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Event:
SPFT #10
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee stalling.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
A short left from Lee.
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Sanchez wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Xavier Lee.#CL2#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T2#
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Lee prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Lee working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.#T3#
Lee keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Lee's coach down at MMA Amsterdam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Lee.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Lee pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee is stalling here.
Lee is stalling here.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Lee stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Xavier Lee.#CL2#
Lee clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Lee stalling against the cage.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lee in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Lee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Lee avoiding damage.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Lee 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Topo Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Lee is pushing Sanchez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Lee.
Sanchez tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Lee.
Lee prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head. #T2#
Lee missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.#T3#
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lee.
A short left from Lee.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Xavier Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
A short left from Lee.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Xavier Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 24:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Lee!
Xavier Lee decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Tancred vs Borisov - SPFT #8
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Covington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Covington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Covington has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sanchez defend it? Covington steps over the head and cranks it - Sanchez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Covington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ashley Covington!
A less than humble Ashley Covington misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SPFT #5
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Sanchez slips a jab from Morrell.
Sanchez throws a fast counter high kick but Morrell manages to duck under it in time.
Morrell scores with a jab.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrell backing away here, and Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sanchez moves out of range as Morrell strikes.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrell lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morrell looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez throws a fast counter high kick but Morrell manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrell loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrell throws out the jab.
Sanchez flicks out a counter leg kick but Morrell steps away.
A big left from Morrell misses.
Morrell moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSanchez.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Morrell avoids it with no problem.
Morrell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
David Morrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Morrell throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez flicks out a counter leg kick but Morrell steps away.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Morrell misses.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Morrell is wise to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Morrell. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Morrell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Morrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez flicks out a counter leg kick but Morrell steps away.
Morrell with a nice cross.
Morrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrell throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrell backing away here, and Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morrell misses with a wild body shot.
Morrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Morrell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Morrell blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Morrell misses its intended target.
Sanchez throws a fast counter high kick but Morrell manages to duck under it in time.
Morrell misses with a looping left.
Morrell throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrell.
Morrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez flicks out a counter leg kick but Morrell steps away.
Morrell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrell looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Nice shot by Morrell.
Morrell missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Morrell is wise to it.
Morrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrell throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Morrell backing away here, and Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Morrell scores with a decent looking hook.
Morrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez feints a counter leg kick.
Morrell scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one. #T4#
Morrell throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Morrell is wise to it.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrell.
Morrell throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez flicks out a counter leg kick but Morrell steps away.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrell.
Morrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrell lands a nice shot 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!
Morrell lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morrell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanchez takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Morrell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Morrell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Morrell misses with a right hand
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Morrell misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Morrell.
Morrell backing away here, and Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Morrell lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into range.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrell.
Sanchez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morrell misses with a body punch
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Morrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrell looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
David Morrell is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Morrell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Morrell.
Morrell misses with a body punch
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
Morrell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrell.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morrell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Morrell throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrell throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez feints a counter leg kick.
Morrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanchez misses.
Morrell connects with a body shot.#T2#
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrell.
Morrell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morrell takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Morrell connects with a crisp jab.
Morrell swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrell lands with a shot to the body.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morrell scores with a body shot.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Morrell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Morrell stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Morrell cracks Sanchez on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sanchez falls backwards against the cage. Morrell follows up with more strikes that drop Sanchez to his knees. Morrell keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sanchez! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Morrell!
An out of breath David Morrell 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:
Schmidt vs Morrell - SPFT #3
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Huntsman's head back.
#CUT2#It looks like John Huntsman has been cut.#CL#
Huntsman takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Huntsman.
Huntsman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez tries to break free but Huntsman pushes him back against the cage.
Huntsman lands a body punch.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huntsman misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Huntsman wants the takedown. Sanchez is fighting it off but Huntsman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanchez's guard against the cage.
Huntsman prevents Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huntsman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huntsman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntsman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanchez for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Huntsman cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Huntsman controlling him for the moment.
Huntsman lands a couple of digs.
Huntsman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Huntsman landing some decent shots from guard.
Huntsman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntsman postures up.
Huntsman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Huntsman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huntsman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanchez wants to control but Huntsman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Huntsman is nestled in close to Sanchez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sanchez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA New York. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Huntsman drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Huntsman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huntsman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huntsman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Huntsman connects with a nice short shot to Sanchez's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez has hold of Huntsman's hands but Huntsman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Huntsman there.
Huntsman working over Sanchez with some ground and pound. Sanchez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Huntsman lands strikes from half guard.
Huntsman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Huntsman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Huntsman seems content to control.
Huntsman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Huntsman working Sanchez over with strikes.
Huntsman working the head and body with strikes.
Huntsman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Huntsman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanchez taking some punishment here, with Huntsman in his half guard.
Huntsman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Huntsman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huntsman working the head and body with strikes.
Huntsman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Huntsman slips a nice elbow through Sanchez's hands, connecting with Sanchez's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huntsman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huntsman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huntsman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Huntsman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Huntsman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Huntsman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Huntsman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Huntsman feints and as Sanchez raises his hands in defense, Huntsman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Huntsman landing some decent shots from guard.
Huntsman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Huntsman pushes down on Sanchez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huntsman prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Huntsman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huntsman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntsman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Huntsman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Huntsman is nestled in close to Sanchez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Huntsman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Huntsman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Huntsman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huntsman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huntsman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Huntsman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huntsman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Huntsman prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Huntsman is controlling him
Huntsman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Huntsman lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Huntsman seems content to control.
Huntsman lands with a punch from half guard.
Huntsman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Huntsman content to control rather than advance.
Sanchez taking some punishment here, with Huntsman in his half guard.
Huntsman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Huntsman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Huntsman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huntsman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Huntsman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Huntsman lands a nice short elbow.
Huntsman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huntsman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanchez is trying to stand up here but Huntsman is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Huntsman lands a nice short elbow.
Sanchez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Huntsman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Huntsman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Huntsman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Huntsman works his way into full mount!
Sanchez taking shots to the head.
Huntsman with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Huntsman unloading with bombs!
Huntsman lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Huntsman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Huntsman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Sanchez gets caught napping as Huntsman dives in and scores a takedown. Sanchez manages to retain guard.
Topo Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huntsman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Huntsman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huntsman with a nice head shot there.
Huntsman content to stall in guard here.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huntsman is one step ahead there.
Huntsman stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
Huntsman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Huntsman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Huntsman controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.
Huntsman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Huntsman connects with a couple of short punches.
Huntsman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Huntsman lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huntsman works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Huntsman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Huntsman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
John Huntsman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huntsman cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Huntsman landing with the ground and pound.
Huntsman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Huntsman landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Huntsman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Huntsman works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Huntsman is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Huntsman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Huntsman postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow.
Sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Huntsman finish him?
Huntsman works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.
Huntsman 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.
Huntsman is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Huntsman arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sanchez's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Huntsman! |
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Event:
SPFT #1
Date: Sep 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Reyes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
and Sanchez counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Reyes! He's just covering up as Sanchez starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Topo Sanchez! |
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