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Event:
C387: Shida vs Sanford
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Shida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanford's sensitive parts.
Sanford is looking to clinch.
Shida lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shida. Sanford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shida sets himself, and Sanford steps forward looking for the clinch! Shida avoids it this time.
Sanford lands a nice looking body shot.
Shida misses with a wild body shot.
Sanford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shida.
Sanford digs a good hook to Shida's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford looks to throw a body kick
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shida.
#T1#
Sanford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shida went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shida swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanford.
As Sanford looks to move away, Shida throws a big counter combo but Sanford just gets out of the way.
Sanford misses with a body shot.
Sanford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shida to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
Shida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanford throws out the jab. #T2##CL2#
Sanford drives through and clinches with Shida against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shida.
Shida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage. #BC#
Shida breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Shida misses.
Shida throws a leg kick but Sanford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shida circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Sanford gets a clinch.
Sanford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shida's efforts to push away.#BC#
Shida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Sanford lands with a shot to the body.
Sanford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shida.
Sanford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shida rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanford staying out of range there.
Shida motions for Sanford to come forward. Shida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Shida misses.
Shida misses with a hook. Sanford ducked under it nicely.
Sanford tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.
Sanford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shida was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanford.
Shida is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shida wants to slow Sanford down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Shida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Sanford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanford misses with some punches.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Sanford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanford has a couple of punches blocked by Shida.
Shida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanford looking to throw knees to the head but Shida is blocking nicely.
Sanford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Takeda Shida has been cut.
Sanford misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanford is leaning against Shida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shida is trying to push Sanford away but Sanford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanford scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiff Sanford dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Shida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sanford connects with a solid leg kick.
Shida slips a jab from Sanford.
Shida appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanford digs a good body shot into Shida's ribs.
Sanford looks to land a combination but Shida avoids it well.
Takeda Shida is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shida's sensitive parts.
Shida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shida fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanford in the body. #T1#
Shida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanford was well out of range. Poor timing from Shida.
Shida sets himself, and Sanford steps forward looking for the clinch! Shida avoids it this time.
Shida tries to work over Sanford's front leg with a kick but Sanford checks it.
Sanford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sanford connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Shida.
Sanford tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.
Sanford scores with a nice body kick.
Sanford looks to land a right hand but Shida moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Shida misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Shida.
Shida is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shida. Sanford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanford looks to score with a jab to the body but Shida is just out of range.
Shida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shida.
Sanford lands a lovely overhand right.
Shida swings for the body but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Sanford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Sanford tries to land knees in the clinch but Shida avoids the damage to the body.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Sanford working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Sanford.
Sanford tries to work over Shida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shida tries to circle away but Sanford has him pinned against the cage.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shida is trying to pull guard but Sanford has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanford.
Sanford scores with a shoulder strike.
Shida is trying to force a seperation but Sanford has the dominant position.
Sanford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanford missing with knees to the body.
Sanford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanford tries to work over Shida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanford has Shida pressed against the cage, preventing Shida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Shida can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanford.
Sanford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shida is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanford to keep the fight standing.
Sanford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanford struggles to land a body shot inside as Shida controls his hands.
Sanford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shidas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanford struggles to land a body shot inside as Shida controls his hands.
Sanford trying to land knees to the body.
Sanford cracks Shida with a nice body shot.
Sanford scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sanford.
Shida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanford smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeda Shida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sanford clinches up with Shida and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiff Sanford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Shida takes one to the chin there.
Sanford throws a push kick but Shida slaps the foot to one side.
Sanford darts in trying to clinch
and Shida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida keeps the fight on the outside.
Shida throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanford misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Sanford tries to clinch but Shida is having none of it.
Sanford wants to clinch.
Shida appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Sanford clinches up with Shida and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanford misses with the head strike.
Shida prevents a body shot from Sanford. #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.
Sanford misses with a punch to the body.
Shida is trying to push Sanford away but Sanford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shida tries to break free but Sanford pushes him back against the cage.
Shida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tiff Sanford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Shida pulls Sanford into guard.
Sanford wanted to stand there but Shida had control of the position.
Shida pulls Sanford in close to prevent any damage.
Shida 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#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Sanford controlling the position well.
Sanford wants to control but Shida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shida content to control rather than advance.
Sanford is trying to stand.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shida in particular looking to stall.
Shida's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sanford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanford tries to close the distance and clinch but Shida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeda Shida clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Sanford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanford tries to clinch but Shida is having none of it.
Shida keeps the fight on the outside.
Shida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanford wants to clinch up but Shida keeps it at a distance.
Sanford throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanford's knee momentarily.#T1#
Shida tries a head kick but it misses.
Shida swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanford.
Shida tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanford avoided it.
Sanford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanford wants to clinch up but Shida keeps it at a distance.
Sanford tries to clinch but Shida is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanford throws a body kick that misses
enabling Shida to counter with a crisp jab.
Shida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shida jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Sanford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shida avoids it.
Sanford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shida is trying to break the clinch but Sanford is controlling him.
Shida jumps guard but Sanford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Shida jumps guard but Sanford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeda Shida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shida jumps guard but Sanford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shida is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanford to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Shida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shida has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sanford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crunch! Sanford slams his shin into Shida's torso.
Shida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shida throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Sanford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sanford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanford tries to clinch there but Shida circles away.
Sanford tries to clinch but Shida moves away
enabling Shida to counter with a crisp jab.
Crunch! Shida slams his shin into Sanford's torso.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shida lands with a kick to the temple. Sanford shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanford slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Takeda Shida will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Shida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Sanford slips under a jab from Shida.
Shida slips a straight right by Sanford.
A counter left hand to the body from Shida misses its target.
Shida takes a swing at Sanford's ribcage but misses.
Sanford tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.
Shida misses with a wild body shot.
Sanford just misses with a punch to the body.
Shida feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sanford clinches up with Shida and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shida tries to pull guard but Sanford won't allow it.
#T1#
Sanford lands a nice uppercut.
Shida tries to pull guard but Sanford won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeda Shida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Shida jumps guard.
Shida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanford is one step ahead there.
Sanford wants to pass the guard but Shida is keeping the position.
Shida is trying to keep Sanford in close.
#T2#
Sanford tries to stand but Shida is controlling from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shida wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Sanford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shida is looking to chop away at Sanford's legs.
Shida moves away from the strike by Sanford.
A little feinted left hand from Shida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanford takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Sanford darts in and clinches Shida up against the cage.#T4#
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Sanford tries to work over Shida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Sanford fails to land.
Shida is trying to pull guard but Sanford has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sanford fails to land.
Sanford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shida backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanford obliges.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sanford lands a nice knee to the body.
Shida is trying to pull guard but Sanford has him pressed against the cage.
Sanford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shida managing to block the knees to the body from Sanford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanford working Shida over with knees to the body.
Sanford lands a body shot.
Sanford crunches a lovely knee into Shida's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiff Sanford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanford 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiff Sanford!
Tiff Sanford is the new heavyweight champion!
Tiff Sanford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C377: Cheese vs Roberto III
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Olsen throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Sanford counters with a crisp right hand that drops Olsen! Sanford lets Olsen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Olsen throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Olsen.
Olsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanford counters with a straight right hand.
Olsen tries to land a body kick
and Sanford counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiff Sanford!
An out of breath Tiff Sanford thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Kjetil Olsen had this to say: 'Owie!'. |
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Event:
C370: Handerson vs Chai
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A jab from Sanford misses.
Santos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sanford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Sanford.
Santos is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sanford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Santos is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Sanford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
As Sanford backs away, Santos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sanford wants to clinch.
Santos misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santos looks to land a body kick but Sanford moved away.
Santos moves out of range as Sanford throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Sanford moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanford works on Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Sanford prevents a body shot from Santos.
Sanford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santos is defending well for now.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Sanford controls the action.
Sanford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Sanford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Sanford pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Santiago Santos has been cut.
Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanfords head.
Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Sanford.
A short body shot lands from Sanford as the two fighters clinch.
Sanford pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Santos blocking some punches.
Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Sanford on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanford.
Sanford trying to land knees to the body.
Sanford blocks a body shot from Santos.
Santos lands with a right to the head.
Santos tries to work over Sanford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanford.
Sanford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards. #T4#
Sanford scores with a hook to the body.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Sanford controls the action.
A short uppercut from Sanford.
Sanford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Sanford as the two fighters clinch.
Sanford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanford prevents a body shot from Santos.
Sanford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short body shot lands from Sanford as the two fighters clinch.
Sanford lands with a right to the head.
Sanford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Sanford scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanford.
Sanford lands a right hand.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Sanford pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Sanford.
Santos avoiding damage as Sanford throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiff Sanford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Santos's cut.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Sanford clinches up with Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanford misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Sanford.
Sanford blocks a body shot from Santos.
Sanford dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santos or not.
Sanford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanford digs a right hand into Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santos's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Sanford.
Sanford presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
Santos has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Sanford misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Sanford - that landed with a thud.
Sanford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sanford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Sanford.
Santos prevents a body shot from Sanford.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanford controls his hands.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Santos blocking some punches.
Santos avoiding damage as Sanford throws knees to the body.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Sanford avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Santos tries to work over Sanford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Sanford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#Santiago Santos's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Sanford - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanford.
Sanford scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Santos prevents a body shot from Sanford.
Sanford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanford.
Sanford landing knees to the body.
Sanford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Sanford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sanford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanford.
Sanford working Santos over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanford obliges.
Tiff Sanford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
Sanford pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanford lands a right hand. #CUT2#Santiago Santos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanford. #ROC2#Santos is rocked!
Sanford blocking some punches.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanford digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Sanford lands a hook that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Sanford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
Sanford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanford lands an uppercut.
Sanford creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Santos with a big uppercut! Santos tries to clinch up but Sanford pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Santos to the mat! Santos covers up and Sanford unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tiff Sanford!
A relieved looking Tiff Sanford thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
C363: Erdogan vs Daan II
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Sanford does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Sanford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanford counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've been told by Sanford's head coaches at Chikara MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Sanford counters with a good, hard body kick but Drake shrugs it off.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drake looks winded!
Sanford scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Drake misses
and Sanford makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Drake really felt that one!
Sanford lands a right hook to the body.
Sanford misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A good leg kick by Sanford.
Drake lands a jab to Sanford's midsection.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanford counters with a nice leg kick.
Drake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like JD Drake has been cut.
Sanford scores with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Sanford moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanford throws a head punch that misses.
Sanford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanford lands with a right to the head.
Sanford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drake.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Sanford fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake is trying to push Sanford away but Sanford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Drake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanford.
Sanford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drake blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Sanford.
Sanford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanford tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanford.
Sanford tries to land a knee to the head but Drake blocks with his arms.
Sanford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Sanford lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Drake blocks a body shot from Sanford.
Drake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Sanford.
Sanford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not.
Drake prevents a body shot from Sanford.
Drake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Sanford.
A right hand to the body from Sanford.
Sanford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanford misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sanford fails to land.
Sanford has Drake pressed against the cage, preventing Drake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drake managing to block the knees to the body from Sanford.
Sanford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanford.
Sanford lands a hook that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Sanford working Drake over with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sanford as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sanford.
Sanford lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanford lands an uppercut.#KD#
Sanford drops Drake with a big knee straight up the middle! Drake is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Drake is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanford.
Drake misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Sanford has closed the distance and engaged Drake in a clinch.
Sanford gets through Drake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Sanford - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiff Sanford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JD Drake'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#
Sanford Throws a clean left jab. Sanford Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Drake's chin! Drake crumbles to the ground and Sanford follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Sanford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tiff Sanford!
A relieved looking Tiff Sanford thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated JD Drake had this to say: 'It's Miller Time'. |
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Event:
C355: Marley vs Shida III
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kringle misses the target.
Kringle slips under a jab.#CL#
Kringle forces Sanford back against the cage and clinches.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Kringle avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kringle - that landed with a thud.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Kringle avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage. #BC#
Kringle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanford cracks Kringle with a good jab.
Sanford lands a two punch combo.
Kringle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanford. #CL#
Kringle moves into the clinch successfully.
Kringle working aggressively here.
Kringle scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sanford scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kringle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kringle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kringle backwards. #T1#
Kringle lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanford backwards.
Kringle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kringle lands with a left to the head.
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Kringle controls the action.
Sanford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kringle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanford backwards.
Sanford lands a body punch.
Kringle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kringle has a couple of punches blocked by Sanford.
Kringle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kringle avoiding damage as Sanford throws knees to the body.
Kringle scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanford.
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!
Sanford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanford scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Kringle manages to break the clinch.
Sanford checks a low kick from Kringle.
Kristoph Kringle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kringle throws a lazy right hand but Sanford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanford tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sanford moves out of range as Kringle strikes.
Sanford misses with a lunging right hand
and Kringle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kringle misses with an uppercut. Sanford saw that one coming.
Kringle misses the jab.
Kringle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Kringle misses the target.
Sanford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Kringle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kringle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Kringle on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
Sanford tries a body shot but Kringle blocks it.
Sanford has a couple of punches blocked by Kringle.
Kringle lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Kringle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kringle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kringle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanford lands an uppercut.
Sanford tries to work over Kringle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kringle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanford misses with a punch on the inside.
Kringle throws a head punch that misses.
Kringle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kringle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kringle.
Kringle tries a body shot but Sanford blocks it.
Sanford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kringle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kringle.
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Kringle controls the action.
Sanford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sanford.
#T4#
Sanford trying to land knees to the body.
Sanford missing with knees to the body.
Kringle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanford blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kringle has a couple of punches blocked by Sanford.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kringle.
Kringle misses with the head strike.
Kringle lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanford backwards.
Sanford misses with a punch to the body.
Sanford lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Kristoph Kringle has been cut.
Kringle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kringle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanford takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kringle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanford swings wildly with an uppercut but Kringle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kringle lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoph Kringle dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kringle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kringle.
Kringle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kringle throws a jab when Sanford was well out of range.
Sanford tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kringle misses with a kick to the body.
Sanford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanford throws a body kick that misses.
Kringle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kringle sets himself, and Sanford steps forward looking for the clinch! Kringle avoids it this time.
Sanford fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford throws a shot to the body.
Sanford avoids the body shot from Kringle.
Kringle has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sanford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kringle.#CL2#
Sanford rushes Kringle and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Kringle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanford pushes Kringle away with a front kick.
Kristoph Kringle is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanford slips under a jab.
Sanford avoids the head kick by Kringle.
Kringle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanford throws a wild body kick that Kringle sees coming a mile off.
Kringle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kringle takes a swing at Sanford's ribcage but misses.
Kringle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanford can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Kringle coming out on top.
Sanford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kringle.
Sanford walks into a jab.
Sanford takes one to the side of the head.
#T2#
Sanford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kringle.
Sanford ducks under a wild hook from Kringle.
Sanford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kringle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Kringle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanford delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanford throws out a loose jab but Kringle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kringle swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanford.
Sanford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kringle.
Sanford tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sanford lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Sanford works Kringle's body with a nice hook.
Sanford with a nice calf kick.
Sanford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kringle.
Kringle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kringle ducks under a wild hook from Sanford.
Sanford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanford throws a head kick but Kringle moves out of range.
Kringle jabs Sanford right on the nose. Sanford blinks but takes it well.
Kringle misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Kringle gets tackled into the cage by Sanford. Sanford maintains the clinch.
Kringle blocks a body shot from Sanford.
Sanford throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Sanford fails to land.
Kringle avoiding damage as Sanford throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanford.
Kristoph Kringle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kringle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanford.
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kringle prevents a body shot from Sanford.
Kringle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kringle scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kringle.
Sanford lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kringle avoids it.
Kringle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanford or not.
Sanford missing with knees to the body.
Sanford tries to land knees in the clinch but Kringle avoids the damage to the body.
Sanford misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Kringle.
Kringle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanford.
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 Kristoph Kringle will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sanford with a nice calf kick.
Tiff Sanford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanford keeps the fight on the outside.
Kringle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kringle sets himself, and Sanford steps forward looking for the clinch! Kringle avoids it this time.
Kringle tries to clinch but Sanford is having none of it. #CL#
Kringle moves into range and clinches up with Sanford.
A nice left hand lands by Kringle.
Sanford works on Kringle's body with a couple of short punches.
Kringle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanford.
Sanford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kringle tries to work over Sanford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanford throws a punch but it's blocked by Kringle.
Kringle misses with the head strike.
Sanford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kringle's elbow.
Kringle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Sanford lands a nice uppercut.
Sanford lands with a light punch inside.
Sanford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kringle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Sanford.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanford lands a body punch.
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Kringle controls the action.
Sanford slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Sanford.
Sanford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kringle backwards.
Sanford lands a hook that snaps the head of Kringle backwards.
Sanford lands with a right to the head.
Sanford tries a body shot but Kringle blocks it.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Kringle avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Sanford tries a body shot but Kringle blocks it.
Kringle takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanford landing knees to the body.
Sanford presses Kringle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kringle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanford lands a shoulder strike.
Sanford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kringle backwards.
Good body shot from Sanford.
Sanford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanford lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sanford.
Sanford digs a right hand underneath Kringle's ribcage. Kringle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanford lands a shot to the body.
Sanford is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kringle. #T3#
Sanford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kringle backwards.
Sanford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kringle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanford lands with a left to the head.
Kringle working aggressively here.
Sanford scores with a shoulder strike.
Kringle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanford connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kringle.
Kringle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanford.
Sanford lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanford tries a body shot but Kringle blocks it.
Kringle has a couple of punches blocked by Sanford.
Sanford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanford.
#T4#
Kringle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanford.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanford blocks an uppercut.
Sanford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kringle is trying to push Sanford away but Sanford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kringle blocks an uppercut.
Sanford tries to work over Kringle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kringle tries a body shot but Sanford blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanford.
Nice body punch from Sanford - that landed with a thud.
Sanford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanford trying to land knees to the body.
Sanford lands a good knee to the midsection. Kringle won't want to take too many of those.
Sanford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanford has a couple of punches blocked by Kringle.
Sanford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#Kristoph Kringle's cut is getting worse.
Sanford scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiff Sanford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kringle 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristoph Kringle!
Kristoph Kringle thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C349: Erdogan vs Bradley
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Knell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.#CL2#
Sanford forces Knell back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanford as Knell tries to tie him up.
Sanford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knell is defending well for now.
Sanford misses with a punch to the body.
Knell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanford backwards.
Sanford scores with a shot to the side of Knell's head.
Knell lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Knell.
Sanford struggles to land a body shot inside as Knell controls his hands.
Knell takes a shot to the head.
Knell throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knell lands with a right to the head.
Knell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanford lands a nice uppercut.
Sanford blocking some punches.
Sanford prevents a body shot from Knell.
Knell misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Knell lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Knell fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Knell fails to land.
Knell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knell throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanford.
Knell scores with a shoulder strike.
Knell throws a head punch that misses.
Sanford tries to work over Knell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanford up against the cage.
Knell misses with the head strike.
Knell takes a shot to the head.
Sanford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knell lands a right hand. #T2#
Knell misses with a punch on the inside.
Knell tries to pull guard but Sanford won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Death Knell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanford scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knell struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanford controls his hands.
Sanford swings wildly with an uppercut but Knell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanford lands a right hand.
Knell misses with the head strike.
Knell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sanford lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Sanford.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Knell avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Sanford lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Death Knell has been cut.
Knell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knell is breathing heavily.
Sanford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sanford.
Sanford digs a right hand into Knell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knell's gas tank.
Sanford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Knell is rocked!
Sanford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Knell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knell.
Sanford has a couple of punches blocked by Knell.
#T3#
Sanford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanford has a couple of punches blocked by Knell.
Sanford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanford swings wildly with an uppercut but Knell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanford misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sanford fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanford.
A head punch on the inside from Sanford fails to land.
Sanford has a couple of punches blocked by Knell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knell.
Sanford has a couple of punches blocked by Knell.
Sanford is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Knell tries to break Sanford's hands from around his neck, Sanford unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Knell will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tiff Sanford!
Tiff Sanford thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C343: Bloodaxe vs Khabib II
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Viikinki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanford lands an overhand right.
Viikinki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viikinki looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanford is just out of range.
Viikinki throws a right hand that misses
and Sanford makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Viikinki really felt that one!
Viikinki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viikinki throws the left hand but Sanford avoids the punch easily.
Sanford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Viikinki.
Viikinki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viikinki throws a low kick, looking for Sanford's leg but Sanford calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Viikinki.
Nice shot lands for Viikinki.#CUT#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
Sanford looks to throw the jab but Viikinki is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford lands a jab to Viikinki's midsection.
Sanford moves in looking to clinch but Viikinki pushes him off.
Sanford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanford just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Sanford looks to score with a jab to the body but Viikinki is just out of range.
Sanford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Viikinki motions for Sanford to come forward. Viikinki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Viikinki.
Sanford throws a head kick that misses
and Viikinki counters with a nice body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanford as he connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Viikinki. That's going to slow Sanford down.
Sanford slips a jab from Viikinki.
Sanford slips under a jab.#CL2#
Sanford darts in and clinches Viikinki up against the cage.
Viikinki tries to break the clinch but Sanford is controlling the position.
Viikinki tries a body shot but Sanford blocks it.
Viikinki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanford.
A nice left hand lands by Sanford.
Sanford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Viikinki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viikinki blocks a body shot from Sanford.
Viikinki is leaning against Sanford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanford lands a hook that snaps the head of Viikinki backwards.
Still in the clinch, Sanford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viikinki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanford struggles to land a body shot inside as Viikinki controls his hands.
#BC#
Viikinki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viikinki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Viikinki moves out of range of the body kick from Sanford.
#CL2#
Sanford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanford gets through Viikinki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viikinki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanford.
Viikinki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viikinkis head.
Sanford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viikinki backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Viikinki. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viikinki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Viikinki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viikinki looks to land a left hand but Sanford moved out of range nicely.
Sanford tries to clinch up.
Sanford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Viikinki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sanford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viikinki swings for the body but Sanford moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Viikinki.
Viikinki misses with a double jab.
Sanford wants to counter the offense by Viikinki and move into the clinch position.
Sanford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Viikinki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Viikinki missing with a left hand there. Sanford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanford is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Sanford misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanford.
Sanford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viikinki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Viikinki misses with the head strike.
Viikinki misses with an elbow strike.
Viikinki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sanford fails to land.
Viikinki struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanford controls his hands.
Sanford blocking some punches.
Viikinki lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viikinki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Viikinki tries to throw a body punch but Sanford avoids it by throwing Viikinki back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sanford - that landed with a thud.
Viikinki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tiff Sanford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiff Sanford's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sanford checks a low kick from Viikinki.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Viikinki.
Sanford lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Viikinki.
Sanford takes one on the button.
A clash of legs there as Sanford blocks the low kick.
Viikinki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Viikinki in his tracks.
Viikinki walks into a stiff left hand from Sanford.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanford blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viikinki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Viikinki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sanford.
Viikinki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sanford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanford looks for the body kick but Viikinki saw that one coming.
Viikinki appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Sanford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Viikinki misses
and Sanford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanford - that will leave a mark!
Viikinki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viikinki throws a lazy body kick
and Sanford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanford scores with a spinning back kick!
Sanford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viikinki manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Viikinki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid body kick from Sanford.
Sanford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Sanford drives through and clinches with Viikinki against the cage.
Sanford presses Viikinki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Sanford.
A short right from Sanford on the inside.
I was talking to Viikinki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sanford lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Sanford lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanford.
Sanford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanford.
Sanford lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanford.
Sanford lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanford.
Viikinki takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanford.
A short uppercut from Sanford.
Sanford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanford obliges.
Viikinki takes a shot to the head.
Sanford scores with a shot to the side of Viikinki's head. #ROC2#Viikinki is rocked!
Sanford throws a big uppercut that drops Viikinki! More strikes from Sanford and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Viikinki lies dazed against the cage as Sanford celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiff Sanford!
A victorious Tiff Sanford thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C337: Mahogany vs Martin
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanford jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thorn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
Sanford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Sanford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn is looking to clinch but Sanford is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanford misses the target.
Thorn misses the jab.
It looked like Sanford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorn.#T1#
Sanford dodges the punch combination from Thorn.
It appears Sanford was looking to counter with a kick there.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
Sanford jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#KD2#
Thorn lands a big head kick that sends Sanford tumbling to the mat! Thorn takes a step backwards and waves Sanford back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Sanford is rocked!
Thorn flashes Sanford a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Sanford's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Sanford crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Thorn punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haw Thorn!
During a confident post fight interview, Haw Thorn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C327: Martin vs Slaissi II
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
#R1#
A low kick from Rivera misses
and Sanford counters with a nice body shot.
Sanford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Sanford keeps it at a distance.
Rivera tried to score with a low kick but Sanford checks it.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera tries to clinch but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanford moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Sanford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanford wants to counter with a clinch but Rivera pushes him away.
Rivera throws a nice looking combination but Sanford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rivera clobbers Sanford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
Rivera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivera fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Sanford wants to counter with a clinch but Rivera pushes him away.
Rivera misses with a shot to the body
and Sanford counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
Rivera throws a body punch but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rivera is looking to wear down Sanford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Sanford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sanford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.
As Sanford looks to move away, Rivera throws a big counter combo but Sanford just gets out of the way.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanford slips a straight right by Rivera.
Sanford steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rivera gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD2#
and Sanford counters with a nice right hand that sends Rivera toppling to the canvas! Rivera scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sanford finish him?!#ROC2#Rivera is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera misses with a leg kick
and Sanford counters with a right hand from hell and Rivera is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiff Sanford!
Tiff Sanford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C319: Jones vs Monkey
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Sanford defending well as Bundy loads up on a big left hand.
Sanford is looking for the big counter here.
Bundy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bundy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Sanford. No joy for Bundy on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanford! But no joy.
Bundy throws a shot from downtown. Sanford moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanford! But no joy.
Bundy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanford defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. 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.
Bundy looks for a takedown but Sanford sprawls well.
Sanford tries a quick counter leg kick but Bundy is wise to it.
Bundy dives in and grabs Sanford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanford pushes down on Bundy's head and hops out.
Sanford counters with a body kick.#TD#
Bundy shoots in and bounces Sanford off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sanford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bundy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Sanford looking to control.
Bundy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanford 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.
Sanford controls Bundy momentarily but Bundy frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but Sanford is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bundy shoots in but Sanford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bundy misses with a body shot.
Sanford doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bundy tries for a takedown but Sanford circles away easily
and Sanford counters with a low kick, right behind Bundy 's knee.
Bundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanford was well out of range. Poor timing from Bundy.
Sanford counters with a body kick.
Sanford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bundy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bundy somewhat.
Sanford has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bundy is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T3#
Bundy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bundy fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanford only half commits to the counter leg kick.#KD2#
Sanford sends Bundy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sanford is motioning to the referee to let Bundy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
Bundy goes for a double leg but Sanford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanford continues to drive forward.
Bundy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Bundy avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanford.#T4#
Sanford working Bundy over with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Sanford.
Bundy is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanford.
Nice body punch from Sanford - that landed with a thud.
Sanford cracks Bundy with a nice body shot.
Sanford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanford lands a shot to the body.
Sanford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bundy backwards.
Sanford is working Bundy over against the cage.
Bundy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bundy tries for a takedown but Sanford manages to get underhooks.
Sanford pushes Bundy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanford.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanford.
Sanford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiff Sanford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ted Bundy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sanford lands a brutal uppercut that launches Bundy off his feet! Bundy tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiff Sanford!
Our winner, Tiff Sanford, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RSE 81:
Date: May 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Dick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanford lands a slapping body shot.
Sanford scores with a punch to the head.
Dick looks to throw the jab but Sanford is out of range.
Dick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dick looks to land a left hand but Sanford moved out of range nicely.
Dick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanford. #CL2#
Dick tries to keep at a distance but Sanford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanford backwards.
Sanford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
Dick is pushing Sanford up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dick blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dick. #BC#
Dick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanford throws a lazy right hand but Dick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dick throws a looping overhand right but Sanford ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Dick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanford tries a body shot but Dick blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dick.
Dick pushes Sanford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dick.
Dick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
Sanford scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanford misses with some punches.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick misses with a body punch.
Dick jumps guard but Sanford stands there with Dick around his waist. Dick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dick lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Sanford misses with the head strike.
Dick trying to control the position but instead, Sanford has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dick into the cage.
Sanford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dick misses with a punch to the body.
Dick misses with a punch on the inside.
Dick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanford struggles to land a body shot inside as Dick controls his hands.
Dick is trying to break free.
Sanford misses with a punch to the body.
Dick stalling in the clinch.
Dick working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanford.
Dick misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Sanford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Dick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Sanford has closed the distance and engaged Dick in a clinch.
Sanford scores with a shoulder strike.
Dick prevents a body shot from Sanford.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Sanford controls the action.
Dick working aggressively here.
Sanford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanford.
Dick prevents a body shot from Sanford.
Dick prevents a body shot from Sanford.
Sanford swings wildly with an uppercut but Dick uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Sanford.
Sanford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dick fails to land.
A short right from Dick on the inside. #T4#
Dick is trying to pull guard but Sanford turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanford digs a right hand into Dick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dick's gas tank.
Dick slows down the pace here.
Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanford has Dick pressed against the cage, preventing Dick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanford works on Dick's body with a couple of short punches.
Dick blocks a body shot from Sanford.
Sanford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dick or not.
Sanford pushes Dick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dick is breathing heavily.
Sanford lands a shoulder strike.
Sanford works on Dick's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Sanford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tiff Sanford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiff Sanford's cut.
That's time! Dick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dick takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sanford moves out of range as Dick strikes.
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dick slips a straight right by Sanford.
Dick misses with a left hand
and Sanford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanford scores with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sanford scores with a decent looking hook.
Dick moves out of range as Sanford strikes.
Sanford keeps the fight on the outside.
Dick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sanford moves into the clinch.
Sanford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
Sanford has a couple of punches blocked by Dick.
Dick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanford tries a body shot but Dick blocks it.
Dick throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Dick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Dick controls the action.
Sanford lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Sanford.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
Sanford lands with a light punch inside.
Dick takes a shot to the head.
Sanford lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Sanford - that landed with a thud.
Sanford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dick misses with some punches.
Sanford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
Sanford lands a right hand.
Sanford blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Sanford.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Sanford.
#T2#
Dick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanford.
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!
Sanford lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Sergeant Dick has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanford.
A short left from Sanford.
A short body shot lands from Sanford as the two fighters clinch.
Sanford pushes Dick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanford lands a right hand.
Sanford works on Dick's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanford.
Sanford scores with a hook to the body.
Sanford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Dick is rocked!
Sanford working the clinch nicely. Dick is working for position but Sanford cracks him with a big knee to the head! Dick crumples up against the cage and Sanford lands two more shots before the ref can save Dick! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Tiff Sanford!
During a confident post fight interview, Tiff Sanford thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Lesnar is looking to clinch. #CL#
Lesnar forces Sanford back against the cage and clinches.
Lesnar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanfords head.
Sanford blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lesnar fails to land.
Sanford lands an uppercut.
Sanford scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanford.
Lesnar throws a head punch that misses.
Lesnar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanford blocking some punches.
Lesnar throws a head punch that misses.
Lesnar misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Lesnar has a couple of punches blocked by Sanford.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Sanford gets through Lesnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lesnar.
Sanford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanford takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Lesnar is off balance and as he stumbles, Sanford throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Lesnar's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tiff Sanford!
After winning the bout, Tiff Sanford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RSE 65: Macabre
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Lugnunum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Sanford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Lugnunum drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sanford on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lugnunum grinds an elbow into Sanford's temple.
Lugnunum lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanford down.
Sanford tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from Lugnunum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanford can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lugnunum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lugnunum moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Lugnunum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanford keeps working.
Lugnunum throws an elbow but Sanford slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lugnunum working the head with strikes.
Sanford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lugnunum working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lugnunum creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sanford sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lugnunum postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lugnunum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanford keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanford can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Lugnunum landing strikes.
Sanford parries the strikes from Lugnunum easily there. Lugnunum is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sanford to escape.
Sanford wants to control but Lugnunum postures up.
Lugnunum looks up at the clock and then as Sanford takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lugnunum smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lugnunum controlling the position.
Lugnunum throws a strike aimed at the side of Sanford's head but Sanford avoids it well.
Sanford is trying to escape the position but Lugnunum is controlling the position.
Sanford managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lugnunum.
Lugnunum working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
Sanford trying to remain calm as Lugnunum controls from the top position.#SUB#
Lugnunum thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lugnunum lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanford down.
#ROC#Sanford is rocked!#T3##SUB#
Lugnunum is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sanford looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lugnunum gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sanford is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lugnunum lets go of the hold and Sanford can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Herminos Lugnunum!
After winning the bout, Herminos Lugnunum thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC 606
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Clubber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Clubber has been cut.
Clubber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clubber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clubber misses with a hook.
Sanford blocks a jab.
Sanford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clubber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Sanford does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanford.
It looked like Sanford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clubber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick lands for Clubber.
#T1#
Clubber misses with a body shot.
Clubber looks to clinch
and Sanford counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clubber's knee momentarily.
Clubber misses with a combination
and Sanford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clubber looks winded!
Clubber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clubber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanford.
Clubber throws a head kick that misses
and Sanford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clubber throws a head kick that misses
and Sanford counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Sanford lands a big right hand that sends Clubber crashing to the mat! Sanford stays standing though and waves Clubber back to his feet!#CUT#That has opened up Jimmy Clubber's cut even more.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanford lands a front kick.
Sanford finds Clubber's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Clubber flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Sanford lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Clubber will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiff Sanford!
After winning the bout, Tiff Sanford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC 598
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Shaw with a poor takedown
and Sanford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Shaw shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shaw postures up.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Sanford keeps moving.
Shaw lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
Shaw chips away with some ground and pound.
Shaw gets to his feet and stands over Sanford, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sanford felt that one! Shaw unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sanford from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leopold Shaw!
During a confident post fight interview, Leopold Shaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 590
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Jay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanford lands a nice looking body kick.
Kobra Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Kobra Jay has been cut.
Jay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Jay coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
Sanford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanford looks to land a left hand but Jay moved out of range nicely.
Jay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jay takes a swing at Sanford's ribcage but misses.
Sanford blocks a jab.
Jay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanford in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Jay.
Sanford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jay throws a jab when Sanford was well out of range.#T1#
Sanford throws a jab but it's blocked by Jay.
A little feinted left hand from Jay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jay misses with a right hand
and Sanford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jay thinking.
Jay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanford has time to react.
Jay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanford avoids the body shot from Jay.
Jay avoids the body shot from Sanford.
Sanford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanford raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Jay closes the distance and pushes Sanford back into the cage.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
Sanford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jay.
Jay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Jay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanford.
Sanford looking to throw knees to the head but Jay is blocking nicely.
Jay misses with a punch on the inside.
Jay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanford lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanford blocking some punches.
Jay blocking some punches.
Jay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Sanford manages to break the clinch.
Jay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jay tries to bum rush Sanford with a series of wild strikes but Sanford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanford throws out a counter right but Jay avoids it with no problem.
Sanford slips a jab from Jay.
Sanford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Sanford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jay throws out the jab.
Sanford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanford.
A big right from Jay misses.
Sanford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanford throws out a loose jab but Jay uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Jay.
Jay is looking to clinch but Sanford is avoiding it.
It seemed like Sanford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Sanford misses.
Jay throws a hook but Sanford blocks it.#T4#
Jay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanford on the side of the head.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanford.
Sanford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jay tests Sanford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jay scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanford jabs Jay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanford moves away.
Sanford defending well as Jay loads up on a big left hand.
Sanford throws a big counter head kick but Jay avoids it with no problem.
Jay misses with an uppercut.
Sanford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanford defending well as Jay loads up on a big left hand.
Jay throws a hook to the side of Sanford's head but Sanford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Kobra Jay will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Jay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanford. Sanford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanford has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jay scores with a body shot.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanford moves away.
Sanford digs a good hook to Jay's body.
Sanford swings for the body but Jay moves out of range.
Jay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanford counters with a body kick.
Jay moves to clinch but Sanford breaks away
and Sanford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford walks into a stiff left hand from Jay.
Sanford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jay scores with the left hand. Sanford knows he should have avoided that one.
Jay throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jay lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Jay cracks Sanford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanford throws a hook but Jay blocks it.
Jay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on Sanford's shoulder, as Sanford tries to avoid the shot.
Sanford is looking to land body kicks.
Jay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jay lands a slapping body shot.
Sanford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sanford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jay throws out the jab.
Sanford appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanford throws the left hand but Jay avoids the punch easily.
Jay misses with a right hand
and Sanford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jay thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Jay moves out of range of the body kick from Sanford.
Jay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Jay misses the target.
Nice body punch from Sanford.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanford.
Jay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanford manages to avoid it.
Jay takes a swing at Sanford's ribcage but misses.
Sanford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanford moves away.#T3#
Jay throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jay misses with a shot to the body
and Sanford counters with a right hand to the body.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanford was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.#CL#
Sanford tries to keep at a distance but Jay has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanford is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sanford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jay backwards.
Sanford lands a hook that snaps the head of Jay backwards.
Sanford lands a good knee to the midsection. Jay won't want to take too many of those.
Jay prevents a body shot from Sanford. #BC2#
Sanford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Sanford misses the shot to the body.
Sanford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jay will feel that in the morning.
Sanford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jay on the side of the head.
Sanford cracks Jay with an open hand slap.
Sanford looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Sanford lands a nice hook to Jay's body. Jay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanford misses with a body shot.
Sanford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanford was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Sanford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD2#
Sanford cracks Jay with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sanford has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jay to stand back up!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiff Sanford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sanford lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Jay falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tiff Sanford!
Tiff Sanford thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 579
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Bouba lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
Bouba tries to clinch up.
Bouba misses the shot to the body.
Sanford counters with a body kick.
Bouba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bouba misses with a two punch combination.
Bouba swings widly with a right hand
and Sanford counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanford looks to land a body kick but Bouba moved away.
Bouba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bouba throws a jab when Sanford was well out of range.
Sanford connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouba swings widly with a right hand
and Sanford counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Moussa Bouba has been cut.
Bouba lands with a straight right. Sanford didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouba throws an off balance right hand
and Sanford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bouba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T1#
Sanford scores with a hook to the body. Bouba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bouba is breathing heavily.
Sanford is looking to score with low kicks.
Bouba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanford.
Moussa Bouba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanford ducks under a wild hook from Bouba.
Sanford throws a jab but it's blocked by Bouba.
Sanford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bouba lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanford misses with a body punch
and Bouba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bouba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bouba looks to throw the jab but Sanford is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanford! But no joy.#CL#
Bouba takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Sanford manages to break the clinch.
Bouba lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanford's head.
Bouba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bouba moves in looking to clinch but Sanford pushes him off.
Sanford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanford misses the shot to the body.
Bouba moves in looking to clinch but Sanford pushes him off.
Bouba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanford throws out the jab.
Bouba throws a lazy right hand but Sanford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bouba misses with a looping right.
And Sanford responds with a good body kick, but Bouba manages to step out the way in time.
Bouba misses the body punch
and Sanford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Bouba throws a right and a left that Sanford avoids nicely.
Sanford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bouba throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bouba looks to land a left hand but Sanford moved out of range nicely.
Bouba misses with a straight left.
Bouba misses with an uppercut. Sanford saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Sanford releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanford cracks a nice hook into Bouba's ribs.
Bouba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bouba rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanford dips to his left and cracks Bouba with an uppercut!
Sanford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Bouba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bouba throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouba throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanford counters with a straight right hand.
Bouba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanford counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sanford lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bouba tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiff Sanford!
Tiff Sanford thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 569
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Sanford takes a swing at Chukwuma's ribcage but misses.
Chukwuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chukwuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chukwuma throws an off balance right hand
letting Sanford counter with a right hand.
Sanford takes a swing at Chukwuma's ribcage but misses.
Sanford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chukwuma misses with a looping right.
Sanford lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanford cracks Chukwuma with an open hand slap.
Sanford has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chukwuma is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sanford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chukwuma.#T1#
Sanford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chukwuma counters with a nice body shot.
Chukwuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chukwuma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chukwuma tries to clinch there but Sanford circles away.
Sanford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanford throws a right hand that misses
and Chukwuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanford takes a swing at Chukwuma's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Chukwuma throws a shot to the body.
Sanford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chukwuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanford.
Chukwuma jabs Sanford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chukwuma scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chukwuma.
Sanford misses with a wild combination.
Chukwuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Sanford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanford lands a right hook to the body.
Chukwuma misses with a right hand
and Sanford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Sanford.
Sanford is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chukwuma with a body shot.
Sanford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanford ducks under a wild hook from Chukwuma.
Sanford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick
and Sanford counters with a big right hand! Oh Chukwuma is in trouble here! Sanford follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiff Sanford!
After winning the bout, Tiff Sanford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC 561
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Nekongo ducks under a wild hook from Sanford.
Nekongo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nekongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanford.
Nekongo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Nekongo throws a hook but Sanford avoids it easily.
Sanford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekongo throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanford.
Sanford slips under a jab.#KD2#
Sanford lands a big head kick that sends Nekongo tumbling to the mat! Sanford takes a step backwards and waves Nekongo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Nekongo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Petrus Nekongo has been cut.
Sanford has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nekongo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
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!
Nekongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanford is just out of range.
Sanford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nekongo missing with a left hand there. Sanford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanford circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Nekongo tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Sanford wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiff Sanford!
An out of breath Tiff Sanford thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Sanford tries to clinch up.
Sanford tries to clinch up.
Sanford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
Coleman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coleman is in Sanford's guard.
Sanford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Sanford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sanford pulls Coleman in close to his closed guard and prevents Coleman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sanford trying to control the position.
#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coleman paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Coleman gets a clinch. #BC2#
Coleman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coleman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sanford.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanford tries to clinch but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Sanford does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sanford scores with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Coleman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanford's guard.
Sanford looking to control.
Coleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sanford wants to control but Coleman passes easily into half guard.
#T3#
Coleman controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Coleman seems to be working for a kimura but Sanford defends the submission attempt.
Sanford wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Coleman in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanford manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Coleman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Sanford looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanford, not yet.
Sanford is trying to keep Coleman in close.
Sanford being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanford throws a leg kick but Coleman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coleman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanford throws a wild body kick that Coleman sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Coleman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Coleman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Coleman 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#
Sanford misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sanford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coleman controls the pace.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanford is trying to keep Coleman in close.
Bear Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanford is proving hard to escape from.
Coleman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD2#
Coleman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coleman showed some decent athleticism there.
Coleman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sanford is trying to control but can't.
Coleman passes to full mount!
Coleman landing strikes from the mount.#CUT2#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
Sanford holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Coleman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Sanford defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Coleman. #T2#
Sanford working to try and regain half guard.
Coleman controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Coleman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Sanford defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Coleman.
Coleman controlling the pace for now.
Coleman raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Sanford is looking to improve his position but Coleman isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanford is working hard here to advance position.
Coleman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Coleman with the ground and pound from mount.
Coleman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coleman landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT2#Tiff Sanford's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanford tries to hold on but Coleman postures up.#SUB2#
Sanford defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Coleman. #T4#
Coleman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanford avoids a series of strikes thrown by Coleman.
Coleman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tiff Sanford's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Coleman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanford's half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Coleman in particular looking to stall.
Coleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT2#Tiff Sanford's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#SUB2#
Coleman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanford tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman stalling.
Sanford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Coleman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanford gets full guard.
Coleman controlling from the top position.
Coleman passes into half guard.
Coleman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanford trying to hold on to Coleman's head to control him but Coleman postures up.
Coleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tiff Sanford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanford wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sanford has hold of Coleman's hands but Coleman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Coleman is looking for a kimura here.
Sanford is trying to control but can't.
Coleman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Coleman wants to pass to mount but Sanford is defending the position.
Sanford trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Coleman manages to pass to mount!
#T3#
Coleman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sanford can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Coleman controlling from the full mount.
Coleman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT2#Jeez, Tiff Sanford's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tiff Sanford's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bear Coleman! |
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