curtis tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Curtis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Curtis manages to avoid it.#CL#
Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Curtis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Curtis after a bit of a struggle.
Stalling in the clinch from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3##BC2#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Curtis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Curtis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Curtis coming out on top.
Curtis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Curtis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curtis on the side of the head.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Curtis as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Curtis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis throws a head kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Sanchez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Curtis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
A low kick from Curtis is predictable there
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curtis throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Curtis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Curtis just manages to avoid it.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Sanchez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Curtis settles back down.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darry Curtis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curtis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez. #TD#
Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown into Curtis's guard.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Curtis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanchez is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez postures up in Curtis's guard and throws a big left but Curtis blocks it.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses. Curtis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Curtis!#REVB#
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curtis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Curtis seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Curtis has control of the leg.
Sanchez has a hand on Curtis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Curtis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Curtis prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
Sanchez tries to control the position but Curtis now has his back.
Sanchez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sanchez tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sanchez turns into Curtis and is now in his guard.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez working some strikes from top position.
Curtis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Samuel Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Curtis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Curtis wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Curtis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Curtis is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curtis's guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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 Samuel Sanchez will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Curtis moves out of range easily.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curtis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Good shot there by Curtis.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanchez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Curtis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curtis fails to land with a series of punches.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Curtis throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Curtis only half commits. #TD#
Sanchez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Curtis was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanchez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curtis keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sanchez throws a strike but Curtis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Curtis postures up.
Sanchez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curtis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez has his hands clasped together around Curtis's back. He's all about the action.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curtis is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez wants to sweep but Curtis has passed to side control!#T3##SU2#
Curtis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sanchez to his feet.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Curtis should have avoided that one.
Curtis swinging wildly here.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Curtis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Sanchez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Curtis but Curtis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Curtis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Curtis.
Curtis slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Curtis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Curtis.
Curtis lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Curtis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darry Curtis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Curtis 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 121
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Kulina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Kulina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulina.
Kulina is looking to counter punch.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Kulina.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kulina jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Kulina misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Kulina looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kulina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kulina lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Kulina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Kulina slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Kulina with a hook.
Kulina throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Sanchez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kulina was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanchez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kulina wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulina keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kulina keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kulina working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses. Kulina uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Kulina!#REVR##SU#
Sanchez is working an open guard so Kulina takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Justin Kulina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulina dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Kulina went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kulina throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Kulina misses.
Sanchez checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Sanchez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kulina sprawls well initially but Sanchez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez stops Kulina from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Kulina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Kulina dodges it nicely.
Sanchez winds up and cracks Kulina with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kulina's thigh. Kulina counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kulina wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling him.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez prevents Kulina from getting back to his feet. #T4##ES#
Kulina manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kulina pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kulina throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanchez, as that shot connected.
Kulina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Kulina throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
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!
Kulina takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Kulina is having none of it.
Kulina thuds his shin into the meat of Sanchez's side.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
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 Justin Kulina will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kulina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kulina throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulina ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Kulina's body. Kulina takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kulina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Kulina finds it's target.
Kulina feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kulina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Kulina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kulina napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulina is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sanchez is controlling him well.
Kulina 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.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez working the ground and pound but Kulina is defending the strikes. #T1#
Sanchez cracks Kulina with a big right hand but Kulina just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sanchez scoring with punches and elbows.
Sanchez looking to control but instead Kulina has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kulina keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kulina is trying to stand back up but Sanchez is controlling him
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Kulina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kulina avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez. #T2#
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Kulina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez working Kulina over with strikes.
Sanchez stops Kulina from getting back to his feet.
Samuel Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez stalling.
Sanchez working over Kulina with some ground and pound. Kulina looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sanchez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kulina pushes Sanchez off looking to stand but Sanchez dives back in and keeps control.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Sanchez there.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kulina defending well though.
Sanchez throwing shots but Kulina is blocking nicely.
Kulina is trying to stand back up but Sanchez is controlling him
Kulina keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Kulina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kulina is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the body.
Kulina throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Kulina avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Kulina looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez jabs at Kulina's body.
Kulina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Kulina swinging wildly here.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
Kulina lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Kulina moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kulina.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulina dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kulina can't break the clinch.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kulina.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kulina slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Kulina misses with a double jab
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kulina thinking.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulina manages to avoid it.
Kulina throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Kulina doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Kulina throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kulina sprawls well. Kulina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Kulina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulina. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Kulina sprawls well.
Justin Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sanchez.
Kulina lands a body shot.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kulina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kulina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez throws a combination. Kulina tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kulina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Kulina saw that one coming.
Kulina half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Kulina throws an off balance right hand
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez takes a swing at Kulina's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Kulina's head but Kulina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulina throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Kulina scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Kulina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kulina throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kulina to score with a decent uppercut.
Kulina misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Kulina gets caught flat footed, as Sanchez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanchez won't allow Kulina to get back to his feet. #T3#
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Kulina keeps moving.
Sanchez postures up in Kulina's guard and throws a big left but Kulina blocks it.
Sanchez trying to control but Kulina is working from the bottom.
Sanchez stays in close to Kulina's body and controls the position.
Sanchez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kulina wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez passes into half guard.
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
Kulina keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanchez not doing much here.
Sanchez is nestled in close to Kulina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sanchez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sanchez! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 112
Date: Jan 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mister Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Sanchez checks it.#T1#
A low kick lands for Lee.
Lee slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
A cross from Lee lands.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Sanchez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Mister Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee 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.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Lee swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sanchez moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee blocks a jab.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
A quick step to the side and Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Lee moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanchez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Sanchez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Sanchez throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Sanchez's head back.
A jab from Sanchez does it's job there.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee lands a jab.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
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!
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sanchez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sanchez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
A left lands for Lee.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez throws a quick counter head kick but Lee was just out of range.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee with the inside leg kick.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee jabs at Sanchez's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Lee 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez feinted with a counter takedown.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a low kick but Sanchez moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mister Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Lee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Samuel Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Lee jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Lee catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lee avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Lee!
A very excited looking Mister Lee 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. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 102
Date: Dec 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warrior.
Warrior throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Warrior scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Warrior throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warrior misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warrior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warrior lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warrior's waist but Warrior gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
A quick step to the side and Warrior tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warrior scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Warrior scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warrior.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
letting Warrior counter with a right hand.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Warrior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warrior throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warrior.
Warrior lands the left hand.
Warrior loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Warrior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warrior gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warrior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warrior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Warrior counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Warrior misses.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Warrior moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Warrior looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Warrior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Warrior swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Warrior lands a jab.
Sanchez defending well as Warrior loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez throws a fast counter high kick but Warrior manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warrior misses with a jab to the body
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warrior throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Warrior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warrior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Warrior throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Warrior wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Sanchez scores with a nice right hand.
Warrior throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Warrior throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Warrior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warrior as he jumps to the side.
Mental Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sanchez.
Warrior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Warrior throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Warrior moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mental Warrior 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#
Sanchez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Warrior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Warrior to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warrior scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Warrior throws a big shot that misses.
Warrior avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Warrior scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Warrior.
Warrior throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Warrior counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Warrior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Warrior controlling him for the moment.
Warrior tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard. #T2#
Warrior is stalling in the full guard.
Warrior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Warrior from controlling successfully.
Warrior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Warrior stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Warrior trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is trying to escape the position but Warrior is controlling the position.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Warrior decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sanchez to his feet.
Warrior jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warrior sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Warrior lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mental Warrior dominated that second round.
That's time! Warrior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Warrior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Warrior.
Warrior swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Warrior coming out on top.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Warrior moved out of range.
Warrior was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Warrior lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warrior finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Warrior counter with a right hand.
Sanchez throws a lazy head kick
letting Warrior counter with a right hand.
Mental Warrior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Warrior scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Warrior connects with a single shot there.
Warrior ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Mental Warrior is winning the standup battle so far.
Warrior jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Warrior jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Warrior.
Sanchez throws a big counter head kick but Warrior avoids it with no problem.
Warrior misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
A big right from Warrior misses.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Warrior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Samuel Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Warrior jabs at Sanchez's body.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warrior as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Warrior lands a big right hand that sends Sanchez crashing to the mat! Warrior stays standing though and waves Sanchez back to his feet!
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Warrior finish him?
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Warrior counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Warrior cracks Sanchez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Warrior has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sanchez to stand back up!
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.#T3#
Warrior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Warrior.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Warrior throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Warrior throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warrior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Warrior was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warrior throws out the jab.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warrior with a hook.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Warrior on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Warrior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warrior with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Warrior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez throws a lazy head kick
and Warrior counters with a straight right hand.
Warrior misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Warrior. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warrior connects with the punch.
Warrior with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Mental Warrior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warrior stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanchez misses with a hook
#KD#
and Warrior counters with a nice right hand that sends Sanchez toppling to the canvas! Sanchez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Warrior finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Warrior's head back.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warrior throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mental Warrior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warrior 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mental Warrior!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mental Warrior made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 97
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Sanchez throws a jab when Segura was well out of range.
Segura darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Segura into the cage.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Segura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanchez enables Segura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanchez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Segura trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura throws a big elbow that misses.
Segura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Segura is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Segura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Segura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Segura wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Segura postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez pulls Segura in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez 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.
Segura misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Sanchez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Segura as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Segura lands with a shot to the body.
Segura throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Segura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sanchez!
Sanchez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Segura.
The strikes coming from Segura are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanchez taking a bit of punishment here - Segura scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Segura crashes against the mat.
Sanchez defending against the ground and pound.
Segura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sanchez to see if he's OK.
Segura lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Segura wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Segura are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Segura scoring with punches from side control.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Segura sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sanchez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sanchez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Segura fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sanchez defending against the ground and pound.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Segura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Segura seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Segura is putting a hurting on Sanchez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Segura looks up at the clock and then as Sanchez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Segura smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Segura scores with punches from side control.
Segura throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Segura landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Segura tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Segura creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Segura.
Segura throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Segura scores with punches from side control.
Segura tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sanchez is trying to control Segura's posture but Segura avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Segura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Segura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rick Segura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sanchez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Segura tries to improve position but can't.
Segura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Segura is looking to reverse the position.
Segura gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanchez lands a nice short elbow.
Segura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Segura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
Segura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
Segura wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Segura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
Segura is doing well to control the position and prevent Sanchez from advancing to side control.
Segura is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Segura has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Segura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Segura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Segura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard. #REVB#
Segura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully.
Segura throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez has Segura pulled in close to control his posture.
Segura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Segura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rick Segura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Segura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Segura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Segura is looking to pass into half guard but Sanchez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sanchez is in guard.#REVR#
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Segura's head.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Segura.
Segura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Segura's head.
Segura wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Sanchez postures up in Segura's guard and throws a big left but Segura blocks it.
Segura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sanchez has control of Segura's left arm, preventing Segura from doing any damage.
Segura throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Segura throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Segura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Samuel Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
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#
Sanchez slips a jab from Segura.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Segura.
Sanchez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Segura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Segura connects with a looping right hand.
Segura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Segura throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Segura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Segura lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Segura avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Segura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Segura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Segura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Segura throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Segura is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Segura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Segura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Segura trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Segura passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Segura is very close to passing his half guard.
Segura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Segura working the head and body with strikes.
Segura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Segura drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Segura is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Segura keeps him under control.#T3#
Segura trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Segura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanchez is not content to let Segura control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Segura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez. #TD2#
Segura dives in and scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Segura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Segura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Segura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Segura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound.
Segura managing to control the position.
Sanchez trying to control but Segura is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Segura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Segura 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Segura!
A relieved looking Rick Segura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 90
Date: Oct 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka misses with the body kick
and Matsuzaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sanchez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Sanchez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Matsuzaka sneaks back into half guard.
Sanchez winds up and cracks Matsuzaka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez prevents Matsuzaka from improving his position.
Sanchez wants to control but Matsuzaka is keeping him busy. #T1#
Matsuzaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Matsuzaka is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at GWad's Playpen that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sanchez misses with a head shot. Matsuzaka uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Matsuzaka trying to control the position here.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsuzaka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanchez chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuzaka has momentary wrist control but Sanchez slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses. Matsuzaka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Matsuzaka!#REVR#
Matsuzaka stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Matsuzaka pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matsuzaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Matsuzaka stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Matsuzaka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanchez is looking to sweep but instead, Matsuzaka has passed into half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Matsuzaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez wants to control but Matsuzaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Matsuzaka scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsuzaka lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Matsuzaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanchez as Matsuzaka tries to tie him up.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sanchez has clasped his hands together around Matsuzaka's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sanchez controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka gets back to half guard.
Matsuzaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
Matsuzaka is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Sanchez.
Matsuzaka is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Matsuzaka is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsuzaka defending well though. #T2#
Sanchez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matsuzaka trying to control here.
Sanchez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Matsuzaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanchez winds up and cracks Matsuzaka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsuzaka defending well though.
Matsuzaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Matsuzaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to stall here but Matsuzaka recovers full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Matsuzaka keeps moving.
Sanchez throws a strike but Matsuzaka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Matsuzaka wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsuzaka is one step ahead there.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but instead Matsuzaka has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Matsuzaka is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samuel Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sanchez staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matsuzaka lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchez.
Matsuzaka stalling in the clinch but Sanchez improves position.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez can't get the takedown.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Sanchez tries to stall but Matsuzaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Matsuzaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sanchez.
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka. #CUT#It looks like Samuel Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsuzaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanchez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matsuzaka gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Matsuzaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matsuzaka after a bit of a struggle.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka throws a head punch that misses.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Matsuzaka.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Samuel Sanchez! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 85
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rabbit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rabbit scores with a nice strike.
Sanchez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rabbit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rabbit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sanchez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ramon Rabbit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabbit slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rabbit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rabbit throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Rabbit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rabbit misses with a hook to the body
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Rabbit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Rabbit slams his shin into Sanchez's torso.
Sanchez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ramon Rabbit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabbit is trying is best to control the position here.
Rabbit won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Rabbit regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanchez.
Rabbit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rabbit wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Rabbit is keeping the position.#T2#
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Rabbit blocks nicely.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.
Rabbit keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rabbit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rabbit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
Rabbit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Rabbit pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Rabbit keeps moving.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rabbit tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rabbit to the ground. Rabbit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Rabbit scores with a nice strike.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rabbit walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez.
Rabbit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Rabbit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanchez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rabbit is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sanchez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rabbit.
Rabbit throws a head punch that misses.
Rabbit tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rabbit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rabbit tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Rabbit back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rabbit. #BC#
Rabbit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Rabbit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rabbit misses with a two punch combination.
Rabbit keeps Sanchez at a distance using the push kick.
Rabbit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD2#
Sanchez connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Rabbit to the floor! Sanchez dives in looking for the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez throwing shots but Rabbit is blocking nicely.
Sanchez is nestled in close to Rabbit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rabbit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rabbit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanchez lands a nice short elbow.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rabbit controlling the position for now.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Sanchez 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.
Rabbit is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rabbit avoid being mounted?
Sanchez lands strikes from half guard.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rabbit wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rabbit trying to control here.
Rabbit has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Rabbit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
Rabbit is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanchez working Rabbit over with strikes.
Sanchez winds up and cracks Rabbit with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanchez throwing shots but Rabbit is blocking nicely.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rabbit regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanchez.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Sanchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Rabbit has wrist control.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Samuel Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rabbit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sanchez has control of Rabbit's left arm, preventing Rabbit from doing any damage.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rabbit manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Rabbit has wrist control.
Sanchez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rabbit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez postures up in Rabbit's guard and throws a big left but Rabbit blocks it.
Sanchez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.
Rabbit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rabbit lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rabbit!
Rabbit seems a little lost for a moment, as Sanchez dominates the positioning.
Sanchez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rabbit struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanchez.
Sanchez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rabbit sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez landing a few strikes.
Sanchez landing strikes.
Sanchez lands a nice forearm strike.
Rabbit is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sanchez connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#Rabbit is rocked!#T1#
Sanchez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rabbit some visible discomfort.
Oh Rabbit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez scoring with punches and elbows.
Sanchez in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Rabbit looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Sanchez turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sanchez! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 78
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Prodigy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Prodigy misses the jab.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prodigy .
Prodigy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanchez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Prodigy lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanchez punishes Prodigy 's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Prodigy 's body.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Prodigy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sanchez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Prodigy scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy body kick from Prodigy
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Prodigy thinking.
Prodigy throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prodigy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by Prodigy 's head coaches at Kung Pao that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Young Prodigy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prodigy wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prodigy .
Prodigy misses with a body shot.
Prodigy dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
Prodigy throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prodigy punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Prodigy swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Prodigy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Prodigy misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a shoot 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!
Prodigy tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg. #SUB#
Prodigy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sanchez winds up and cracks Prodigy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Prodigy trying to control here.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prodigy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Prodigy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Prodigy is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanchez lands strikes from half guard.
Sanchez working over Prodigy with some ground and pound. Prodigy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Prodigy is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez is looking to stall here but Prodigy recovers full guard.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Prodigy gets full guard.#T4#
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Prodigy looking for a sweep. Not yet Prodigy , not yet.
Sanchez trying to control but Prodigy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Prodigy working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
#SUB#
Prodigy looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Sanchez distracts Prodigy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Prodigy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Prodigy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Prodigy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Prodigy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prodigy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Prodigy .
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Prodigy throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Prodigy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Sanchez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Prodigy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Prodigy looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Sanchez. #T1#
Sanchez drops an elbow to the side of Prodigy 's head.
Prodigy wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez is nestled in close to Prodigy , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Sanchez.
Prodigy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Prodigy is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
Prodigy is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanchez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Prodigy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Prodigy actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Sanchez slips a nice elbow through Prodigy 's hands, connecting with Prodigy 's forehead.#ROC2#Prodigy is rocked!
Prodigy is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez slips a nice elbow through Prodigy 's hands, connecting with Prodigy 's forehead.
Oh Prodigy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Prodigy tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Prodigy seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Prodigy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Prodigy is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Sanchez.
Sanchez working Prodigy over with strikes.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanchez is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Prodigy is hurt! He's hurt bad - Sanchez fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Prodigy from any more punishment! Congratulations to Sanchez! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sanchez! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 70
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Sanchez gets the takedown into side control.
Sanchez staying calm.
Curtis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sanchez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Curtis works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sanchez is stalling here. Curtis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sanchez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Curtis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Sanchez tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Curtis easily slips into full mount!
Sanchez gets back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez is positioning himself well to prevent Curtis advancing to mount.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Curtis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Curtis's head to control him but Curtis postures up.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Curtis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Curtis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sanchez trying to control but Curtis postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curtis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Darry Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez moves out of range as Curtis strikes.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Curtis slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis unleashes a big counter combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Curtis has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sanchez is on him like a limpet, forcing Curtis back against the cage.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Curtis after a bit of a struggle.
Curtis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Curtis walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez.
Curtis connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darry Curtis dominated that round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Curtis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Curtis tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Curtis.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Curtis's hands.#CUT#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Curtis - that will leave a mark!
Curtis throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curtis on the side of the head.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Curtis throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Curtis is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Curtis tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Curtis to the ground. Curtis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Sanchez backing away here, and Curtis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez misses with a jab to the body
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Curtis, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Curtis against the cage but Curtis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Curtis looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Curtis is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Curtis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Curtis saw that one coming.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curtis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
Curtis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez moves out of range as Curtis throws a body kick.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Sanchez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Darry Curtis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Curtis wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez passes into half guard.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curtis keeps working. #T4#
Still in half guard, Sanchez seems content to control.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Curtis defends it.
Sanchez throwing shots but Curtis is blocking nicely.
Curtis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darry Curtis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Curtis with a nice cross.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Curtis keeps it at a distance.
Curtis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Curtis counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Curtis connects with an inside leg kick.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Curtis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Curtis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot.
Sanchez throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
Curtis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Curtis throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Curtis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Samuel Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Curtis misses
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Curtis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis blocks a jab.
Curtis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Curtis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Sanchez catches Curtis right on the button with a cross.
Curtis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Curtis misses with a looping right.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curtis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Curtis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curtis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
A cross from Curtis lands.
Curtis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Good shot there by Curtis.#ROC2#Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curtis cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Curtis cracks Sanchez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sanchez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Curtis finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Curtis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Curtis counters with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curtis.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Curtis counters with a good, hard body kick but Sanchez shrugs it off.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Curtis connects with a leg kick.
Curtis connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Curtis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curtis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Curtis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darry Curtis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Curtis 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 63
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Prodigy scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Prodigy stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Prodigy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sanchez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Prodigy 's guard! Nice work there by Sanchez! #SUB2#
Prodigy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prodigy trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prodigy is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prodigy 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.
Prodigy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Prodigy keeps moving.
Prodigy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Prodigy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prodigy trying to strike off his back.
Prodigy is striking off his back. Sanchez thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Prodigy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Prodigy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sanchez trying to control but Prodigy is working from the bottom.
Prodigy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Prodigy working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Prodigy trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Prodigy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Prodigy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sanchez uses it to pass to side control.
Prodigy is looking to reverse the position.
Sanchez 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 Prodigy 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sanchez gets to mount! Prodigy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sanchez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Prodigy working to try and regain half guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Prodigy is having none of it.
Sanchez dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Sanchez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Prodigy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sanchez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Prodigy is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prodigy is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Prodigy is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Prodigy is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez raining down shots from the mount!
Prodigy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Prodigy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prodigy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Prodigy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prodigy lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Prodigy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Prodigy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Young Prodigy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prodigy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
Prodigy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prodigy .
Prodigy scores with a nice right hand.
Prodigy is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Prodigy .
A counter left hand to the body from Sanchez misses its target.
Prodigy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanchez tried to counter with a leg kick but Prodigy avoided it.
Prodigy misses the jab.#T1#
Prodigy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prodigy can do to turn this around?
Prodigy looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Prodigy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Samuel Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Prodigy .
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Prodigy .
Prodigy misses with a body shot.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prodigy .
A cross from Sanchez lands.
Prodigy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez feinted with a counter takedown.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Prodigy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Prodigy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Prodigy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Prodigy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Prodigy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez is looking to wear down Prodigy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Prodigy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prodigy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Prodigy misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A left lands for Prodigy .
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Prodigy moved away.
Sanchez slips a jab from Prodigy .
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Prodigy connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Prodigy .
Prodigy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Prodigy thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Young Prodigy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Prodigy moves away and avoids it.
Prodigy ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Prodigy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Prodigy lands with a right hand.
Prodigy misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Sanchez tries a low kick but Prodigy avoids it.
A head kick misses from Prodigy .
Sanchez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Prodigy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Prodigy misses with a body shot.
Prodigy lands a front kick.
Prodigy thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Prodigy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Prodigy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Prodigy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prodigy manages to avoid it.
Sanchez moves forwards but Prodigy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Prodigy scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Prodigy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Prodigy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Prodigy .
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Prodigy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Prodigy .
Prodigy throws a series of strikes that have Sanchez backpedaling.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Prodigy finds it's target.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prodigy . Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prodigy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prodigy cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Prodigy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Sanchez is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Young Prodigy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Prodigy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Prodigy staying out of range there.
Prodigy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Prodigy avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Prodigy scores with a decent looking hook.
Prodigy throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Prodigy .
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Prodigy is just out of range.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prodigy pinned against the cage. Prodigy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sanchez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Sanchez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Prodigy did well to prevent Sanchez getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prodigy wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
#T1#
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. Sanchez connects with a nice short shot to Prodigy 's temple. #SUB2#
Prodigy actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
Sanchez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Prodigy tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Sanchez is trying to control. Prodigy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Prodigy tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.#T2#
Sanchez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Prodigy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Prodigy trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Prodigy 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.
Prodigy trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Prodigy is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Prodigy tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Prodigy has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Prodigy wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Prodigy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Prodigy looking for submissions off his back.
Prodigy tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanchez is trying to control. Prodigy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez prevents Prodigy from improving his position.#SUB2#
Prodigy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prodigy taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
Prodigy tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Sanchez seems content to control.
Prodigy wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez drops an elbow to the side of Prodigy 's head.
Sanchez content to control rather than advance.
Prodigy is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sanchez! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 57
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Fuller connects with a single shot there.
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
Fuller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanchez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fuller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fuller's back!
Fuller tries to escape the position.
Fuller breaks Sanchez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez 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.#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Fuller pushes his legs off easily.
Fuller stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Fuller is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Fuller stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Fuller has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kung Pao . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez looking to control.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuller throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Fuller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fuller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fuller working over Sanchez with some ground and pound. Sanchez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Sanchez wants to control but Fuller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fuller throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Fuller trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fuller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Sanchez trying to control but Fuller postures up.
#SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuller to get the leverage.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Fuller is very close to passing his half guard.
Fuller wants to advance to full mount but Sanchez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fuller is looking to advance position but Sanchez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Sanchez with a couple of short strikes.
Fuller working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Fuller regains half guard.
Fuller wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Sanchez winds up and cracks Fuller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Fuller is defending the position.
Sanchez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fuller!
We've been hearing that Sanchez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fuller is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Fuller will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuller throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez works Fuller's body with a nice hook.
Fuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fuller.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Fuller misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Sanchez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fuller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanchez is in Fuller's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez won't allow Fuller to sweep him here.
Fuller looking to control.
Sanchez pushing down on Fuller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fuller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Fuller is defending well.
Fuller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back!
Sanchez rolls, trying to escape but Fuller keeps control of the position.
Sanchez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fuller looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez stops Fuller from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fuller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Fuller misses with some ground and pound and Sanchez recovers position to half guard. #T2#
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fuller is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fuller.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Fuller wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Fuller slips a nice elbow through Sanchez's hands, connecting with Sanchez's forehead.#SUB2#
Fuller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Fuller looks to land a strike but Sanchez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fuller tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard. #T3#
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuller manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Fuller moves into full guard.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet.
Fuller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuller wants to control but Sanchez passes easily into half guard.
Fuller wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Fuller is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fuller is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Fuller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily.
Fuller is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanchez stands up over Fuller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Fuller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez cracks Fuller with a solid left hand.
Fuller is striking but Sanchez is not phased and passes to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Fuller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuller throws out the jab.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Fuller darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuller's elbow.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Sanchez holds him up against the cage and eventually Fuller drops back down to his feet.
Fuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Fuller lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fullers head.
Fuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Fuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Fuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuller.
John Fuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fuller lands with a shot to the body.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuller.
Fuller misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Fuller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuller moves away.
Fuller misses with a body shot
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fuller thinking.
Fuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fuller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Fuller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanchez to the ground. Fuller is now in Sanchez's guard.
Samuel Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Fuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez 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#
Fuller has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Fuller is having none of it.
Fuller is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuller trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving.
Fuller looking to control but Sanchez passes into half guard.
#T3#
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
Fuller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Fuller is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fuller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez controlling the action here.
Fuller is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Fuller tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.#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.
Fuller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Fuller lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Fuller seems keen to control Sanchez's posture.
Fuller is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez is looking to wear down Fuller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fuller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fuller throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Fuller throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Fuller.
I've got Fuller 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fuller!
A less than humble John Fuller misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 50
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Jones tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Jones tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sanchez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #TD2#
Sanchez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones regains guard.
Sanchez won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones'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.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanchez 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez stalling.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. #T3#
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez'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.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Sanchez is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mason Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sanchez.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
#TD2#
Sanchez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Sanchez manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Sanchez only half commits.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Jones is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Mason Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Jones rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez looking for a takedown. #T2#
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jones.
Sanchez is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanchez wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mason Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Sanchez wants to stall.
#T3#
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones. #T4#
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez has Jones pushed against the cage.
Mason Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanchez has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez 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! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez has Jones pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samuel Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sanchez swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Sanchez misses.
Jones tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Jones misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Sanchez tries to tie him up.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
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 Mason Jones.
I think Sanchez 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sanchez! |
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Event:
SPPS 41 - Love and War
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lee!
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Lee manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sanchez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez postures up.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Lee works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Mister Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Lee tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Lee swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Sanchez is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Lee keeping control of the position.
Lee is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez with a nice cross.
Lee with a nice calf kick.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanchez's knee momentarily.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
It looked like Lee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanchez.
Samuel Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.#T1#
Sanchez slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lee!
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Sanchez wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Sanchez is putting a hurting on Lee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Samuel Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez is putting a hurting on Lee here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sanchez working away.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanchez grinds an elbow into Lee's temple.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanchez off and has taken his back!
Sanchez is trying to break free.
#T4##SUB#
Lee looking for the RNC.
Lee controlling from the back.
Sanchez tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Lee tightening his grip on Sanchez, looking for the choke.
Lee is hanging on to Sanchez's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Sanchez's head back.
Lee lands the left hand.
Sanchez thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range. #T1#
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Lee.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Samuel Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Lee misses.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Lee throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
And Sanchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez slips a jab from Lee.
Sanchez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sanchez slips under a jab.#T3#
Lee punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lee throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sanchez working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Lee is trying to hold Sanchez in close to prevent damage but Sanchez has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez working Lee over with strikes. #T4#
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
Lee tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Mister Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
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 Mister Lee.
I think Sanchez 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sanchez! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 35
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Queen misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Queen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Queen sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Sanchez 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.#TD#
Queen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sanchez is trying to keep an underhook but Queen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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.
Queen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Queen trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez has hold of Queen's hands but Queen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Sanchez tries to roll over but Queen keeps him under control.
Sanchez has hold of Queen's hands but Queen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Queen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Queen is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Queen throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Queen.
Queen is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Sanchez is controlling Queen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ground and pound from Queen.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Queen wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Queen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Queen's head to control him but Queen postures up.
Queen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Queen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Queen.
Queen lands strikes from half guard.
Queen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Queen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Queen slips a nice elbow through Sanchez's hands, connecting with Sanchez's forehead.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Queen.
Queen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Queen wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Queen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head. #T4#
Queen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanchez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but Queen has passed into side control.
Queen lands some shots froms side control.
Queen is chipping away with strikes.
The ground and pound from Queen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Queen is looking to improve his position.
Queen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ceedee Queen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Queen, which made it look bad. #TD#
Queen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanchez was covering up waiting for the punch and Queen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Queen chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Sanchez looking to control.
Queen scoring with some ground and pound.
Queen lands a couple of elbows.
Queen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Queen postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Queen is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Queen has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Queen is working away from the top position though.
Queen 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.
Queen trying to control the pace.
Queen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Queen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Queen is looking to stall here but Sanchez recovers full guard.
Queen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Queen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Queen controlling him for the moment.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Queen 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.
Queen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Queen stands up over Sanchez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Sanchez looking to control.
Ceedee Queen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Queen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Queen is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Queen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Queen trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Queen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ceedee Queen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Queen fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Queen. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Queen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez cracks Queen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Queen swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Queen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Queen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Queen trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Queen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez has hold of Queen's hands but Queen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Samuel Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Queen.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Queen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Queen is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Queen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Queen working the head and body with strikes.
Queen controlling the action here.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Queen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ceedee Queen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Queen is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Queen seems content to control.#T3#
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Queen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Queen darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Queen into the cage.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Queen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceedee Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Queen after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Queen breaks from the clinch.
Queen 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!
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceedee Queen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Queen, 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceedee Queen!
Ceedee Queen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 30
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Loria missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Sanchez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Loria to the ground. Sanchez is now in Loria's guard.
Loria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Loria is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanchez is controlling him.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Loria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses. Loria uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Loria!#REVB#
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez 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.#T1#
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez controlling Loria's posture.
Loria must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez continues to stall.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Loria from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Loria really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loria seems keen to control Sanchez's posture.
Loria looking to control.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Loria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Loria blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loria wants to hit a sweep here but Sanchez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Loria there!
We've been hearing that Sanchez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Sanchez looking to control but Loria is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loria is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanchez dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Loria tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sanchez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez landing strikes from the mount and Loria is in trouble!
Sanchez lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Loria is rocked!
Sanchez lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Loria! Sanchez sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Loria and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samuel Sanchez! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 24
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez slips a jab from Bass.
Sanchez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bass swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Bass loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bass.
No joy there for Bass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Bass was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bass doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sanchez instigates a clinch.
Bass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Bass lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bass.
Bass misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez. #T1#
Sanchez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanchez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bass blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez is looking to control Bass's arms but Bass gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Bass swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Bass blocks it.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Bass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Bass throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bass misses with the head strike.
Bass misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
A right hand to the body from Bass.
Bass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Sanchez has Bass pressed against the cage.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Bass scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bass.
Bass just leaning against Sanchez, taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez is looking to control Bass's arms but Bass gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Bass digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bass.
Bass blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Bass is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Bass working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Bass. #T3#
Bass blocking some punches.
Sanchez wants a takedown but no success here.
Bass misses with some punches.
Bass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Bass misses with the head strike.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Bass.
Bass lands a left hand.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Bass lands a nice shot to the body.
Bass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bass fails to land.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Bass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bass is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bass controls his hands.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bass. #T4#
Bass is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Bass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bass misses with a body punch.
Bass being controlled against the cage.
Bass just leaning against Sanchez, taking a breather.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bass lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Bass.
A right hook to the body lands for Bass.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bass.
Sanchez tries to work over Bass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Bass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Bass dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Bass throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Bass moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Bass seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bass lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#KD#
Bass drops Sanchez with a beautiful combination! Sanchez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bass is looking for the KO!
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!
Sanchez takes one on the button.#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Bass finish him?
Bass just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Bass cracks Sanchez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sanchez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bass finish him?
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bass.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses #CL#
and Bass counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bass scores with a shoulder strike.
Bass cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Bass lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez leaning against his opponent.
Bass has Sanchez pushed against the cage.
A short right from Bass.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Bass has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Bass tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Bass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bass struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Bass throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Bass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bass struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Bass scores with a shoulder strike.
Bass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bass lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bass pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Bass blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Bass.
A left hand lands to the body for Bass.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Bass.
Bass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ronnie Bass has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bass tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bass is struggling to control the position.
Bass lands an uppercut.
Bass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Bass on the inside.
Bass avoiding damage.
Bass manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bass.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Bass misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bass.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bass.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bass.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bass pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Bass.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Bass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bass throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez. #T4#
Bass lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bass creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Bass improves position.
Bass takes a shot to the head.
Bass'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.
A short body shot lands from Bass as the two fighters clinch.
Bass is stalling here.
Bass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bass scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Bass lands a right hand.
Bass presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Bass dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Bass.
Ronnie Bass is winning the standup battle so far.
Bass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bass tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Bass.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bass. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Bass counters with a big left hand that crumples Sanchez! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronnie Bass!
Ronnie Bass decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Empire: XIII
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez lands with a cross. #TD2#
Morrison shoots in and gets a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanchez controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
Morrison trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Morrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morrison connects with a couple of short punches.
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Morrison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Morrison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morrison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.#T2#
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Morrison changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanchez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Morrison scoring with punches and elbows.
Morrison in side control, throwing shots but Sanchez defends.
Morrison cracks Sanchez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Morrison are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Morrison working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Morrison scoring with punches from side control.
Morrison is trying to ground and pound but Sanchez uses the momentary lack of control by Morrison to regain half guard.
Morrison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Morrison thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Morrison 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.
Morrison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
Morrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morrison.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morrison trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morrison connects with a looping right hand.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Morrison.
Morrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morrison misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrison misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Morrison throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Morrison cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morrison misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Morrison feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Morrison throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrison's guard. Nice move by Sanchez!#REVR#
Sanchez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morrison has control of Sanchez's left arm, preventing Sanchez from doing any damage.
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Sanchez is pulling down on Morrison's head to control his posture.
Morrison works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morrison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morrison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Samuel Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Sanchez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Morrison was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanchez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sanchez is fighting to break Morrison's control of his arms but Morrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Frank Morrison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving. #T3#
Morrison controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez postures up in Morrison's guard and throws a big left but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison has control of Sanchez's left arm, preventing Sanchez from doing any damage.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Morrison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.#CL2#
Morrison moves into the clinch.
Morrison lands with a light punch inside.
Morrison blocking some punches.
#T4#
Morrison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Morrison lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Morrison on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrison.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez. #BC2#
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Morrison lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison throws out a powerful jab.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez stuns Morrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Morrison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
Morrison throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from Morrison.
Morrison tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Morrison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Morrison avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Morrison.
#T1#
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Morrison blocks an uppercut.
Morrison lands an uppercut.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Morrison.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morrison.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Morrison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samuel Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison misses with a double jab
and Sanchez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanchez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
It looked like Sanchez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target. #CL2#
Morrison instigates a clinch.
Frank Morrison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morrison stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Morrison wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanchez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Morrison stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Morrison presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison misses with some punches.
Morrison pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanchez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morrison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morrison scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Morrison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez slowing the pace effectively.
Morrison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Morrison lands with a light punch inside.
Morrison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morrison lands an uppercut.#T4#
Morrison working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morrison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez trying to stall but Morrison improves his position.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez. #BC2#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Morrison cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morrison connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morrison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Morrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morrison 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
After winning the bout, Frank Morrison 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:
Empire: XII
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machado has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sanchez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machado manages to circle out of the way.
Machado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
#TD2#
Machado dives in and scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Machado being controlled here momentarily.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but instead Machado has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Machado 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.
#T1##SUB2#
Machado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Machado seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanchez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ice Cream Parlour, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sanchez controlling the position well.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sanchez makes his way to full guard, as Machado worked for a kimura.
Sanchez pulls Machado in close to his closed guard and prevents Machado from doing any damage or advancing position.
Machado wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Machado is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanchez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanchez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machado looking to control.
#SUB2#
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enrique Machado will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado with a poor takedown #CL#
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch.
Machado jumps guard but Sanchez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Samuel Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrique Machado.
Machado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanchez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez prevents Machado from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez effectively controlling the action here.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Machado tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Machado tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
Machado letting Sanchez take a breather here.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez stalling the fight.
Machado tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Machado's head. #ROC#Machado is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Machado is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Machado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Machado! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sanchez is unloading with more strikes now! Machado drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sanchez! |
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Event:
Empire: 9
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Gonclaves does no damage.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Gonclaves's body. Gonclaves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonclaves's head backwards.
Donk. Sanchez catches Gonclaves right on the button with a cross.
Gonclaves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gonclaves swings widly with a right hand
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand. #ROC#Gonclaves is rocked!
Sanchez lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gonclaves falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sanchez dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sanchez!
Pedro Gonclaves was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens. Props to winner, good fight man, congratulations. Hope you guys enjoyed the fight. And you know.. I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Empire: 7
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDowe tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
McDowe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but McDowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by McDowe.
Sanchez misses with a left hand
letting McDowe counter with a right hand.
McDowe cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDowe moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
McDowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McDowe misses the target.
Sanchez stuns McDowe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDowe lands a nice looking body shot.
McDowe misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by McDowe - just one landing.
McDowe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
McDowe is looking for a counter combo.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but McDowe ducks down to avoid it.
McDowe is looking to counter punch.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDowe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDowe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDowe.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDowe blocks a leg kick.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but McDowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDowes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDowe lands an overhand right.
McDowe walks into a left hand.
McDowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
McDowe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDowe moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDowe manages to avoid it.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDowe scores with a nice head shot.
McDowe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDowe at a distance.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
McDowe connects with a nice looking jab.
McDowe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDowe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
enabling McDowe to counter with a crisp jab.
McDowe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez with a nice calf kick.#CL#
McDowe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez blocks the elbow strike.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDowe tries to stall but Sanchez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but McDowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez has McDowe pressed against the ropes.
McDowe stalling in the clinch.
McDowe misses with the head strike.
#T4#
McDowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDowe is trying to stall.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of McDowe backwards.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDowe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDowe loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
McDowe moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDowe scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by McDowe.
McDowe walks into a left hand.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDowe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#McDowe is rocked!
Nice defenses there by McDowe.
Oh McDowe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Sanchez counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts McDowe! He's just covering up as Sanchez starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sanchez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Westmore walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Westmore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Westmore feints and as Sanchez raises his hands in defense, Westmore changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Westmore won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Westmore wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westmore trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westmore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez is looking to sweep but instead, Westmore has passed into half guard.
Westmore tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sanchez controls his leg.
Westmore looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanchez wants to control but Westmore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Westmore thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Westmore's belly button to the back.
Westmore fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanchez to the ground. Westmore is now in Sanchez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Westmore trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Westmore stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sanchez tries to clinch but Westmore is having none of it.
Westmore keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanchez wants it to stay on the feet.
Westmore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Westmore misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez cracks Westmore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Westmore throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Westmore only half commits.
Regulus Westmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Westmore.
Samuel Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Regulus Westmore.
Westmore throws a head kick that misses.
Westmore connects with a leg kick. Sanchez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Westmore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez lunges at Westmore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Westmore's hand.
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Westmore is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westmore leaves his chin hanging out and Sanchez seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Westmore crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Sanchez! |
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