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Event:
RISE 61: Maestre v Smith
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Brown.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brown leaves Sanchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lupon Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Sanchez clinches.
Sanchez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Sanchez jumps guard but Brown stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanchez stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Sanchez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Brown stands up over Sanchez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow. #SUB#
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Sanchez controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanchez is controlling him. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES2#
Brown manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Brown has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Sanchez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brown is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Sanchez stalling. #ES2#
Brown kicks Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Brown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Brown tries to sprawl but Sanchez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brown kicks Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
Brown shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sanchez eats them both and turns towards Brown to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Sanchez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Sanchez working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown preventing the sweep. #T1#
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Brown trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Brown tries to kick Sanchez off but Sanchez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brown trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Brown pushes Sanchez off looking to stand but Sanchez dives back in and keeps control.
Sanchez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Lupon Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown is trying to stand.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Brown controlling the position for now.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Sanchez's guard.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Brown wants to stand but Sanchez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Brown controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself. #SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown is looking to stand up but Sanchez isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lupon Sanchez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brown with a nice cross.
Sanchez shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brown sprawls and moves away.
Brown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brown is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Lupon Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lupon Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Brown cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Brown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brown throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
Brown lands a head shot.
Robert Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown works over Sanchez's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brown thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Brown lands with a cross.
Brown is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Brown feints a jab promting Sanchez to slip. Brown then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sanchez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
#CL2#
Brown darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Brown tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Brown tries to pull guard but Sanchez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Sanchez pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Sanchez has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown wants to stand and escape but instead Sanchez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Brown pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Brown!#REVB#
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU2#
Brown stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.#CL2#
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown is trying to push Sanchez away but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Brown!
In defeat, Lupon Sanchez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im sorry to the fans and my sponsor, I wanted to put on a great show and get the win but tonight wasn't my night, congrats to my opponent he's a real fighter.'. |
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Event:
RISE 49: Halo v Maestre
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Branco.
Branco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Branco throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Branco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Branco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Branco.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Branco shows good takedown defense.
Jesus Branco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lupon Sanchez.
Branco lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into range.
Branco throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Branco. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Branco sends Sanchez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Branco is motioning to the referee to let Sanchez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez switches off momentarily and Branco cracks him with a monster right hand! Sanchez topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Branco dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Branco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesus Branco!
After the big win, Jesus Branco made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Lupon Sanchez spoke after the fight, saying 'Im sorry to the fans and my sponsor, I wanted to put on a great show and get the win but tonight wasn't my night, congrats to my opponent he's a real fighter.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown into May's guard.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanchez is pushing down on May's leg trying to pass to half guard. May is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanchez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanchez connects with a nice short shot to May's temple.
Sanchez moves into full mount! May won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sanchez looking to isolate an arm here. May doesn't see it coming and as Sanchez extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lupon Sanchez!
Lupon Sanchez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ironman. #TD2#
Ironman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ironman is in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez pushes Ironman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sanchez misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Ironman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Ironman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ironman throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Ironman clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Ironman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ironman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lupon Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ironman as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Ironman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ironman. #BC2#
Ironman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ironman closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Ironman pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ironman is pulling down on Sanchez's head to control his posture.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ironman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ironman looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Ironman wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ironman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ironman lands with a nice body punch.
Ironman fails with a takedown attempt.#T3##CL2#
Ironman moves into the clinch.
Ironman jumps guard but Sanchez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez has Ironman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ironman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ironman stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
#BC2#
Ironman breaks the clinch.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Ironman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ironman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ironman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanchez defends well and Ironman ends up having to push Sanchez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ironman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Ironman swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Ironman has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4##BC2#
Ironman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ironman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Sanchez counters with a quick kick to the body but Ironman blocks it.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ironman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ironman rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
Ironman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Ironman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sanchez regains guard.
Ironman sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ironclad Ironman dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Ironman shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Ironman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Ironman on that attempt.
Ironman circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Ironman gets a clinch.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ironman walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ironman.
Lupon Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ironclad Ironman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironman throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Ironman circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Ironman sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Ironman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Ironman's knee but Ironman avoids it well.
Lupon Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ironman counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Ironman avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Ironman on that attempt.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Ironman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Ironman clinches up against the cage.
Ironman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Ironman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Ironman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ironman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ironman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Ironman moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.#T3##TD2#
Ironman drags the fight down to the ground.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Ironman keeps moving.
Ironman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ironman's head.
Ironman is looking to stand up but Sanchez isn't so interested in that idea.
Sanchez wants to stand but Ironman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ironman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ironman can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ironman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Ironman manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Ironman clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Ironman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ironman tries to pull guard but Sanchez holds him up against the cage and eventually Ironman drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ironclad Ironman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ironman as he jumps to the side.
Ironman shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ironman.
#TD2#
Ironman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanchez to the mat! Sanchez manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ironman is aware though and is defending well.
Ironman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ironman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironman stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
Ironman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Ironman is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ironman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ironman tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ironman stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Ironman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
Lupon Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ironclad Ironman.
Ironman tried to score with a low kick but Sanchez checks it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ironman lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Ironman gets a clinch.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ironman.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Ironman holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Ironman pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Ironman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ironman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ironman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there. #T3#
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Ironman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Ironman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ironman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez working some strikes from top position.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ironman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Sanchez is looking to counter the offense by Ironman and move into the clinch.
Ironman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Ironman clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Ironman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ironman defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Ironman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanchez has Ironman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ironman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ironman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lupon Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Ironman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ironclad Ironman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ironman 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ironclad Ironman!
Lupon Sanchez spoke after the fight, saying 'Im sorry to the fans and my sponsor, I wanted to put on a great show and get the win but tonight wasn't my night, congrats to my opponent he's a real fighter.'. |
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