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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Raujon gets a clinch.
Menggetu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raujon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Raujon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Menggetu to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Menggetu manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Raujon has closed the distance and engaged Menggetu in a clinch.
#BC2#
Menggetu breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Raujon moves into the clinch.
Raujon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Raujon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice elbow from Raujon.
Raujon misses with a punch on the inside.
Menggetu wants to get back to striking at distance but Raujon won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Raujon.
#CUT#It looks like Balagachi Menggetu has been cut.
Menggetu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Menggetu successfully pulls guard.
Raujon trying to control the position from guard on top but Menggetu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Menggetu working for a triangle but Raujon defends it easily.
#T1#
Raujon wants to control from the top but Menggetu keeps moving.
Menggetu is adopting a defensive guard.
Raujon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Menggetu is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Raujon stands up from Menggetu's guard - Raujon perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Raujon rushes Menggetu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Menggetu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Raujon up against the cage.
Menggetu looking for a takedown.
Menggetu missing with knees to the body.
Raujon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Raujon lands an elbow inside that Menggetu shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Menggetu tries to break free but Raujon pushes him back against the cage.
Menggetu managing to block the knees to the body from Raujon.
Raujon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Menggetu has Raujon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Menggetu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Raujon tumbling to the mat - Menggetu dives into Raujon's guard.#T3##SU2#
Menggetu stands up from Raujon's guard - Menggetu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Raujon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Raujon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Raujon takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Raujon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Menggetu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raujon swivels and escapes.
Menggetu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raujon swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Raujon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menggetu looks winded!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raujon tries to score a body lock takedown but Menggetu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Menggetu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
Raujon clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Raujon breaks the clinch.
Menggetu shoots for a takedown but Raujon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Menggetu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raujon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Menggetu shoots in for a double leg but Raujon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raujon cracks a nice hook into Menggetu's ribs.#CL#
Raujon closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Raujon tries to land knees in the clinch but Menggetu avoids the damage to the body.
Raujon with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Menggetu fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Raujon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balagachi Menggetu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raujon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Menggetu jumps guard but Raujon stands there with Menggetu around his waist. Menggetu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Menggetu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Raujon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raujon tries a body shot but Menggetu blocks it.
Raujon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raujon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Raujon obliges.
Raujon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Menggetu.
Raujon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mauricio Raujon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balagachi Menggetu.#T1#
Raujon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Menggetu is breathing heavily.
Raujon is working for takedown but Menggetu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Menggetu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raujon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Menggetu is trying to break the clinch but Raujon has him pressed against the cage.
Raujon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Raujon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Menggetu's defenses.
Raujon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Menggetu avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raujon as Menggetu tries to tie him up.
Menggetu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Menggetu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Raujon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Menggetu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Menggetu tries to land knees in the clinch but Raujon avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Raujon.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Raujon.
Raujon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menggetu can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Raujon.
Raujon digs a right hand into Menggetu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Menggetu's gas tank.
We've been informed that Menggetu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Raujon lands a left hand.
#BC#
Raujon breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Raujon rushes Menggetu and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menggetu lands a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Menggetu wants to take the fight to the mat but Raujon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Raujon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Menggetu.
Raujon tries a body shot but Menggetu blocks it.
#T3#
Raujon is leaning against Menggetu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Raujon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raujon tries for a takedown but Menggetu circles away easily#CL2#
and Menggetu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raujon lands a damaging elbow.
Raujon stalling the fight.
Menggetu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raujon backwards.
Menggetu landing knees to the head.
Mauricio Raujon has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Raujon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Raujon closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Raujon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Raujon pushes Menggetu up against the cage in a clinch.
Raujon tries to work over Menggetu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Raujon landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Raujon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raujon has Menggetu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Menggetu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Raujon lands a damaging elbow.
Menggetu tries to break free but Raujon pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Menggetu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Raujon is looking to get back to is feet but Menggetu passes into side control.
Raujon regains half guard.
Raujon tries to roll over but Menggetu keeps him under control.
Raujon is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Raujon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Balagachi Menggetu'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. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Raujon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menggetu, pushing him back against the cage.
Raujon lands an elbow just above Menggetu 's eye.
Menggetu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Menggetu tries for a takedown but Raujon manages to get underhooks.
Menggetu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raujon is keeping busy.
Menggetu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menggetu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raujon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Menggetu avoids it.#BC#
Raujon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menggetu shoots in looking for a takedown but Raujon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menggetu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mauricio Raujon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balagachi Menggetu.
Raujon blocks a head kick by Menggetu.
#CL#
Raujon has managed to clinch.
Menggetu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raujon tries to pull guard but Menggetu holds him up against the cage and eventually Raujon drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Raujon lands a nice knee to the body. #TD#
Raujon decides to pull guard.
Raujon is pulling down on Menggetu's head. It's preventing any offense from Menggetu, at least for the moment.
Raujon is trying to control the position but Menggetu postures up. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Raujon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Raujon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Menggetu takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Raujon decides to pull guard.
Menggetu preventing the sweep. #ES#
Raujon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menggetu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Menggetu wants it to stay on the feet.
Raujon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Menggetu defends it nicely.#CL#
Raujon clinches. #T3#
Menggetu avoids the elbow strike from Raujon, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Menggetu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raujon's efforts to push away.
Menggetu taking a breather.
Menggetu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raujon prevents it.
#BC#
Raujon breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Menggetu tries to keep at a distance but Raujon has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Menggetu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Raujon moves into range and clinches up with Menggetu.#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Menggetu.
Menggetu trying to land knees to the body.
Menggetu avoiding damage as Raujon throws knees to the body.
Raujon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Menggetu effectively controlling the action here.
Raujon tries to break the clinch but Menggetu is controlling the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Raujon obliges.
Raujon swings wildly with an uppercut but Menggetu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Raujon.
#BC#
Raujon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Raujon closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Raujon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raujon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Raujon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Menggetu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Menggetu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hefferman, pushing him back against the cage.
Hefferman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hefferman wants to break free but Menggetu has control.
#TD2#
Menggetu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Menggetu manages to end up in side control.
My spies in Cozad MMA Montreal inform me that Menggetu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Menggetu working away.#SU2#
Menggetu stands up. #CL2#
Menggetu forces Hefferman back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hefferman tries for a takedown but Menggetu manages to get underhooks.
Hefferman wants to break free but Menggetu has control.
#BC#
Hefferman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hefferman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Menggetu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Menggetu wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Menggetu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxton Hefferman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hefferman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Menggetu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hefferman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Menggetu sprawls well. Menggetu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hefferman gets slowly back to his feet.
Menggetu is looking to clinch but Hefferman is avoiding it.
Hefferman shoots in for a double leg but Menggetu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Hefferman gets a clinch. #BC2#
Menggetu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Menggetu tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Menggetu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hefferman napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Hefferman can't do much from the bottom here.
Menggetu trying to control the action but Hefferman is working from the bottom.
Menggetu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hefferman's legs.
Hefferman is not content to let Menggetu control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hefferman is trying to control Menggetu's posture but Menggetu avoids it. #T3#
Hefferman tries to improve position but can't.
Hefferman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Menggetu off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Hefferman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hefferman is not going to allow Menggetu to sit and survive in this position.
Menggetu is keeping busy.
Hefferman controlling the position well here. Menggetu rolled but Hefferman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Menggetu tries to escape but Hefferman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Menggetu prevents Hefferman from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Menggetu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hefferman looking for the RNC.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Menggetu right now.
Hefferman missing with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Balagachi Menggetu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Hefferman tries to keep at a distance but Menggetu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Menggetu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hefferman is defending well.
Menggetu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Menggetu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hefferman up against the cage.
Hefferman is trying to force a seperation but Menggetu has the dominant position.
Hefferman tries to pull guard but Menggetu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Menggetu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hefferman is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hefferman lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Menggetu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hefferman can't fight it off and eventually Menggetu manages to take the fight to the floor. Hefferman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hefferman wants to get back to his feet but Menggetu passes into half guard.
#T1##REVR#
Menggetu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hefferman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hefferman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Menggetu is working away from the top position though.
Hefferman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Menggetu slips nicely into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Hefferman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menggetu pulls his head out easily.
Menggetu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hefferman is looking to improve his position.
Menggetu is keen to just control but Hefferman is a slippery customer.
Menggetu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hefferman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Hefferman tries to get to full guard but Menggetu has control of the leg.
Menggetu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Menggetu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balagachi Menggetu has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hefferman actively working from the bottom here.
Hefferman trying to control but Menggetu postures up.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Menggetu tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hefferman. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Menggetu clinches.
Menggetu misses with a punch on the inside.
Hefferman is trying to stall.
Hefferman is trying to pull guard but Menggetu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menggetu misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Menggetu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Hefferman clinches with his opponent.
Hefferman tries to pull guard but Menggetu holds him up against the cage and eventually Hefferman drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balagachi Menggetu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hefferman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Menggetu avoids it really well and circles away.
Hefferman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hefferman blocks a head kick by Menggetu.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Menggetu pulls guard effortlessly.
Hefferman stopping the sweep attempt from Menggetu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Menggetu looking for a guillotine here but Hefferman defends easily.
Hefferman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1##SU#
Hefferman stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Hefferman rushes Menggetu and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Menggetu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menggetu stuffs the takedown attempt from Hefferman. Hefferman gets slowly back to his feet.
Menggetu feints the counter takedown.
Hefferman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Menggetu circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Menggetu closes the distance and pushes Hefferman back into the cage.#T2#
Hefferman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Balagachi Menggetu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hefferman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Menggetu has Hefferman pressed against the cage, preventing Hefferman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hefferman is trying to drag Menggetu to the mat but Menggetu 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 Maxton Hefferman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hefferman trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Menggetu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Menggetu looks for the body kick but Hefferman saw that one coming. #CL#
Hefferman moves into range and clinches up with Menggetu.#BC2#
Menggetu breaks the clinch.
Maxton Hefferman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menggetu misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Menggetu. Those never looked like landing.
Hefferman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Menggetu defends it nicely.#CL#
Hefferman moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Menggetu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hefferman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Menggetu pinned against the cage. Menggetu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Nice takedown defense from Menggetu. No joy for Hefferman on that attempt.
Menggetu tries to counter with a clinch but Hefferman shakes him off and moves away.
Menggetu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Menggetu closes the distance and clinches.
Menggetu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hefferman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Menggetu after a bit of a struggle.
Hefferman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hefferman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Menggetu jumps into guard, dragging Hefferman to the mat.
Maxton Hefferman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balagachi Menggetu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Menggetu is trying to control the position but Hefferman postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balagachi Menggetu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Menggetu 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagachi Menggetu!
In his post fight interview, Balagachi Menggetu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Menggetu blocks a head kick by Chandler.
#CL2#
Chandler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Menggetu has picked Chandler up - he's going for a ride! Menggetu dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Menggetu stops Chandler from getting back to his feet.
Menggetu wants to pass the guard but Chandler is defending well.
Menggetu lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler wants to control but Menggetu is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Chandler is defending against the submission attempts here by Menggetu.
#T1##SU#
Menggetu decides to return to a standing position.
Chandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chandler dodges the punch combination from Menggetu.
Menggetu throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
Chandler unleashes a big counter combination but Menggetu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Menggetu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Menggetu lands with a kick to the temple. Chandler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Chandler closes the distance and pushes Menggetu back into the cage.
Menggetu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Menggetu wants to get back to striking at distance but Chandler won't allow it.
#T2#
Menggetu dodges an elbow strike from Chandler.
Menggetu stalls.
Chandler jumps guard but Menggetu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Menggetu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chandler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chandler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Menggetu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Balagachi Menggetu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garrison Dc Chandler.#BC#
Menggetu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garrison Dc Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Menggetu defends well and Chandler ends up having to push Menggetu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Menggetu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Menggetu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chandler shoots and misses #CL#
and Menggetu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chandler is looking for a takedown.
Chandler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chandler looks winded!#T3##TD#
Menggetu decides to pull guard.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Menggetu keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #ES#
Menggetu has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chandler is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Menggetu obliges.
Menggetu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Garrison Dc Chandler has been cut.
Menggetu lands an elbow just above Chandler 's eye. #T4##TD2#
Chandler manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Menggetu stands up and waves to Chandler to follow him. #CL#
Menggetu clinches.
Chandler tries to break the clinch but Menggetu is controlling the position. #TD#
Menggetu tightens his grip and picks Chandler up, before dumping him to the ground. Chandler manages to land in 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!#SUB2#
Chandler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Menggetu defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Menggetu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balagachi Menggetu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garrison Dc Chandler'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.#R2##CL#
Menggetu forces Chandler back against the cage and clinches.
Chandler tries to pull guard but Menggetu holds him up against the cage and eventually Chandler drops back down to his feet.
Chandler looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Menggetu jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler is fighting to break Menggetu's control of his arms but Menggetu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Chandler stands up from Menggetu's guard - Chandler perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Chandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chandler is defended easily by Menggetu.
Menggetu tries to counter with a takedown but Chandler is quick to defend against it.
Chandler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Menggetu circles away.
Balagachi Menggetu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garrison Dc Chandler.#CL2#
Chandler instigates a clinch.
Menggetu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chandler is trying to force a seperation but Menggetu has the dominant position.
Menggetu trying to land knees to the body.
Chandler is working for takedown but Menggetu is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2##TD#
Menggetu decides to pull guard. #ES#
Menggetu kicks Chandler off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Menggetu pushes Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
Menggetu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Menggetu stalls. #BC#
Menggetu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Menggetu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chandler to the ground. Menggetu is now in Chandler's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler working a defensive guard here.
Menggetu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Chandler working a defensive guard but Menggetu passes into half guard.
Chandler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Menggetu scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU#
Menggetu decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL#
Menggetu rushes Chandler and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Menggetu pulls Chandler into guard.
Balagachi Menggetu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menggetu is keeping the position for now.
Menggetu has control of Chandler's left arm, preventing Chandler from doing any damage. #T4#
Menggetu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Menggetu is pulling down on Chandler's head. It's preventing any offense from Chandler, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balagachi Menggetu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Garrison Dc Chandler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chandler fakes the leg kick and cracks Menggetu in the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chandler is defended easily by Menggetu.
Menggetu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Menggetu counters by clinching up.
Menggetu is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Chandler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Menggetu after a bit of a struggle.
Balagachi Menggetu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garrison Dc Chandler.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Menggetu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chandler fails to pull guard.
Chandler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chandler tries to pull guard but Menggetu won't allow it.
#TD#
Menggetu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chandler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Menggetu working Chandler over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Menggetu is nestled in close to Chandler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Menggetu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Menggetu performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Menggetu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Menggetu prevents Chandler from improving his position.#T3#
Menggetu working over Chandler with some ground and pound. Chandler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Menggetu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Still in half guard, Menggetu seems content to control.#SUB#
Menggetu is working for a kimura but Chandler is defending it quite comfortably.
Menggetu working over Chandler with some ground and pound. Chandler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Menggetu seems content to control.
Menggetu prevents Chandler from improving his position.#SUB#
Menggetu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chandler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SU#
Menggetu gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balagachi Menggetu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Menggetu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagachi Menggetu!
Balagachi Menggetu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Menggetu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Menggetu wants it to stay on the feet.
Kaster fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Kaster forces Menggetu back against the cage and clinches.
Menggetu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kaster misses with a punch to the body.
Kaster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Menggetu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Kaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Menggetu manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Menggetu tries to keep at a distance but Kaster has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Menggetu is trying to trip Kaster. He has hold of a leg but Kaster is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Menggetu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1##SUB#
Kaster has his foot on Menggetu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Menggetu works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Menggetu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Menggetu avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Kaster clinches with his opponent.
Menggetu effectively controlling the action here.
Menggetu can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Menggetu jumps guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Menggetu has his foot on Kaster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaster works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaster looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Kaster stands up from Menggetu's guard - Kaster perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Kaster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kaster is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Menggetu is trying to trip Kaster. He has hold of a leg but Kaster is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Menggetu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T3#
Menggetu is stalling in the full guard.
Menggetu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Kaster is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've been informed that Menggetu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Menggetu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaster prevents it.
Menggetu looks winded!
Menggetu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Kaster misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Menggetu.
Menggetu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kaster's efforts to push away.
Kaster is looking to control Menggetu's arms but Menggetu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kaster has his back to the cage.
Kaster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Menggetu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Menggetu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaster tries for a takedown but Menggetu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Menggetu moves into range and clinches up with Kaster.#BC2#
Menggetu breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Balagachi Menggetu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kaster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Menggetu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Menggetu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Kaster breaks the clinch.
Kaster throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Menggetu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Menggetu prevents Kaster from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Menggetu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Kaster instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Menggetu breaks from the clinch.
Menggetu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Menggetu has closed the distance and engaged Kaster in a clinch.
Menggetu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaster obliges.
Menggetu is breathing heavily.
Kaster is working for takedown but Menggetu is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Kaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaster tries a head kick but it misses.
Menggetu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaster as he jumps to the side.
Kaster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Menggetu manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Kaster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Kaster closes the distance and pushes Menggetu back into the cage.
Kaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Menggetu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaster pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Menggetu gets tackled into the cage by Kaster. Kaster maintains the clinch. #BC#
Kaster breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kaster takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Menggetu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Kaster fails with the takedown.
Menggetu blocks a head kick by Kaster.
Kaster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lucas Kaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menggetu misses with a wild combination.
Menggetu delivers a nice body kick.
Menggetu closes the distance and clinches up with Kaster, looking for a takedown. Menggetu pushes Kaster against the cage but Kaster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lucas Kaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balagachi Menggetu.
Kaster scores with a nice body kick.
#T4#
Kaster misses with a takedown attempt - Menggetu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaster.
Kaster looks for the body kick but Menggetu saw that one coming. #CL2#
Menggetu clinches.
Kaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Menggetu is trying to pull guard but Kaster has him pressed against the cage.
Kaster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Menggetu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Kaster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaster misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Balagachi Menggetu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Menggetu closes the distance and clinches.
Kaster tries to pull guard but Menggetu won't allow it.
#BC#
Kaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menggetu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Menggetu has managed to clinch.
Kaster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaster is trying to pull guard but Menggetu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Kaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaster jumps guard but Menggetu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menggetu has Kaster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Menggetu has Kaster pressed against the cage.
Kaster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Menggetu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menggetu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menggetu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Menggetu can't break the clinch.
Menggetu is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Kaster on the inside.
Menggetu tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Menggetu takes a shot to the head.
Menggetu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kaster.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Menggetu.
Menggetu is trying to break the clinch but Kaster has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Kaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menggetu misses with a takedown attempt
and Kaster counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Kaster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Kaster manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Menggetu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Menggetu lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Kaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kaster rushes Menggetu and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Kaster is trying to break the clinch but Menggetu is controlling him.
Kaster has Menggetu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Menggetu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Menggetu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaster backwards.
Kaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lucas Kaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaster prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Menggetu manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kaster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menggetu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Kaster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Menggetu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Menggetu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kaster controls the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menggetu wants to get back to his feet but Kaster is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lucas Kaster.
I think Menggetu 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Sanders rushes Menggetu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Menggetu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sanders presses Menggetu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Menggetu jumps guard but Sanders stands there with Menggetu around his waist. Menggetu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sanders.
Sanders managing to block the knees to the body from Menggetu.
Sanders scores with a shot to the side of Menggetu's head.
Menggetu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Menggetu wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanders manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanders. #T1#
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders is pushing Menggetu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sanders lands a shot to the body.
Menggetu is breathing heavily.
Sanders content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Menggetu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balagachi Menggetu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menggetu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Sanders to work.
Sanders has Menggetu pressed against the cage.
Sanders lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanders.
Sanders missing with knees to the body.
Menggetu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanders is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanders.
Sanders dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanders'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.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menggetu throws a head punch that misses.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders is working Menggetu over against the cage.#BC#
Menggetu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Menggetu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Menggetu avoiding damage as Sanders throws knees to the body.
Menggetu tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanders shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanders scores with a hook to the body.
Sanders stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Menggetu stalling in the clinch but Sanders improves position.
Sanders pushes Menggetu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menggetu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanders tries to land a knee to the head but Menggetu blocks with his arms.
Menggetu is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanders gets an underhook and turns Menggetu into the cage.
Sanders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
A short left from Sanders.
Sanders lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Menggetu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders leaning against his opponent.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders is stalling here.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Menggetu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Menggetu struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanders controls his hands.
Sanders taking a breather.
Sanders pushes Menggetu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Sanders dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Menggetu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Menggetu doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanders circles away.
#CL2#
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanders lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanders keeps control of Menggetu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Menggetu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Menggetu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Menggetu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanders.
Sanders lands a body punch.
Sanders digs a right hand into Menggetu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Menggetu's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanders.
Sanders is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Sanders is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Menggetu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike.
Sanders lands a body shot.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Menggetu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanders stalling.
Sanders misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Sanders on the inside.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Sanders.
A short uppercut from Sanders.
Sanders lands an uppercut.#T2#
Sanders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanders pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanders with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shawn Sanders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanders presses Menggetu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanders - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanders as Menggetu tries to tie him up.
Menggetu has had enough of the clinch but Sanders keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanders.
Menggetu is trying to break free.
Sanders tries to land knees in the clinch but Menggetu avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Sanders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanders obliges.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanders.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but Menggetu blocks it.
Sanders controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but Menggetu blocks it.
Sanders lands a right hand.
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Menggetu misses with a punch on the inside.
Menggetu struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanders controls his hands.
#T4#
Sanders stalling.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders pushes Menggetu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders pushes Menggetu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menggetu wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanders won't allow it.
Menggetu tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Menggetu drops back down to his feet.
Menggetu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Menggetu'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.
A short right from Sanders on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Menggetu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanders is fending him off so far but Menggetu persists. Nope, Sanders circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Sanders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menggetu, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanders scores with a shot to the side of Menggetu's head.
Menggetu has had enough of the clinch but Sanders keeps him there for the moment.
Menggetu fails to pull guard.
Sanders has Menggetu pressed against the cage, preventing Menggetu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Menggetu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balagachi Menggetu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menggetu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanders stalling.
Sanders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Menggetu is defending well for now.#T1#
Sanders taking a breather.#TD#
Menggetu manages to pull guard.
Sanders tries to stand but Menggetu is controlling from the bottom.
Menggetu trying to keep a closed guard but Sanders is proving a slippery customer.
Menggetu wants to sweep here but Sanders controlling him for the moment.
Sanders wants to stand but Menggetu is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Menggetu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menggetu is looking to stand up but Sanders isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menggetu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanders can do anything to dispel that myth.
Menggetu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Sanders is trying to stand up here but Menggetu is controlling him well.
Menggetu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanders looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menggetu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menggetu is keen to just control but Sanders is a slippery customer.
Menggetu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Menggetu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Menggetu looking to control but Sanders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanders is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sanders holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Menggetu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Menggetu controlling the position easily from mount.
Balagachi Menggetu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Sanders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sanders defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Menggetu.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Balagachi Menggetu.
I think Sanders 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Sanders!
Shawn Sanders spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Young shoots in and gets a takedown into Menggetu's guard.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from Menggetu.
Young pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menggetu is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Menggetu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Menggetu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Young gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Menggetu tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young is trying to break free.
Menggetu misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Young's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Young has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Menggetu after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Young has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Menggetu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1#
Menggetu tries to break free.
Young is looking to control Menggetu but Menggetu is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Young controlling from the back.
Young tries to get the hooks in deep but Menggetu pushed the leg off.
Menggetu is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Young sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Menggetu taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peyton Young! |
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