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Event:
Sixth Rule of Fight Club
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Saganov has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saganov's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Alexei Saganov has been cut.
Saganov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Saganov shrugs off.
Saganov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Saganov throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Saganov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saganov scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike.
Saganov tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Saganov blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
Saganov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saganov tries to stall but Thibodeaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saganov avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Saganov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saganov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Saganov misses with a knee to the head.
Saganov stalling in the clinch but Thibodeaux improves position.
Saganov is trying to maintain a safe position but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns Saganov into the ropes.
Saganov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saganov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Saganov tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Saganov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saganov's brow.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Saganov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saganov.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Saganov lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saganov scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Saganov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saganov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Saganov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thibodeaux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.#T3#
Saganov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike.
Saganov misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saganov's brow.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Saganov avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Saganov struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saganov is trying to maintain a safe position but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns Saganov into the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Saganov can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saganov leaning against his opponent.
#T4#
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Saganov has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Saganov.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saganov's brow.
Saganov misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Saganov tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexei Saganov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexei Saganov's cut.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saganov wants to slow Thibodeaux down by chopping away at his legs.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thibodeaux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saganov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Saganov gets tackled into the ropes by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux maintains the clinch.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Saganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Saganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Saganov blocks the elbow strike.
Saganov struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saganov's brow.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saganov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Saganov looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fortune Thibodeaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Saganov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thibodeaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saganov lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Saganov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saganov as Thibodeaux tries to tie him up.
Saganov looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Saganov misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saganov's brow.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saganov tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Saganov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2#
Saganov misses with a knee to the head.
Saganov taking a breather.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov trying to stall but Thibodeaux improves his position.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saganov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saganov scores with a knee to the head.
Saganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T3#
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Saganov misses with a punch to the body.
Saganov is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saganov has his back to the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saganov's defenses.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov misses with the head strike.
Saganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux stalling against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Saganov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saganov's brow.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saganov's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Alexei Saganov's cut even more.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Saganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Saganov tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Saganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Saganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Saganov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saganov looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Saganov.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov blocks the elbow strike.
Saganov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fortune Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Saganov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Saganov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saganov.#CL2#
Saganov takes the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Saganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Saganov is trying to maintain a safe position but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns Saganov into the ropes.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saganov avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Saganov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Saganov.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saganov's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saganov looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Saganov avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Saganov with a knee to the head.
Saganov misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Saganov blocks the elbow strike.
Saganov avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Saganov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saganov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Saganov misses with a body punch.
Saganov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saganov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
A right hand to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Saganov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saganov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saganov tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Saganov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike.
Saganov lands a nice shot to the body.
Saganov scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Saganov.
Saganov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Saganov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Saganov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Saganov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Saganov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saganov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saganov avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Saganov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
#T4#
Saganov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saganov blocks the elbow strike.
Saganov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saganov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Fortune Thibodeaux has been cut.
Saganov tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saganov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saganov is trying to stall.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Saganov struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
Saganov missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Saganov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saganov 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexei Saganov! |
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Event:
Fourth Rule of Fight Club
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Dickson clinches up with Saganov and pushes him back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Saganov misses with a knee strike.
Dickson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dickson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saganov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Saganov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saganov landing knees to the body.
Saganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickson.
Saganov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dickson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saganov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dickson controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saganov.
Dickson looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saganov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saganov misses with a knee to the head.
Saganov landing knees to the head.
Saganov pushes Dickson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Saganov stalling.
Dickson takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Knees to the body from Saganov.
Saganov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Saganov has Dickson pressed against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Saganov.
Saganov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dickson looking to slow down the pace here.
Saganov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saganov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dickson's elbow.
Dickson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Saganov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saganov lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Dickson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dickson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dickson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saganov scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saganov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dickson is keeping busy.
Dickson is trying to break the clinch but Saganov has him pressed against the ropes.
Saganov landing knees to the head.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but Dickson blocks with his arms.
Saganov lands a knee to the head.
Saganov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dickson backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saganov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saganov tries a knee to the head but Dickson blocks it.
Dickson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dickson wants to break free but Saganov has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Saganov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Saganov tries to clinch there but Dickson circles away.
Saganov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dickson can do to turn this around?
Dickson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Saganov doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Dickson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Dickson's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexei Saganov! |
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Event:
Second Rule of Fight Club
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Dickson moves into the clinch.
Saganov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dickson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dickson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dickson throws a punch but it's blocked by Saganov.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saganov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dickson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dickson misses with the head strike.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Dickson.
Saganov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dickson tries to land knees in the clinch but Saganov avoids the damage to the body.
Saganov lands a knee to the head.
Dickson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saganov is keeping busy.
Dickson wants to break free but Saganov has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saganov up against the ropes.
Saganov lands a right hand.
Dickson blocking some punches.
#T1#
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dickson looking to slow down the pace here.
Saganov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dickson or not.
Dickson looks winded!
Saganov working Dickson over with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Saganov.
Saganov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees to the body from Saganov.
Saganov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saganov.
Knees to the body from Saganov.
Saganov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dickson controls his hands.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but Dickson blocks with his arms.
Saganov scores a nice knee to the body.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saganov looking to throw knees to the head but Dickson is blocking nicely.
Saganov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saganov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dickson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saganov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Saganov is trying to maintain a safe position but Dickson gets an underhook and turns Saganov into the ropes.
Dickson taking a breather.
Saganov lands a hook that snaps the head of Dickson backwards. #KD#
Saganov drops Dickson with a big knee! Will Dickson 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.#CUT#It looks like Morrison Dickson has been cut.
Dickson 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 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexei Saganov! |
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Event:
First Rule of Fight Club
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Alexei Saganov dips to his left and cracks Sacha Saganov with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Sacha Saganov has been cut.
Alexei Saganov throws a right and a left that Sacha Saganov avoids nicely.
Alexei Saganov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexei Saganov wants to clinch.
Alexei Saganov connects with a body shot that sends Sacha Saganov's belly button to the back.
Alexei Saganov lands a nice looking body shot.
Sacha Saganov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alexei Saganov.#CUT2#It looks like Alexei Saganov has been cut.
Alexei Saganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sacha Saganov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sacha Saganov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Alexei Saganov closes the distance and pushes Sacha Saganov back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sacha Saganov blocks a body shot from Alexei Saganov.
Alexei Saganov tries a knee to the head but Sacha Saganov blocks it.
Alexei Saganov prevents Sacha Saganov from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Sacha Saganov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Sacha Saganov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexei Saganov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Alexei Saganov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alexei Saganov lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Sacha Saganov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexei Saganov throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexei Saganov scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Sacha Saganov closes the distance and clinches.
Alexei Saganov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sacha Saganov leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexei Saganov.
Alexei Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alexei Saganov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sacha Saganov tries to work over Alexei Saganov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sacha Saganov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alexei Saganov lands a body shot.
Alexei Saganov tries to land knees in the clinch but Sacha Saganov avoids the damage to the body. #T2##BC2#
Sacha Saganov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alexei Saganov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sacha Saganov walks into a jab.
Sacha Saganov with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Sacha Saganov pushes Alexei Saganov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexei Saganov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2#
Sacha Saganov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decent striking displayed by Alexei Saganov there.
Sacha Saganov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Alexei Saganov has closed the distance and engaged Sacha Saganov in a clinch.
Sacha Saganov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sacha Saganov blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Sacha Saganov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexei Saganov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alexei Saganov is looking to clinch but Sacha Saganov is avoiding it.
#T3#
Alexei Saganov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sacha Saganov misses with a double jab.
Alexei Saganov misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Sacha Saganov clinches up with Alexei Saganov and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Sacha Saganov manages to break the clinch.
Alexei Saganov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sacha Saganov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#That has opened up Sacha Saganov's cut even more.#CL2#
Sacha Saganov darts in and clinches Alexei Saganov up against the ropes.
Alexei Saganov misses with a knee to the head.
Sacha Saganov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexei Saganov presses Sacha Saganov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sacha Saganov working aggressively here.
Sacha Saganov stalling in the clinch but Alexei Saganov improves position.
Alexei Saganov tries a knee to the head but Sacha Saganov blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexei Saganov. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Sacha Saganov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Sacha Saganov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexei Saganov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alexei Saganov can't find room to land a body shot as Sacha Saganov controls the action.
Alexei Saganov missing with knees to the body.
Alexei Saganov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alexei Saganov looking to throw knees to the head but Sacha Saganov is blocking nicely.
Alexei Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but Sacha Saganov blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Sacha Saganov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Sacha Saganov clinches up with Alexei Saganov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Sacha Saganov can't break the clinch.
Sacha Saganov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexei Saganov has him pressed against the ropes.
Sacha Saganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Sacha Saganov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexei Saganov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sacha Saganov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexei Saganov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sacha Saganov works Alexei Saganov's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Saganov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Alexei Saganov throws a sloppy head kick and Sacha Saganov moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Sacha Saganov has Alexei Saganov up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Sacha Saganov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Sacha Saganov takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexei Saganov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sacha Saganov throws an elbow that misses.
Alexei Saganov misses with a body punch.
Sacha Saganov has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Sacha Saganov wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexei Saganov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Alexei Saganov.
Alexei Saganov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alexei Saganov misses with a knee strike.
Sacha Saganov stalling in the clinch but Alexei Saganov improves position.
Alexei Saganov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1##BC2#
Sacha Saganov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexei Saganov throws a shot from downtown. Sacha Saganov moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Sacha Saganov closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sacha Saganov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sacha Saganov scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Sacha Saganov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexei Saganov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexei Saganov lands a head kick. Sacha Saganov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Sacha Saganov clinches. #BC2#
Sacha Saganov breaks from the clinch.
Sacha Saganov throws a sloppy head kick and Alexei Saganov moves out of range easily.
Alexei Saganov tries to clinch there but Sacha Saganov circles away.
Alexei Saganov throws a lazy head kick
and Sacha Saganov counters with a right hand to the body.
Alexei Saganov scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexei Saganov works the jab nicely.
Alexei Saganov throws a big shot that misses.
Alexei Saganov tries to clinch up but Sacha Saganov circles away and keeps his distance.
And Sacha Saganov responds with a good body kick, but Alexei Saganov manages to step out the way in time.
No joy there for Sacha Saganov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sacha Saganov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexei Saganov is looking to clinch but Sacha Saganov is avoiding it.
Sacha Saganov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sacha Saganov blocks the body kick.
Sacha Saganov fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexei Saganov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sacha Saganov throws a sloppy head kick and Alexei Saganov moves out of range easily.
As Sacha Saganov backs away, Alexei Saganov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Sacha Saganov has closed the distance and engaged Alexei Saganov in a clinch.
Alexei Saganov taking a breather.
Alexei Saganov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexei Saganov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sacha Saganov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alexei Saganov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Sacha Saganov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexei Saganov is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Sacha Saganov.
#CL2#
Sacha Saganov has Alexei Saganov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sacha Saganov throws an elbow but it misses.
Alexei Saganov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sacha Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alexei Saganov tries a body shot but Sacha Saganov blocks it.
Alexei Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but Sacha Saganov blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Sacha Saganov breaks the clinch.
Alexei Saganov connects with a right hand. Sacha Saganov shakes it off.#CUT#The cut above Sacha Saganov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Alexei Saganov darts in and clinches Sacha Saganov up against the ropes.
Sacha Saganov trying to control the position but instead, Alexei Saganov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sacha Saganov into the ropes.
Alexei Saganov looking to throw knees to the head but Sacha Saganov is blocking nicely.
#T4#
Alexei Saganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexei Saganov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sacha Saganov blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Sacha Saganov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Sacha Saganov closes the distance and clinches.
Sacha Saganov trying to control the position but instead, Alexei Saganov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sacha Saganov into the ropes.
Sacha Saganov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexei Saganov tries to work over Sacha Saganov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Sacha Saganov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Sacha Saganov instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexei Saganov pressing his opponent against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sacha Saganov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Alexei Saganov rushes Sacha Saganov and presses him up against the ropes.
Alexei Saganov lands a body punch.
Alexei Saganov can't find room to land a body shot as Sacha Saganov controls the action.
Alexei Saganov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sacha Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but Alexei Saganov blocks with his arms.
Sacha Saganov tries to break the clinch but Alexei Saganov is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Alexei Saganov.
Alexei Saganov misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexei Saganov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sacha Saganov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sacha Saganov as Alexei Saganov tries to tie him up.
Sacha Saganov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexei Saganov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sacha Saganov backwards. #T1#
Sacha Saganov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alexei Saganov misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sacha Saganov.
Alexei Saganov scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Sacha Saganov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sacha Saganov throws a jab when Alexei Saganov was well out of range.#CL2#
Sacha Saganov moves into the clinch.
Alexei Saganov misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Sacha Saganov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexei Saganov clobbers Sacha Saganov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alexei Saganov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sacha Saganov circles away.
Alexei Saganov scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Sacha Saganov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexei Saganov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Alexei Saganov tries to land knees in the clinch but Sacha Saganov avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sacha Saganov.
Alexei Saganov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sacha Saganov's elbow.
Sacha Saganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexei Saganov throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sacha Saganov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Sacha Saganov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sacha Saganov scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexei Saganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Alexei Saganov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexei Saganov throws a head kick that misses.
Sacha Saganov wants to counter the offense by Alexei Saganov and move into the clinch position.
Alexei Saganov misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Sacha Saganov darts in and clinches Alexei Saganov up against the ropes.#T3##BC2#
Sacha Saganov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sacha Saganov lands with a hook. Alexei Saganov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alexei Saganov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexei Saganov slips a jab and a cross from Sacha Saganov.
As Sacha Saganov backs away, Alexei Saganov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sacha Saganov throws a push kick but Alexei Saganov slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Sacha Saganov has Alexei Saganov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexei Saganov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alexei Saganov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sacha Saganov blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Sacha Saganov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sacha Saganov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexei Saganov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Alexei Saganov trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Sacha Saganov manages to break the clinch.
Alexei Saganov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sacha Saganov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sacha Saganov misses with a few strikes there.
#T4##CL2#
Alexei Saganov gets tackled into the ropes by Sacha Saganov. Sacha Saganov maintains the clinch.
Sacha Saganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sacha Saganov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexei Saganov is keeping busy.
Alexei Saganov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sacha Saganov or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexei Saganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sacha Saganov tries to circle away but Alexei Saganov has him pinned against the ropes.
Alexei Saganov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sacha Saganov avoids it.
Alexei Saganov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sacha Saganov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Sacha Saganov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexei Saganov lands with a straight right. Sacha Saganov didn't see that one coming.
Sacha Saganov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alexei Saganov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sacha Saganov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexei Saganov.
I think Alexei Saganov 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexei Saganov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Saganov is looking to clinch.
Alexei Saganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canellakis swats away the attempt to clinch by Saganov.
A punch lands to the side of Saganov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Alexei Saganov has been cut.
Saganov looks to clinch #TD#
and Canellakis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Saganov!
The crowd goes nuts as Canellakis knocks Saganov out cold with a massive hammerfist! Canellakis Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaxson Canellakis! |
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