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Event:
TFC 18
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Tator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saunders is looking to clinch.
Tator connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saunders. Saunders circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saunders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tator misses with a looping left.
Tator misses with a hook.
Saunders misses with a wild body shot.
Tator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Tator takes the fight into the clinch.
Saunders wants to break free but Tator has control.
A short body shot lands from Tator as the two fighters clinch.
Tator throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Tator lands a hook that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Tator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tator lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Tator.
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!
Tator lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tator is leaning against Saunders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tator lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tator lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tator makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Tator.
Saunders takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#Saunders is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Evan Saunders has been cut.
Tator throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saunderss head.
Oh Saunders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tator works on Saunders's body with a couple of short punches.
Tator throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saunderss head.
Tator scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Tator.
A right hook to the body lands for Tator.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tator.#KD2#
Tator breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Saunders with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Saunders looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Saunders get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Dick Tator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tator cracks Saunders with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Tator! |
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Event:
TFC 16
Date: Aug 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Toushiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saunders seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Toushiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Toushiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saunders.
Toushiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders.
Toushiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Toushiro drives through and clinches with Saunders against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toushiro.
Toushiro scores a nice knee to the body.
Toushiro can't find room to land a body shot as Saunders controls the action.
Toushiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saunders using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Toushiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Toushiro.
Toushiro trying to land knees to the body.
Saunders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Toushiro.
Saunders definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Toushiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Toushiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saunders is trying to push Toushiro away but Toushiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Toushiro is working Saunders over against the cage.
Toushiro connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Evan Saunders has been cut.#T1#
Toushiro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saunders.
Toushiro lands an uppercut.
A short right from Toushiro.
Toushiro creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Saunders off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Saunders is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Toushiro is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Shiro Toushiro!
Shiro Toushiro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Saunders throws a body punch but Turn moves out of range.
Saunders explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
Turn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saunders!
Turn wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy.
Saunders tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turn happy to just control the position for now.
Saunders is trying to control Turn 's posture but Turn avoids it.
Saunders is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Saunders definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Turn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Turn trying to control the action but Saunders is working from the bottom. #T1#
Turn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Turn has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Saunders is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Turn yanks on the arm and Saunders is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Turn .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Turn ! |
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Event:
TFC 14
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Saunders coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Askew.#CL#
Saunders tries to keep at a distance but Askew has taken the fight into the clinch.
Askew slows down the pace here.
Askew wants to stall.
#BC#
Askew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Saunders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Askew misses its target.
Saunders throws out a leg kick but Askew moves out of range and Saunders only half commits.
We've been informed that Saunders 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.
Askew has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saunders finds it's way round the side to connect with Askew's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses.
Saunders misses with an uppercut. Askew saw that one coming.
Saunders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Saunders misses.#CL2#
Saunders clinches up against the ropes.
Saunders with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1##BC#
Askew breaks the clinch.
Saunders tries to clinch up but Askew circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Askew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askew pushes Saunders back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askew blocks a body shot from Saunders.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
Askew managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
Saunders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders tries a body shot but Askew blocks it.
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Askew controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askew.
Askew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saunders lands a body punch in the clinch.
Askew is pushing Saunders up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Askew tries to stall but Saunders uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Saunders lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askew throws an elbow but it misses.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saunders is looking to control Askew's arms but Askew gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saunders has his back to the ropes.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askew's elbow.
Askew is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saunders is keeping busy.
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askew trying to control the position but instead, Saunders has worked for underhooks and has pushed Askew into the ropes.
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askew swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Saunders dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No joy there for Saunders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saunders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Askew takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - Saunders finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch.#BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Askew blocks the low kick.
As Saunders tries to get set, Askew tries to push him back and clinch up but Saunders manages to avoid the attempt.
Evan Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders throws a chopping leg kick but Askew manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Askew is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Saunders. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saunders.
Saunders looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Askew clinches up against the ropes.
Askew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saunders lands a left hand.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Askew controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Askew manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Saunders keeps the fight on the outside.
Vincent Askew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saunders swats away the attempt to clinch by Askew.
Despite the aggression on Saunders's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Saunders throws the kick towards the body but Askew avoids it.
Saunders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saunders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Askew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saunders.
Saunders throws a nice inside leg kick.
Askew misses with a straight left.
Saunders has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Askew is looking to clinch.
Saunders goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Vincent Askew has been cut.
Saunders swings for the body but Askew moves out of range.
Askew half committed to a counter leg kick.
Saunders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Askew throws the kick towards the body but Saunders avoids it.
Saunders loads up on a big right hand but Askew slips the punch.
Saunders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Askew throws a big counter combination but Saunders scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Saunders tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Askew clinches with his opponent.
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saunders blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Askew uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Askew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Saunders rushes Askew and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Askew breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Saunders. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saunders.
Askew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saunders connects with the punch.
Saunders misses with a head kick.
Askew moves in looking to clinch but Saunders pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Saunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vincent Askew's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Saunders is looking to land body kicks.
Evan Saunders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saunders keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Saunders moves into range and clinches up with Askew.
A short left from Saunders.
Saunders tries to work over Askew's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Askew wants to stall.
#BC#
Askew manages to break the clinch.
Saunders throws a leg kick but Askew sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Askew tries to counter by clinching up but Saunders breaks away and moves out of range.
Saunders throws a jab but it's blocked by Askew.
Askew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saunders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askew walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saunders misses with a wild body shot.
Askew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Askew throws a right and a left that Saunders avoids nicely.
Saunders cracks Askew with a right hand to the side of the head.
Askew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saunders! But no joy.#T1#
Askew moves in looking to clinch but Saunders pushes him off.
Saunders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askew.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Askew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saunders is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Askew tries to clinch there but Saunders circles away.
Askew tries to close the distance and clinch but Saunders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saunders lands with a good body shot.
Evan Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saunders throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Evan Saunders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saunders lands with an overhand left.
Saunders swinging wildly here.
Saunders tries to clinch there but Askew circles away.
Askew throws a big counter combination but Saunders scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saunders checks a low kick from Askew.
The fight stays on the outside here - Askew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saunders shapes to counter with a head kick.
Askew tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Saunders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Askew drops his hands momentarily and Saunders takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Askew misses with a double jab.
A head kick by Askew misses
and Saunders counters with a thumping low kick.
Saunders misses with a head kick.
Askew tries to counter by clinching up but Saunders breaks away and moves out of range.
Saunders connects with a right hand. Askew shakes it off.
Saunders throws a sloppy head kick and Askew moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders lands a head kick. Askew smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Askew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders is looking to slow Askew down with leg kicks.
Askew throws a lazy right hand but Saunders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Saunders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saunders fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saunders throws an overhand right that lands on Askew's shoulder, as Askew tries to avoid the shot.
Vincent Askew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askew is looking to land body kicks.
Saunders throws a sloppy head kick and Askew moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Saunders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saunders has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Saunders!
An out of breath Evan Saunders thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TFC 12
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Saunders scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blow throws a hook but Saunders avoids it easily.
Saunders comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saunders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saunders swats away the attempt to clinch by Blow.
Saunders ducks under a wild hook from Blow.#CL2#
Saunders forces Blow back against the ropes and clinches.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blow is trying to break the clinch but Saunders is controlling him.
Saunders displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blow up against the ropes.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blow is defending well for now.
Blow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saunders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Maurice Blow has been cut.#T1#
Blow wants to break free but Saunders has control.
Saunders stalling the fight.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders tries a body shot but Blow blocks it.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blow backwards.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blow's elbow.
Saunders misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Saunders connects with the punch.
Blow sizes up Saunders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Evan Saunders has been cut.
Blow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saunders moves away from the strike by Blow.
Saunders explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Blow. #T2##CL2#
Saunders clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blow.
Blow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blow is defending well for now.#BC2#
Saunders breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blow misses with an uppercut. Saunders saw that one coming.
Saunders throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blow.
Saunders defending well as Blow loads up on a big left hand.
Saunders is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Saunders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD#
Blow staggers Saunders with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Saunders looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#KD#
Saunders walks into a big right hand from Blow and goes down! The referee sends Blow to a neutral corner as Saunders gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#ROC#Saunders is rocked!
Blow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saunders.
Saunders is still on wobbly legs! Can Blow finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saunders seems to have recovered his senses.
Blow misses with a left hand
and Saunders finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Blow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Blow takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Evan Saunders was lucky to get out of the first round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Saunders moves out of range as Blow strikes.
Blow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch but Saunders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saunders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blow doesn't seem bothered though.
Saunders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blow circles away quickly and effectively.
Saunders throws a lazy right hand but Blow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maurice Blow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Saunders misses the target.
Blow takes one to the side of the head.
Blow scores with a hook.#KD#
Blow drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Saunders onto his butt! Saunders pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders moves out of range as Blow strikes.
Blow throws a body shot but no joy.
Saunders misses with an uppercut.
Blow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saunders jabs at Blow's body.
Blow tries to clinch
and Saunders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saunders throws a big shot that misses.
Saunders circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Blow. Beautiful body shot.
We've been informed that Saunders has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Blow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Saunders looks to land a left hand but Blow moved out of range nicely.
Saunders ducks under a wild hook from Blow.#KD#
Saunders ducks into a a hook from Blow and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Saunders throws a body shot but no joy.
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saunders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saunders drops his guard momentarily, allowing Blow to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Saunders! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Blow takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maurice Blow! |
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Event:
TFC 10
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
A cross from Reliford lands.
Reliford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saunders at a distance.
Saunders takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reliford digs a good hook to Saunders's body.
Reliford throws a body punch but Saunders moves out of range.
Reliford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders.
Reliford doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reliford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saunders moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reliford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saunders takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Evan Saunders has been cut.
Reliford connects with a nice looking jab.
Saunders definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reliford scores with a nice head shot.
Saunders moves out of range as Reliford strikes.
Reliford throws a hook but Saunders avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saunders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saunders tries a head kick but it misses.
Saunders scores with a jab to the body.
Reliford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reliford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saunders has time to react.
Reliford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saunders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Reliford lands with an uppercut that bounces Saunders off the ropes and back into range.
Saunders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reliford.
As Reliford looks to move away, Saunders throws a big counter combo but Reliford just gets out of the way.
Reliford slips a jab from Saunders.
Saunders throws a push kick but Reliford slaps the foot to one side.
Reliford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Reliford forces Saunders back against the ropes and clinches.
Reliford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saunders throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reliford blocks it with crossed arms.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Reliford avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the ropes.
Reliford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saunders takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Reliford gets through Saunders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reliford scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reliford.
Reliford slows down the pace here.
Reliford lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Saunders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reliford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saunders tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reliford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Reliford avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the ropes.
Reliford lands with a left to the head.
Reliford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reliford looking to throw knees to the head but Saunders is blocking nicely.
Reliford lands an elbow inside that Saunders shrugs off. #ROC2#Saunders is rocked!
Reliford misses with a body punch.
Oh Saunders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reliford lands an elbow just above Saunders 's eye.
Reliford is trying to maintain a safe position but Saunders gets an underhook and turns Reliford into the ropes.
Saunders seems to have got his legs back now.
Reliford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reliford managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunders tries a knee to the head but Reliford blocks it.
Reliford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reliford scores with a shot to the side of Saunders's head.
Reliford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sanderson Reliford dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Reliford cracks Saunders with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Saunders get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Saunders looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Sanderson Reliford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reliford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reliford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saunders's head backwards.
Saunders avoids the body shot from Reliford.
Reliford connects with a body shot that sends Saunders's belly button to the back.
Reliford ducks under a wild hook from Saunders.
Saunders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!#CL2#
Reliford moves into the clinch.
Reliford lands an elbow just above Saunders 's eye.
Reliford lands a damaging elbow.
Reliford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saunders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Reliford controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Reliford.
Saunders working Reliford over with knees to the body.#BC#
Saunders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reliford dodges the punch combination from Saunders.
A jab from Reliford does it's job there.
Saunders feints and then cracks Reliford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reliford down. #T1#
Saunders misses with a two punch combination.
Saunders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Saunders has closed the distance and engaged Reliford in a clinch.
Reliford pushes Saunders back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sanderson Reliford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reliford backwards.
Saunders tries to work over Reliford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reliford lands a nice shot to the body.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reliford.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reliford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saunders throws a head punch that misses.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the head but Reliford blocks with his arms.
Saunders blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reliford taking a breather.
Reliford lands an elbow that stopped Saunders in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Evan Saunders's cut is getting worse.
Saunders takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders takes a shot to the head.
Reliford lands a damaging elbow.
Reliford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Reliford breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Saunders with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Saunders looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Saunders get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!#CUT2#Evan Saunders's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Reliford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reliford scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Saunders to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Reliford away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Saunders got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#CL2#
Reliford instigates a clinch.
Reliford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reliford lands an elbow inside.
Reliford creates a bit of distance and cracks Saunders with a big uppercut! Saunders goes down! The referee pushes Reliford away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Saunders make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Reliford takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sanderson Reliford!
Sanderson Reliford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TFC 9
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
A low kick from Saunders is predictable there
and Briggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Evan Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Briggs blocks a head kick by Saunders.
It appears Briggs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Saunders takes a swing at Briggs's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Briggs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saunders - the referee stops the clock and Briggs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saunders. Briggs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Saunders pushes Briggs up against the ropes in a clinch.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Briggs avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the ropes.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Briggs avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saunders.
We've been informed that Saunders 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.
Saunders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Briggs controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saunders blocks a body shot from Briggs.
Saunders lands an elbow just above Briggs 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Briggs has been cut.
Briggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Saunders scores a nice knee to the body.
Briggs is breathing heavily.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Saunders - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Briggs fails to land.
Saunders scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saunders scores with a shot to the side of Briggs's head.
Saunders lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Saunders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders lands a leg kick that knocks Briggs off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Saunders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Saunders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders lets loose with a powerful body kick. Briggs will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Saunders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saunders.
Briggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.
Briggs defending well as Saunders loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saunders throws a shot to the body.
Saunders turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saunders lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Saunders clinches up with Briggs and pushes him back against the ropes.
Saunders lands a nice uppercut.
Saunders stalling the fight.
Saunders landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Briggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Saunders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Briggs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Saunders throws a head kick that misses.
Jeremy Briggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saunders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saunders looks to throw the jab but Briggs is out of range. #CL2#
Saunders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Briggs, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Briggs tries to keep at a distance but Saunders has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saunders is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Briggs misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Briggs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saunders is keeping busy.#T1#
A short left from Saunders.
Saunders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saunders utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Evan Saunders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saunders scores with a hook to the body.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Briggs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saunders.
Saunders using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Briggs avoids the elbow strike from Saunders, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Saunders as the two fighters clinch.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Briggs is defending well for now.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
Saunders lands a knee to the body.
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Good body shot from Saunders.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Briggs's elbow.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Saunders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Briggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Saunders has double underhooks.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Saunders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saunders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saunders misses with a wild body shot.
And Briggs counters with a quick kick to the body but Saunders blocks it.
Saunders misses with a head kick.
Saunders misses the shot to the body.
Briggs slips a jab from Saunders.
Briggs is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Saunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Briggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Saunders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evan Saunders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saunders throws a hook to the side of Briggs's head but Briggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saunders lands a head shot.
Saunders lands a slapping body shot.
Saunders is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Briggs rather than just go for the knockout.
Saunders throws a sloppy body shot
and Briggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saunders scores with the left hand. Briggs knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Saunders.#CL2#
Saunders clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#ROC2#Briggs is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Saunders.
Oh Briggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saunders creates a bit of distance and cracks Briggs with a big uppercut! Briggs goes down! The referee pushes Saunders away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Briggs make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Saunders takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Evan Saunders!
Evan Saunders decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Eighth Rule of Fight Club
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Saunders bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Washington's head.#CUT2#It looks like Harley Washington has been cut.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Saunders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saunders lands a jab to the head.
Saunders lands a nice shot to the body.
Saunders throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washington's head.
Saunders with a nice calf kick.
Saunders scores with a push kick.
Saunders turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saunders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saunders throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Washington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Saunders looks low and kicks high, catching Washington right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders digs a good hook to Washington's body.
Saunders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saunders lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Washington is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Saunders uses the oldest trick in the book to send Washington tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Saunders is absolutely delighted - when Washington wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Evan Saunders!
Evan Saunders seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Seventh Rule of Fight Club
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Franco defending well as Saunders loads up on a big left hand.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Saunders throws a counter combo.
Franco scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick from Franco lands but Saunders takes it in his stride. #CL#
Franco gets a clinch.
Franco prevents a body shot from Saunders.
Saunders throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saunders tries to work over Franco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Franco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
#BC2#
Saunders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saunders throws an overhand right that lands on Franco's shoulder, as Franco tries to avoid the shot.
Franco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Franco.
Saunders misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Franco moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Saunders.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saunders working aggressively here.
Saunders lands a body punch.
Saunders is trying to maintain a safe position but Franco gets an underhook and turns Saunders into the ropes.
Saunders prevents a body shot from Franco. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Saunders tries a body shot but Franco blocks it.
Franco is looking to control Saunders's arms but Saunders gets an underhook and turns him. Now Franco has his back to the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Saunders throws an elbow but misses.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Saunders.
Franco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saunders prevents a body shot from Franco.
Saunders tries a body shot but Franco blocks it.
Franco is trying to maintain a safe position but Saunders gets an underhook and turns Franco into the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saunders.
Franco avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
Franco trying to land knees to the body.
Franco blocks a body shot from Saunders.
Franco misses with a knee strike.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Franco.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Franco.
Franco misses with a body punch.
Saunders with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saunders looking to slow down the pace here.
Franco swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Franco tries a knee to the head but Saunders blocks it.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Franco.
Nice elbow from Saunders. #CUT2#It looks like Plebian Franco has been cut.
Franco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses.
Saunders is trying to maintain a safe position but Franco gets an underhook and turns Saunders into the ropes.
Franco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Franco tries to throw a body punch but Saunders avoids it by throwing Franco back against the ropes.
Franco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saunders is defending well for now.
Franco blocks a body shot from Saunders. #T3#
Saunders takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Evan Saunders has been cut.
Franco is trying to maintain a safe position but Saunders gets an underhook and turns Franco into the ropes.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Franco avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the ropes.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franco's elbow.
Saunders digs a right hand into Franco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Franco's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saunders throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franco blocks it with crossed arms.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
Saunders lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Franco.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Franco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franco looking to throw knees to the head but Saunders is blocking nicely.
Franco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saunders avoids it.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco gets through Saunders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franco avoids it.#T4#
Franco managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Saunders taking a breather.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
Saunders avoiding damage as Franco throws knees to the body.
Franco trying to land knees to the body.
Saunders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
We've been informed that Saunders has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Franco landing knees to the body.
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
Saunders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saunders.
A head punch on the inside from Saunders fails to land.
Saunders lands with a light punch inside.
Franco taking a breather.
Franco misses with a knee to the head.
Saunders misses with the head strike.
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Evan Saunders will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Franco digs a good hook to Saunders's body.
Some wild striking there from Saunders.
#CL2#
Saunders forces Franco back against the ropes and clinches.
Franco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
Franco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saunders avoids it.
Franco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Franco avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the ropes.
Saunders blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Evan Saunders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Franco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saunders avoids it.
Saunders on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saunders throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Franco throws an elbow but misses.
Franco prevents a body shot from Saunders.
Saunders avoiding damage.
#T1#
Franco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Franco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franco blocking some punches.
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Franco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saunders or not.
Franco connects with a knee to the head.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
Saunders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Franco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saunders tries to work over Franco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Franco missing with knees to the body.
Saunders misses with some punches.
Franco lands with a left to the head.
Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Saunders blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Saunders avoids the damage to the body.
Franco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saunders lands an elbow just above Franco 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Franco.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco blocking some punches.
Franco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saunders blocks it with crossed arms.
Saunders throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franco blocks it with crossed arms.
Franco tries to work over Saunders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Franco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saunders blocks it with crossed arms.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franco avoids it.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Saunders avoids the damage to the body.
Franco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Franco looking to stall.
#T3#
Franco pushes off an throws an elbow but Saunders leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Franco throws an elbow but misses.
Saunders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franco backwards. #BC2#
Saunders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saunders plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Saunders clinches with his opponent.
Franco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saunders is defending well for now.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Franco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saunders or not.
Franco trying to stall but Saunders improves his position.
Franco missing with knees to the body.
Saunders throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Franco prevents a body shot from Saunders.
Franco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Franco. #T4#
Saunders avoiding damage as Franco throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco prevents a body shot from Saunders.
Saunders misses with a knee to the head.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franco lands a nice elbow.
Franco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franco trying to control the position but instead, Saunders has worked for underhooks and has pushed Franco into the ropes.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saunders is trying to break free.
Saunders on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saunders trying to stall but Franco improves his position.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Franco avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the ropes.
Saunders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Saunders throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Franco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Plebian Franco dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Franco misses with a body kick.
Saunders throws a push kick but Franco slaps the foot to one side.
Saunders just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFranco.
Franco misses with a body kick.
Franco doesn't manage to clinch there - Saunders circles away.
Franco tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Nice body kick from Saunders.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saunders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franco checks a leg kick.
Franco looks for the body kick but Saunders saw that one coming.
Saunders throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Saunders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franco scores with a leg kick.
Saunders fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Franco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Saunders rushes Franco and presses him up against the ropes.
Franco throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Franco keeps control of Saunders as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Franco - that landed with a thud.
Saunders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Franco.
Saunders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Franco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Franco lands a damaging elbow.
Franco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saunders's face.
Franco lands a right hand.
Saunders takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC#Saunders is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Evan Saunders's cut even more.
Knees in the clinch landing for Franco.
Saunders is still on wobbly legs! Can Franco finish him?
Franco lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Evan Saunders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Franco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Franco.
Franco lands a body punch.
Plebian Franco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Franco lands a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Franco.
Franco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Franco lands a knee to the head.
Saunders avoids the elbow strike from Franco, against the ropes.
Saunders working aggressively here.
Franco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saunders's efforts to push away.
Franco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saunders takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saunders seems to have recovered his senses.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saunders can do to turn this around?
Saunders tries a body shot but Franco blocks it.
Saunders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Franco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Franco lands an elbow inside that Saunders shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Franco - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Franco.
Franco tries a knee to the head but Saunders blocks it.
Franco scores with a shot to the side of Saunders's head.
Saunders takes a shot to the head.
Franco lands with a right to the head.
Franco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Franco taking a breather.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
Franco lands a body punch.
Saunders takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco has Saunders pushed against the ropes.
Saunders takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Franco as the two fighters clinch.
#KD#
Franco has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Saunders to the canvas! Can Saunders beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT#The cut above Evan Saunders's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franco connects with a body shot.
Saunders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saunders avoids the head kick by Franco.
#CL2#
Saunders closes the distance and clinches.
Franco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Franco stalling the fight.
Franco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saunders avoids it.
Franco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Franco lands a right hand.
Franco lands a right hand.
Franco is working Saunders over against the ropes.
Franco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plebian Franco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Franco 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 Franklin scores the fight for Plebian Franco!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Plebian Franco!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Plebian Franco!
Plebian Franco wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Plebian Franco 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:
Fifth Rule of Fight Club
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Blow tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Blow tries to clinch but Saunders moves out of range.
Blow takes one to the chin there.
Blow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saunders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick from Saunders, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saunders throws a looping overhand right but Blow ducks down to avoid it.
Blow tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saunders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blow tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it. #CL#
Saunders clinches up against the ropes.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blow.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Blow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders misses with the head strike.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
Saunders tries a body shot but Blow blocks it.
Saunders throws a head punch that misses.
Saunders lands a nice shot to the body.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Blow controls his hands.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Blow uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Saunders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saunders looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Blow is looking to clinch but Saunders is avoiding it.
#CL#
Blow tries to keep at a distance but Saunders has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
Blow is trying to force a seperation but Saunders has the dominant position.
Saunders pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Saunders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saunders tries a head kick but it misses.
Saunders is looking to score with low kicks.
Blow wants to clinch up but Saunders keeps it at a distance.
Blow tries to clinch up but Saunders circles away and keeps his distance.
Saunders keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Saunders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Saunders's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Saunders throws a leg kick but Blow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Blow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saunders connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Maurice Blow has been cut.
Saunders moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blow tries to clinch up.
Blow scores with the left hand. Saunders knows he should have avoided that one.
Saunders walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Saunders is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maurice Blow! |
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Event:
Third Rule Of Fight Club
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Toushiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saunders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toushiro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Toushiro is looking to land body kicks.
Saunders throws a head kick but Toushiro moves out of range.
#CL2#
Toushiro gets tackled into the ropes by Saunders. Saunders maintains the clinch.
Toushiro throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toushiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saunders blocks an elbow strike from Toushiro.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toushiro.
Saunders throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Toushiro.
Toushiro blocks an uppercut.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Toushiro is defending well for now.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toushiro lands an elbow just above Saunders 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Evan Saunders has been cut.
Toushiro throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Toushiro controls his hands.
Toushiro misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Toushiro.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Saunders dodges an elbow strike from Toushiro.
Saunders avoids a wild elbow strike from Toushiro.
Toushiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toushiro.
Toushiro throws an elbow but it misses.
Toushiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saunders avoids a wild elbow strike from Toushiro.
Saunders blocks an elbow strike.
Toushiro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Toushiro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Saunders lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toushiro or not.
Toushiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Toushiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saunders's defenses.
Saunders wants to break free but Toushiro has control.
Saunders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saunders dodges an elbow strike from Toushiro.
Toushiro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toushiro backwards.
Toushiro throws an elbow that misses.
Good body shot from Saunders.
Saunders throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T2#
Saunders avoids the elbow strike from Toushiro, against the ropes.
Saunders wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saunders avoids a wild elbow strike from Toushiro.
Saunders tries a body shot but Toushiro blocks it.
Toushiro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Saunders takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saunders avoids the elbow strike from Toushiro, against the ropes.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
Saunders avoids a wild elbow strike from Toushiro.
Toushiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saunders lands with a short shot to the head.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toushiro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saunders tries a body shot but Toushiro blocks it.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Saunders fails to land.
Toushiro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Saunders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shiro Toushiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evan Saunders's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Saunders swings for the body but Toushiro moves out of range.
Toushiro throws a counter high kick but Saunders was just alert enough to avoid it.
Toushiro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Toushiro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saunders lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses.
Toushiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toushiro avoids the head kick by Saunders.
Toushiro throws a front kick aimed at Saunders's knee but Saunders avoids it well. #CL#
Toushiro has closed the distance and engaged Saunders in a clinch.
Toushiro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saunders blocks an elbow strike from Toushiro.
Toushiro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Saunders dodges an elbow strike from Toushiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Toushiro avoids the damage to the body.
Toushiro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saunders has had enough of the clinch but Toushiro keeps him there for the moment.
Toushiro lands an elbow just above Saunders 's eye.
Toushiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saunders's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
Toushiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toushiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Saunders.
Toushiro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toushiro throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders dodges an elbow strike from Toushiro.
Toushiro lands an elbow inside. #CUT#That has opened up Evan Saunders's cut even more.
Toushiro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toushiro blocks a body shot from Saunders.
Toushiro blocks the elbow strike.
Saunders blocks an elbow strike from Toushiro.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Toushiro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Shiro Toushiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saunders lands an elbow that stopped Toushiro in his tracks for a moment.
Toushiro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saunders blocks an elbow strike.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saunders blocks an elbow strike.
Toushiro misses with an elbow over the top.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Nice elbow from Toushiro.
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Toushiro controls the action.
Saunders avoids the elbow strike from Toushiro, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Toushiro. #CUT#The cut above Evan Saunders's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Toushiro misses with an elbow strike.
Saunders avoids a wild elbow strike from Toushiro.
Toushiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saunders is trying to force a seperation but Toushiro has the dominant position.
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Toushiro controls the action.
Toushiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saunders can do to turn this around?
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toushiro.
Toushiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saunders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toushiro lands an elbow inside.
Saunders tries to work over Toushiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toushiro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Saunders dodges an elbow strike from Toushiro.
Toushiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saunders misses with the head strike.
Saunders avoids a wild elbow strike from Toushiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Toushiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evan Saunders's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Toushiro throws a sloppy head kick and Saunders moves out of range easily.
Evan Saunders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shiro Toushiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Toushiro clinches.
Saunders tries to stall but Toushiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Toushiro.
Saunders blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Toushiro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saunders's brow.
Toushiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Toushiro lands a nice elbow.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Toushiro avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the ropes.
Saunders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saunders takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#Evan Saunders's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Evan Saunders's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shiro Toushiro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Saunders. #CL2#
Saunders closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saunders lands a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Marion Black has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black tries to pull guard but Saunders won't allow it.
#BC2#
Saunders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saunders gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Black counters by clinching up. #BC#
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Black avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Saunders finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saunders lands a body shot.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Saunders stuffs the takedown.
Saunders tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black shoots for a takedown but Saunders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marion Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saunders keeps the fight on the outside.
Saunders shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Saunders takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black missing with a left hand there. Saunders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black ducks right into an uppercut from Saunders.
Saunders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saunders lands the left hand.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Black takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Black is looking to counter the offense by Saunders and move into the clinch.
Saunders throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Black.#ROC2#Black is rocked!
Saunders seems to be stalking Black here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Black drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Evan Saunders! |
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