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Event:
JF 21 - Watcher vs Jacobs
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Van Sanders was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Malone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Malone not doing much here.
Malone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Van Sanders is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Malone wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Sanders is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van Sanders trying to control from the bottom.
Malone controlling the action here.
Van Sanders trying to hold on to Malone's head to control him but Malone postures up.
Malone trying to control from half guard but Van Sanders is working away.
Van Sanders wants to improve his position but Malone is controlling well.
Malone is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Sanders keeps working.
Van Sanders wants to get back to full guard.
Malone stops Van Sanders from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Sanders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malone.
Van Sanders scores with a one two! Malone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Van Sanders gets a double leg takedown into Malone's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malone holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malone is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Van Sanders keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Malone preventing the sweep.
Malone controlling from the top position.
Malone wants to control from the top but Van Sanders keeps moving.
Malone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Van Sanders working for a triangle but Malone defends it easily.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Van Sanders trying to strike off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Sanders looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Van Sanders dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Malone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Malone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zachery Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Sanders wants to clinch.
Malone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malone is defended easily by Van Sanders.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachery Malone. 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.
Van Sanders throws a leg kick which misses Malone's front leg but catches the back leg as Malone tries to avoid it.
Malone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Sanders sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malone somewhat.
As Malone backs off Van Sanders throws a huge counter combo but Malone manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Malone slips under a jab from Van Sanders.
Van Sanders misses with a straight right.
Van Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malone is looking for a counter combo.
Malone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Sanders circles away.
Malone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Sanders swivels and escapes.
Danga de danga de dang - Malone scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Malone moves into the clinch.
Van Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Malone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Sanders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malone avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Malone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Sanders does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malone trying to pass the guard but Van Sanders defending well.
Malone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Van Sanders moves into full guard.
Van Sanders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Sanders might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Van Sanders has Malone pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Malone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Malone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Sanders keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Sanders slaps away a takedown attempt from Malone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zachery Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone misses with a takedown attempt - Van Sanders sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Sanders tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Malone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Malone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Malone blocks a head kick by Van Sanders.
Malone has a takedown stuffed.
Van Sanders drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malone defends it well.#T4#
Malone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Sanders throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Van Sanders gets a takedown into half guard.
Van Sanders wants to free his trapped foot but Malone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Sanders is trying to control. Malone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Sanders looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Sanders's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Sanders's back!
Casey Van Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone avoiding Van Sanders 's attempts to control his hands.
Malone trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Casey Van Sanders 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#
Malone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malone dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Sanders sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Van Sanders tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malone smiles and moves away.
Van Sanders wants to clinch.
Malone misses with a two punch combination.
Malone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malone sprawls well. Malone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Sanders feints and then cracks Malone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malone down. #T1##TD2#
Van Sanders is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malone's half guard.
Malone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malone.
Malone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Sanders looking to pass the guard.
Van Sanders wants to get up but he can't break Malone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Van Sanders wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Van Sanders stays in close to Malone's body and controls the position.
Malone working a defensive guard here.
Van Sanders is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Malone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Van Sanders. Beautiful body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachery Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malone throws a nice looking combination but Van Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malone shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Sanders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Sanders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Van Sanders coming out on top.#TD2#
Van Sanders drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Van Sanders postures up.
Van Sanders is stalling in the full guard.
Van Sanders trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone keeping full guard, as Van Sanders tries to pass. #T4#
Van Sanders is fighting to break Malone's control of his arms but Malone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Van Sanders trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Malone controls Van Sanders momentarily but Van Sanders frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Malone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Sanders is fending him off so far but Malone persists. Nope, Van Sanders circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Sanders looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malone is fending him off so far but Van Sanders persists. Nope, Malone circles away and we're back to standing.
Malone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Sanders but Van Sanders pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Casey Van Sanders.
I've got Van 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casey Van Sanders!
After the fight, Casey Van Sanders was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
JF 17 - Rey vs Silva
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Van Sanders moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Contreras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Contreras shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Van Sanders is trying to defend but Contreras finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Contreras seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Sanders wants to control but Contreras is keeping busy.
Contreras trying to mount his opponent but Van Sanders defends it.
Contreras trying to control from half guard but Van Sanders is working away.
Contreras wants to pass to mount but Van Sanders is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras slows the pace down in half guard.
Van Sanders is trying to maintain the position but Contreras is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Contreras is looking for a kimura but Van Sanders is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Contreras to get the leverage.
Contreras is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Contreras tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Sanders knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SU2#
Contreras stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Van Sanders to get to his feet.
Van Sanders misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Contreras counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Contreras. #SU2#
Contreras stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Van Sanders lands a head kick. Contreras smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Contreras with a poor takedown
and Van Sanders counters with a two punch combo.
Van Sanders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Contreras lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Contreras will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Contreras looks winded!
A head kick misses from Van Sanders. #T2#
Van Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Sanders.
Contreras misses with a head kick.
Contreras misses with a head kick.
Contreras swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Sanders.
Van Sanders wants to clinch up but Contreras keeps it at a distance.
Van Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Contreras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Sanders throws a right hand that Contreras ducks under and follows up with a left that Contreras also avoids with ease.
Van Sanders looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Contreras is fending him off so far but Van Sanders persists. Nope, Contreras circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Contreras but Contreras pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Van Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Contreras closes the distance and clinches up with Van Sanders, looking for a takedown. Contreras pushes Van Sanders against the cage but Van Sanders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Sanders wants to clinch up but Contreras keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Contreras closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Sanders quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Van Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Sanders is controlling Contreras's trapped leg to prevent Contreras from advancing to side control.
Contreras wants to stand up but Van Sanders has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SU2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Contreras gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Contreras shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Sanders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Contreras's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Contreras fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Sanders half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Van Sanders closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Contreras did well to prevent Van Sanders getting side control.
Van Sanders stalling. #SUB#
Van Sanders is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Contreras is just riding it out for now. Van Sanders eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Van Sanders seems to be working for a kimura but Contreras defends the submission attempt.
Contreras wants to control but Van Sanders passes into side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conner Contreras will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Van Sanders shoots in and gets a takedown into Contreras's guard.
Contreras has control of Van Sanders's left arm, preventing Van Sanders from doing any damage.
Contreras is continuing to stall.
Van Sanders controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Sanders has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Contreras is proving hard to escape from.
Contreras is trying to keep Van Sanders in close.
Conner Contreras has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Van Sanders 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Sanders trying to control but Contreras is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Contreras leaves Van Sanders with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Van Sanders gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Contreras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Casey Van Sanders is winning the standup battle so far.
Contreras scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Contreras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Contreras does no damage.
Van Sanders looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Contreras is breathing heavily.
Contreras showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Sanders.
Contreras is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Van Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Contreras paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conner Contreras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Van Sanders gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Contreras has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Van Sanders is proving hard to escape from.
Contreras wants to control from the top but Van Sanders keeps moving.
Van Sanders has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Van Sanders wants to sweep but no luck.
Contreras would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Van Sanders trying to control the position.
Van Sanders has a closed guard, preventing Contreras from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Sanders holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Contreras is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Sanders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Contreras showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Sanders.
Van Sanders tries to clinch up but Contreras circles away and keeps his distance.
Contreras darts in looking for a takedown but Van Sanders gets double underhooks and turns Contreras into the cage.
Contreras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Sanders sprawls well. Van Sanders wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Contreras gets slowly back to his feet.
Casey Van Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Contreras.#T4#
Contreras takes a kick to the side of the head.
Van Sanders is looking to clinch but Contreras is avoiding it.
Contreras looks to land a combination but Van Sanders avoids it well. #TD#
Van Sanders closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Contreras did well to prevent Van Sanders getting side control.
Contreras trying to hold on to Van Sanders's head to control him but Van Sanders postures up.
Van Sanders trying to control from half guard but Contreras is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Van Sanders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van Sanders is thwarting Contreras's attempts to control the position.
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 Casey Van Sanders will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Van Sanders tries to clinch there but Contreras circles away.
Van Sanders tries to clinch there but Contreras circles away.
Contreras throws a nice head kick!
Contreras throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Van Sanders counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Contreras pushes Van Sanders off but Van Sanders dives into side control.
Contreras is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Contreras can't do much from the bottom here.
Van Sanders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Contreras keeps working.
Contreras 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.
Contreras can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB#
Van Sanders is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Contreras knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Contreras is not content to let Van Sanders control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Sanders moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Contreras is not content to let Van Sanders control the position. #SUB#
Van Sanders is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Contreras has escaped the position, nice work there.
Contreras struggling a bit here.#T3#
Van Sanders scoring with punches and elbows.
Van Sanders moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Contreras wants to get back to his feet but Van Sanders drags him back down.
Contreras can't do much from the bottom here.
Van Sanders trying to control the action but Contreras is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Van Sanders shoots in and bounces Contreras off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Contreras working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Van Sanders has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Contreras is proving hard to escape from.
Van Sanders trying to control but Contreras is working from the bottom.
Van Sanders looking to pass the guard.
Van Sanders is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Contreras is working an open guard so Van Sanders takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casey Van Sanders showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casey Van Sanders!
A less than humble Casey Van Sanders misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Walters keeps the fight on the outside.
Walters doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Walters misses with a few strikes there.
Walters connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Sanders. Van Sanders circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Sanders gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Sanders fails with the takedown
and Walters counters with a straight right hand.
Walters throws a looping overhand right but Van Sanders ducks down to avoid it.
Van Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Sanders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walters's waist but Walters gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Sanders off to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Sanders doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Sanders moves in looking to clinch but Walters pushes him off.
Van Sanders fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Van Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Van Sanders looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walters is fending him off so far but Van Sanders persists. Nope, Walters circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Walters misses.
Van Sanders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Sanders there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Sanders shoots in and drives through. Walters sprawls well.
Van Sanders shoots for a double leg takedown but Walters sprawls well. He's pushed Van Sanders's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Walters with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Sanders shoots in for a double leg but Walters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walters now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Walters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walters wants it to stay on the feet.
Walters ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Sanders shoots and misses
and Walters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Sanders is breathing heavily.
Walters connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Sanders's hands.
Adolfo Walters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Sanders throws a low kick but it's checked well by Walters.
Walters let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Van Sanders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Van Sanders is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walters lands a nice hook to Van Sanders's body. Van Sanders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Sanders shoots for a double leg takedown but Walters sprawls well. He's pushed Van Sanders's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Walters is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Walters swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Sanders.
Walters let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Walters darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Sanders has his takedown stuffed
and Walters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Sanders looks for a takedown but Walters sprawls well.
Walters is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Sanders had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Walters looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Sanders is just out of range.
Walters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Sanders manages to avoid it.#T3#
Van Sanders has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Van Sanders moves to clinch but Walters breaks away
and Walters counters with a straight right hand.
Walters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Sanders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Sanders shoots in but Walters avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice side step and Walters releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walters.
A head kick misses from Van Sanders.
Nice straight punches there by Walters. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Walters.
Walters misses the body punch #CL#
and Van Sanders counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Sanders. #T4#
Van Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Walters pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Walters swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Sanders counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walters with a hook.
Van Sanders tries to clinch but Walters moves away
and Walters counters with a nice body shot.
Walters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Walters misses the target.
Walters works Van Sanders's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walters.
Walters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Sanders is looking for a counter combo.
Van Sanders has his takedown stuffed
and Walters counters with a straight right hand.
Walters connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Walters dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Walters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Sanders.
Walters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walters swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Sanders.
Walters digs a good body shot into Van Sanders's ribs.
Walters lands a jab-cross combination.
Van Sanders closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Sanders with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walters counters with a nice body shot.
Walters connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Sanders shoots in for a double leg but Walters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Van Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Sanders gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Walters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Van Sanders shoots in but no luck this time.
Walters connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Van Sanders is rocked!
Walters throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walters throws a series of punches but Van Sanders moves out of range.
Van Sanders appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Walters has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Van Sanders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walters pinned against the cage. Walters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walters bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Sanders avoids the body shot from Walters.
Walters throws a right and a left that Van Sanders avoids nicely. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Walters. Van Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Sanders was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Walters swinging wildly here.
Walters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Sanders.
Adolfo Walters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walters throws a nice looking combination but Van Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walters digs a good body shot into Van Sanders's ribs.
Walters's corner calls for a 1-2. Walters obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Sanders closes the distance and clinches up with Walters, looking for a takedown. Van Sanders pushes Walters against the cage but Walters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Casey Van Sanders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walters misses with a combination
and Van Sanders counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Walters scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Sanders doesn't manage to clinch there - Walters circles away.
#CL#
Van Sanders closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Van Sanders manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Sanders is trying to keep Walters in close.
Van Sanders wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walters accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walters content to stall in guard here.
Walters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Van Sanders is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walters is controlling him.
Walters trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van Sanders's guard.
Walters postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walters. Van Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Sanders shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Walters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Sanders is defended easily by Walters.
Jab from Walters.
Van Sanders looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Sanders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walters misses with a wild body shot.
And Van Sanders counters with a quick kick to the body but Walters blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Sanders misses with a takedown attempt - Walters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Sanders goes for a double leg but Walters avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walters continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Van Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walters wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Van Sanders jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walters walks away with a smile on his face. Van Sanders gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walters has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice takedown defense from Walters. No joy for Van Sanders on that attempt.
Walters is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walters jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walters scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Sanders should have avoided that one.
Walters lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Sanders off the cage and back into range.
Walters lands a jab-cross combination.
Walters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Sanders.
Van Sanders moves in looking to clinch but Walters pushes him off.
Walters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Sanders with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walters counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Sanders thinking.
Van Sanders fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walters is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Sanders with a body shot.#T2#
Walters tests Van Sanders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walters but Walters pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Walters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Sanders takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walters dips to his left and cracks Van Sanders with an uppercut!#CL#
Van Sanders closes the distance and pushes Walters back into the cage.
Van Sanders keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walters's efforts to push away.
Van Sanders stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
Walters tries to break the clinch but Van Sanders is controlling the position.
Van Sanders holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Van Sanders breaks from the clinch.
Walters throws out a powerful jab.
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walters but Walters pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Sanders fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walters. Van Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walters cracks a nice hook into Van Sanders's ribs.#T4#
Van Sanders moves in looking to clinch but Walters pushes him off.
Walters misses with a series of wild punches.
Walters thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Van Sanders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Sanders shoots in looking for a takedown. Walters tries to sprawl out of it but Van Sanders keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Sanders misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Sanders takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adolfo Walters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walters 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolfo Walters! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Van Sanders wants to clinch.
Van Sanders tries to clinch there but Garza circles away.
#TD#
Van Sanders darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Garza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garza misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Van Sanders trying to control from half guard but Garza is working away. #SUB2#
Garza looking for a kimura from the bottom but Van Sanders passes into side control!
Garza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SU#
Van Sanders stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Garza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van Sanders throws a wild body kick that Garza sees coming a mile off.
And Garza tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Sanders pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van Sanders goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Sanders tries to clinch there but Garza circles away.
Garza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Sanders doesn't manage to clinch there - Garza circles away.
Van Sanders will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Garza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2##SUB2#
Garza has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Van Sanders is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Garza yanks on the arm and Van Sanders is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Garza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giovani Garza!
Giovani Garza spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
JF 12 - Silvia vs Guenette
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Butler sprawls well. Butler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.
Butler misses with a double jab.
Butler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Butler throws a front kick aimed at Van Sanders's knee but Van Sanders avoids it well.
Van Sanders fails to land the takedown.
Maximo Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Van Sanders.
Butler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Butler looking to score a takedown here. Van Sanders is defending well but Butler drives through and ends up in Van Sanders's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Van Sanders trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Butler sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SU#
Butler gets to his feet - Van Sanders follows without any prompting.
Butler fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Van Sanders scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Van Sanders trying to control the action but Butler is working from the bottom.
Van Sanders lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Butler is looking for a sweep. Van Sanders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Van Sanders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Sanders prevents Butler from standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Butler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Butler pulls Van Sanders in close to his closed guard and prevents Van Sanders from doing any damage or advancing position.
Van Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Butler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Butler wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Butler has wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Van Sanders wants to get up but he can't break Butler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Butler connects with a nice looking jab.
Butler digs a good hook to Van Sanders's body.
Butler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximo Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler throws a right hand that Van Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Sanders also avoids with ease.
Van Sanders fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Van Sanders tries to clinch there but Butler circles away.
#CL#
Butler clinches.
Butler landing knees to the head.
#BC#
Butler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Sanders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butler.
Van Sanders tries to bum rush Butler with a series of wild strikes but Butler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Butler with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Butler as he avoids it easily.
Butler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Sanders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Butler.
Butler stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Sanders. Van Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Butler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown but Butler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Sanders.#CL#
Butler has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Butler.
Butler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Sanders can do to turn this around?#BC#
Butler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Butler misses with a double jab
and Van Sanders counters with a three punch combo that has Butler backing up. Butler nods at Van Sanders to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Butler enables Van Sanders to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Butler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Butler working a defensive guard here.
#ES#
Butler has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Van Sanders has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Van Sanders can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Butler breaks the clinch.
Van Sanders slips a jab and a cross from Butler.
Butler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Butler wants it to stay on the feet.
Maximo Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Van Sanders.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Butler.
Van Sanders fails to land the takedown.
Van Sanders is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Butler.
Butler shoots in but no luck this time.
Butler tries to clinch up but Van Sanders circles away and keeps his distance.
Butler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Van Sanders's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Van Sanders duly obliges.
A combination from Butler does no damage.
Butler fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Butler enables Van Sanders to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Butler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Butler is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Van Sanders presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Van Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Sanders has a takedown stuffed.
Van Sanders closes this distance looking for a takedown but Butler circles away.
Van Sanders is breathing heavily.
Van Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Van Sanders catches Butler right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Butler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Sanders avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Sanders enables Butler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Sanders manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Van Sanders trying to strike off his back.
Van Sanders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Sanders is trying to control the position but Butler postures up.
Van Sanders wants to get back to his feet but Butler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Butler content to stall in guard here. #T4##SUB2#
Van Sanders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Butler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Sanders is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Sanders has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Butler keeping full guard, as Van Sanders tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Butler dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Butler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Van Sanders tries to sprawl but Butler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Butler trying to mount his opponent but Van Sanders defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Butler decides to stand up. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Sanders wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butler has him pressed against the cage.
Van Sanders being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Van Sanders breaks from the clinch.
Maximo Butler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Van Sanders tries to clinch up but Butler circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick lands for Butler.
Van Sanders wants to clinch.
Butler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Butler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Van Sanders is trying to control Butler's posture but Butler avoids it.
Check out the look on Butler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
Van Sanders tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Butler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Butler is staying tight to Van Sanders's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Van Sanders is trying to control Butler's posture but Butler avoids it.
Butler in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Van Sanders is looking to regain half guard here but Butler keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Butler controlling the position from side mount.
Van Sanders tries to buck Butler off but Butler is having none of it.
Maximo Butler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Sanders is trying to strike from the bottom but Butler has passed into full mount.
Butler landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Van Sanders really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Van Sanders keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Van Sanders is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Butler locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Van Sanders is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximo Butler! |
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Event:
JF 9 - Harding v Einstein
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Sanders is defended easily by Li.#TD#
Li gets the takedown into side control.
Li working the ground and pound.
Van Sanders tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Li tries for a kimura but Van Sanders is defending well.
Van Sanders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Li working away.#T1#
Van Sanders is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Li tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Li wants to control but Van Sanders is keeping him busy.
Li controlling the position from side mount.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Van Sanders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Sanders gets back to half guard.
Li takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Li is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Van Sanders is trying to escape the mount.
Li trying to control but Van Sanders is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Li fails to move to back control. #T3#
Li tries to control but Van Sanders wriggling away.
Van Sanders prevents Li from taking his back.
Li with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Li is working for a guillotine from mount but Van Sanders frees his head quite easily.
Van Sanders is looking to improve his position but Li isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Li wants to take his opponent's back but Van Sanders doesn't allow it.
Li looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Van Sanders is trying to reverse the position but instead Li has taken his back - oops!
Li tries to get the hooks in deep but Van Sanders pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Van Sanders's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Li has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Van Sanders has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Van Sanders trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Sanders is trying to get back to his feet but Li has full control of the position and if anything, Van Sanders has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Li 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#
Van Sanders throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
so Li counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Li wants to control from the top but Van Sanders keeps moving.
Li is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Van Sanders is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Van Sanders is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Van Sanders working a defensive guard but Li manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mikael Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Li tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Li is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Li is looking to take a break and control but Van Sanders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Van Sanders's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Li swings around for an armbar but Van Sanders sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Li's guard.
Li might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Sanders wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.#T2#
Van Sanders throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Sanders trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Sanders manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Van Sanders looking to control.
Li pushes down on Van Sanders's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Van Sanders is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Li is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Sanders defends it well. #T3#
Van Sanders is looking to control Li's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Sanders avoid being mounted?
Van Sanders is trying to stand back up but Li is controlling him
Van Sanders is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Li is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Li sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Li looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Li manages to capitalize on a mistake by Van Sanders to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Li looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Li dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Van Sanders scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Sanders throws a right and a left that Li avoids nicely.
Li throwing a counter right hand but Van Sanders manages to avoid it.
Van Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Sanders tries to clinch but Li moves away #TD#
and Li counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Li.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Li forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Li maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Van Sanders could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Li has cracked it and Van Sanders is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Li!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikael Li!
Mikael Li retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
Just Fights 5 - Nelson vs Sub
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Van Sanders gets a double leg takedown into Moon's guard.
Van Sanders throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Sanders wants to pass the guard but Moon is keeping the position.
Van Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Sanders is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T1#
Moon keeping moving, preventing Van Sanders from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Van Sanders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Van Sanders tries to get set, Moon tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Sanders manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Van Sanders clinches with his opponent.
Moon misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Moon manages to break the clinch.
Moon ducks under a wild hook from Van Sanders.#TD2#
Moon tries to sprawl but Van Sanders drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Van Sanders wants to take a breather but Moon is having none of it. #T2#
Van Sanders wants to stand up but Moon is controlling the position.
Van Sanders stops Moon from getting back to his feet.
Van Sanders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moon is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Van Sanders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SU2#
Van Sanders decides to stand up. #TD2#
Van Sanders throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van Sanders is in Moon's guard.#T3#
Van Sanders wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Moon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Sanders on the ground.
Van Sanders with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Sanders trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
Van Sanders forces his way into half guard.
Van Sanders is keen to just control but Moon is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Sanders stops Moon from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Sanders wants to stand but Moon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Van Sanders wants to free his trapped foot but Moon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Van Sanders wants to work for an arm triangle but Moon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moon wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Van Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moon is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Van Sanders dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Sanders looks to land a combination. Moon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Moon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Van Sanders drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU2#
Van Sanders gets to his feet - Moon follows without any prompting.
Van Sanders walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Sanders.#CL2#
Van Sanders closes the distance and pushes Moon back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Moon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moon is trying to break the clinch but Van Sanders has him pressed against the cage.
Moon avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Sanders.#T1##TD2#
Moon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Van Sanders is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Moon to the mat. Moon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Van Sanders from controlling successfully.
Van Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Sanders cracks Moon with a solid left hand.
Moon wants to get back to his feet but Van Sanders is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Van Sanders gets to his feet - Moon follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Van Sanders throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moon was covering up waiting for the punch and Van Sanders finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2##SU2#
Van Sanders stands up from Moon's guard - Van Sanders perhaps looking for a knockout.
Moon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Sanders is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Van Sanders decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ross Moon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!#TD2#
Van Sanders looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Moon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Van Sanders finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Van Sanders decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Van Sanders keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Moon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Van Sanders scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Moon wants to get back to his feet but Van Sanders drags him back down.#SUB2#
Van Sanders thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU2#
Van Sanders stands up.
Moon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
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!#TD2#
Van Sanders looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moon!
The strikes coming from Van Sanders are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Moon is trying to buck Van Sanders off.#SU2#
Van Sanders stands up and we're back to a striking position.
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 Ross Moon will probably get the nod.
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#
Van Sanders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moon circles away quickly and effectively.
As Van Sanders looks to move away, Moon throws a big counter combo but Van Sanders just gets out of the way.
Van Sanders looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moon fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Sanders throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Van Sanders closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moon's guard.
Van Sanders won't allow Moon to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Sanders's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Sanders trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Van Sanders stands up and waves to Moon to follow him. #T1##TD2#
Van Sanders feints and as Moon raises his hands in defense, Van Sanders changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Sanders controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Van Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moon wants to stand but Van Sanders is controlling the position. #T2#
Van Sanders wants to stand but Moon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Sanders is controlling him.
Van Sanders wants to stand but Moon has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Sanders throws a series of punches but Moon moves out of range.
As Van Sanders looks to move away, Moon throws a big counter combo but Van Sanders just gets out of the way.
Van Sanders misses with a few strikes there.
As Van Sanders looks to move away, Moon throws a big counter combo but Van Sanders just gets out of the way.#T3#
Van Sanders lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#Moon is rocked!
Van Sanders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moon.
As Van Sanders looks to move away, Moon throws a big counter combo but Van Sanders just gets out of the way.
Oh Moon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Van Sanders gets a clinch.
Moon seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Van Sanders jumps guard and drags Moon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Moon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moon throwing strikes but missing.
Casey Van Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Sanders wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Van Sanders is trying to control the position but Moon postures up.
Moon wants to get up but he can't break Van Sanders's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Van Sanders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Van Sanders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moon is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Sanders is trying to keep Moon in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casey Van Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Sanders has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casey Van Sanders!
After the fight, Casey Van Sanders was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Master has closed the distance and engaged Van Sanders in a clinch.
Master working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Master.
Van Sanders can't break the clinch.
Master works on Van Sanders's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Master.
Master prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Master.
Master gets through Van Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Sanders jumps guard but Master turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Master avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Van Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Master dodges an elbow strike from Van Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Master scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Sanders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Master lands with a right to the head.
Master is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Master misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Master creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Master lands a right hand.
Master throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Sanderss head.
Master swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Master working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Van Sanders ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Van Sanders no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Van Sanders is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Master frees his head nicely. Oh but Van Sanders has switched to an armbar! Master is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Casey Van Sanders!
After the fight, Casey Van Sanders was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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