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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Mendes is looking to clinch.
Mendes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendes throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Sanctuary counters with a single leg into guard. Mendes didn't expect that. #SU2#
Sanctuary decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Sanctuary closes the distance and clinches.
Sanctuary stalling.
#TD2#
Sanctuary jumps guard and drags Mendes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanctuary is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes is fighting to break Sanctuary's control of his arms but Sanctuary is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanctuary looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanctuary, not yet. #T1#
Sanctuary trying to control the position here.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanctuary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanctuary wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanctuary works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sanctuary working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendes is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanctuary lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mendes looks for a takedown but Sanctuary sprawls well.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanctuary sprawls well. Sanctuary wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendes tries to clinch up but Sanctuary circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Mendes with a poor takedown
and Sanctuary counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sanctuary rushes Mendes and presses him up against the cage.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but Sanctuary has him pressed against the cage.
Sanctuary keeps control of Mendes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendes wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanctuary won't allow it.
Mendes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Come on Sanctuary - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mendes wants to break free but Sanctuary has control.
Mendes can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Sanctuary breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Sanctuary shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendes is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Mendes pushing down on Sanctuary's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanctuary keeps working.
Sanctuary wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes tries to pass to full mount but Sanctuary defends it.
Sanctuary tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Sanctuary dominated that round.
That's time! Mendes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mendes is looking to clinch.
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Sanctuary counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Sanctuary escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanctuary's waist but Sanctuary gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendes off to one side.
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanctuary counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanctuary's waist but Sanctuary gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendes off to one side.
Mendes with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Sanctuary counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Sanctuary tightens his grip and picks Mendes up, before dumping him to the ground. Mendes manages to land in guard.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanctuary stays in close to Mendes's body and controls the position. #T1#
Mendes wants to control but Sanctuary passes easily into half guard.
Sanctuary is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Sanctuary has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mendes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanctuary throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendes looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanctuary circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanctuary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Sanctuary shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mendes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mendes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sanctuary.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanctuary.
Sanctuary wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendes keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#T3#
Mendes is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Mendes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendes is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Sanctuary has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Sanctuary counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanctuary.
Mendes stalling in the clinch but Sanctuary improves position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Sanctuary turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sanctuary manages to end up in side control.
Mendes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Sanctuary has control of the leg.
Mendes wants to control but Sanctuary is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendes is looking for a sweep. Sanctuary is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes gets full guard.
Fabian Sanctuary has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes is trying to control the position but Sanctuary postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Sanctuary showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sanctuary circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanctuary counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mendes leaves Sanctuary with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sanctuary drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mendes gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes tries to roll over but Sanctuary keeps him under control.
Mendes trying to control here.
#T1#
Mendes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendes.
Mendes keeping full guard, as Sanctuary tries to pass.
Sanctuary postures up.
Sanctuary's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mendes controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Sanctuary. No joy for Mendes on that attempt.
Mendes wants to clinch
and Sanctuary makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Sanctuary darts in and clinches Mendes up against the cage.#BC2#
Sanctuary breaks from the clinch.
Sanctuary changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendes tries to avoid it but Sanctuary manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendes to the ground. Mendes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanctuary dives in and grabs Mendes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendes pushes down on Sanctuary's head and hops out.
Javier Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Sanctuary.
Sanctuary takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Sanctuary shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
A shot to the body from Mendes misses
and Sanctuary counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanctuary shoots in looking for a takedown but Mendes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanctuary's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Sanctuary closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mendes to the mat! Mendes manages to get full guard.
Mendes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanctuary manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mendes wants to control from the top but Sanctuary keeps moving.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Mendes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanctuary works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sanctuary is looking to regain half guard here but Mendes keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes tries to stand but Sanctuary is controlling his head.
Javier Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fabian Sanctuary is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The strikes coming from Mendes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fabian Sanctuary.
Well Sanctuary has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian Sanctuary! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Muller tries to bum rush Sanctuary with a series of wild strikes but Sanctuary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sanctuary eats them both and turns towards Muller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Fabian Sanctuary has been cut.
Sanctuary is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Muller.#ROC#Sanctuary is rocked!
Sanctuary showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muller.
Sanctuary is still on wobbly legs! Can Muller finish him?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanctuary is defended easily by Muller.
Muller appears to be looking for a big counter.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanctuary showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muller.
Sanctuary seems to have recovered his senses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Sanctuary moves into range and clinches up with Muller.#BC#
Muller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muller misses with a double jab.
Muller avoids the head kick by Sanctuary.
#CL2#
Sanctuary has closed the distance and engaged Muller in a clinch.
Muller tries to break the clinch but Sanctuary is controlling the position. #BC#
Muller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanctuary shoots for a double leg takedown but Muller sprawls well. He's pushed Sanctuary's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Muller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanctuary.
Vix Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Sanctuary.
Sanctuary fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Muller duly obliges.
Muller leaves Sanctuary with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanctuary shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanctuary dodges the punch combination from Muller.
Sanctuary shoots in looking for a takedown. Muller tries to sprawl out of it but Sanctuary keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Muller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vix Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanctuary counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanctuary slips a jab and a cross from Muller.
#T2#
Muller misses with a double jab.
Vix Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanctuary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muller throws a nice looking combination but Sanctuary bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muller is breathing heavily.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Sanctuary shoots in but Muller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanctuary shoots in looking for a takedown but Muller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanctuary's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanctuary slips a jab and a cross from Muller.
Sanctuary misses with a head kick.
Muller misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanctuary! But no joy.#CL2#
Sanctuary rushes Muller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanctuary slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Sanctuary has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muller after a bit of a struggle.
Sanctuary has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muller after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Muller manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Sanctuary shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muller but Muller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanctuary shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muller defends it nicely.
Muller swinging wildly here.
Muller misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Sanctuary slips a jab and a cross from Muller.
#CL2#
Sanctuary clinches up with Muller and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanctuary leaning his opponent against the cage.
Muller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanctuary is trying to pull guard but Muller has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Sanctuary escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muller falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Sanctuary counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Sanctuary pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vix Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabian Sanctuary's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Sanctuary shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muller but Muller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muller looks to land a combination but Sanctuary avoids it well.
As Muller backs off Sanctuary throws a huge counter combo but Muller manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Muller. Those never looked like landing.
Muller avoids the head kick by Sanctuary.
Muller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanctuary dodges the punch combination from Muller.
Sanctuary feints the counter takedown.
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller moves out of range of the body kick from Sanctuary.
Muller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Sanctuary counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanctuary lands with a good body shot.
Muller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanctuary can do to turn this around?
Muller lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Sanctuary fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muller, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Sanctuary manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Muller wants to stand and escape but instead Sanctuary has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Muller is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sanctuary dives into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanctuary slows the pace down.
Muller bucks up and tries to throw Sanctuary off but instead Sanctuary has got his back!
Muller is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Muller fending off the submission attempt from Sanctuary.
Muller covering up well under a series of strikes from Sanctuary. #T2#
Muller is trying to get back to his feet but Sanctuary has full control of the position and if anything, Muller has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Muller showing good submission defense here.
Muller is trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB2#
Sanctuary is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Muller is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Sanctuary is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Muller is defending well though. Sanctuary let's go of the attempt for now.
Sanctuary has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Muller's body.
#SUB2#
Muller is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sanctuary gets his way!
Muller staying busy and making it hard for Sanctuary to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muller is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muller staying busy and making it hard for Sanctuary to control.
Muller trying to get back to his feet but Sanctuary is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Muller fending off the submission attempt from Sanctuary.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Sanctuary showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fabian Sanctuary's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sanctuary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Sanctuary shoots for a double leg takedown but Muller sprawls well. He's pushed Sanctuary's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanctuary shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muller pinned against the cage. Muller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Muller swinging wildly here.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Sanctuary tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanctuary dodges the punch combination from Muller.
Sanctuary with the counter takedown but Muller avoids it easily.
Muller swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muller throws a series of punches but Sanctuary avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Muller scores with a three punch combo!
Muller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanctuary is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Muller avoids the head kick by Sanctuary.
Muller looks to land a combination but Sanctuary avoids it well.
Sanctuary changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muller tries to avoid it but Sanctuary manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muller to the ground. Muller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vix Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Sanctuary.
Sanctuary shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muller as he jumps to the side.
Sanctuary dodges the punch combination from Muller.
Sanctuary tries to counter with a clinch but Muller shakes him off and moves away.
Sanctuary moves into range and connects with a jab.
Muller stuffs the takedown.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanctuary looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muller throws a series of punches but Sanctuary avoids them all with ease.
Vix Muller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanctuary.
Sanctuary showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muller.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Sanctuary fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Muller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Muller misses with the combination.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanctuary.
Sanctuary darts in looking for a takedown but Muller gets double underhooks and turns Sanctuary into the cage.
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanctuary shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muller but Muller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
No joy there for Muller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanctuary shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanctuary.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanctuary or perhaps it was just good defense by Muller, which made it look bad.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muller misses with a double jab
and Muller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanctuary shoots in looking for a takedown but Muller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanctuary's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muller looks to land a combination but Sanctuary avoids it well.
Sanctuary shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muller as he avoids it easily.
Sanctuary shoots in for a double leg but Muller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Sanctuary avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanctuary throws out a counter right but Muller avoids it with no problem.
Sanctuary tries to land a front kick but Muller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Muller throws a series of strikes that have Sanctuary backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Sanctuary counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Sanctuary breaks from the clinch.
Muller throws a series of punches but Sanctuary avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanctuary.
Sanctuary slips a jab and a cross from Muller.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Sanctuary takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanctuary prevents Muller from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vix Muller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Muller 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vix Muller! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Sanctuary has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Soloman.#CL#
Soloman clinches up with Sanctuary and pushes him back against the cage.
Soloman has had enough of the clinch but Sanctuary keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Soloman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soloman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanctuary avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Sanctuary drives through and clinches with Soloman against the cage.
Soloman lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Soloman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sanctuary forces Soloman back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Sanctuary jumps guard.
Sanctuary throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sanctuary looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanctuary, not yet.
Soloman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Sanctuary had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soloman defends it easily.
Sanctuary has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanctuary pulls Soloman in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Sanctuary is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soloman is aware though and is defending well.
Sanctuary looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soloman wanted to stand there but Sanctuary had control of the position.
Soloman lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soloman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanctuary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanctuary holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanctuary misses with a series of wild punches.
Soloman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Soloman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanctuary defends it nicely.
Sanctuary goes for a double leg but Soloman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Soloman continues to drive forward.
Soloman is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Soloman moves into range and clinches up with Sanctuary.#BC#
Soloman manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Soloman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soloman throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Sanctuary manages to pull guard.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sanctuary manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Soloman misses with a body punch.
Sanctuary content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Soloman manages to break the clinch.
Sanctuary tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soloman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanctuary somewhat.
Sanctuary looks winded!
Nice body kick there by Soloman.#T4##CL#
Soloman moves into the clinch.
Soloman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Fabian Sanctuary has been cut.
Sanctuary is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soloman to keep the fight standing.
Yu Soloman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Sanctuary.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Soloman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soloman scores with a head kick.
Sanctuary slips a jab and a cross from Soloman.
Soloman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Soloman throws a front kick that sends Sanctuary stumbling back into the cage.
Sanctuary swats away the attempt to clinch by Soloman.
Soloman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Soloman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabian Sanctuary's cut.
That's time! Soloman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sanctuary shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanctuary tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soloman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanctuary somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Soloman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soloman tries to clinch up.
Soloman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanctuary is defended easily by Soloman.
Yu Soloman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Sanctuary.
Sanctuary is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Soloman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sanctuary throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Soloman tries to bum rush Sanctuary with a series of wild strikes but Sanctuary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soloman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Sanctuary drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Soloman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Soloman moves in looking to clinch but Sanctuary pushes him off.
Sanctuary keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanctuary swinging wildly here.
Sanctuary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soloman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Soloman shoots in for a double leg but Sanctuary sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanctuary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soloman.
Sanctuary fails with a takedown attempt.
Fabian Sanctuary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soloman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanctuary looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sanctuary shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soloman as he avoids it easily.
Yu Soloman is winning the standup battle so far.
Soloman tries to clinch up.
Soloman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanctuary can do to turn this around?#CL#
Soloman moves into the clinch.
Sanctuary has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soloman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soloman lands an elbow inside that Sanctuary shrugs off. #T3##BC#
Soloman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yu Soloman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soloman cracks Sanctuary with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Soloman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanctuary tries to avoid it but Soloman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanctuary to the ground. Sanctuary escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Soloman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanctuary fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanctuary dodges the punch combination from Soloman.
Soloman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanctuary as he avoids it easily.
Soloman lands a head kick. Sanctuary smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4##CL2#
Soloman tries to keep at a distance but Sanctuary has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soloman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Sanctuary escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soloman tries to clinch but Sanctuary is having none of it.
Sanctuary is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanctuary misses with a takedown attempt - Soloman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanctuary lands a jab to Soloman's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Soloman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fabian Sanctuary's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Soloman tries to clinch but Sanctuary moves out of range.
Soloman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanctuary shoots for a takedown but Soloman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Soloman stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanctuary. Sanctuary gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Soloman does no damage.
Sanctuary unleashes a big counter combination but Soloman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanctuary tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soloman defends well and Sanctuary ends up having to push Soloman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yu Soloman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Sanctuary.
Nice sprawl there from Sanctuary as Soloman shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soloman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sanctuary takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanctuary tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanctuary fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Soloman moves in looking to clinch but Sanctuary pushes him off.
Soloman throws a head kick but Sanctuary moves out of range.
Sanctuary tries for a takedown but Soloman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soloman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soloman shoots in for a double leg but Sanctuary sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanctuary circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanctuary tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soloman defends well and Sanctuary ends up having to push Soloman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Soloman throws a nice head kick!
Soloman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanctuary but Sanctuary pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2##CL2#
Sanctuary fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soloman, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanctuary wants a takedown.
#BC#
Soloman breaks from the clinch.
Soloman tries to clinch up but Sanctuary circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanctuary.
Sanctuary shoots in but Soloman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Soloman looks to land a combination. Sanctuary sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Soloman scores with a head kick.
No luck for Sanctuary with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soloman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A right-left combo lands from Soloman.
Soloman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanctuary closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soloman circles away.#T4#
Soloman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soloman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sanctuary tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soloman defends well and Sanctuary ends up having to push Soloman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Soloman tries to bum rush Sanctuary with a series of wild strikes but Sanctuary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yu Soloman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanctuary tries to clinch but Soloman moves out of range.
Sanctuary misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Soloman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soloman.
Sanctuary pushes Soloman off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soloman misses with a few strikes there.
Sanctuary misses with a head kick.
Fabian Sanctuary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soloman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yu Soloman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soloman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yu Soloman!
A very excited looking Yu Soloman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Sanctuary closes the distance and clinches.
Sanctuary has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanctuary is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Sanctuary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanctuary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Sanctuary.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanctuary looking for a takedown.
Tarek Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Sanctuary.
Sanctuary stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
#BC2#
Sanctuary breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Sanctuary.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Sanctuary pushes him off.#T1#
Sanctuary shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanctuary stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanctuary throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Sanctuary dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Sanctuary's head and hops out.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanctuary defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Sanctuary into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Sanctuary has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanctuary is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz tries to circle away but Sanctuary has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Diaz tries to pull guard but Sanctuary forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanctuary takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sanctuary lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz is trying to push Sanctuary away but Sanctuary has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Sanctuary pulls guard effortlessly.
Diaz trying to control but Sanctuary is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sanctuary working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
#T3#
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanctuary is trying to control but can't.
Sanctuary is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall.
Sanctuary is looking to escape.
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.
Still in half guard, Diaz seems content to control.
Diaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sanctuary!
Diaz throws some wild stikes that Sanctuary manages to avoid easily.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanctuary is looking to escape.
Sanctuary is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz misses with a head shot.
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 Tarek Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sanctuary avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Sanctuary counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sanctuary dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Sanctuary's head and hops out.
Sanctuary fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanctuary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanctuary manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarek Diaz. 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.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanctuary shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanctuary sprawls well. Sanctuary wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Sanctuary shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.#TD#
Diaz manages to pull guard.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanctuary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanctuary trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Sanctuary showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz trying to control the position here. #T2##SU2#
Sanctuary gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sanctuary connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz tries to bum rush Sanctuary with a series of wild strikes but Sanctuary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanctuary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarek Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanctuary tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanctuary somewhat.#T3#
Sanctuary fails to land the takedown.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanctuary is breathing heavily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanctuary sprawls well. Sanctuary wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanctuary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Sanctuary with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Fabian Sanctuary seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanctuary is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4##CL2#
Sanctuary moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Sanctuary pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Sanctuary slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.#REVB#
Sanctuary is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanctuary.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Sanctuary showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Diaz throws a series of punches but Sanctuary moves out of range.
Sanctuary wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Sanctuary finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Sanctuary.
Sanctuary feints the counter takedown.
Sanctuary shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanctuary has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Sanctuary keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanctuary, as that shot connected.
Sanctuary shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanctuary gets slowly back to his feet.
Tarek Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Sanctuary.#T1#
Diaz wants to clinch up but Sanctuary keeps it at a distance.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanctuary circles away.
Sanctuary tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Sanctuary sees coming a mile off.
Sanctuary looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Sanctuary persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanctuary shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanctuary takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanctuary tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Sanctuary slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanctuary.
#T2##CL2#
Sanctuary forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Sanctuary jumps guard.
Diaz wanted to stand there but Sanctuary had control of the position.
Sanctuary working a defensive guard here.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanctuary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanctuary pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanctuary is retaining full guard. #T3#
Sanctuary has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Sanctuary throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanctuary fails to land the takedown.
Sanctuary fails with the takedown.
Sanctuary tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanctuary closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Sanctuary will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diaz shoots in but Sanctuary avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanctuary tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanctuary somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanctuary shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarek Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fabian Sanctuary! |
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