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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Sanford misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanford fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Triston Sanford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Triston Sanford has been cut.
We've been informed that Jackson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sanford misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Sanford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanford walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Sanford is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.#T1#
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanford has his takedown stuffed
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanford fails with the takedown.
Jackson lunges at Sanford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanford's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws the left hand but Sanford avoids the punch easily.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanford had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jackson has knocked Sanford down with a huge combo! Jackson steps away and waves a wobbly Sanford back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Sanford is rocked!
Jackson tests Sanford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Sanford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanford off to one side.
Sanford seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Sanford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanford is breathing heavily.#TD#
Sanford shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sanford tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Sanford stops Jackson from standing up.
Sanford passes into half guard.
Sanford controlling the action here.
Sanford has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Sanford stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Sanford landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanford stalling.
Sanford is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanford passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!
Sanford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Sanford cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Sanford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Sanford has hold of Jackson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jackson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Triston Sanford's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sanford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson cracks Sanford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanford shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanford is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Sanford looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Triston Sanford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Sanford is out of range. #TD#
Sanford feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Sanford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Sanford is having none of it. #T1#
Sanford stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Sanford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson wants to stand up but Sanford is controlling him.
Sanford trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Sanford drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanford sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson wants to stand up but Sanford is controlling him.
Sanford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Sanford trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Sanford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sanford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sanford happy to just control the position for now.
Jackson is pushing Sanford's head away, looking to escape. Sanford manages to hold on to the position though.
Sanford controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanford is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sanford is staying tight to Jackson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sanford in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sanford has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Sanford is controlling the position.
Triston Sanford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanford is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Sanford closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Sanford getting side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Triston Sanford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Triston Sanford's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sanford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Sanford is looking for a counter combo.
Sanford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Sanford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanford scrambles back to his feet.
Saul Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanford is defended easily by Jackson.
Sanford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanford gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Triston Sanford. 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.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Sanford with an uppercut!#T1#
Sanford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Sanford feinted with a counter takedown.
Sanford misses with a takedown
and Sanford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saul Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanford fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Triston Sanford's cut is getting worse.
Sanford slips under a jab from Jackson.
Sanford tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanford off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Sanford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Sanford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson lands a jab to Sanford's midsection.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanford is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanford's hands.
Sanford moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Donk. Jackson catches Sanford right on the button with a cross.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD#
Sanford closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Sanford controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Sanford looking to pass the guard.
Sanford slips nicely into half guard.
Sanford trying to control the pace.
Sanford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Sanford stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanford takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackson wants to stand back up but Sanford manages to pass into side control.
Sanford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Sanford drags him back down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sanford landing a few strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Jackson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Sanford bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Invasion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Invasion tries to get out of the position.
Sanford content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Invasion is trying to control Sanford's posture but Sanford avoids it.
Sanford takes a little break here. Invasion wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Invasion wants to control but Sanford postures up.
Invasion tries to buck Sanford off but Sanford is having none of it.#T1#
Sanford moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Invasion is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanford taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Invasion struggling a bit here.
Invasion is not content to let Sanford control the position.
Invasion wants to control but Sanford postures up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Invasion tries to buck Sanford off but Sanford is having none of it.
Sanford controls the position from side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Invasion tries to avoid it but Sanford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Invasion to the ground. Invasion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Invasion misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Sanford counters with a shoot takedown. Invasion fights it but they end up in guard.
Invasion is trying to keep Sanford in close.
Sanford is fighting to break Invasion's control of his arms but Invasion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanford is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Invasion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Invasion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanford has control of Invasion's left arm, preventing Invasion from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanford's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Invasion wants to control from the top but Sanford keeps moving.
Invasion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanford keeping moving, preventing Invasion from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sanford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB2#
Sanford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Invasion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Invasion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sanford looking for subs off his back but Invasion has passed one foot through into half guard.
Invasion thows a huge punch but Sanford dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Triston Sanford dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sanford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Invasion feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Invasion gets caught napping as Sanford dives in and scores a takedown. Invasion manages to retain guard.
Sanford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Invasion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Invasion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Invasion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Invasion looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Invasion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanford somewhat.
Invasion just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alien Invasion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Triston Sanford.#TD2#
Sanford closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sanford lands in his opponent's guard.
Triston Sanford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Invasion keeping full guard, as Sanford tries to pass.
Invasion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Invasion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sanford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanford trying to control the position.
#T3#
Invasion postures up and lands a big shot to Sanford's brow.
Invasion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanford is trying to control the position but Invasion postures up.
Invasion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Invasion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Invasion wants to control from the top but Sanford keeps moving.
Invasion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanford has momentary wrist control but Invasion slips an elbow through the middle.
Invasion postures up in Sanford's guard and throws a big left but Sanford blocks it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Sanford has his foot on Invasion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Invasion works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sanford looking for a guillotine here but Invasion defends easily.
Invasion is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanford has wrist control.
Sanford trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Invasion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Invasion trying to control but Sanford is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sanford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Triston Sanford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sanford shoots in for a double leg but Invasion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alien Invasion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Invasion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Sanford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Invasion is trying to maintain the position but Sanford is very close to passing his half guard.
Invasion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford looking to pass the guard.
Invasion looking for a sweep. Not yet Invasion, not yet. #T1#
Invasion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sanford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Invasion distracts Sanford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Invasion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Invasion throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Sanford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Invasion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Invasion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Sanford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Invasion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Invasion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Invasion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Invasion lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Invasion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Invasion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Invasion throwing strikes but missing.
Invasion throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Invasion throwing strikes from guard but Sanford blocks nicely.
Sanford wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Sanford looking to score a takedown here. Invasion is defending well but Sanford drives through and ends up in Invasion's guard.
Invasion looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sanford puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Invasion is positioning himself well to prevent Sanford advancing to mount.
Invasion moves into full guard.
Sanford wants to pass the guard but Invasion is keeping the position.#T4#
Invasion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sanford is not content to let Invasion control the position.
Invasion is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Invasion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanford defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Invasion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Invasion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alien Invasion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanford has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triston Sanford! |
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