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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
AB shoots in and gets a takedown into Sedaghat's guard.#SUB#
AB drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and AB jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
AB drops back looking for a leg! Sedaghat is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sedaghat manages to kick AB off! AB jumps back into Sedaghat's guard.
AB won't allow Sedaghat to get back to his feet. #SUB#
AB drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says AB as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sedaghat screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with AB! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Test AB! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Sedaghat lands a high kick!
#CL#
Daerji closes the distance and clinches.
Daerji displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sedaghat up against the cage.#TD#
Daerji has Sedaghat pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Daerji pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sedaghat tumbling to the mat - Daerji dives into Sedaghat's guard.
Daerji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daerji won't allow Sedaghat to get back to his feet.
Daerji showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Daerji gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sedaghat scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Sedaghat slaps away a takedown attempt from Daerji, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daerji tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sedaghat swivels and escapes.#TD#
Daerji fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sedaghat to the ground. Daerji is now in Sedaghat's guard.#SUB#
Daerji thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sedaghat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sedaghat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daerji controls the pace.
Daerji landing some decent shots from guard.
Daerji is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Sedaghat is wriggling around but Daerji manages to pass to half guard.
Daerji 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.#SU#
Daerji escapes and gets back to his feet.
Sedaghat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sedaghat wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Daerji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daerji or perhaps it was just good defense by Sedaghat, which made it look bad. #CL#
Daerji clinches up with Sedaghat and pushes him back against the cage.
Daerji pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Daerji manages to pull guard.
Daerji is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Sedaghat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Daerji is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Daerji has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sedaghat should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Daerji has tightened it up now! Sedaghat 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 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Xi Daerji! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Sedaghat avoids a kick to the body.
Sedaghat throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Daerji counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Daerji controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Daerji gets to his feet - Sedaghat follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Daerji gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daerji tries for a takedown but Sedaghat manages to get underhooks.
Daerji blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Daerji manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Daerji has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sedaghat should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Daerji has tightened it up now! Sedaghat 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Xi Daerji! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Sedaghat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daerji paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Sedaghat coming out on top.
Daerji fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Daerji drives through and clinches with Sedaghat against the cage.
#BC#
Daerji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daerji takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sedaghat scores with a head kick. Daerji tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sedaghat tries to clinch but Daerji moves out of range.
Sedaghat thuds his shin into the meat of Daerji's side.
Sedaghat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sedaghat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daerji attempts a counter takedown but Sedaghat avoids it well and moves away.
Sedaghat is looking to clinch. #CL#
Daerji clinches.
Daerji tries for a takedown but Sedaghat manages to get underhooks.
Daerji is breathing heavily.#BC#
Daerji breaks the clinch.
Amir Sedaghat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Daerji pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sedaghat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daerji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Daerji darts in and clinches Sedaghat up against the cage.
Daerji keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sedaghat's efforts to push away.
Sedaghat is trying to break the clinch but Daerji has him pressed against the cage.
Sedaghat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sedaghat wants to break free but Daerji has control.
Sedaghat is trying to break the clinch but Daerji is controlling him.
Daerji tries to score a body lock takedown but Sedaghat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Daerji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sedaghat has had enough of the clinch but Daerji keeps him there for the moment.
Sedaghat is trying to break the clinch but Daerji has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Daerji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sedaghat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Sedaghat scoring well with a low kick there.
Daerji takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Daerji instigates a clinch.
Sedaghat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sedaghat tries to break the clinch but Daerji is controlling the position.
Daerji stalling in the clinch.
Daerji keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sedaghat's efforts to push away.
Daerji wants a takedown.
Sedaghat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sedaghat is trying to break free.#TD#
Daerji manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Sedaghat wants to get up but he can't break Daerji's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daerji is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Daerji gets to his feet. Sedaghat looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Daerji moves into range and clinches up with Sedaghat.
Daerji stalls.
Sedaghat is looking to break free of the clinch but Daerji has double underhooks. #T4#
Sedaghat stops a takedown attempt from Daerji.
Sedaghat wants to break free but Daerji has control.
#TD#
Daerji jumps guard and drags Sedaghat to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sedaghat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Daerji looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daerji throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sedaghat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daerji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daerji has Sedaghat pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sedaghat wants to stand and escape but instead Daerji has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Daerji chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Xi Daerji will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Sedaghat. Those never looked like landing.
Daerji appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sedaghat throws a sloppy head kick and Daerji moves out of range easily.
Sedaghat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sedaghat throws a head kick that half lands.
Sedaghat tries to clinch but Daerji moves away
and Daerji counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Daerji crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sedaghat - the referee stops the clock and Daerji gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sedaghat. Daerji manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Daerji closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sedaghat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sedaghat avoiding damage as Daerji throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Daerji ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daerji no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sedaghat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Daerji's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daerji is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1##SU#
Daerji stands up from Sedaghat's guard - Daerji perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sedaghat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daerji fails with the takedown.
Sedaghat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daerji appears to be looking for a big counter.
Daerji swats away the attempt to clinch by Sedaghat.
Daerji misses with a head kick.
Sedaghat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daerji. That did some damage!
A nice combination there by Sedaghat.
Daerji blocks a head kick by Sedaghat.
#T2#
Sedaghat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sedaghat tries to close the distance and clinch but Daerji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sedaghat is looking to slow Daerji down with leg kicks.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sedaghat but Sedaghat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daerji dives in for a single leg takedown but Sedaghat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Daerji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sedaghat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daerji has Sedaghat pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Daerji breaks from the clinch.
Sedaghat stalks Daerji and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daerji's face. Daerji staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sedaghat wants to clinch up but Daerji keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Sedaghat throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Daerji moves into the clinch.
Daerji is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sedaghat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sedaghat tries to break free but Daerji pushes him back against the cage.
Daerji changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sedaghat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Sedaghat.
Daerji takes a kick to the side of the head.
Daerji stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sedaghat.
Daerji changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sedaghat tries to avoid it but Daerji manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sedaghat to the ground. Sedaghat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daerji thuds his right hand into Sedaghat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sedaghat tries to close the distance and clinch but Daerji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amir Sedaghat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daerji lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Sedaghat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Sedaghat misses with a head kick.
Sedaghat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daerji circles away quickly and effectively.
Sedaghat connects with a solid leg kick.
Sedaghat throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Daerji counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daerji.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daerji keeps control of Sedaghat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sedaghat wants to break free but Daerji has control.
Sedaghat prevents the takedown attempt.
Daerji with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daerji is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sedaghat is defending well.
Sedaghat can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Daerji has hold of one of Sedaghat's legs. Sedaghat is fighting the takedown attempt but Daerji gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sedaghat is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Daerji dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amir Sedaghat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Daerji fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Sedaghat responds with a good body kick, but Daerji manages to step out the way in time.
Sedaghat is looking to clinch.
Sedaghat throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No joy there for Sedaghat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daerji blocks a head kick by Sedaghat.
Sedaghat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sedaghat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Daerji.
Sedaghat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sedaghat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daerji pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daerji looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sedaghat is fending him off so far but Daerji persists. Nope, Sedaghat circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Sedaghat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sedaghat throws a sloppy head kick and Daerji moves out of range easily.
Daerji shoots in looking for a takedown but Sedaghat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daerji's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Daerji. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Daerji moves into range and clinches up with Sedaghat.
Daerji can't get the takedown.
Daerji tries to score a body lock takedown but Sedaghat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sedaghat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Daerji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daerji blocks a head kick by Sedaghat.
#CL#
Daerji drives through and clinches with Sedaghat against the cage.
Sedaghat misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Sedaghat is trying to break the clinch but Daerji has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Daerji gets control of Sedaghat's arms and successfully pulls guard. Daerji will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Xi Daerji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Daerji working for a triangle but Sedaghat defends it easily.
Daerji 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.#ES#
Daerji has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sedaghat is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Daerji is trying to trip Sedaghat. He has hold of a leg but Sedaghat is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Daerji persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Daerji looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SU#
Daerji gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sedaghat.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sedaghat but Sedaghat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daerji darts in looking for a takedown but Sedaghat gets double underhooks and turns Daerji into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Sedaghat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sedaghat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Daerji breaks from the clinch.
Sedaghat misses with a body kick. #T4#
Sedaghat lands a high kick!
Sedaghat tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Daerji counters with a nice uppercut.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sedaghat as he jumps to the side.
Daerji shoots for a takedown but Sedaghat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sedaghat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sedaghat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daerji darts in looking for a takedown but Sedaghat gets double underhooks and turns Daerji into the cage. #TD#
Daerji gets control of Sedaghat's arms and successfully pulls guard. Daerji will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Daerji lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daerji sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amir Sedaghat.
I think Sedaghat 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Sedaghat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Sanders falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sedaghat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sedaghat is looking to clinch but Sanders is avoiding it.
Sanders stuffs the takedown.
Sanders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sedaghat tries to counter with a takedown but Sanders is quick to defend against it.
Sanders misses with a double jab.
Sedaghat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sedaghat tries to clinch up.
Sanders shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanders swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sedaghat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanders doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sedaghat dodges the punch combination from Sanders.
Sedaghat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Sanders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sedaghat circles away quickly and effectively.
Sedaghat shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanders sprawls well. He's pushed Sedaghat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sedaghat tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Sanders's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck for Sedaghat with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Sedaghat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sedaghat throws a right and a left that Sanders avoids nicely.
Sedaghat moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sanders on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanders misses with the combination.
Mitch Sanders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanders looks winded!
Sanders throws a looping overhand right but Sedaghat ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Sanders. No joy for Sedaghat on that attempt.
Sanders throws a counter combo.#T2#
Sanders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sedaghat fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sedaghat shoots in and drives through. Sanders sprawls well.
Sanders is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sedaghat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanders.
Sanders rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sedaghat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Sanders.
Sanders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Sanders misses.
Sedaghat closes the distance and clinches up with Sanders, looking for a takedown. Sedaghat pushes Sanders against the cage but Sanders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sedaghat scores with a jab to the body.
Sanders lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sedaghat backs up against the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanders. #T3#
Sanders looks to land a combination but Sedaghat avoids it well.
Sanders throws the left hand but Sedaghat avoids the punch easily.
Sanders stuffs the takedown attempt from Sedaghat. Sedaghat gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanders stalks Sedaghat and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sedaghat's face. Sedaghat staggers backwards, shaken.
Sedaghat shoots in for a takedown but Sanders shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanders fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanders defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sedaghat.
Sanders misses with a wild combination.
Sedaghat looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sanders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sedaghat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanders as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Sanders sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sanders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanders scores with a hook to the body. Sedaghat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanders goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sedaghat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanders.
A punch combination from Sanders misses.
Sedaghat is looking to counter the offense by Sanders and move into the clinch.
Sedaghat tries to clinch up.
Mitch Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sedaghat throws a quick counter head kick but Sanders was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Sanders dominated that 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.#R2#
Sanders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sedaghat circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sedaghat.
Mitch Sanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sedaghat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanders with a hook.
No luck for Sedaghat with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanders! But no joy.
Sanders keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanders wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sedaghat might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders lands a lovely overhand right.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanders scores with a four punch combination!
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sedaghat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Sedaghat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanders as he avoids it easily.
Sanders is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Sedaghat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sedaghat circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanders. Sedaghat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanders misses with the combination.
Sanders throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sedaghat counters with a leg kick.
Sanders throws a nice looking combination but Sedaghat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sedaghat lands a body shot.
Sanders misses with a right hand
and Sanders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Sanders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sedaghat goes for a double leg but Sanders avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanders continues to drive forward.
Sanders wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Sanders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Sedaghat decides to pull guard.
Sanders is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Sedaghat has his foot on Sanders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanders works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Sanders stands up from Sedaghat's guard - Sanders perhaps looking for a knockout.
Amir Sedaghat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders misses with a series of wild punches.
Sedaghat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanders throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Sanders throws a shot from downtown. Sedaghat moves away and avoids it.
Sanders misses with a wild combination.
Sanders fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanders looks to land a combination but Sedaghat avoids it well.
Sanders takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sloppy strikes from Sanders. Those never looked like landing.
Sedaghat moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sedaghat wants to clinch up but Sanders keeps it at a distance.
Sedaghat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sedaghat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanders tries to avoid it but Sedaghat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanders to the ground. Sanders escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Sanders throws a right and a left that Sedaghat avoids nicely.
Sanders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sedaghat circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanders lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders misses with a two punch combination.
Sanders tries to bum rush Sedaghat with a series of wild strikes but Sedaghat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Sedaghat.
Sanders scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanders lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanders.
Sedaghat fails with the takedown.
Sanders misses with a double jab.
Sanders swinging wildly here.
Sedaghat throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sanders avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
No joy there for Sanders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sedaghat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanders.
Sanders looks to land a combination but Sedaghat avoids it well.
Sedaghat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanders.
Sedaghat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sedaghat slips a jab and a cross from Sanders.
Sedaghat is looking to clinch but Sanders is avoiding it.
Sanders throws a series of punches but Sedaghat avoids them all with ease.
Sedaghat looks for a takedown but Sanders sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sedaghat throws a nice head kick!
Sanders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sedaghat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sedaghat fails with the takedown.
Sedaghat is looking to wear down Sanders with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sedaghat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Sedaghat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders throws a right hand that Sedaghat ducks under and follows up with a left that Sedaghat also avoids with ease.
Sanders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sedaghat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sanders goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sedaghat lands with a cross.
Sedaghat tries for a takedown but Sanders circles away easily
and Sanders counters with a series of strikes. Sedaghat will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sedaghat closes the distance and clinches up with Sanders, looking for a takedown. Sedaghat pushes Sanders against the cage but Sanders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanders now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sedaghat circles away quickly and effectively.
Sedaghat is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sanders.
Sedaghat scores with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Sedaghat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanders swivels and escapes.
Sanders misses with a series of wild punches.
Sedaghat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders slips a jab and a cross from Sedaghat.
Sedaghat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders works over Sedaghat's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Sanders does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanders!
Sedaghat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanders's waist but Sanders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sedaghat off to one side.
Sedaghat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanders swinging wildly here.
Sanders takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Sanders displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sedaghat shoots for a takedown but Sanders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanders stalks Sedaghat and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sedaghat's face. Sedaghat staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from Sanders.
Sanders feints a jab promting Sedaghat to slip. Sanders then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sedaghat slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sanders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanders goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sedaghat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanders throws a series of strikes that have Sedaghat backpedaling.
#T4#
Sedaghat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanders. Sedaghat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanders lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanders throws a series of punches but Sedaghat moves out of range.
A punch combination from Sanders misses.
Sanders throws a combination. Sedaghat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sedaghat has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sanders scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sedaghat in his tracks.
Sanders fails to land with a series of punches.
Sedaghat dodges the punch combination from Sanders.
Amir Sedaghat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitch Sanders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sedaghat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanders winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Sanders! |
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