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Event:
CMMA 113 Obaminator v Dias
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Sagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujimaro cracks Sagan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been informed that Sagan 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.
Sagan misses with a takedown
and Fujimaro counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Fujimaro moves into the clinch.
Sagan is trying to break free.
Sagan trying to control the position but instead, Fujimaro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sagan into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fujimaro scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Sagan is rocked!
Fujimaro lands with a left to the head.
Sagan is still on wobbly legs! Can Fujimaro finish him?
Fujimaro creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sagan with a big uppercut! Sagan tries to clinch up but Fujimaro pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sagan to the mat! Sagan covers up and Fujimaro unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sone Fujimaro!
After winning the bout, Sone Fujimaro 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:
C4 - XXXIV - Evan vs. Lyoba
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Baenre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sagan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baenre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sagan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baenre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sagan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baenre lands a jab to the head.
Sagan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baenre blocks the body kick.
Sagan motions for Baenre to come forward. Sagan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baenre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sagan in his tracks.
Baenre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sagan.
Carl Sagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sagan!
Baenre throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baenre.
Baenre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagan moves away.
Sagan dips to his left and cracks Baenre with an uppercut!
Baenre is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sagan pushes Baenre away with a front kick.
A low kick lands for Sagan.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baenre.
Baenre misses the shot to the body.
Baenre swinging wildly here.
Baenre moves in looking to clinch but Sagan pushes him off.#T1#
Baenre throws a hook but Sagan blocks it.
Baenre throws a head kick but Sagan moves out of range.
Sagan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Baenre misses with a head kick.
Sagan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sagan throws a body shot but no joy.
Baenre 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.
Sagan lands a body shot.
Baenre avoids the head kick by Sagan.
Baenre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagan throws a sloppy head kick and Baenre moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Sagan.
Baenre misses with a looping left.
A big left from Baenre misses.
Sagan with a nice calf kick.
Sagan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baenre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baenre blocks a head kick by Sagan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sagan tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarlaxle Baenre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sagan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sagan blocks a head kick by Baenre.
#T2#
Baenre throws out a powerful jab.
Sagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Baenre is just out of range.
Baenre tries a head kick but it misses.
Baenre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baenre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sagan fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Sagan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Baenre moves into full guard.
Sagan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baenre keeping moving, preventing Sagan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sagan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Baenre has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sagan is looking to defend but Baenre has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sagan! Baenre pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sagan taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jarlaxle Baenre! |
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Event:
C4 - XXIX - Anubis vs Mountain
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Trigwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sagan tries to break the clinch but Trigwell is controlling the position.
Trigwell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Trigwell has Sagan pushed against the cage.
Sagan fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Sagan pulls Trigwell into guard.
Trigwell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trigwell wants to control from the top but Sagan keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagan is trying to keep Trigwell in close.
#SUB#
Sagan has his foot on Trigwell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trigwell works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trigwell wants to control from the top but Sagan keeps moving.
Sagan 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Sagan'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.#T1#
Trigwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sagan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sagan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagan keeping moving, preventing Trigwell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sagan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Trigwell stacks Sagan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Trigwell!
Sagan is not content to let Trigwell control the position.
Sagan wants to control but Trigwell postures up.#T2#
Sagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sagan manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sagan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trigwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sagan keeping moving, preventing Trigwell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sagan looking for a guillotine here but Trigwell defends easily.
Sagan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trigwell's guard. #REVR#
Trigwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sagan is one step ahead there.
Sagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trigwell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sagan wants to control from the top but Trigwell keeps moving.
Trigwell pulls Sagan in close to his closed guard and prevents Sagan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Trigwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Trigwell is retaining full guard.
Trigwell working a defensive guard here.
Trigwell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sagan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trigwell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Trigwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sagan stands and throws Trigwell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trigwell tries to bench press Sagan off him but Sagan keeps the position.
Trigwell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sagan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Trigwell struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sagan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Sagan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Sagan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Trigwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Sagan misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Trigwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Sagan manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Trigwell closes the distance and clinches.
Trigwell scores with a knee to the head.
Sagan is trying to pull guard but Trigwell has him pressed against the cage.
Trigwell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sagan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sagan is looking to break free of the clinch but Trigwell has double underhooks.
Sagan tries to work over Trigwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Sagan. #TD#
Sagan jumps guard.
#SUB#
Trigwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Sagan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Trigwell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sagan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trigwell has managed to get both his arms back between Sagan's legs - danger averted.
Sagan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Sagan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Trigwell is posturing up here but Sagan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Trigwell tries to roll out but it's too tight and Trigwell has to tap! Slick submission there by Sagan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl Sagan! |
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Event:
C4 XXIV - Duvernay vs Akechi
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Sagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Sagan throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
Sagan misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Takahashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Sagan'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.
Takahashi trying to control but Sagan is working from the bottom.
Takahashi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takahashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takahashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sagan is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi looks up at the clock and then as Sagan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Takahashi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sagan struggling a bit here.
Sagan is trying to improve his position.
Takahashi working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Sagan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Takahashi's best efforts.
Sagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takahashi is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.#SUB#
Sagan looking for submissions off his back.
Sagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takahashi not doing much here.
Let's hope that Takahashi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sagan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like Takahashi 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Takahashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Sagan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Takahashi prevents Sagan from improving his position.
Sagan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Sagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily.
Sagan wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takahashi slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura but Sagan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takahashi to get the leverage. #T3#
Nice strikes from Takahashi there.
Takahashi controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.
Sagan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sagan defends it well. #SUB#
Sagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily.
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. Takahashi connects with a nice short shot to Sagan's temple.
Takahashi prevents Sagan from improving his position.
Sagan is trying to control but can't.
Takahashi slows the pace down in half guard.
Sagan wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
#T4#
Takahashi not doing much here.
Sagan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sagan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but Sagan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahashi trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Takahashi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sagan has momentary wrist control but Takahashi slips an elbow through the middle.
Takahashi with a nice head shot there.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takahashi works over Sagan with some ground and pound from guard.
Takahashi is working Sagan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sagan being controlled here, momentarily.
Sagan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Takahashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Takahashi.
Sagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi 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.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Sagan keeps moving. #SUB#
Sagan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi controlling from the top position.
Takahashi is pushing down on Sagan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sagan is fighting to maintain full guard but Takahashi has managed to sneak the leg through.#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.#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Sagan looking for submissions off his back.
Sagan is looking to improve his position.
Takahashi not doing much here.
Sagan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a submission of some sort.
Takahashi trying to control the pace. #T3#
Takahashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sagan trying to hold on to Takahashi's head to control him but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi 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.
Sagan is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Takahashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takahashi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takahashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Takahashi 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.
#T4#
Takahashi is continuing to stall.
Takahashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takahashi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The adventures of Takahashi the control monster continue. Boring.
Takahashi lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#Sagan is rocked!#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sagan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takahashi.
Oh Sagan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Takahashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Sagan actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Takahashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sagan seems to have got his legs back now.
Sagan 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.
#TD2#
Takahashi gets the takedown into side control.
Sagan is looking to reverse the position.
Takahashi working away.
Takahashi staying calm.
Sagan tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position.
Takahashi slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sagan is trying to control Takahashi's posture but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagan is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Takahashi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sagan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Sagan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takahashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takahashi working away.
Sagan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takahashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takahashi working the head and body with strikes.
Takahashi taking a breather here.
Sagan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Takahashi connects with a decent elbow.
Sagan is looking for a sweep.
Takahashi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sagan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Takahashi tries for a kimura but Sagan is defending well.
Takahashi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sagan tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position. #T2#
Sagan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Sagan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Sagan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sagan is trying to get back to full guard.
Takahashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sagan 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. Takahashi connects with a nice short shot to Sagan's temple.
Takahashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sagan wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
Takahashi stalling.
Sagan is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Sagan moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Sagan working for a triangle but Takahashi defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sagan, not yet.
Takahashi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takahashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takahashi cracks Sagan with a big elbow.
Sagan tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position.
Takahashi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sagan!#T4#
Takahashi prevents Sagan from getting the reversal.
Takahashi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the head.
Takahashi controlling the pace for now.
Takahashi lands a big elbow - Sagan is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Sagan is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Genkei Takahashi!
Genkei Takahashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C4 XIX - Mayhem vs Duvernay
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Sagan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montpoisante has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Montpoisante misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Sagan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagan looking to pass the guard.
Montpoisante is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sagan is controlling him.
Sagan pushing down on Montpoisante's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Montpoisante is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Sagan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montpoisante is just riding it out for now. Sagan eventually gives up the hold.
Sagan is trying to control the action in half guard but Montpoisante is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montpoisante is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Sagan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montpoisante doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sagan. #SUB2#
Sagan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montpoisante is just riding it out for now. Sagan eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Sagan tries to pass to full mount but Montpoisante defends it.
Montpoisante looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sagan passes to full mount!
Montpoisante is trying to stand up.
Sagan trying to control but Montpoisante is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Montpoisante really wants to buck Sagan off and get back to his feet.
Montpoisante prevents Sagan from taking his back.
Montpoisante is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB2#
Sagan working for a submission but Montpoisante is keeping him at bay.
Montpoisante wants to try and get back to his feet.#ES#
Montpoisante bucks Sagan off and manages to get back to his feet!
Daniko Montpoisante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Sagan gets tackled into the cage by Montpoisante. Montpoisante maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Montpoisante.
Montpoisante tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sagan avoids it.#BC#
Montpoisante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montpoisante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Sagan tries to keep at a distance but Montpoisante has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Sagan tries to work over Montpoisante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Montpoisante breaks the clinch.
Montpoisante throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sagan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Montpoisante.
Daniko Montpoisante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montpoisante gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
so Sagan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Montpoisante uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sagan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Montpoisante is out of range.
Sagan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sagan tries to bum rush Montpoisante with a series of wild strikes but Montpoisante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sagan lands a head kick. Montpoisante smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montpoisante connects with the punch.
Sagan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montpoisante avoids it really well and circles away.#T4##CL#
Montpoisante rushes Sagan and presses him up against the cage.
Montpoisante lands a shot to the body.
Sagan misses with a body punch.
Montpoisante creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sagan's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Carl Sagan has been cut.
Sagan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Montpoisante just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sagan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Montpoisante lands a knee to the body.
Montpoisante unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Montpoisante misses with a knee to the head.
Montpoisante missing with knees to the body.
Sagan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Montpoisante to keep the fight standing.
Daniko Montpoisante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Sagan.
Montpoisante works on Sagan's body with a couple of short punches.
Montpoisante utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sagan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Montpoisante has him pressed against the cage.
Sagan is trying to pull guard but Montpoisante has him pressed against the cage.
Montpoisante blocks a body shot from Sagan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniko Montpoisante dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Sagan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD#
Montpoisante lands a big head kick that sends Sagan tumbling to the mat! Montpoisante takes a step backwards and waves Sagan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Sagan is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CL#
Montpoisante gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sagan is still on wobbly legs! Can Montpoisante finish him?
Montpoisante has Sagan pressed against the cage. He pushes Sagan back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Montpoisante throws a beautiful elbow that sends Sagan crashing to the floor! Montpoisante piles on the pressure with more strikes! Sagan is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniko Montpoisante! |
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Event:
C4 XIV - Mayhem vs. Daniko
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Sagan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ridgewood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sagan is in Ridgewood's guard.
Sagan slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Ridgewood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sagan trying to mount his opponent but Ridgewood defends it. #SUB2#
Sagan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ridgewood is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carl Sagan! |
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Event:
C4 - The Eighth
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagan tries to clinch up
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sagan shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well.
Sagan tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Sagan moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Martin tries to counter by clinching up but Sagan breaks away and moves out of range.
Sagan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagan misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Martin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jorge Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Sagan.
Sagan jumps guard but Martin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martin prevents Sagan from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Sagan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martin uses from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Sagan 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! Martin rolls with it to try and escape but Sagan cranks on the arm and Martin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl Sagan! |
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Event:
C4 - The Fourth
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Krenakore has managed to clinch.
Krenakore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sagan's efforts to push away.
Sagan looking to throw knees to the head but Krenakore is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Krenakore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mengrire Krenakore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krenakore but Krenakore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krenakore appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sagan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Krenakore has managed to clinch.
Sagan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Krenakore to keep the fight standing.
Sagan tries to pull guard but Krenakore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Sagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krenakore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagan is trying to break free.
Sagan is trying to pull guard but Krenakore has him pressed against the cage.
Sagan takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Carl Sagan has been cut.
Krenakore lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Krenakore breaks the clinch.
Krenakore connects with the punch.
Mengrire Krenakore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Krenakore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Krenakore.#ROC2#Sagan is rocked!
Krenakore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sagan doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Sagan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krenakore catches Sagan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sagan switches off momentarily and Krenakore cracks him with a monster right hand! Sagan topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Krenakore dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Krenakore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mengrire Krenakore!
A relieved looking Mengrire Krenakore 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:
C4 - The Second
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Korev gets tackled into the cage by Sagan. Sagan maintains the clinch.
Sagan takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Carl Sagan has been cut.
Korev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sagan up against the cage.
Sagan fails to pull guard.
Korev blocks an elbow strike from Sagan.
Korev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Korev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Korev has Sagan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sagan trying to stall but Korev improves his position.
Sagan trying to control the position but instead, Korev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sagan into the cage.
Korev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sagan's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Korev has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Sagan goes down! Korev dives on top of him - Sagan manages to get guard.
#ROC#Sagan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sagan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sagan is still in real trouble! Can Korev finish him?
Korev loads up on a big left hand. Sagan felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Korev looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sagan can't hide his disappointment, as Korev celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandr Korev!
Alexandr Korev 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:
C4 - The First
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Montpoisante as he connects with a hook.
Montpoisante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montpoisante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montpoisante cracks Sagan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Montpoisante lands a lovely overhand right.
Danga de danga de dang - Montpoisante scores with a four punch combination!
Sagan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD2#
Montpoisante lands a left and a right that send Sagan crashing to the mat, dazed. Montpoisante thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Sagan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagan walks straight into a right hand from Montpoisante - that's dropped him! Montpoisante jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sagan from any more punishment! Sagan complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniko Montpoisante! |
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