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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Stat throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stat's waist but Stat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Stat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Stat misses with the body kick#TD#
and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stat scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Stat back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stat.
Stat is working for takedown but Sanchez is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Sanchez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez trying to control the position but Stat is working away.
Stat can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Stat tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Stat wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Stat is working to get back to half guard.
Sanchez throwing strikes but Stat uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Stat trying to control from the bottom.
Stat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sanchez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Sanchez trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez blocks the strikes from Stat.
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.
Stat trying to control here.
#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Stat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stat wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanchez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stat is trying to pull guard but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Stat throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Stat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stat tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Stat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Sanchez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stat wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stat looking to control.
#SU#
Stat is working an open guard so Sanchez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Stat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stat can do to turn this around?
Sanchez wanted to stand there but Stat had control of the position.
Stat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanchez won't allow Stat to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stat looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Stat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Stat keeps moving.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stat on the ground.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sammy Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stat trying to strike off his back.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stat wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stat looks to clinch #TD#
so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stat wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stat pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez is trying to stand.
#T3#
Stat slips a nice elbow through Sanchez's hands, connecting with Sanchez's forehead.
Stat wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Stat working Sanchez over with strikes.
Stat works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Stat thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
Stat trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez tries to hold on but Stat postures up.
Stat wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grounded Stat 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#
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Stat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stat is trying to push Sanchez away but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanchez scores a nice knee to the body.
Stat wants a takedown.
Stat is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stat drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sammy Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grounded Stat.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Sanchez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stat wants a takedown.
Stat has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Sanchez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.
Sanchez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Sanchez seems to be working for a kimura but Stat defends the submission attempt.
Sanchez is trying to control. Stat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Sanchez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanchez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stat controls his leg.
Sanchez controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Sanchez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stat to the ground. Sanchez is now in Stat's guard.
Stat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Sanchez passes Stat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stat's head. #SUB2#
Stat looking for submissions off his back.
Stat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stat pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Sanchez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Sanchez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johns is trying to defend but Sanchez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Johns defends it.
Johns gets back to full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
Sanchez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Johns working a defensive guard here.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Johns is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Johns tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johns is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Johns ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johns no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sanchez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johns is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanchez, into his guard. #REVB##T2#
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Johns postures up.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johns puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Johns prevents Sanchez from standing back up.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Johns tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sanchez controls his leg.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Johns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is trying to control but Johns passes into side control!
Sanchez is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Johns tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well. #SUB2#
Johns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johns is chipping away with strikes.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johns on the ground.
Johns scoring with punches from side control.
Johns is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johns scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sanchez to see if he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Check out the look on Johns's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Johns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Johns against the cage.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Johns.
Johns tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johns 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.
Sammy Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Johns.#TD#
Sanchez has clasped his hands together around Johns's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Johns is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Johns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns pushes Sanchez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sanchez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Johns gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sanchez with the ground and pound but Johns uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Johns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brett Johns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johns is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Sanchez has his foot on Johns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johns works his way back into a safe position though.
Johns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johns defends well.
Johns advances to half guard.
Johns works his way into full mount!
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Johns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3##SUB2#
Johns is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sanchez is surviving well by controlling Johns's body position as best he can.
Johns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johns has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sanchez's face.
Johns tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Johns in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T4#
Johns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez tries to control Johns's body but Johns pushes him off. Sanchez squirms to his side and now Johns has his back! #SUB2#
Johns tightening his grip on Sanchez, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Sanchez right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Johns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sanchez showed some decent athleticism there.
Johns is concentrating on defense, preventing Sanchez from advancing position.
Johns is looking to escape.
Sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Johns gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Johns blocks nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Johns trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Sanchez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Johns working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Johns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Sanchez has Johns pulled in close to control his posture.
Johns controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Johns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sanchez is pulling down on Johns's head to control his posture. #T3#
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johns's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johns scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanchez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanchez tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johns is aware though and is defending well.
Johns preventing the sweep.
Johns slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johns has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sanchez!#T4#
Sanchez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johns has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sanchez's face.
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johns cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johns is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sammy Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brett Johns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Johns is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sanchez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sanchez!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Johns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johns 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Johns! |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 46
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Nogueira Aldo saw that one coming.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Nogueira Aldo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nogueira Aldo pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nogueira Aldo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nogueira Aldo digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Sanchez.
Nogueira Aldo with a nice calf kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Nogueira Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Nogueira Aldo throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Sanchez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Nogueira Aldo.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nogueira Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Nogueira Aldo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nogueira Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nogueira Aldo's defenses.
Nogueira Aldo blocking some punches.
Nogueira Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nogueira Aldo or not.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira Aldo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nogueira Aldo prevents it.
#TD2#
Sanchez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Nogueira Aldo pushes Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Nogueira Aldo in a clinch.
#T2##BC#
Nogueira Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Nogueira Aldo. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Nogueira Aldo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sanchez manages to circle out of the way.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Nogueira Aldo tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nogueira Aldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nogueira Aldo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nogueira Aldo napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Nogueira Aldo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Nogueira Aldo gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Nogueira Aldo throws knees to the body.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nogueira Aldo is trying to push Sanchez away but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nogueira Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Nogueira Aldo blocking some punches.
#T3#
Sanchez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nogueira Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nogueira Aldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been told by Nogueira Aldo's head coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanchez looks winded!
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo lands a head kick!
Nogueira Aldo throws a good cross that connects.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanchez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanchez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nogueira Aldo is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Nogueira Aldo throws a wild body kick that Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
Nogueira Aldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez with the counter takedown but Nogueira Aldo avoids it easily.#T4#
Nogueira Aldo looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Nogueira Aldo thuds his shin into the meat of Sanchez's side.
A good leg kick by Nogueira Aldo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nogueira Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira Aldo throws a series of strikes that have Sanchez backpedaling.
Nogueira Aldo stuffs the takedown.
Nogueira Aldo lands a slapping body shot.
Nogueira Aldo lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira Aldo keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Nogueira Aldo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nogueira Aldo throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Nogueira Aldo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanchez on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanchez's guard now, I'm sure.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nogueira Aldo manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
#CL2#
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Sanchez prevents Nogueira Aldo from breaking the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo effectively controlling the action here.
Nogueira Aldo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira Aldo gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Sanchez.
Nogueira Aldo tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.
Sanchez has Nogueira Aldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nogueira Aldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez wants a takedown.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nogueira Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nogueira Aldo can't break the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nogueira Aldo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Nogueira Aldo controls his hands.
Nogueira Aldo can't break the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nogueira Aldo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Nogueira Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Nogueira Aldo.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Nogueira Aldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira Aldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nogueira Aldo jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Nogueira Aldo lands with a kick to the temple. Sanchez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nogueira Aldo scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira Aldo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanchez takes a step back to recover.
Nogueira Aldo darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Nogueira Aldo into the cage.
Nogueira Aldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Nogueira Aldo shoots in and gets a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Nogueira Aldo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sanchez, up you get!
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Nogueira Aldo controls the action.
Nogueira Aldo tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.
Nogueira Aldo missing with knees to the body.
Sanchez keeps control of Nogueira Aldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nogueira Aldo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nogueira Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Nogueira Aldo breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nogueira Aldo as he avoids it easily.
Nogueira Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Nogueira Aldo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses
and Nogueira Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Nogueira Aldo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Nogueira Aldo.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Nogueira Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that half lands.
Nogueira Aldo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nogueira Aldo shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nogueira Aldo lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo 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#
Nogueira Aldo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.#CL2#
Sanchez pushes Nogueira Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling him.
Nogueira Aldo prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Nogueira Aldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nogueira Aldo looking to slow down the pace here.
Nogueira Aldo letting Sanchez take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Nogueira Aldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Nogueira Aldo blocking some punches.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Nogueira Aldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nogueira Aldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Sanchez rushes Nogueira Aldo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira Aldo lands with a left to the head.
Nogueira Aldo is trying to break free.#TD2#
Sanchez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Nogueira Aldo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nogueira Aldo looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Nogueira Aldo lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Nogueira Aldo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Nogueira Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo shows good takedown defense.
Nogueira Aldo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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.
Nogueira Aldo shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nogueira Aldo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanchez takes a step back to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nogueira Aldo. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Nogueira Aldo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nogueira Aldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a kick to the body.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez is looking to clinch. #T3#
Sanchez tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Sanchez has Nogueira Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Sammy Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchez.
Nogueira Aldo missing with knees to the body.
Nogueira Aldo can't break the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo missing with knees to the body.
Sanchez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nogueira Aldo.
Sanchez wants a takedown.
Nogueira Aldo tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Nogueira Aldo is looking to control Sanchez's arms but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nogueira Aldo has his back to the cage.
Nogueira Aldo is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nogueira Aldo down to the mat. Nogueira Aldo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A low kick lands for Nogueira Aldo.
#T4#
Nogueira Aldo scores with a leg kick.
Nogueira Aldo looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Nogueira Aldo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Nogueira Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but Nogueira Aldo blocks it.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nogueira Aldo.
Sanchez wants a takedown but no success here.
Nogueira Aldo wants to stall.
Sammy Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez prevents Nogueira Aldo from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Nogueira Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nogueira Aldo, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Nogueira Aldo!
A relieved looking Anderson Nogueira Aldo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Neich misses with a series of wild punches.
Neich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Neich throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Neich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez tries to counter by clinching up but Neich breaks away and moves out of range.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Neich takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchez.
The referee calls for Sanchez to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Sanchez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Neich regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Neich has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sanchez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Neich is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sanchez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Neich to the mat. Neich regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanchez passes into half guard.
Neich taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Neich dodges it nicely.
Neich trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Neich's head.
Neich is trying to control but can't.
Neich is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sanchez is taking a breather. Neich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Neich is defending well.
Sanchez is taking a breather. Neich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Neich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neich is trying to control but can't.
Neich tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Neich is defending the position.
Sanchez is thwarting Neich's attempts to control the position.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Neich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neich trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Neich throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez attempts a counter takedown but Neich avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Sanchez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Neich is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Neich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanchez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Neich struggling a bit here.
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but Neich denies him.
Neich wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Neich is avoiding damage well.
Sanchez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4##SU#
Sanchez decides to stand back up. Sanchez steps back and let's Neich get back to his feet.#TD#
Sanchez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is controlling the pace.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neich trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sammy 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##CL#
Sanchez instigates a clinch.
Neich managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Neich tries to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Neich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Neich is trying to force a seperation but Sanchez has the dominant position.#TD#
Sanchez wants the takedown. Neich is fighting it off but Sanchez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Neich's guard against the cage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neich keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Sanchez stands up from Neich's guard - Sanchez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Neich.
#CL#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Neich against the cage.
#T1#
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Neich up against the cage.#TD#
Sanchez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU#
Sanchez decides to stand back up. Sanchez steps back and let's Neich get back to his feet.#CL#
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Neich being controlled against the cage.
Sanchez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanchez prevents Neich from breaking the clinch.
Neich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neich has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Neich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Neich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neich's elbow.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neich can do to turn this around?
Neich throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Sanchez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T2#
Neich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez won't allow Neich to sweep him here.
Sanchez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neich controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Neich is controlling Sanchez's posture.
Neich trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez won't allow Neich to get back to his feet. #T3#
Neich working a defensive guard here.
Neich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Neich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neich is one step ahead there.
Neich wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez is pulling down on Neich's head to control his posture. #T4##SUB#
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neich wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sammy Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neich misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez prevents Neich from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sanchez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sanchez forces Neich back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Sanchez wants the takedown. Neich is fighting it off but Sanchez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Neich's guard against the cage.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neich is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Neich is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there. #T1##SU#
Sanchez stands and steps away. Neich gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Neich does no damage.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Sanchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Neich to the mat! Neich manages to get full guard.
Neich wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sammy Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SU#
Sanchez stands up and waves to Neich to follow him.
Neich misses with an uppercut.
Neich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Neich wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Sanchez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Neich's half guard.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neich wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Neich's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neich trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez throwing shots but Neich is blocking nicely.
Neich controlling the position well.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Neich dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Neich wants to get back to full guard.
Neich wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Neich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.
Sanchez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Neich for as long as he can get away with.
Neich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#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.
Neich is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sanchez dives into side control.
Sanchez working away.
Neich seems a little lost for a moment, as Sanchez dominates the positioning.
Neich struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Neich is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neich is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanchez, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Sanchez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mind has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mind is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.
Mind avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Mind is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mind avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Mind is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Mind won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Sanchez prevents Mind from improving his position.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mind's head.
Sanchez is taking a breather. Mind says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanchez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mind wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mind plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Sanchez has Mind up against the cage in a clinch.
Mind being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Sanchez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mind gets back to full guard.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Sanchez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Sanchez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mind manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sanchez has Mind in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mind wants to stand but Sanchez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sanchez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mind stops Sanchez from standing up. #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.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Mind controlling him for the moment.
Mind being controlled here momentarily.
Mind tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mind stops Sanchez from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Mind gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Sanchez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mind looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Mind is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mind has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Mind flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mind trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
Mind is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanchez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Sanchez trying to control the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mind wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mind pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Mind wants to stall.
#TD2#
Sanchez jumps guard and drags Mind to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mind would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Mind passes into half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but Mind has mounted him!#SUB#
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Mind has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Sanchez taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martial Mind! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Sanchez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Togo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Togo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.#SU2#
Sanchez stands up and beckons Togo to join him on the feet.
Sanchez darts in looking for a takedown but Togo gets double underhooks and turns Sanchez into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sanchez instigates a clinch.
Sanchez gets through Togo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Togo is trying to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1##TD2#
Sanchez jumps guard and drags Togo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanchez trying to control the position here.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Togo controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez pulls Togo in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Togo preventing the sweep.
Togo wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Togo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sanchez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Togo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sanchez has Togo in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Togo is one step ahead there. #T3#
Sanchez is controlling Togo's posture.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Togo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanchez pulls Togo in close to prevent any damage.
Togo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Sanchez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
Togo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Togo trying to remain calm as Sanchez controls from the top position.#SU2#
Sanchez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU2#
Sanchez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Togo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Sanchez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sanchez not doing much here.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SU2#
Sanchez decides to return to a standing position.
Togo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Togo.
Togo tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Togo to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Sanchez pulls guard successfully.
Togo is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Togo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Togo defending against the ground and pound. #SU2#
Sanchez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Togo misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Sanchez rushes Togo and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Togo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Togo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daigoro Togo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Togo gets caught flat footed, as Sanchez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Togo is retaining full guard.
Sanchez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanchez is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Togo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Togo manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Togo's guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Togo trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Togo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage. #SU2#
Sanchez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sanchez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Togo is trying to defend but Sanchez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Togo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanchez drops an elbow to the side of Togo's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Still in half guard, Sanchez seems content to control.
The adventures of Sanchez the control monster continue. Boring.
Sammy Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Sanchez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Togo is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling him.
Sanchez misses with a knee strike.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Togo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow. #T2#
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Togo up against the cage.
Sanchez has Togo pushed against the cage.
Sanchez has Togo pressed against the cage.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but Togo is blocking nicely.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Togo walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Sanchez clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Togo wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
Sanchez just leaning against Togo, taking a breather. #TD2#
Togo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sanchez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Togo to the mat. Togo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Togo wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Sanchez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Togo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanchez is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Daigoro Togo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sammy Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Togo taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanchez 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Sanchez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Yun throws knees to the body.
Yun 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.#TD#
Yun pulls Sanchez into guard.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Yun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Yun keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Yun has wrist control.#T1##SUB#
Yun 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yun is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sanchez is striking off his back. Yun thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Yun is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yun pulls his head out easily.
Yun keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Yun trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to control but Yun is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yun wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Yun tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
Yun 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.
Yun is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanchez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yun content to control rather than advance.
Yun is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Sanchez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Yun trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Yun tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez stalling against the cage.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Yun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Yun's takedown attempt.
Yun managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Yun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phang Yun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanchez stalling against the cage.
Yun goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it.
Yun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yun is trying to push Sanchez away but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yun looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yun can't break the clinch.
Yun tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phang Yun 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#
Yun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Yun's takedown attempt.
Sanchez has Yun pushed against the cage.
Yun misses with a knee to the head.
Yun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle.
Yun jumps guard but Sanchez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phang Yun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez works on Yun's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez stalling.
Sanchez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Yun tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yun tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Yun can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Yun is trying to pull guard but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez stalling.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sammy Sanchez.#CL2#
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yun.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but Yun blocks it.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside.
Yun blocks an elbow strike.
Yun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Yun's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
A knee to the head by Sanchez.
Yun can't get the takedown.
Sanchez stalling the fight.
Sanchez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sanchez scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A knee to the head by Yun.
Sanchez stalling.
#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchez.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sammy Sanchez.#CL2#
Yun tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yun tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Yun avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Sanchez avoiding damage.
Sanchez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yun.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sanchez 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##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yun.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yun blocks the elbow strike.
Sanchez stalling.
Yun is trying to pull guard but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yun up against the cage.
Sanchez slowing the pace effectively.
Sanchez receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sammy Sanchez.#CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Yun back into the cage.
Sanchez pushes Yun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yun looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phang Yun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sanchez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yun's brow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
Yun blocks an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Yun controls his hands.
Sanchez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yun up against the cage.
Yun 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.
Sanchez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch.
Yun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yun looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Yun's head.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yun backwards.
Sanchez stalling the fight.
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.
Yun wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
Sanchez just leaning against Yun, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sammy Sanchez.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches with his opponent.
Come on Sanchez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yun blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez stalling against the cage.
Sanchez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T3#
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanchez leaning against his opponent.
Sanchez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sanchez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yun.
Sanchez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sammy Sanchez.
Yun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4##CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Yun's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yun tries for a takedown but Sanchez manages to get underhooks.
Yun blocks the elbow strike.
Sanchez stalling.
Yun is trying to break free.#TD#
Yun jumps guard and drags Sanchez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez is working Yun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez is continuing to stall.
Yun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Sanchez! |
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