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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Hayden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanders as he avoids it easily.
Hayden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanders avoids it really well and circles away.
Hayden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanders throwing a counter right hand but Hayden manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Sanders as Hayden shoots in.
It looked like Sanders was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mitch Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keaton Hayden.
Sanders scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanders shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hayden eats them both and turns towards Sanders to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hayden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanders.
Sanders stalks Hayden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hayden's face. Hayden staggers backwards, shaken.
Hayden tries to bum rush Sanders with a series of wild strikes but Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayden feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Sanders misses.
Sanders throws a right and a left that Hayden avoids nicely.
Mitch Sanders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hayden scores with a push kick.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayden. #CL2#
Hayden clinches up against the cage.
Sanders is trying to break the clinch but Hayden is controlling him.#BC2#
Hayden breaks the clinch.
Hayden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hayden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hayden shoots in for a takedown but Sanders shows good takedown defense.
Hayden shoots in for a double leg but Sanders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hayden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanders.
Hayden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Hayden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanders as he jumps to the side.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown but Sanders shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayden tries to clinch but Sanders is having none of it.
Sanders lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hayden backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Hayden shoots in and bounces Sanders off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hayden landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Sanders has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hayden has passed into side control.
Hayden is looking to take a break and control but Sanders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayden just content to control the position. #SU2#
Hayden decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sanders to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Hayden clinches with his opponent.
Sanders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Sanders's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hayden wants a takedown.
Sanders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hayden has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanders after a bit of a struggle.
Hayden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mitch Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Sanders.
Hayden dodges the punch combination from Sanders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Sanders dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hayden is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanders's half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanders has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hayden is on him like a limpet, forcing Sanders back against the cage.
Hayden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hayden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanders is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hayden has Sanders pushed against the cage.
Sanders stops a takedown attempt from Hayden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Hayden has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sanders regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayden is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Hayden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hayden trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Hayden stopping the sweep attempt from Sanders.
Sanders on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanders tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hayden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanders knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayden on the ground.
Hayden landing with the ground and pound.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving. #SU2#
Hayden gets to his feet. Sanders looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A nice combination there by Sanders.
Sanders misses with a two punch combination.
Hayden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mitch Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keaton Hayden.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanders as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Sanders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayden.
A punch combination from Sanders misses.
Hayden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanders.
Sanders misses with the combination.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Hayden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayden shoots in and drives through. Sanders sprawls well.
A punch combination from Sanders misses. #CL2#
Hayden moves into the clinch.#T4#
Hayden landing knees to the head.
Hayden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanders pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hayden is leaning against Sanders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Hayden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanders defends well and Hayden ends up having to push Sanders into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hayden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayden circles away quickly and effectively.
Hayden feints the counter takedown.
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!
Hayden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanders.
Sanders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown but Sanders shows good takedown defense.
Sanders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayden circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Hayden moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Sanders dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hayden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sanders can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hayden controls the pace.
Sanders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hayden trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Keaton Hayden has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hayden drops back looking for a leg! Sanders is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanders manages to kick Hayden off! Hayden jumps back into Sanders's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hayden lands a couple of digs.
Hayden stands and throws Sanders's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hayden controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Hayden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2#
Hayden decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sanders to his feet.
Sanders falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Hayden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hayden. #TD2#
Hayden successfully pulls guard.
Sanders tries to stand but Hayden is controlling from the bottom.
Sanders won't allow Hayden to sweep him here. #T3#
Hayden pulls Sanders in close to prevent any damage.
Sanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayden is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hayden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanders defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hayden working for a triangle but Sanders defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Hayden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hayden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanders wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanders closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayden shoots for a takedown but Sanders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hayden shoots in for a double leg but Sanders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Keaton Hayden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitch Sanders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanders throws a series of strikes that have Hayden backpedaling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton Hayden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanders 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Sanders! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Zhang misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Hayden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zhang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hayden.
Hayden goes for a takedown attempt but Zhang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Zhang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zhang counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Zhang gets caught flat footed, as Hayden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zhang is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hayden dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Hayden decides to stand back up.
Hayden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Zhang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zhang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Hayden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Hayden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hayden scoring with some ground and pound.
Hayden working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Zhang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hayden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hayden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zhang wants to control the position but Hayden says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hayden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hayden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2##SUB#
Hayden is trying for a kimura here. Zhang looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hayden wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keaton Hayden! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Hayden stuffs the takedown attempt from Cloud. Cloud gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Cloud gets caught napping as Hayden dives in and scores a takedown. Cloud manages to retain guard.
Hayden chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Cloud has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hayden should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cloud has tightened it up now! Hayden should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Poyzan Cloud! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Hayden gets a clinch. #BC#
Hayden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Hayden shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tung tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hayden manages to move to mount!
Hayden dominating with strikes here.
Hayden controlling from mount.
Hayden avoids the attempt from Tung to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayden content just to control the position here.
Tung is looking to improve his position but Hayden isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Hayden avoids the attempt from Tung to control.
Hayden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tung is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hayden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tung tries to hold on but Hayden postures up.
Tung is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hayden is staying active.
Hayden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Tung keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hayden content just to control the position here.
Tung flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Tung wants to control but Hayden is having none of it.
Tung is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayden has a good base and remains in mount.
Tung looks winded!
Tung tries to hold on but Hayden postures up.
Hayden controlling from mount.
Tung tries to hold on but Hayden postures up.#T3#
Hayden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tung can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hayden prevents Tung from getting the reversal.
Hayden 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#
Hayden jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tung manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hayden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tung seems a little lost for a moment, as Hayden dominates the positioning.#T4##SU#
Hayden decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Hayden fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tung to the ground. Hayden is now in Tung's guard.#SU#
Hayden gets to his feet. Tung looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Hayden moves into the clinch.#TD#
Tung is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hayden is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tung to the mat. Tung regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hayden wants to stand but Tung is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Hayden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hayden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tung looking for submissions off his back.
Hayden trying to mount his opponent but Tung defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hayden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tung sees it coming and defends easily.
Hayden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tung can do to turn this around?
Hayden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Tung taking some punishment here, with Hayden in his half guard.
Hayden trying to pass the guard but Tung defending well. #SUB2#
Tung looking for submissions off his back.
Tung is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Tung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tung trying to hold on to Hayden's head to control him but Hayden postures up.
#SUB#
Hayden is working for a kimura but Tung is defending it quite comfortably.
Hayden is controlling the pace.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tung is trying to get back to full guard.
Hayden is pressing down on Tung's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tung is holding on for now.
Keaton Hayden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hayden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tung defends it well.
Tung trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Hayden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tung wants to get back to full guard.
Hayden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Hayden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tung, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Hayden lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hayden controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Tung actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayden pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayden controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Tung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayden pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Hayden dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hayden shoots in and bounces Tung off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Tung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hayden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hayden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hayden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hayden advances to half guard.
Tung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tung trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Tung looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Tung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayden pulls his head out easily.
Hayden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hayden slows the pace down in half guard.
Hayden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hayden trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hayden wants to pass the guard but Tung is defending well.
Hayden controlling the pace.
Hayden tries to pass to full mount but Tung defends it. #T3#
Hayden is working hard here to advance position.
Hayden sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Keaton Hayden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayden fails to land with a series of punches.
Hayden misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Hayden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Tung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hayden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Tung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hayden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hayden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hayden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Tung has his foot on Hayden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayden works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hayden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton Hayden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Hayden! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Hayden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gatherer has Hayden pulled in close to control his posture.
Hayden wants to stand but Gatherer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hayden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gatherer on the ground.#SUB2#
Gatherer is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hayden frees his head nicely. Oh but Gatherer has switched to an armbar! Hayden is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hunter Gatherer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Sanches clinches with his opponent.
Hayden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hayden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanches changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hayden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hayden tries for a takedown but Sanches circles away easily
and Hayden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Hayden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sanches looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanches, not yet.
Sanches keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Hayden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanches wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanches pulls Hayden in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hayden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Sanches 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.
Sanches wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Sanches shoots in and bounces Hayden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2##SUB2#
Hayden is looking for a triangle but Sanches pushes his legs off easily.
Hayden being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanches throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Sanches slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hayden has Sanches pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hayden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanches!
#T4#
Hayden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanches is fending him off so far but Hayden persists. Nope, Sanches circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanches wants to clinch.
Hayden shoots in for a double leg but Sanches sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Glitterson Sanches has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keaton Hayden.
Sanches shoots for a double leg takedown but Hayden sprawls well. He's pushed Sanches's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Sanches closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hayden is trying to control but can't.
Hayden won't allow Sanches to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanches wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayden keeps working.
Hayden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glitterson Sanches dominated that round.
That's time! Sanches's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sanches circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanches counters with a left and a right that stings Hayden.
Sanches fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanches shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hayden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hayden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanches swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Hayden closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanches has had enough of the clinch but Hayden keeps him there for the moment.
Sanches working hard to break the clinch.
Hayden tries to pull guard but Sanches won't allow it.
#TD2#
Hayden jumps into guard, dragging Sanches to the mat.
#T1#
Sanches preventing the sweep.
Sanches trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom.
Hayden controls Sanches momentarily but Sanches frees himself.
Sanches working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hayden keeping moving, preventing Sanches from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hayden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanches defends well.
Hayden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hayden is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sanches dives into side control.
Hayden can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanches just content to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hayden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanches is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayden can do to turn this around?
Hayden wants to control but Sanches postures up.
Hayden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanches. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Hayden is trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hayden darts in looking for a takedown but Sanches gets double underhooks and turns Hayden into the cage.
Glitterson Sanches has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keaton Hayden.
Hayden shoots for a takedown but Sanches saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hayden is breathing heavily.
Sanches moves in looking to clinch but Hayden pushes him off.
Glitterson Sanches is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanches with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hayden counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sanches is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sanches tries to clinch but Hayden moves out of range.
Sanches fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hayden fails to land the takedown.
As Hayden backs away, Sanches returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Glitterson Sanches is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Sanches fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Hayden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hayden showed some decent athleticism there.
Sanches wants to improve his position but Hayden is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanches manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keaton Hayden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sanches moves in looking to clinch but Hayden pushes him off.
Hayden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanches counters with a series of strikes. Hayden will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanches goes for a double leg but Hayden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hayden continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Hayden lands a takedown into guard.
Sanches wants to control but Hayden passes easily into half guard.
Sanches misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hayden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanches looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Hayden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanches defending well though.
Sanches avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hayden.
Hayden is looking to advance position but Sanches won't allow it.
Sanches is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hayden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hayden wants to stand up but Sanches has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sanches is not content to let Hayden control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanches is trying to maintain the position but Hayden is very close to passing his half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanches is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanches shoots for a double leg takedown but Hayden sprawls well. He's pushed Sanches's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Hayden tries to counter it with a takedown but Sanches pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hayden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanches.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanches closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayden circles away.
As Sanches backs off Hayden throws a huge counter combo but Sanches manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glitterson Sanches. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanches avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Sanches darts in and clinches Hayden up against the cage.
Sanches prevents the takedown attempt.
Hayden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##TD#
Sanches pulls guard successfully.
Hayden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanches lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sanches showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hayden working a defensive guard but Sanches passes into half guard.
#T4#
Sanches with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanches throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hayden is trying to maintain the position but Sanches is very close to passing his half guard.
Hayden controlling the position well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanches content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Glitterson Sanches.
Well Sanches has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glitterson Sanches! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Hayden moves into the clinch successfully.
Munyentwali wants to get back to striking at distance but Hayden won't allow it.
#BC2#
Hayden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Munyentwali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Munyentwali.
Munyentwali cracks Hayden with an open hand slap.
Munyentwali lands a really nice looking cross but Hayden seems unphased.
Keaton Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayden takes one to the chin there.
Good standup being displayed there by Munyentwali as he connects with a hook.
Hayden goes for a double leg but Munyentwali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Munyentwali continues to drive forward.
Munyentwali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Munyentwali scores with a nice right hand.
Hayden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Munyentwali feints a jab promting Hayden to slip. Munyentwali then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hayden slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Munyentwali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Munyentwali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hayden is able to avoid easily.
Munyentwali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hayden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Munyentwali misses with a wild body shot.
Hayden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Munyentwali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Munyentwali scores with a sloppy right hand. Hayden should have avoided that one.
Munyentwali is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Hayden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Munyentwali tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayden is in Munyentwali's guard.
Munyentwali pushes Hayden off and scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayden. Munyentwali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mihigo Munyentwali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayden avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Hayden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hayden lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Munyentwali wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Hayden dives in for a single leg takedown but Munyentwali sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Munyentwali lands with an overhand left.
Munyentwali is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Munyentwali as he avoids it easily.
Munyentwali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mihigo Munyentwali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keaton Hayden.
Hayden fails with the takedown
letting Munyentwali counter with a right hand.
Hayden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Munyentwali.
Munyentwali lands with an uppercut that bounces Hayden off the cage and back into range.
Hayden looks for a takedown but Munyentwali sprawls well.
Hayden looks winded!#T3#
Munyentwali catches Hayden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hayden checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hayden.
Hayden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Hayden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Munyentwali scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Munyentwali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munyentwali sizes up Hayden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Munyentwali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Munyentwali throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Munyentwali lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#Hayden is rocked!#T4#
Hayden ducks right into an uppercut from Munyentwali.
Hayden is still on wobbly legs! Can Munyentwali finish him?
Hayden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munyentwali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hayden scrambles back to his feet.
Munyentwali dips to his left and cracks Hayden with an uppercut!
Hayden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hayden moves out of range of the leg kick from Munyentwali.#KD#
Munyentwali lands a big right hand that sends Hayden crashing to the mat! Munyentwali stays standing though and waves Hayden back to his feet!
Hayden has his takedown stuffed
enabling Munyentwali to counter with a crisp jab.
Hayden misses with a body punch
and Munyentwali scores with a counter punch that sends Hayden to the canvas! Munyentwali smells blood - he's punishing Hayden with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hayden has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mihigo Munyentwali! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Margumedovic fails with the takedown.
Margumedovic is looking to clinch.
Margumedovic tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Hayden moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hayden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Margumedovic fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Hayden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hayden lands a hook that snaps the head of Margumedovic backwards. #TD2#
Hayden lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hayden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Margumedovic trying to hold on to Hayden's head to control him but Hayden postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hayden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Hayden wants to free his trapped foot but Margumedovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hayden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hayden slows the pace down in half guard.
Margumedovic trying to control but Hayden postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Margumedovic is looking for a sweep. Hayden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hayden is looking for a kimura here.
Margumedovic won't allow Hayden to pass to mount.
Hayden sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Hayden drives through and clinches with Margumedovic against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hayden can't get the takedown.
Hayden tries to pull guard but Margumedovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Hayden drops back down to his feet.
Hayden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Margumedovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Islam Margumedovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keaton Hayden.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Margumedovic is defended easily by Hayden.#T4#
Margumedovic misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Hayden counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Margumedovic pulls guard. #SUB#
Margumedovic pushes a forearm under Hayden's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hayden is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Islam Margumedovic! |
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