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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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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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