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Event:
Sixth Rule of Fight Club
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Saganov swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Saganov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Saganov sees coming a mile off.
Saganov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Saganov counters with a one-two to the body.
Saganov scores with a push kick.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saganov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Saganov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saganov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Saganov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saganov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Saganov tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Saganov back against the ropes.
Saganov with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Saganov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saganov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Saganov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saganov lands a right hand.
Jones is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Saganov drops Jones with a big knee! Will Jones beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Jones walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Olej Saganov! |
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Event:
Fourth Rule of Fight Club
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Saganov jabs Levesque to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saganov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Levesque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Levesque's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Levesque throws a body shot but no joy.
Saganov cracks Levesque with a good jab.
Saganov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Levesque back to the ropes. Saganov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Levesque takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Levesque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saganov lands a jab to Levesque's midsection.
Saganov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Levesque.
Saganov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saganov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLevesque.
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!
Saganov avoids the body shot from Levesque.
Saganov throws a head kick that misses.
Levesque avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Levesque 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.
Saganov connects with a solid leg kick.
Levesque throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saganov moves out of range as Levesque throws a body kick.
Saganov dodges the punch combination from Levesque.
Saganov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saganov lands with a shot to the body.
Saganov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Levesque. #T1#
Saganov blocks a head kick by Levesque.
Saganov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Levesque lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saganov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Levesque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Levesque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saganov moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Levesque. Saganov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick by Levesque misses
and Saganov counters with a one-two to the body.
Saganov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Levesque misses with an uppercut.
Levesque avoids a punch combination nicely.
Levesque has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saganov.
Levesque lands a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Saganov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levesque throws a series of punches but Saganov moves out of range.
Levesque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saganov manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Levesque misses.
Saganov throws a right and a left that Levesque avoids nicely.
Saganov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Saganov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Levesque throws a lazy right hand but Saganov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saganov lands with a cross.
Saganov throws a right hand that Levesque ducks under and follows up with a left that Levesque also avoids with ease.
Saganov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Levesque just misses with a punch to the body.
Levesque misses with a head kick.
Saganov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Levesque takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saganov throws a head kick that misses.
Levesque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saganov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Levesque swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Saganov.
Saganov tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Levesque misses.
Saganov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saganov misses with a head kick.
Levesque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saganov was well out of range. Poor timing from Levesque.
Levesque misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olej Saganov dominated that round.
That's time! Saganov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saganov lands a head kick!
Levesque throws a series of punches but Saganov avoids them all with ease.
Olej Saganov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saganov moves out of range as Levesque throws a body kick.
Saganov throwing a counter right hand but Levesque manages to avoid it.
Levesque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Levesque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Levesque avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saganov connects with a leg kick.
Levesque moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saganov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Levesque backs up against the ropes.
Levesque misses with a straight left.
Olej Saganov is winning the standup battle so far.
Saganov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Levesque circles away quickly and effectively.
Levesque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Levesque does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levesque misses with a double jab.
Levesque throws a series of punches but Saganov moves out of range.
Saganov connects with a high kick.
Good work by Saganov as he checks the leg kick.
Levesque swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Levesque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Levesque gets tackled into the ropes by Saganov. Saganov maintains the clinch.
Saganov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saganov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saganov taking a breather.
Levesque misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saganov scores with a shoulder strike.
Levesque unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saganov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Levesque tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Levesque has a couple of punches blocked by Saganov.
Levesque takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saganov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Levesque lands a shoulder strike.
Saganov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Levesque has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Levesque misses with some punches.
Levesque throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levesque looking to throw knees to the head but Saganov is blocking nicely.
Levesque throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Saganov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saganov scores with a shoulder strike.
Levesque throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saganov blocks it with crossed arms.
Saganov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Olej Saganov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Levesque lands a good knee to the midsection. Saganov won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levesque.
Levesque lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saganov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levesque.
A short body shot lands from Levesque as the two fighters clinch.
Levesque lands an uppercut.
A short right from Levesque.
Levesque scores with a hook to the body.
Levesque scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Olej Saganov has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levesque stalling against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Levesque tries to land a knee to the head but Saganov blocks with his arms.
Levesque lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Levesque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Olej Saganov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Saganov misses with a series of wild punches.
Saganov throws a head kick that half lands.
Saganov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Levesque's head backwards.
Levesque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saganov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Levesque looks to land a body kick but Saganov moved away.
Saganov throws a head kick but Levesque moves out of range.
Saganov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levesque was well out of range. Poor timing from Saganov.
Saganov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Levesque.
A jab from Levesque misses.
Saganov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Levesque throws a sloppy head kick and Saganov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saganov tries to bum rush Levesque with a series of wild strikes but Levesque uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saganov misses the shot to the body.
Saganov avoids the head kick by Levesque.
Levesque ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Levesque ducks under a wild hook from Saganov.
Saganov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Levesque manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Levesque misses with a kick to the body.
Saganov cracks a nice hook into Levesque's ribs.
Levesque misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saganov.
Saganov throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Levesque misses.
Levesque throws a push kick but Saganov slaps the foot to one side.
Saganov throws a head kick but Levesque moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saganov is looking to land body kicks.
Levesque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Levesque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Levesque throws the kick towards the body but Saganov avoids it.
Levesque misses with a wild combination.
Levesque lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Levesque takes a kick to the side of the head.
Levesque misses with a body kick.
Saganov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levesque moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Levesque.#T2#
Levesque scores with a head kick. Saganov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saganov slips a jab from Levesque.
Levesque looks to score with a jab to the body but Saganov is just out of range.
It looked like Saganov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Levesque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Levesque looks to land a right hand but Saganov moved out of range.
Levesque takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Saganov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Levesque tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Levesque lands a left hand.
Saganov tries a body shot but Levesque blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saganov.
Saganov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Levesque is keeping busy.
Saganov looking to throw knees to the head but Levesque is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Saganov fails to land.
Saganov misses with a punch to the body.
Saganov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oscar Levesque.
I think Levesque 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 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Olej Saganov! |
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Event:
Second Rule of Fight Club
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Kobayakawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saganov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kobayakawa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kobayakawa throws a right hand that Saganov ducks under and follows up with a left that Saganov also avoids with ease.
Kobayakawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saganov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saganov moves in looking to clinch but Kobayakawa pushes him off.
Kobayakawa misses with a looping right.
Kobayakawa blocks a head kick by Saganov.
Saganov fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saganov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#It looks like Sena Kobayakawa has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saganov slips a jab and a cross from Kobayakawa.
Saganov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Kobayakawa does no damage.
Saganov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobayakawa throws a right and a left that Saganov avoids nicely.
Kobayakawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Kobayakawa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saganov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saganov throws a good cross that connects.
Saganov thuds his right hand into Kobayakawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kobayakawa looks to land a combination but Saganov avoids it well.
Saganov connects with a solid leg kick.
Saganov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saganov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saganov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kobayakawa throws a right and a left that Saganov avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Saganov misses.
Saganov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kobayakawa.
Kobayakawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobayakawa misses with the combination.
Kobayakawa looks winded!
Saganov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saganov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobayakawa is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Kobayakawa. Those never looked like landing.
Saganov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saganov defending well as Kobayakawa loads up on a big left hand.
Saganov throws a sloppy head kick and Kobayakawa moves out of range easily. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Kobayakawa.
A punch combination from Kobayakawa misses.
Saganov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saganov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kobayakawa moves forwards but Saganov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Kobayakawa is rocked!
Saganov looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Saganov backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Kobayakawa's temple! It sends Kobayakawa violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Saganov celebrates and the doctors try to help Kobayakawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Olej Saganov! |
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Event:
First Rule of Fight Club
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Saganov gets tackled into the ropes by Levesque. Levesque maintains the clinch. #BC#
Levesque breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saganov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Levesque fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saganov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Saganov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saganov looks winded!#BC#
Levesque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Levesque fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Saganov.
We've been informed that Saganov 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.
Levesque tries to clinch there but Saganov circles away.
#CL#
Levesque gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Levesque breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque tries to clinch but Saganov is having none of it.
Levesque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Levesque keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Levesque gets a clinch. #BC#
Levesque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saganov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Levesque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saganov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Saganov is looking to clinch.
Levesque is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Levesque slips under a jab.
Levesque slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Levesque gets a clinch.
Levesque dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#BC#
Levesque breaks from the clinch.
Saganov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Levesque checks it well.
Saganov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Levesque tries to clinch but Saganov is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Levesque.
Levesque throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Levesque doesn't manage to clinch there - Saganov circles away.
#CL#
Saganov tries to keep at a distance but Levesque has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Levesque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Levesque wants to clinch up but Saganov keeps it at a distance.#T2#
A head kick misses from Saganov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Levesque lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Saganov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saganov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Levesque is looking to clinch but Saganov is avoiding it.
Levesque checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Levesque breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Levesque darts in and clinches Saganov up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saganov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Levesque breaks the clinch.
Levesque moves in looking to clinch but Saganov pushes him off.
Saganov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Levesque manages to avoid it.
Levesque fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Saganov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saganov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Levesque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Saganov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Levesque tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Levesque wants to clinch.
Saganov misses with a double jab
and Levesque counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Saganov goes down! He's out cold! The referee doesn't need to count him out here - this one was over before Saganov hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oscar Levesque! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Toushiro throws out a loose jab but Saganov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toushiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Toushiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Toushiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saganov is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Toushiro gets to his feet - Saganov follows without any prompting.
Saganov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saganov throws a sloppy head kick and Toushiro moves out of range easily. #TD#
Toushiro feints and as Saganov raises his hands in defense, Toushiro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Toushiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saganov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Toushiro is now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Toushiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Toushiro is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Toushiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Saganov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Toushiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Toushiro working over Saganov with some ground and pound. Saganov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saganov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saganov.
Toushiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toushiro throws a strike but Saganov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Saganov wants to control from the top but Toushiro keeps moving.
Saganov stops Toushiro from standing up. #T3#
Saganov throwing strikes from guard but Toushiro blocks nicely.
Toushiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Toushiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toushiro chips away with some ground and pound.
Toushiro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Toushiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toushiro works over Saganov with some ground and pound from guard.
Toushiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Toushiro lands an elbow.
Toushiro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Saganov is letting Toushiro control him for a moment.
Saganov is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Toushiro has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Some bone on bone action there as Toushiro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Saganov finds it's way through Toushiro's defenses. #TD#
Toushiro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Saganov quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Toushiro postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Saganov to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Toushiro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Saganov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Toushiro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saganov!
Saganov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Saganov fending off the submission attempt from Toushiro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saganov trying to control the action but Toushiro just sinks the hooks in.
Shiro Toushiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saganov tries to escape but Toushiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1#
Saganov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Toushiro looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toushiro biding his time, controlling Saganov. #SUB#
Toushiro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Saganov is defending well though. Toushiro let's go of the attempt for now.
Saganov trying to control but not successfully. #T2##SUB#
Toushiro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Saganov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Saganov for a finish.
Toushiro controls the position.
Saganov trying to get back to his feet but Toushiro is in full control for now.
Toushiro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Toushiro throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Saganov!
#SUB#
Toushiro tightening his grip on Saganov, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Toushiro is looking for the choke from the back position but Saganov is controlling his hands well.
Toushiro biding his time, controlling Saganov. #T4#
Toushiro lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Saganov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Toushiro is hanging on to Saganov's back as he tries to escape.
Toushiro is riding his opponent, not letting Saganov buck him off.
Toushiro lands shots from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Toushiro controlling the positon.
Toushiro keeps control of the position as Saganov tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Toushiro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Saganov throws a head kick but Toushiro moves out of range.
Saganov throws a series of strikes that have Toushiro backpedaling.
Toushiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saganov can do to turn this around?
Toushiro scores with a push kick.
Toushiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Saganov.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Toushiro.
Saganov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Toushiro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Saganov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Saganov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T1#
Saganov is trying to get back to his feet but Toushiro has full control of the position and if anything, Saganov has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Toushiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Saganov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Toushiro gets his way!
#SUB#
Toushiro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Olej Saganov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Toushiro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Toushiro is hanging on to Saganov's back as he tries to escape.
Saganov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Saganov rolls, trying to escape but Toushiro keeps control of the position.
Toushiro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3##SUB#
Saganov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Toushiro gets his way!
Toushiro softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Toushiro keeps control of the position easily here as Saganov tries to buck him off.
Toushiro gets his hands free as Saganov looks to control. #T4#
Saganov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Toushiro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Toushiro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Toushiro has got his arm under Saganov's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Saganov has spun round into Toushiro's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shiro Toushiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Toushiro, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiro Toushiro! |
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