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Event: WVT 193: Anderson v Kok     
Date:   Dec 02, 2023
#R1#
Sanguiao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Beckley has managed to clinch.
Beckley blocking some punches.
Beckley missing with knees to the body.
Beckley misses with a punch to the body.
Beckley avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao.
Sanguiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beckley.
Beckley blocking some punches.
Beckley told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Beckley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beckley stalling against the cage. #T1#
Sanguiao working aggressively here.
Sanguiao avoiding damage as Beckley throws knees to the body.
Beckley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanguiao.
A knee to the head by Beckley. #CUT2#It looks like Yuta Sanguiao has been cut.
Beckley lands a damaging elbow.
Beckley leaning against his opponent.
Beckley leaning against his opponent.
Sanguiao being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Sanguiao to work. #T2#
Beckley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sanguiao pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beckley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Beckley breaks from the clinch.
Sanguiao shoots in for a takedown but Beckley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beckley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanguiao has his takedown stuffed
and Beckley counters with a left and a right that stings Sanguiao. #T3##CL2#
Beckley pushes Sanguiao up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanguiao stalling in the clinch.
Sanguiao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beckley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beckley.
A head punch on the inside from Sanguiao fails to land.
Sanguiao working aggressively here.
Sanguiao controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanguiao misses with some punches. #T4#
Sanguiao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanguiao is stalling here.
Sanguiao stalling against the cage.
Beckley connects with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Sanguiao.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yuta Sanguiao.
Sanguiao fails with the takedown
and Beckley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aeson Beckley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Beckley moves into the clinch.#CUT2#Yuta Sanguiao's cut is getting worse.
Sanguiao has a couple of punches blocked by Beckley.
Beckley trying to land knees to the body.
Sanguiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beckley tries to land a knee to the head but Sanguiao blocks with his arms.
Beckley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees to the body from Beckley. #BC2#
Beckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao tries for a takedown but Beckley circles away easily
and Beckley counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Beckley moves into range and clinches up with Sanguiao.#T1#
Sanguiao stalling in the clinch but Beckley improves position.
Beckley slowing the pace effectively.
Sanguiao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanguiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beckley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beckley lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckley.
Sanguiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanguiao is trying to stall.
Beckley is working Sanguiao over against the cage.
Aeson Beckley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beckley as Sanguiao tries to tie him up.
Sanguiao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanguiao.
Sanguiao misses with the head strike.
Sanguiao misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanguiao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Beckley misses with a knee strike.
Beckley trying to land knees to the body.
Beckley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Sanguiao wants to stall.
Sanguiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanguiao is trying to maintain a safe position but Beckley gets an underhook and turns Sanguiao into the cage.
Sanguiao looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yuta Sanguiao.
Sanguiao wants to clinch up but Beckley keeps it at a distance.
Aeson Beckley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanguiao tries to close the distance and clinch but Beckley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Beckley darts in and clinches Sanguiao up against the cage.
Sanguiao is looking to control Beckley's arms but Beckley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanguiao has his back to the cage.
Sanguiao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanguiao is stalling here.
Beckley lands an elbow that stopped Sanguiao in his tracks for a moment.
Sanguiao tries to stall but Beckley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanguiao takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#Yuta Sanguiao's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao. #BC2#
Beckley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanguiao misses with a takedown attempt
and Beckley counters with a series of strikes. Sanguiao will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckley scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Beckley drives through and clinches with Sanguiao against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aeson Beckley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sanguiao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beckley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beckley blocks a jab.
Beckley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanguiao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beckley scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beckley misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckley.
Sanguiao taking a breather. #T1#
Sanguiao working aggressively here.
Beckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beckley stalling against the cage.
Beckley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beckley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Beckley breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Beckley pushes Sanguiao up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanguiao throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanguiao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2##BC2#
Beckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Sanguiao tries to keep at a distance but Beckley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanguiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao.
Yuta Sanguiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Sanguiao fails to land. #BC2#
Beckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Beckley closes the distance and clinches.
Beckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Beckley looking to throw knees to the head but Sanguiao is blocking nicely.
Beckley is stalling here.
Beckley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beckley landing knees to the head.
Beckley lands a knee to the body.
Beckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Beckley manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanguiao.#CL2#
Beckley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Sanguiao is looking to control Beckley's arms but Beckley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanguiao has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Beckley.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Beckley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Beckley blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckley lands an elbow inside that Sanguiao shrugs off.
Aeson Beckley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanguiao misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aeson Beckley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beckley 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aeson Beckley!

 

Event: WVT 184: Anderson v Andrei     
Date:   Nov 11, 2023
#R1#
Some wild striking there from King.
King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#It looks like Yuta Sanguiao has been cut.
King is looking to slow Sanguiao down with leg kicks.
Sanguiao goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
Sanguiao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
Sanguiao blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
A good leg kick by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao blocks a jab.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King! #T1#
King scores with a leg kick.
King misses with a looping right.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguiao sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
King gets caught napping as Sanguiao dives in and scores a takedown. King manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanguiao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
King wants to stand but Sanguiao is controlling the position. #T2#
Sanguiao wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Sanguiao told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanguiao postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Sanguiao drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sanguiao as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! King screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sanguiao! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Yuta Sanguiao!

 

Event: WVT 178: Fedetenko v Railio 2     
Date:   Oct 28, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Sanguiao moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stalling in the clinch from Knights.
Knights stalling against the cage.
Knights taking a breather.
Knights manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knights seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#TD2#
Sanguiao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knights to the ground. Sanguiao is now in Knights's guard.
Knights on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knights tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sanguiao dives into side control.
Knights stops Sanguiao from passing to mount. #T1#
Knights dodges the ground and pound from Sanguiao.#SUB2#
Sanguiao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knights is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Sanguiao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knights pushes Sanguiao away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sanguiao gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Sanguiao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knights has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sanguiao but great work by Knights.
Knights tries to stand but Sanguiao is controlling his head.
Sanguiao can't do much from the bottom here.
Knights wants to stand but Sanguiao has his arm trapped.
Sanguiao told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sanguiao wants to control but Knights postures up.#T3#
Knights tries to stand but Sanguiao is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Sanguiao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knights looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knights has control of an arm but Sanguiao manages to advance to Knights's back!
Knights wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Knights defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Knights wants to get back to his feet.
Knights trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuta Sanguiao 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##CL#
Knights instigates a clinch.
Knights manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knights pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knights pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanguiao trying to control the position but instead, Knights has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanguiao into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights trying to control the position but instead, Sanguiao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knights into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knights. #T1#
Knights is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanguiao as he jumps to the side.
Sanguiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Sanguiao clinches up with Knights and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Knights - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knights displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanguiao up against the cage.
Knights taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Knights's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanguiao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knights's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nightey Knights. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Knights gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Knights has his feet on Sanguiao's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Knights drives through and clinches with Sanguiao against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanguiao misses with some punches.
Knights stalling in the clinch but Sanguiao improves position.
Knights has Sanguiao pressed against the cage.
Sanguiao trying to control the position but instead, Knights has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanguiao into the cage.
Knights effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knights slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#CL2#
Sanguiao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knights has Sanguiao pushed against the cage.
Knights is pushing Sanguiao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knights stalling.
Knights has Sanguiao pushed against the cage.
Knights's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanguiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanguiao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Sanguiao avoids a kick to the body.
Sanguiao tries to counter with a clinch but Knights shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Sanguiao gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Sanguiao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knights knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knights is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sanguiao is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sanguiao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knights has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sanguiao but great work by Knights.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nightey Knights dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knights fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanguiao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knights misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knights fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanguiao wants to counter the offense by Knights and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nightey Knights. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sanguiao moves into range and clinches up with Knights.
Knights avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knights - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knights slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights wants to stall.
Knights is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanguiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knights somewhat.#T1##CL#
Knights gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanguiao looking to stall.
Knights is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knights is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanguiao gets an underhook and turns Knights into the cage.
A short right from Sanguiao on the inside.
Knights's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knights holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanguiao avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Knights shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanguiao as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Knights darts in and clinches Sanguiao up against the cage.
Knights stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knights avoiding damage.
Knights has Sanguiao pushed against the cage.
Knights just leaning against Sanguiao, taking a breather.
Knights taking a breather.
Nightey Knights has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights misses with a wild combination. #T3##CL#
Knights clinches with his opponent.
Knights taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knights tries to stall but Sanguiao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knights is struggling to control the position.
Knights stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights fails with a takedown attempt.
Knights takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Knights.
Knights wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4##CL#
Knights rushes Sanguiao and presses him up against the cage.
Sanguiao misses with the head strike.
Knights stalling the fight.
Knights is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knights.
Knights is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanguiao is keeping busy.
Sanguiao manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knights stalling.
Knights is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights misses with a takedown attempt - Sanguiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Sanguiao rushes Knights and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuta Sanguiao.
I think Sanguiao 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nightey Knights!

In his post fight interview, Nightey Knights started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: WVT 156: Anderson v Torvik     
Date:   Sep 09, 2023
#R1##TD#
Sanguiao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bonanza tries to buck Sanguiao off but Sanguiao is having none of it.
Bonanza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanguiao off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Bonanza looking to break Sanguiao's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sanguiao remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bonanza will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sanguiao is trapped and Bonanza is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sanguiao wants to control his opponent's hands but Bonanza gets his hands free.
Bonanza throwing sloppy strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Bonanza looking for the choke from the back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Bonanza has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bonanza somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Bonanza missing with punches from the back.
Bonanza punches the canvas rather than the man.
Sanguiao trying to control the hands but Bonanza breaks the grip.
Bonanza lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bonanza.
Sanguiao wants to escape the position.
Bonanza gets his hands free as Sanguiao looks to control.
Bonanza has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sanguiao.
Bonanza missing with punches from the back. #T1#
Bonanza is landing with strikes. Sanguiao can't take much more of this.
Sanguiao is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sanguiao trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Bonanza has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bonanza cracks Sanguiao with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Sanguiao from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #SUB2#
Bonanza working for a choke but Sanguiao is defending well.
Sanguiao wants to control his opponent's hands but Bonanza gets his hands free.
Bonanza is punishing Sanguiao with some ground and pound.
Bonanza throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sanguiao preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bonanza.
Sanguiao trying to control the position but Bonanza manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sanguiao avoids the strikes from Bonanza.
Bonanza is punishing Sanguiao with some ground and pound.
Bonanza punishes Sanguiao with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonanza not allowing Sanguiao to control his hands. #SUB2#
Bonanza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sanguiao has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bonanza throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Bonanza throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bonanza punches Sanguiao on the ear.
Well, with Bonanza on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sanguiao is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bonanza thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sanguiao avoids the strikes from Bonanza.
Bonanza is throwing strikes but Sanguiao counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Sanguiao regains half guard.
Bonanza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanguiao's head. #T3#
Sanguiao trying to hold on to Bonanza's head to control him but Bonanza postures up.
Sanguiao keeping control of the position.
Bonanza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bonanza winds up and cracks Sanguiao with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanguiao wants to get back to full guard.
Bonanza is thwarting Sanguiao's attempts to control the position.
Bonanza throwing shots but Sanguiao is blocking nicely.
Bonanza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sanguiao trying to hold on to Bonanza's head to control him but Bonanza postures up.
Sanguiao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bonanza is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sanguiao preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bonanza working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Sanguiao trying to control but Bonanza postures up.
Bonanza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bonanza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanguiao taking some punishment here, with Bonanza in his half guard.
Bonanza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanguiao with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bonanza trying to pass the guard but Sanguiao defending well.
Sanguiao taking some punishment here, with Bonanza in his half guard.
Bonanza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bonanza lands strikes from half guard.
Sanguiao trying to control here.
Sanguiao controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sanguiao trying to control but Bonanza postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Bonanza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Sanguiao clinches up with Bonanza and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sanguiao fails to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bonanza in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
Bonanza tries to work over Sanguiao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonanza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonanza misses with a body punch.
Sanguiao gets through Bonanza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonanza is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanguiao gets an underhook and turns Bonanza into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanguiao lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonanza misses with some punches.
Bonanza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonanza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanguiao.
Bonanza misses with a punch to the body.
Bonanza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanguiao's elbow. #T1#
Bonanza lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Bonanza.
Still in the clinch, Sanguiao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonanza works on Sanguiao's body with a couple of short punches.
Bonanza tries a body shot but Sanguiao blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao.
Bonanza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonanza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
Sanguiao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bonanza gets through Sanguiao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonanza tries a body shot but Sanguiao blocks it.
Bonanza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanguiao blocking some punches.
Benson Bonanza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanguiao throws a head punch that misses.
Sanguiao lands with a light punch inside.
Bonanza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
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 short right from Bonanza. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bonanza as Sanguiao tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Bonanza.
Bonanza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonanza lands with a right to the head.
Bonanza lands with a light punch inside.
Bonanza leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonanza.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonanza.
Sanguiao blocks a body shot from Bonanza.
Sanguiao trying to control the position but instead, Bonanza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanguiao into the cage.
Bonanza can't find room to land a body shot as Sanguiao controls the action.
Sanguiao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanguiao looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanguiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonanza. #T3#
Bonanza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanguiao's elbow.
Bonanza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonanza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanguiao or not.
Bonanza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonanza blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sanguiao fails to land.
Bonanza lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Bonanza fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Bonanza.
Bonanza misses with a punch to the body.
Bonanza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanguiao's elbow.
Sanguiao blocks a body shot from Bonanza.
Sanguiao swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonanza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonanza tries to throw a body punch but Sanguiao avoids it by throwing Bonanza back against the cage.
Sanguiao prevents a body shot from Bonanza.
Bonanza misses with a punch to the body.
Bonanza misses with some punches.
Sanguiao letting Bonanza take a breather here.#T4#
Bonanza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanguiaos head.
A short left from Sanguiao.
Bonanza throws a head punch that misses.
Bonanza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bonanza - that landed with a thud.
Sanguiao blocks an uppercut.
Bonanza swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanguiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bonanza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanguiao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonanza misses with a punch to the body.
Sanguiao controlling the action here for a moment.
Bonanza misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Bonanza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonanza shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sanguiao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanguiao doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonanza circles away.
Sanguiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonanza circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonanza throws a big counter head kick but Sanguiao avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao tries to clinch up.
Sanguiao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonanza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Bonanza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Sanguiao shoots in for a takedown but Bonanza shows good takedown defense.
Bonanza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanguiao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonanza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonanza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bonanza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanguiao tries for a takedown but Bonanza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bonanza throws a big counter head kick but Sanguiao avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Sanguiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanguiao with a poor takedown
and Bonanza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanguiao tries for a takedown but Bonanza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2##TD#
Sanguiao drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Bonanza has an active guard here but Sanguiao has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Bonanza looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bonanza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yuta Sanguiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Sanguiao looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Benson Bonanza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonanza tries to get to full guard but Sanguiao has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Bonanza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bonanza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bonanza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonanza tries to roll over but Sanguiao keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bonanza actively working from the bottom here.
Bonanza wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bonanza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sanguiao is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Bonanza is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanguiao.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bonanza looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuta Sanguiao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonanza 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benson Bonanza!

After winning the bout, Benson Bonanza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WVT 140: Gracie v Briggs     
Date:   Aug 05, 2023
#R1#
Thayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguiao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanguiao avoids the head kick by Thayer.
Sanguiao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thayer manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Thayer has Sanguiao up against the cage in a clinch.
Thayer being controlled against the cage.
Sanguiao misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Thayer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Sanguiao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thayer moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Thayer.
Sanguiao throws a punch but it's blocked by Thayer.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao. #T1##BC2#
Thayer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thayer swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanguiao.
Thayer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Sanguiao has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Thayer breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Thayer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanguiao's half guard.
Sanguiao is trying to maintain the position but Thayer is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanguiao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thayer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thayer controlling the action here. #T2#
Sanguiao trying to hold on to Thayer's head to control him but Thayer postures up.
Sanguiao wants to improve his position but Thayer is controlling well.
Sanguiao trying to control but Thayer postures up.
Thayer slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Sanguiao tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thayer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sanguiao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thayer on the ground.
Sanguiao wants to control but Thayer is having none of it.
Thayer tries to control but Sanguiao wriggling away. #SU2#
Thayer get's back to his feet.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Sanguiao. No joy for Thayer on that attempt.
A shot to the liver by Sanguiao. Beautiful body shot.
Sanguiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thayer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanguiao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Thayer closes the distance and pushes Sanguiao back into the cage.#T4#
Sanguiao avoiding damage as Thayer throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Thayer breaks from the clinch.
Thad Thayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanguiao scores with a jab to the head.
Sanguiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thayer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thayer fails to land the takedown.
Sanguiao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thayer.#TD2#
Thayer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sanguiao quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thayer wants to control but Sanguiao is keeping him busy.
Sanguiao is looking to improve his position.
Sanguiao trying to hold on to Thayer's head to control him but Thayer postures up.
Sanguiao controlling the position well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thad Thayer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanguiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thayer somewhat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanguiao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thayer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanguiao tries to avoid it but Thayer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanguiao to the ground. Sanguiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Thayer drives through with a takedown into Sanguiao's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU2#
Thayer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sanguiao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thayer defends well and Sanguiao ends up having to push Thayer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Sanguiao tries to stall but Thayer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thayer tries to pull guard but Sanguiao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yuta Sanguiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thayer.
Sanguiao has a couple of punches blocked by Thayer.
Sanguiao throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Thayer decides to pull guard.
Thayer is adopting a defensive guard.
Thad Thayer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Thayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanguiao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Thayer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sanguiao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanguiao tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard.
Sanguiao being controlled here momentarily.
Thayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Thayer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Sanguiao has gone for a leg lock! Thayer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sanguiao's guard.#REVB#
Thayer postures up.
Sanguiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thayer advances to half guard.
Sanguiao keeping hold of Thayer's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Sanguiao wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thayer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanguiao wants to improve his position but Thayer is controlling well. #SUB2#
Thayer seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sanguiao is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thad Thayer!

 

Event: WVT 126: Thibodeaux v Mahogany     
Date:   Jul 07, 2023
#R1#
Sanguiao tries to clinch but King is having none of it. #TD2#
Sanguiao shoots in and bounces King off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
King wants to stand and escape but Sanguiao is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanguiao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! King is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! King has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sanguiao trying to control the position here. #T1#
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King throws the left hand but Sanguiao avoids the punch easily.
King's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanguiao under the eye.
Dwayne King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanguiao.
A head kick misses from King.
Sanguiao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sanguiao tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
King looks to land a right hand but Sanguiao moved out of range.
King throws a leg kick but Sanguiao checks it.
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
King lands with a shot to the body.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Yuta Sanguiao has been cut.#T3#
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanguiao tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Sanguiao shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
King is trying to stand back up but Sanguiao is controlling him #SUB2#
Sanguiao is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Sanguiao stops King from getting back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
King tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sanguiao manages to move to mount! #SUB2#
Sanguiao looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sanguiao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
King scores with a hook.
King cracks Sanguiao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Sanguiao.
King throws a shot to the body.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Sanguiao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A punch combination from King misses. #CL2#
Sanguiao closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
King presses Sanguiao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanguiao taking a breather. #T1#
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Sanguiao controls the action.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
King presses Sanguiao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanguiao stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from King.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
King blocking some punches.
King is leaning against Sanguiao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanguiao can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from King.
A short right from King on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanguiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
King lands a body shot.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanguiao misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King lands with a right to the head.
Sanguiao misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanguiao blocks an uppercut.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanguiao prevents a body shot from King.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao.
King lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King blocks an uppercut.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanguiao controls his hands.
King tries to throw a body punch but Sanguiao avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands with a right to the head.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dwayne King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King misses with some punches.
Sanguiao stalling in the clinch.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Sanguiao throws a head punch that misses.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanguiao's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao blocks a body shot from King.
King lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Sanguiao tries to tie him up.
King working aggressively here.
King working aggressively here.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanguiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
King working aggressively here.
Sanguiao takes a shot to the head.
Sanguiao misses with some punches.
King misses with some punches.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanguiaos head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
King scores with a jab.
Sanguiao slips a jab and a cross from King.
Sanguiao dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Sanguiao's head and hops out.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from King finds it's way through Sanguiao's defenses.
King lands with a nice combination. Sanguiao backs away looking to recover.
Sanguiao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanguiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanguiao tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from King lands.
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!
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
King catches Sanguiao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanguiao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanguiao walks into a left hand.
King tried to score with a low kick but Sanguiao checks it.
Sanguiao wants to counter with a clinch but King pushes him away.
King wants to land a leg kick but Sanguiao is out of range.
Dwayne King is winning the standup battle so far.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanguiao tries to counter with a clinch but King shakes him off and moves away.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
King lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick from King lands but Sanguiao takes it in his stride. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King sets himself, and Sanguiao steps forward looking for the clinch! King avoids it this time.
King throws a leg kick but Sanguiao sees it coming and moves out of range.
King throws a nice looking combination but Sanguiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Sanguiao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanguiao off to one side.
Dwayne King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuta Sanguiao.
King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Sanguiao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yuta Sanguiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King tries to kick Sanguiao off but Sanguiao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Sanguiao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Sanguiao seems to be looking for submissions.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanguiao on the ground.
Sanguiao is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for King! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Sanguiao is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But King has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from King!
Sanguiao is pulling down on King's head to control his posture.
Sanguiao has a closed guard, preventing King from standing up.
Sanguiao trying to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne King!

During a confident post fight interview, Dwayne King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: NYF 15: Mendez vs St.Claire 2     
Date:   Apr 08, 2023
#R1#
Sanguiao slips a jab from Robertson.
Robertson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanguiao.
Sanguiao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Robertson manages to circle out of the way.
Sanguiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A combination from Robertson does no damage.
Sanguiao tries to move into range but Robertson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Yuta Sanguiao has been cut.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robertson misses with a hook. Sanguiao ducked under it nicely.
Sanguiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robertson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robertson misses the jab.
Robertson with a jab.
Sanguiao shoots in for a takedown but Robertson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Robertson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanguiao fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Robertson missing with a left hand there. Sanguiao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reece Robertson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanguiao lands with an overhand left.
Sanguiao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanguiao misses with the combination.
Sanguiao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab.
Sanguiao slips under a jab.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Sanguiao moves out of range.
Sanguiao checks a low kick from Robertson.
Robertson connects with a single shot there.
Sanguiao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A clash of legs there as Sanguiao blocks the low kick.
Robertson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Robertson throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Sanguiao counters by moving into the clinch.
Robertson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Robertson looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Sanguiao fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Sanguiao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanguiao misses with the head strike.
Sanguiao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robertson has had enough of the clinch but Sanguiao keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Robertson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robertson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanguiao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Robertson.
Robertson connects with a right hand. Sanguiao shakes it off.
Robertson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robertson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanguiao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robertson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Sanguiao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robertson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanguiao somewhat.
Robertson is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Sanguiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanguiao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanguiao darts in looking for a takedown but Robertson gets double underhooks and turns Sanguiao into the cage.
Robertson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robertson is trying to break free.
Robertson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanguiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanguiao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sanguiao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanguiao swings wildly with an uppercut but Robertson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Sanguiao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robertson's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Robertson breaks from the clinch.
Sanguiao dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Sanguiao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Robertson manages to circle out of the way.
Robertson looks to land a combination but Sanguiao avoids it well.
As Robertson tries to get set, Sanguiao tries to push him back and clinch up but Robertson manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Sanguiao moves into range and clinches up with Robertson.
Robertson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Robertson taking a breather.
Sanguiao displaying some good clinch control by pressing Robertson up against the cage.
Sanguiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reece Robertson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sanguiao tries to clinch up.
Robertson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Robertson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanguiao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robertson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reece Robertson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robertson thows a body kick. Sanguiao tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reece Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Robertson. Those never looked like landing.
Robertson misses the shot to the body.
Sanguiao misses with a takedown attempt
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanguiao moves in looking to clinch but Robertson pushes him off.
Sanguiao avoids the body shot from Robertson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanguiao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robertson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robertson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Sanguiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Robertson there.#CUT2#Yuta Sanguiao's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robertson.
Sanguiao tries to counter by clinching up but Robertson breaks away and moves out of range.
Sanguiao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanguiao tries to counter by clinching up but Robertson breaks away and moves out of range.
Robertson scores with a spinning back kick!
Sanguiao ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Reece Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Sanguiao blocks the low kick.
Robertson misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Sanguiao moves into the clinch.
Sanguiao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robertson misses with the head strike.
Sanguiao throws a punch but it's blocked by Robertson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanguiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Robertson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanguiao up against the cage.
Sanguiao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanguiao leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Sanguiao fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao. #BC2#
Robertson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Sanguiao avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Robertson misses.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Sanguiao slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robertson swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Sanguiao counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Robertson is trying to force a seperation but Sanguiao has the dominant position.
Sanguiao misses with the head strike.
Robertson can't break the clinch.
Sanguiao keeps control of Robertson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robertson has Sanguiao pressed against the cage.
Robertson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanguiao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Robertson up against the cage.
Robertson takes a shot to the head.
Robertson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanguiao. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanguiao lands with a right to the head.
Sanguiao keeps control of Robertson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Robertson breaks the clinch.
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Sanguiao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanguiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robertson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanguiao misses with some punches.
Sanguiao has Robertson pressed against the cage.
Sanguiao's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Robertson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reece Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
That's time! Sanguiao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Robertson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Sanguiao counters by moving into the clinch.
Sanguiao misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robertson.
Robertson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanguiao has him pressed against the cage.
Sanguiao throws a punch but it's blocked by Robertson.
Sanguiao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanguiao slowing the pace effectively.
Robertson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robertson trying to control the position but instead, Sanguiao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robertson into the cage.
Sanguiao is looking to control Robertson's arms but Robertson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanguiao has his back to the cage.
Yuta Sanguiao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao stalling the fight.
Sanguiao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanguiao misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Robertson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanguiao has double underhooks.
Robertson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanguiao's elbow.
Robertson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robertson blocking some punches.
Robertson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robertson can't break the clinch.
Robertson wants to stall.
Sanguiao slows down the pace here.
Sanguiao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robertson's efforts to push away.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanguiao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Robertson manages to break the clinch.
Robertson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Robertson thows a leg kick but Sanguiao checks it #CL#
and Sanguiao counters by moving into the clinch.
Robertson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao misses with some punches.
Sanguiao lands with a light punch inside.
Yuta Sanguiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanguiao avoiding damage.
Robertson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
Sanguiao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanguiao prevents Robertson from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Sanguiao stalling against the cage.
Sanguiao is trying to maintain a safe position but Robertson gets an underhook and turns Sanguiao into the cage.
Robertson has had enough of the clinch but Sanguiao keeps him there for the moment.
Robertson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanguiao has double underhooks.
Sanguiao misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Robertson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Robertson. No joy for Sanguiao on that attempt.
Robertson takes a swing at Sanguiao's ribcage but misses.
Robertson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanguiao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robertson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanguiao somewhat.#T4#
Robertson lands a nice looking body kick.
Sanguiao checks a low kick from Robertson.
Robertson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Sanguiao moves out of range.
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanguiao tries to clinch up but Robertson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanguiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robertson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanguiao shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Sanguiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanguiao wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reece Robertson.
I've got Robertson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reece Robertson!

 

Event: NYF 13: McCoy vs Sam 2     
Date:   Mar 25, 2023
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Sanguiao.
Sanguiao slips a straight right by Cillian.
A big left from Sanguiao misses.
Sanguiao closes the distance but Cillian moves to the side
and Cillian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanguiao misses with a hook. Cillian ducked under it nicely.
Cillian lands with an overhand left.
Cillian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cillian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cillian wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Cillian as Sanguiao shoots in.
Sanguiao checks a leg kick nicely.
Cillian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanguiao at a distance.
Cillian connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Sanguiao lands a jab to the head.
Cillian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cillian misses with a hook. Sanguiao ducked under it nicely.
Cillian misses with a hook. Sanguiao ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Sanguiao has Cillian up against the cage in a clinch.
Cillian is trying to force a seperation but Sanguiao has the dominant position.
Cillian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanguiao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanguiao has a couple of punches blocked by Cillian.
Sanguiao just leaning against Cillian, taking a breather.
Cillian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanguiao has him pressed against the cage.
Sanguiao is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cillian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Cillian can't break the clinch.
Sanguiao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cillians head.
Sanguiao pushes Cillian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanguiao controlling the action here for a moment.
Cillian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanguiao has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanguiao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cillian wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanguiao won't allow it.
Sanguiao misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanguiao stalling in the clinch but Cillian improves position.
Sanguiao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cillian's efforts to push away.
Sanguiao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cillian backwards. #T3#
Cillian is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanguiao has double underhooks.
Cillian can't break the clinch.
Cillian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanguiao has him pressed against the cage.
Cillian tries to break the clinch but Sanguiao is controlling the position.
Sanguiao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanguiao effectively controlling the action here.
Cillian is trying to push Sanguiao away but Sanguiao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Cillian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanguiao tries to stall but Cillian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanguiao has Cillian pressed against the cage, preventing Cillian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanguiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanguiao misses with some punches. #BC#
Cillian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cillian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cillian sizes up Sanguiao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Cillian looks to land a left hand but Sanguiao moved out of range nicely.
Cillian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguiao moves away.
Cillian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanguiao is out of range.
Cillian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanguiao.
Cillian misses with a low kick.
Sanguiao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cillian misses with a straight left.
Cillian misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Sanguiao.
Cillian circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Brandon Cillian will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cillian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao tries to clinch there but Cillian circles away.
Cillian lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanguiao's head.
Sanguiao slips under a jab from Cillian.
Sanguiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Sanguiao clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cillian can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao swings wildly with an uppercut but Cillian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanguiao has Cillian pressed against the cage, preventing Cillian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cillian is trying to force a seperation but Sanguiao has the dominant position.#T1##BC#
Cillian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cillian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanguiao.
Cillian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cillian swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanguiao.
An attempted straight right counter from Cillian misses the target.
Cillian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanguiao.
Sanguiao shoots for a takedown but Cillian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Sanguiao backs away, Cillian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cillian throws a looping overhand right but Sanguiao ducks down to avoid it.
Cillian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanguiao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cillian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanguiao on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Sanguiao pushes Cillian up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Sanguiao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cillian backwards. #BC#
Cillian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cillian throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao wants to counter with a clinch but Cillian pushes him away.
Good shot there by Cillian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cillian misses with an uppercut. Sanguiao saw that one coming.
Brandon Cillian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanguiao doesn't manage to clinch there - Cillian circles away.
It looked like Cillian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Sanguiao has Cillian up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanguiao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao. #BC#
Cillian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cillian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cillian! #T3#
Sanguiao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cillian throws out the jab.
Sanguiao is looking to clinch but Cillian is avoiding it.
Sanguiao slips a jab from Cillian.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanguiao blocks the leg kick.
Cillian misses with a looping right.
Cillian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanguiao.
A cross from Cillian lands.#CL2#
Sanguiao has closed the distance and engaged Cillian in a clinch.
Sanguiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Cillian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanguiao slips under a jab.
Sanguiao wants to counter the offense by Cillian and move into the clinch position.
Cillian looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanguiao is just out of range.#T4#
No joy there for Cillian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanguiao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cillian misses with an uppercut. Sanguiao saw that one coming.
Cillian throws a hook but Sanguiao blocks it.
Sanguiao tries to counter with a clinch but Cillian shakes him off and moves away.
Cillian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brandon Cillian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cillian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanguiao checks a leg kick.
Sanguiao tries to counter by closing the distance.
A cross from Cillian lands.
Sanguiao slips under a jab.
Sanguiao takes one to the chin there.
Brandon Cillian is winning the standup battle so far.
Cillian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Cillian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cillian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Cillian dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cillian on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Sanguiao takes the fight into the clinch.
Cillian wants to break free but Sanguiao has control.
Cillian wants to break free but Sanguiao has control.
Sanguiao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cillian backwards. #BC#
Cillian manages to break the clinch.
Sanguiao misses with an uppercut.
Sanguiao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao fails with a takedown attempt.
Cillian appears to be looking for a big counter.
A clash of legs there as Sanguiao blocks the low kick.
Sanguiao wants to counter the offense by Cillian and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Sanguiao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cillian.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguiao misses the target.
A punch combination from Cillian misses.
Sanguiao moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanguiao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cillian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanguiao can do to turn this around?
Cillian throws a lazy right hand but Sanguiao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanguiao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanguiao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cillian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cillian.
Sanguiao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Cillian misses. #T2#
Sanguiao closes the distance and clinches up with Cillian, looking for a takedown. Sanguiao pushes Cillian against the cage but Cillian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cillian lands an overhand right.
Cillian misses with a double jab.
Cillian swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanguiao.
Cillian misses with a body shot.
Sanguiao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sanguiao moves in looking to clinch but Cillian pushes him off.
Yuta Sanguiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanguiao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cillian avoids it really well and circles away.
Brandon Cillian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuta Sanguiao.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanguiao blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Sanguiao wants to clinch.
Cillian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanguiao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cillian half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cillian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguiao moves away.
Sanguiao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cillian.
Sanguiao checks the leg kick.#T4#
Sanguiao fails to land the takedown.
Sanguiao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cillian connects with a body shot.
Cillian connects with a right hand. Sanguiao shakes it off.
A slow jab from Cillian misses its intended target.
Brandon Cillian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cillian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cillian sets himself, and Sanguiao steps forward looking for the clinch! Cillian avoids it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanguiao with a poor takedown
and Cillian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Cillian misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Cillian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cillian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Cillian!

 

Event: NYF:Fight Night 1     
Date:   Mar 10, 2023
#R1#
Marxer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marxer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanguiao looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Marxer clinches.
Marxer tries for a takedown but Sanguiao manages to get underhooks.
Marxer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marxer lands a shoulder strike.
We've been hearing reports that Marxer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marxer slows down the pace here.
Marxer prevents Sanguiao from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marxer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanguiao is trying to break the clinch but Marxer is controlling him.
Marxer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marxer lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marxer.
Sanguiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marxer has him pressed against the cage.
Marxer has Sanguiao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanguiao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marxer gets through Sanguiao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marxer throws an elbow that misses.
Marxer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanguiao after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Marxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marxer keeps control of Sanguiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanguiao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marxer tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanguiao avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
Marxer lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
Marxer has Sanguiao pressed against the cage. #T2##BC#
Marxer manages to break the clinch.
Sanguiao moves out of range as Marxer strikes.
Marxer misses with a double jab.
Sanguiao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marxer.
Marxer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanguiao lands the left hand.
Marxer misses with a looping right.
Sanguiao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marxer can pounce on him.
Nice jab there from Marxer.
Yuta Sanguiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marxer lands a body shot.
Marxer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguiao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanguiao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marxer momentarily.
Marxer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marxer walks into a straight right hand from Sanguiao.#T3#
Marxer misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao slips a jab from Marxer.
Sanguiao works over Marxer's head and body with a nice combination.
Marxer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Marxer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marxer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanguiao throws a right hand that misses
and Marxer counters with a three punch combo that has Sanguiao backing up. Sanguiao nods at Marxer to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanguiao leaves Marxer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanguiao defending well as Marxer loads up on a big left hand.
Sanguiao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanguiao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marxer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanguiao scrambles back to his feet.
Sanguiao misses with an uppercut. Marxer saw that one coming.#TD#
Marxer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Marxer winds up and cracks Sanguiao with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marxer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sanguiao won't allow Marxer to pass to mount.
Sanguiao pushes Marxer off looking to stand but Marxer dives back in and keeps control.
Sanguiao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marxer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanguiao is looking to escape.
Marxer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marxer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marxer is controlling the pace.
Sanguiao wants to get back to his feet.
Marxer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Marxer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Marxer lands a head kick. Sanguiao smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanguiao is trying to break the clinch but Marxer is controlling him.
Sanguiao wants to break free but Marxer has control.
Marxer is pushing Sanguiao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Marxer manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marxer's head backwards.
Marxer looks to clinch
and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanguiao throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Marxer throws a hook to the side of Sanguiao's head but Sanguiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marxer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanguiao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Marxer looking to score a takedown here. Sanguiao is defending well but Marxer drives through and ends up in Sanguiao's guard.
Marxer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanguiao wants to get back to his feet but Marxer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marxer looking to pass the guard.
Sanguiao is looking to stand up but Marxer isn't so interested in that idea.
Marxer looking to pass the guard.
Marxer prevents Sanguiao from getting back to his feet.
Sanguiao is wriggling around but Marxer manages to pass to half guard. #T2#
Marxer is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanguiao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marxer lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT#It looks like Yuta Sanguiao has been cut.
Marxer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanguiao keeps working.
Sanguiao is looking to get back to is feet but Marxer passes into side control.
Marxer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Marxer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanguiao down.
Sanguiao tries to escape but Marxer is in control.
Marxer working the ground and pound.
Aaron Marxer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanguiao is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marxer is controlling him well.#ES2#
Sanguiao sneaks out the side door and pushes Marxer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Aaron Marxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanguiao throws a series of strikes that have Marxer backpedaling.
Marxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Sanguiao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanguiao manages to avoid it.
Sanguiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marxer misses with a double jab
and Sanguiao counters with a left and a right that stings Marxer.
Aaron Marxer is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Marxer throws a sloppy head kick and Sanguiao moves out of range easily.
Sanguiao checks a low kick from Marxer.
That kick from Marxer tenderised Sanguiao's leg. Sanguiao is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Marxer clinches up with Sanguiao and pushes him back against the cage.
Marxer throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Marxer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanguiao checks the leg kick.
Marxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Marxer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanguiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Marxer.
Marxer misses with a combination
and Sanguiao counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Sanguiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marxer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marxer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanguiao connects with a jab.
Marxer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguiao moves away.
Sanguiao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sanguiao throws a hook but Marxer blocks it.
Marxer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanguiao slips a straight right by Marxer.
Aaron Marxer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Marxer lands a nice hook to Sanguiao's body. Sanguiao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marxer lands a nice shot that snaps Sanguiao's head back.
Sanguiao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck for Marxer with that takedown attempt.
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 Aaron Marxer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sanguiao moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanguiao scores with a jab to the head.
Marxer misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Sanguiao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marxer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanguiao back to the cage. Marxer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sanguiao throws out a powerful jab.
Sanguiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marxer shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanguiao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marxer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slow jab from Sanguiao misses its intended target.
Sanguiao throws a looping overhand right but Marxer ducks down to avoid it.
Marxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanguiao throws an overhand right that lands on Marxer's shoulder, as Marxer tries to avoid the shot.
Marxer misses with a straight left.
Marxer looks to land a body kick but Sanguiao moved away.
Sanguiao throws out a counter right but Marxer avoids it with no problem.
Marxer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanguiao can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marxer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Marxer misses with a left hand
and Sanguiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanguiao throws a lazy right hand but Marxer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marxer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Sanguiao.
Marxer throws a head kick but Sanguiao moves out of range.
Marxer tries to bum rush Sanguiao with a series of wild strikes but Sanguiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marxer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Marxer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanguiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marxer.
Sanguiao swings for the body but Marxer moves out of range.
Sanguiao misses with a wild body shot.
Marxer thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Marxer scores with a punch to the head.
Marxer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marxer misses with a takedown attempt - Sanguiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Marxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanguiao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marxer is looking to chop away at Sanguiao's legs.
Yuta Sanguiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Sanguiao as Marxer shoots in.
Marxer misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Sanguiao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marxer goes for a double leg but Sanguiao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanguiao continues to drive forward.
Marxer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marxer stalling. #T3##BC2#
Sanguiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Marxer moves into the clinch successfully.
Marxer slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Sanguiao manages to break the clinch.
Marxer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanguiao loads up on a big right hand but Marxer slips the punch.
Marxer misses with a two punch combination.
Marxer feints and then cracks Sanguiao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanguiao down.
Aaron Marxer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marxer throws a front kick aimed at Sanguiao's knee but Sanguiao avoids it well.
Sanguiao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marxer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanguiao circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Sanguiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanguiao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marxer throws a head kick that misses.
Sanguiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanguiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanguiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marxer.
Marxer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanguiao misses the jab.
Marxer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Marxer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanguiao is looking to escape.
Marxer controlling the action here.
Marxer prevents Sanguiao from standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuta Sanguiao.
I think Marxer 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Marxer!

 

Event: NYF 6: Kuznecov vs St Claire     
Date:   Jan 27, 2023
#R1##TD#
Alvarez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanguiao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Alvarez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sanguiao's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanguiao is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alvarez is controlling him well.
Alvarez controlling the position.
Sanguiao is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alvarez is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez controlling the position.
Alvarez prevents Sanguiao from escaping the position.#T1#
Alvarez controls the position.
Sanguiao is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alvarez asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Sanguiao scores with a jab. Alvarez acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Alvarez clinches.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanguiao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanguiao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alvarez is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvarez stalls.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao. #T3#
Sanguiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Yuta Sanguiao has been cut.#TD#
Alvarez has clasped his hands together around Sanguiao's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sanguiao is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alvarez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sanguiao told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Alvarez controls the position. #T4#
Sanguiao pushes Alvarez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alvarez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sanguiao is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Alvarez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguiao.#CL#
Alvarez rushes Sanguiao and presses him up against the cage.
Alvarez wants a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanguiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Sanguiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Alvarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Alvarez stalling the fight.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanguiao can do to turn this around?
Sanguiao is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling him.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Alvarez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sanguiao wants to stand up but Alvarez is controlling him. #T1##ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanguiao wriggles free and stands up.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanguiao! But no joy.
Sanguiao misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Alvarez rushes Sanguiao and presses him up against the cage.
Sanguiao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez is trying to drag Sanguiao to the mat but Sanguiao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alvarez.
Sanguiao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alvarez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Sanguiao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanguiao stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez. #T3#
Sanguiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez misses with some punches. #BC2#
Sanguiao manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Sanguiao avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanguiao! But no joy.
Sanguiao misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Sanguiao counter with a right hand.
Sanguiao punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Sanguiao.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Sanguiao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanguiao pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.#T4#
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Sanguiao pushes him off.#CL#
Sanguiao tries to keep at a distance but Alvarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanguiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sanguiao manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Sanguiao does no damage.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Sanguiao manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanguiao.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanguiao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanguiao.
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 Jackson Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Sanguiao circles away easily
and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Alvarez forces Sanguiao back against the cage and clinches.
Alvarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanguiao blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
I was talking to Alvarez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sanguiao blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Sanguiao breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanguiao circles away.
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Alvarez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanguiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanguiao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanguiao's elbow.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Alvarez.
Alvarez keeps control of Sanguiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Sanguiao manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanguiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanguiao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yuta Sanguiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Yuta Sanguiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanguiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Sanguiao lands.
Sanguiao cracks Alvarez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Alvarez forces Sanguiao back against the cage and clinches.
Alvarez has Sanguiao pressed against the cage, preventing Sanguiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Alvarez.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
A short left from Alvarez.
Jackson Alvarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alvarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
Sanguiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Sanguiao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanguiao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez. #BC2#
Sanguiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Sanguiao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvarez on the side of the head.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Sanguiao avoids them all with ease.
Sanguiao connects with a single shot there.
Sanguiao throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanguiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguiao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanguiao tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanguiao to the ground. Sanguiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanguiao lands with a straight right. Alvarez didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuta Sanguiao.
I think Alvarez 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Alvarez!

A very excited looking Jackson Alvarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: NYF:4     
Date:   Jan 07, 2023
#R1#
Sanguiao throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Couzins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Couzins.
Couzins trying to control but Sanguiao is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couzins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couzins prevents Sanguiao from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Couzins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanguiao wants to get back to his feet but Couzins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanguiao is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Couzins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couzins stops Sanguiao from standing up.
Couzins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Couzins wants to control from the top but Sanguiao keeps moving.
Sanguiao wants to stand up but Couzins is controlling him. #T1#
Couzins trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanguiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Couzins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yuta Sanguiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanguiao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Couzins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Couzins shoots and misses
and Sanguiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couzins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanguiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yuta Sanguiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramey Couzins.
Couzins defending well as Sanguiao loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
A punch combination from Sanguiao misses.
Sanguiao scores with a nice strike.
Sanguiao throws a right hand that Couzins ducks under and follows up with a left that Couzins also avoids with ease.
Sanguiao lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanguiao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Couzins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Couzins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanguiao.
Sanguiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Couzins in his tracks. #T3#
Couzins has his takedown stuffed
and Sanguiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Couzins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanguiao tests Couzins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanguiao throws a shot to the body.
Sanguiao connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Couzins fails with the takedown
letting Sanguiao counter with a right hand.
Sanguiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couzins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Couzins takes one to the side of the head.
Sanguiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couzins doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanguiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couzins doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couzins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanguiao defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuta Sanguiao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanguiao!
Good standup being displayed there by Sanguiao as he connects with a hook.
Sanguiao misses with a hook. Couzins ducked under it nicely.
Couzins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanguiao counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Couzins moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Couzins fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanguiao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Couzins on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanguiao!
Sanguiao throws a good cross that connects.
Sanguiao is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanguiao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Couzins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanguiao counters with a nice body shot.
Yuta Sanguiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramey Couzins.
Couzins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Couzins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanguiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanguiao loads up on a big right hand but Couzins slips the punch.
Couzins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Couzins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Couzins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanguiao to the mat! Sanguiao manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanguiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##ES#
Sanguiao has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Couzins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Couzins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanguiao after a bit of a struggle.
Sanguiao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sanguiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Couzins misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Couzins manages to pull guard. #SU#
Sanguiao stands up from Couzins's guard - Sanguiao perhaps looking for a knockout.
Good shot there by Sanguiao.#T4#
Couzins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Couzins with a poor takedown
and Sanguiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanguiao missing with a left hand there. Couzins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanguiao loads up on a big right hand but Couzins slips the punch.
Couzins feints the counter takedown.
Yuta Sanguiao is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanguiao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Couzins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanguiao counters with a left to the body.
Sanguiao lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanguiao tries to bum rush Couzins with a series of wild strikes but Couzins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanguiao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuta Sanguiao dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sanguiao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanguiao misses with a looping right.
Couzins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sanguiao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanguiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Couzins looking to score a takedown here. Sanguiao is defending well but Couzins drives through and ends up in Sanguiao's guard.

Sanguiao pushes Couzins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sanguiao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Couzins can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couzins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanguiao jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Sanguiao lands a right hook to the body.
Sanguiao scores with a nice head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Sanguiao there.
Couzins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Couzins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yuta Sanguiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couzins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanguiao.
Couzins fails with the takedown
and Sanguiao counters with a stiff right hand.
Yuta Sanguiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Sanguiao.
Sanguiao clobbers Couzins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanguiao lands with an uppercut that bounces Couzins off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couzins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanguiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanguiao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanguiao tests Couzins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanguiao throws a series of punches but Couzins moves out of range.
Couzins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Sanguiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanguiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanguiao throws a one two combo.
Sanguiao throws a good cross that connects.
Couzins walks into a stiff left hand from Sanguiao.
Couzins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanguiao catches Couzins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Sanguiao misses the jab.
Sanguiao misses with the combination.
Sanguiao misses with a straight right.
Couzins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanguiao.
Ramey Couzins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanguiao throws a one two combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuta Sanguiao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanguiao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Sanguiao!

 

Event: NYF 2: Tank vs Kuznecov     
Date:   Dec 17, 2022
#R1#
Zinc tries to clinch up but Sanguiao circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanguiao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Zinc has Sanguiao up against the cage in a clinch.
Zinc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zinc misses with the head strike.
Zinc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zinc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zinc.
Zinc has Sanguiao pressed against the cage, preventing Sanguiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zinc scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zinc working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Zinc fails to land.
Zinc working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanguiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zinc has him pressed against the cage.
Zinc misses with a punch on the inside.
Zinc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Zinc misses with some punches.
Sanguiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zinc misses with a punch on the inside.
Zinc throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao is trying to break the clinch but Zinc is controlling him.
Zinc throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao. #BC2#
Sanguiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zinc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanguiao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
RInger Zinc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanguiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanguiao looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Zinc has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zinc.
A short right from Zinc.
Zinc misses with some punches.
Sanguiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanguiao is trying to break the clinch but Zinc is controlling him.#T2#
Zinc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zinc scores with a shot to the side of Sanguiao's head.
I was talking to Zinc's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zinc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zinc throws a head punch that misses.
Sanguiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zinc.
Zinc misses with the head strike.
Zinc misses with the head strike.
Zinc misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Zinc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zinc has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao.
Zinc misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zinc.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao. #T3#
Zinc working aggressively here.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zinc misses with the head strike.
Zinc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
A shot in the inside from Zinc.
Sanguiao blocking some punches.
Sanguiao wants to break free but Zinc has control.
Zinc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zinc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zinc misses with the head strike.
Zinc scores with a shot to the side of Sanguiao's head.
Zinc lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanguiao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zinc has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao blocking some punches. #T4#
Sanguiao blocks an uppercut.
Zinc throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao is trying to break the clinch but Zinc is controlling him.
Sanguiao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zinc.
Zinc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zinc misses with the head strike.
Sanguiao is trying to force a seperation but Zinc has the dominant position.
Zinc keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanguiao's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zinc.
Sanguiao blocking some punches.
Sanguiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
Zinc misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RInger Zinc dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zinc tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanguiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanguiao unleashes a big counter combination but Zinc bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanguiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zinc.
Sanguiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanguiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanguiao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zinc with a body shot.
Zinc tries to clinch
letting Sanguiao counter with a right hand. #CL#
Zinc has closed the distance and engaged Sanguiao in a clinch.
Zinc has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao.
Zinc lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zinc.
A head punch on the inside from Zinc fails to land.
Zinc lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanguiao is trying to force a seperation but Zinc has the dominant position.
RInger Zinc has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zinc has Sanguiao pressed against the cage, preventing Sanguiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zinc. #T1#
Zinc scores with a shoulder strike.
Zinc throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao.
Zinc misses with some punches.
Sanguiao blocks an uppercut.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sanguiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Zinc closes the distance and clinches.
Sanguiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zinc misses with the head strike.
Zinc working aggressively here.
Zinc misses with some punches.
Zinc keeps control of Sanguiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanguiao has had enough of the clinch but Zinc keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Sanguiao blocking some punches.
Zinc throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zinc misses with the head strike.
Zinc working aggressively here.
Zinc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zinc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanguiao can do to turn this around?
Zinc keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanguiao's efforts to push away.
Zinc swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanguiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanguiao is trying to push Zinc away but Zinc has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanguiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zinc has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao.
Zinc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
Zinc misses with a punch on the inside.
Zinc working aggressively here.
Zinc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanguiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Zinc.
Zinc throws a head punch that misses.
Zinc working aggressively here.
Zinc working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Zinc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zinc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zinc fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zinc misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Sanguiao is trying to push Zinc away but Zinc has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Sanguiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zinc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Zinc instigates a clinch.
Zinc swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanguiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zinc throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao.
Zinc misses with some punches.
Sanguiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zinc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanguiao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zinc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RInger Zinc dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Zinc closes the distance but Sanguiao moves to the side
and Zinc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zinc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zinc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanguiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Zinc darts in and clinches Sanguiao up against the cage.
Zinc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
Sanguiao blocks an uppercut.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zinc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zinc throws a head punch that misses.
Zinc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zinc has Sanguiao pressed against the cage, preventing Sanguiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Zinc working aggressively here.
Zinc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
A head punch on the inside from Zinc fails to land.
Zinc misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zinc.
A head punch on the inside from Zinc fails to land.
Sanguiao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zinc misses with the head strike.
Zinc lands an uppercut.
Zinc throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao.
Zinc has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zinc fails to land. #T2#
Zinc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zinc lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanguiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zinc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanguiao is trying to force a seperation but Zinc has the dominant position.
Sanguiao blocks an uppercut.
Zinc has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao.
Zinc misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zinc fails to land.
Sanguiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zinc working aggressively here.
Sanguiao blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zinc.
Zinc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanguiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zinc has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Zinc fails to land.
Zinc misses with a punch on the inside.
Zinc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zinc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zinc fails to land.
Zinc swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanguiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanguiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zinc has him pressed against the cage.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zinc misses with some punches.
Zinc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanguiao tries to circle away but Zinc has him pinned against the cage.
Zinc misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zinc.
Sanguiao blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Sanguiao blocking some punches.
Sanguiao blocks an uppercut.
Zinc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zinc.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
Zinc misses with some punches.
Zinc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanguiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zinc has him pressed against the cage.
Sanguiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanguiao tries to break free but Zinc pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Sanguiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zinc closes the distance but Sanguiao moves to the side
and Zinc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Zinc darts in and clinches Sanguiao up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RInger Zinc clearly takes that round.
That's time! Zinc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Zinc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanguiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanguiao misses with a hook. Zinc ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Zinc gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zinc swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanguiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zinc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanguiao is trying to break free.
Sanguiao blocking some punches.
Zinc misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinc misses with a punch on the inside.
Zinc misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zinc fails to land.
A short right from Zinc on the inside.
Sanguiao wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Zinc.
Zinc has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
Zinc throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao wants to get back to striking at distance but Zinc won't allow it.
Zinc keeps control of Sanguiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zinc throws a head punch that misses.
Zinc throws a head punch that misses.
Sanguiao blocking some punches.
Zinc working aggressively here.
Zinc misses with a punch on the inside.
Zinc misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanguiao blocking some punches.
Sanguiao is trying to break free.
Zinc misses with some punches. #T2##BC2#
Sanguiao breaks from the clinch.
Sanguiao looks to land a right hand but Zinc moved out of range.
Zinc tries to clinch but Sanguiao moves away
and Sanguiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Zinc rushes Sanguiao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zinc throws a head punch that misses.
Zinc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zinc throws a head punch that misses.
Sanguiao blocking some punches.
Zinc lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanguiao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
Zinc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zinc throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao.
Zinc misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Zinc misses with the head strike.
Zinc swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanguiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanguiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zinc has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zinc.
Zinc misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanguiao blocking some punches.
Zinc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zinc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zinc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanguiao wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zinc.
Zinc working aggressively here. #T4#
Sanguiao wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Sanguiao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zinc pushes Sanguiao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanguiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zinc misses with some punches.
Zinc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanguiao tries to circle away but Zinc has him pinned against the cage.
Zinc lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanguiao is trying to force a seperation but Zinc has the dominant position.
Sanguiao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanguiao is trying to break the clinch but Zinc is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zinc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zinc lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RInger Zinc had his way with Yuta Sanguiao in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Zinc wants to clinch but Sanguiao slips to the side
and Sanguiao counters with a straight right hand.
Zinc tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Sanguiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Zinc closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanguiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zinc thinking.
Zinc doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanguiao circles away.
Sanguiao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zinc closes the distance but Sanguiao moves to the side
and Sanguiao counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinc is looking to clinch but Sanguiao is avoiding it.
Zinc wants to clinch up but Sanguiao keeps it at a distance.
Zinc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguiao.
Zinc moves to clinch but Sanguiao breaks away
and Sanguiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Zinc wants to clinch
and Sanguiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zinc wants to clinch up but Sanguiao keeps it at a distance.
Zinc slips a straight right by Sanguiao.
Zinc is looking to clinch.
Zinc tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanguiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanguiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zinc shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zinc tries to clinch but Sanguiao moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanguiao! But no joy.
Zinc wants to clinch.
Zinc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanguiao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanguiao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
RInger Zinc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zinc tries to clinch but Sanguiao is having none of it.
Zinc closes the distance but Sanguiao moves to the side
enabling Sanguiao to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Zinc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanguiao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zinc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanguiao circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Sanguiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Yuta Sanguiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanguiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zinc moves in looking to clinch but Sanguiao pushes him off.
Sanguiao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yuta Sanguiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zinc tries to clinch but Sanguiao is having none of it.
Sanguiao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zinc looks to clinch
and Sanguiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanguiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinc.
Sanguiao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zinc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanguiao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zinc moves to clinch but Sanguiao breaks away
and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Zinc tries to clinch but Sanguiao moves away
and Sanguiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zinc thinking.
Sanguiao lands with a right hand.
Sanguiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zinc is looking to counter the offense by Sanguiao and move into the clinch.#CL#
Zinc rushes Sanguiao and presses him up against the cage.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanguiao wants to get back to striking at distance but Zinc won't allow it.
Zinc has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
Zinc prevents Sanguiao from breaking the clinch.
Zinc misses with some punches.
Zinc lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
Sanguiao is looking to break free of the clinch but Zinc has double underhooks. #T4##BC2#
Sanguiao breaks the clinch.
Zinc is looking to clinch but Sanguiao is avoiding it.
Zinc tries to clinch but Sanguiao is having none of it.
Zinc wants to clinch
letting Sanguiao counter with a right hand.
Zinc tries to clinch but Sanguiao moves away
and Sanguiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zinc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanguiao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sanguiao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zinc tries to clinch up.
Zinc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zinc tries to clinch but Sanguiao moves away
enabling Sanguiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Zinc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zinc closes the distance but Sanguiao moves to the side
and Sanguiao counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuta Sanguiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zinc 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:45
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RInger Zinc!

RInger Zinc is the new featherweight champion!
RInger Zinc thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: NYF 1: Sam vs Marxer     
Date:   Dec 03, 2022
#R1#
Couzins ducks under a wild hook from Sanguiao.
Sanguiao throws out a loose jab but Couzins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Sanguiao.
Couzins drops his hands momentarily and Sanguiao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanguiao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couzins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanguiao counters with a straight right hand.
Sanguiao lands a head shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Sanguiao misses with a straight right.
Couzins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sanguiao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couzins.
Couzins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Sanguiao.
Couzins fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanguiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanguiao punishes Couzins's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Sanguiao missing with a left hand there. Couzins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Couzins attempts a counter takedown but Sanguiao avoids it well and moves away.
Couzins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Couzins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanguiao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Couzins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanguiao but Sanguiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanguiao throws out a counter right but Couzins avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramey Couzins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Sanguiao throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Couzins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Sanguiao manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yuta Sanguiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couzins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Couzins misses with a takedown
and Couzins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couzins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanguiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanguiao jabs Couzins right on the nose. Couzins blinks but takes it well.
Sanguiao misses with an uppercut. Couzins saw that one coming.
Sanguiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanguiao looks to throw the jab but Couzins is out of range.
Couzins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanguiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanguiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuta Sanguiao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Couzins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanguiao is fending him off so far but Couzins persists. Nope, Sanguiao circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanguiao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Couzins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanguiao finds it's way round the side to connect with Couzins's head.
Couzins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanguiao lands a body shot.
Couzins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanguiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Couzins ducks under a wild hook from Sanguiao.
Couzins with a poor takedown
and Sanguiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramey Couzins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanguiao punishes Couzins's body with a nice straight punch.
Couzins fails with the takedown
and Sanguiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couzins moves away from the strike by Sanguiao.
Couzins attempts a counter takedown but Sanguiao avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Couzins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Sanguiao misses its intended target.
Couzins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanguiao scores with a nice right hand.
Couzins with a poor takedown
and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Sanguiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couzins attempts a counter takedown but Sanguiao avoids it well and moves away.
Couzins ducks under a wild hook from Sanguiao.#T3#
Couzins misses with a takedown attempt - Sanguiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Couzins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanguiao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Couzins tries for a takedown but Sanguiao circles away easily
and Sanguiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Couzins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanguiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Sanguiao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanguiao cracks Couzins with an open hand slap.
Couzins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Couzins fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanguiao throws out a counter right but Couzins avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanguiao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuta Sanguiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Couzins fails with the takedown
and Sanguiao counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Sanguiao.
Couzins takes one to the side of the head.
Sanguiao stuns Couzins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao cracks Couzins with an open hand slap.
Couzins walks into a jab.#T1#
Sanguiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couzins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Couzins closes the distance and pushes Sanguiao back into the cage.
Couzins tries to pull guard but Sanguiao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Couzins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanguiao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramey Couzins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sanguiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Couzins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanguiao counters with a nice body shot.
Sanguiao lands a glancing blow to the side of Couzins's head.
Yuta Sanguiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Couzins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanguiao stalks Couzins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Couzins's face. Couzins staggers backwards, shaken.
Sanguiao scores with a jab to the body.
Sanguiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanguiao scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanguiao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Couzins fails with the takedown
and Sanguiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Couzins shoots and misses
and Sanguiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Couzins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanguiao moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Couzins walks into a jab.
Sanguiao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Couzins's hands.
Sanguiao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Couzins's head backwards.#TD#
Couzins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sanguiao!
Ramey Couzins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couzins working away.
Couzins tries to move to mount but Sanguiao blocks the move with his legs.
Sanguiao is trying to buck Couzins off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuta Sanguiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanguiao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Sanguiao!

 

Event: KOP CALL Last Breath     
Date:   Nov 18, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Shark shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sanguiao napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sanguiao is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shark has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sanguiao keeping his opponent close.
Shark misses with the ground and pound.
Shark tries to advance to mount but Sanguiao denies him.
Shark working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shark tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Sanguiao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A control attempt from Sanguiao but he's now mounted!#T1#
Shark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Shark is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sanguiao to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sanguiao shrugs it off.
Shark looking to control but Sanguiao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #ES#
Sanguiao bucks Shark off and manages to get back to his feet!
Shark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanguiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanguiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yuta Sanguiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Shark misses
and Sanguiao counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Shark throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanguiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark misses with a takedown
and Sanguiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanguiao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark tries for a takedown but Sanguiao circles away easily
and Sanguiao counters with a one-two to the body.
Yuta Sanguiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shark.
Shark throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanguiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanguiao scores with a punch to the head.
Shark with a poor takedown
and Sanguiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Sanguiao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shark doesn't seem phased though.
Shark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguiao.#T3#
Sanguiao throws a good cross that connects.
Sanguiao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Sanguiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Shark misses with a body punch
and Sanguiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanguiao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanguiao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexander Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanguiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
Sanguiao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shark takes one on the button.#T4#
Shark misses with a takedown
and Sanguiao counters with a left and a right that stings Shark.
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!
Shark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Sanguiao to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Sanguiao misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Shark misses.#TD2#
Shark feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shark looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Sanguiao has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Shark is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Sanguiao manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanguiao enables Shark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanguiao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuta Sanguiao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shark throws a head kick that misses
and Sanguiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanguiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanguiao works over Shark's head and body with a nice combination.
Shark with a poor takedown
and Sanguiao counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanguiao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shark's head backwards.
Shark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanguiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yuta Sanguiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shark.
Shark tries for a takedown but Sanguiao circles away easily
and Sanguiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanguiao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Shark has his takedown stuffed
and Sanguiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shark thinking.
Shark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shark closes the distance but Sanguiao moves to the side
and Sanguiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark misses with a takedown
and Sanguiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shark fails with the takedown
and Sanguiao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanguiao cracks Shark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shark tries to clinch but Sanguiao moves away
and Sanguiao counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanguiao, as that shot connected.
Yuta Sanguiao is winning the standup battle so far.
Shark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanguiao to score with a decent uppercut.
Shark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanguiao counters with a straight right hand.
Shark throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Sanguiao counter with a right hand.
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!
Shark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanguiao counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanguiao works the jab nicely.
Sanguiao looks to throw the jab but Shark is out of range. #T3#
Sanguiao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shark's head backwards.
Shark walks into a straight right hand from Sanguiao.#TD2#
Shark bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sanguiao is trying to escape the position but Shark is controlling the position.
Sanguiao wants to get back to his feet but Shark drags him back down.#ES#
Sanguiao explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Shark has his takedown stuffed
and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shark fails with the takedown
and Sanguiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shark shoots in but no luck this time.
Shark is breathing heavily.#T4#
Shark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanguiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Sanguiao there.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanguiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shark misses with a takedown
enabling Sanguiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Shark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanguiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shark thinking.
Shark throws a lazy body kick
and Sanguiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanguiao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuta Sanguiao dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Shark is predictable there
and Sanguiao counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Sanguiao misses.
Sanguiao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shark moves to clinch but Sanguiao breaks away
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Sanguiao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shark wants to clinch
and Sanguiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shark tries to clinch
and Sanguiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark throws the kick towards the body but Sanguiao avoids it.
It looked like Sanguiao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shark.#T1#
Shark moves out of range of the strikes.
Shark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanguiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanguiao throws a hook but Shark blocks it.
Shark has his takedown stuffed
and Sanguiao counters with a right hand to the body.
Shark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanguiao thuds his right hand into Shark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shark throws a right hand that misses
and Sanguiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark fails with the takedown
letting Sanguiao counter with a right hand.
Yuta Sanguiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yuta Sanguiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shark.#T2#
Shark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanguiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shark throws a head kick that misses
and Sanguiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Shark tries for a takedown but Sanguiao circles away easily
and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark with a poor takedown
enabling Sanguiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Sanguiao.
Shark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanguiao throws a nice looking combination but Shark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shark tries to clinch up
and Sanguiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Sanguiao.
Sanguiao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shark can do to turn this around?
Shark throws a leg kick
and Sanguiao counters with a stiff right hand.
Shark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexander Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shark has his takedown stuffed
and Sanguiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanguiao connects with a nice looking jab.
Shark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanguiao counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Sanguiao's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanguiao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanguiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanguiao throws out a powerful jab.
Sanguiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shark doesn't seem bothered though.
Shark tries to clinch
and Sanguiao counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanguiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Shark throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanguiao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shark is in Sanguiao's guard.#ES#
Sanguiao has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Shark has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Shark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanguiao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexander Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Shark throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuta Sanguiao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanguiao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Sanguiao!

 

Event: KOP EXCESS     
Date:   Sep 30, 2022
#R1#
Sanguiao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanguiao wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Sanguiao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Branco misses with a looping right.
Sanguiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Sanguiao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Branco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanguiao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Branco dives in and scores a takedown into Sanguiao's guard.

Sanguiao has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Branco off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Branco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Branco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanguiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Branco. Branco gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanguiao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##TD#
Branco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sanguiao struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Branco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #ES2#
Sanguiao sneaks out the side door and pushes Branco away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nice defenses there by Sanguiao.
Yuta Sanguiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branco looks for the body kick but Sanguiao saw that one coming. #TD#
Branco closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanguiao did well to prevent Branco getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanguiao is trying to stand. #T2##ES2#
Sanguiao manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Branco keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Sanguiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Branco tries to clinch up
and Sanguiao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Branco instigates a clinch.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanguiao controls his hands.
Branco tries to pull guard but Sanguiao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao. #BC#
Branco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Branco wants to clinch up but Sanguiao keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Sanguiao throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Branco.
No joy there for Branco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanguiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branco looks for a takedown but Sanguiao sprawls well.
Sanguiao slips under a jab from Branco.
Branco doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanguiao circles away.
Branco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanguiao tries to avoid it but Branco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanguiao to the ground. Sanguiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanguiao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Branco shoots for a takedown but Sanguiao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jesus Branco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Branco misses with a hook. Sanguiao ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Branco - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Yuta Sanguiao has been cut.
Branco scores with a shot to the body.
Branco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Branco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branco shoots for a takedown but Sanguiao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanguiao! But no joy.
Branco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanguiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Branco wants to clinch
and Sanguiao counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Branco.
Sanguiao is looking for the big counter here.
A jab lands there for Sanguiao.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuta Sanguiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Branco tries for a takedown but Sanguiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Sanguiao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Branco with a poor takedown
and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branco misses with a wild combination.
Sanguiao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Branco rushes Sanguiao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Sanguiao has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branco tries to pull guard but Sanguiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Branco drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco is trying to break the clinch but Sanguiao has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Branco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Branco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanguiao.
Branco closes the distance and clinches up with Sanguiao, looking for a takedown. Branco pushes Sanguiao against the cage but Sanguiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Branco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanguiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanguiao lands the left hand.
Sanguiao blocks a head kick by Branco.
Jab, jab by Sanguiao - just one landing.
Branco drops his hands momentarily and Sanguiao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Branco is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sanguiao's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Branco dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanguiao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Sanguiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yuta Sanguiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branco misses with the combination. #T2#
Sanguiao scores with a nice head shot.
A nice combination there by Branco.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanguiao avoids the head kick by Branco.
Sanguiao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branco with a body shot.
Branco tries to land a front kick but Sanguiao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanguiao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanguiao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Branco moves in looking to clinch but Sanguiao pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanguiao! But no joy.
Branco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanguiao pinned against the cage. Sanguiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanguiao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Sanguiao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanguiao avoiding damage as Branco throws knees to the body.
Sanguiao stops a takedown attempt from Branco.
Branco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanguiao just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Branco breaks from the clinch.
Sanguiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branco in his tracks. #T4#
Sanguiao scores with a nice head shot.
Sanguiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Branco has a takedown stuffed.
Sanguiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Branco fails with the takedown.
Sanguiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Branco.
Sanguiao leaves Branco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Branco moves in looking to clinch but Sanguiao pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuta Sanguiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sanguiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Branco. Branco gets slowly back to his feet.
Branco walks into a straight right hand from Sanguiao.
Branco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Branco is looking to clinch.
Branco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Sanguiao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Branco wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Branco throws a right and a left that Sanguiao avoids nicely.
Sanguiao throws out a counter right but Branco avoids it with no problem.
Sanguiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanguiao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Branco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Branco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanguiao swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branco tries for a takedown but Sanguiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanguiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Branco.
Branco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Branco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanguiao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Sanguiao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanguiao lunges at Branco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Branco's hand.
Yuta Sanguiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Branco misses with a takedown
and Sanguiao counters with a straight right hand.
Sanguiao cracks Branco with a good jab.
Branco is looking to clinch but Sanguiao is avoiding it. #CL#
Branco clinches up with Sanguiao and pushes him back against the cage.
Branco scores with a hook to the body.
Branco trying to land knees to the body.
Sanguiao has Branco pressed against the cage, preventing Branco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Branco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanguiao walks away with a smile on his face. Branco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sanguiao stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Branco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Branco shoots in for a double leg but Sanguiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Branco walks into a stiff left hand from Sanguiao.#TD#
Branco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Sanguiao is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Branco presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Sanguiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanguiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Branco misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanguiao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jesus Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Branco shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanguiao tries to sprawl out of it but Branco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanguiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jesus Branco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Branco throws a sloppy head kick and Sanguiao moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Sanguiao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanguiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuta Sanguiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanguiao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Sanguiao!

 

Event: KOP CLASH     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Heceda has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Heceda lands a takedown into guard.
Sanguiao is looking to stand up but Heceda isn't so interested in that idea.
Heceda tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanguiao is retaining full guard.
Heceda preventing the sweep.
Sanguiao wants to stand up but Heceda is controlling him.
Sanguiao is trying to control the position but Heceda postures up.
Heceda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanguiao trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Heceda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heceda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Heceda slips nicely into half guard.
Heceda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanguiao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Sanguiao is not content to let Heceda control the position.#SUB2#
Heceda is working for a kimura but Sanguiao is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Heceda wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanguiao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heceda uses his free foot to push down on Sanguiao's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sanguiao.
Sanguiao tries to lock up and control but Heceda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanguiao squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Heceda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sanguiao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Heceda working for a submission but Sanguiao is keeping him at bay.
Sanguiao is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Heceda has taken his back!#T2#
Sanguiao is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Heceda. #SUB2#
Heceda has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Sanguiao is defending well but eventually Heceda manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Sanguiao has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ajin Heceda!
A relieved looking Ajin Heceda 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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