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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Canetti. No joy for Sakuraba on that attempt.
Canetti looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD#
Canetti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sakuraba is staying active underneath Canetti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canetti prevents Sakuraba from improving his position.
Sakuraba is trying to maintain the position but Canetti is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep. Canetti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sakuraba actively working from the bottom here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Canetti slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sakuraba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Canetti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Canetti working away.
Sakuraba parries the strikes from Canetti easily there. Canetti is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sakuraba to escape.
Canetti throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Canetti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sakuraba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Sakuraba struggling a bit here.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep.
Sakuraba is trying to control Canetti's posture but Canetti avoids it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Canetti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sakuraba!#T3#
Sakuraba keeps Canetti under control for a moment.
Canetti throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sakuraba manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Canetti wants to free his trapped foot but Sakuraba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sakuraba preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sakuraba trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Canetti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canetti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakuraba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Canetti somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Canetti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuraba.
Canetti throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Canetti clinches.
Sakuraba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Canetti walks away with a smile on his face. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Sakuraba gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Canetti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sakuraba wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Canetti manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Sakuraba looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sakuraba trying to control from the bottom.
Sakuraba keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sakuraba missing with punches from the bottom.
Canetti wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba is trying to stand back up but Canetti is controlling him
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba trying to hold on to Canetti's head to control him but Canetti postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canetti works over Sakuraba's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Canetti wants to clinch.
Sakuraba tries for a takedown but Canetti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Canetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tora Tora Sakuraba.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canetti attempts a counter takedown but Sakuraba avoids it well and moves away.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt - Canetti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John Canetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Canetti throws a series of strikes that have Sakuraba backpedaling.
#T4##CL#
Canetti moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Sakuraba turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Canetti is looking to regain half guard here but Sakuraba keeps moving and retains side control.
Canetti gets back to half guard.
Canetti trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canetti is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Canetti dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches up with Canetti, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes Canetti against the cage but Canetti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sakuraba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Canetti.#TD#
Canetti fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sakuraba to the ground. Canetti is now in Sakuraba's guard.
Canetti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sakuraba is proving hard to escape from.
Canetti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Canetti tries to stand but Sakuraba is controlling from the bottom.
Canetti looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canetti swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Canetti wants to get back to his feet but Sakuraba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Canetti controls Sakuraba momentarily but Sakuraba frees himself.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Canetti keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sakuraba looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canetti moves out of range as Sakuraba throws a body kick.
Canetti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Canetti has Sakuraba up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Sakuraba works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sakuraba looking to sit in guard and control but Canetti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##ES2#
Sakuraba wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Sakuraba shoots in but Canetti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Canetti counters with a quick kick to the body but Sakuraba blocks it.
Sakuraba has a takedown stuffed.
John Canetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tora Tora Sakuraba.#TD#
Canetti looking to score a takedown here. Sakuraba is defending well but Canetti drives through and ends up in Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakuraba looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuraba, not yet. #T4#
Canetti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canetti trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canetti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canetti postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sakuraba wants to stand up but Canetti is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Sakuraba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Canetti's half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Canetti is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Canetti.
Well Canetti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Canetti! |
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Event:
Conquest 17
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Canetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warin.
Canetti looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A cross from Warin lands.#CUT#It looks like John Canetti has been cut.#KD#
Warin sends Canetti crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Warin is motioning to the referee to let Canetti up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Canetti is rocked!
Warin connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Canetti out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darryl Warin!
A victorious Darryl Warin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Conquest XIX
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Canetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canetti looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Cervantes lands a big head kick that sends Canetti tumbling to the mat! Cervantes takes a step backwards and waves Canetti back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Canetti is rocked!#CUT#It looks like John Canetti has been cut.
Canetti is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Cervantes Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Canetti is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mario Cervantes!
A very excited looking Mario Cervantes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Canetti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Rojers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rojers lands an uppercut.
Canetti wants a takedown but no success here.
Canetti is trying to pull guard but Rojers has him pressed against the cage.
Rojers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joe Rojers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Canetti.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rojers.
Rojers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rojers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#It looks like John Canetti has been cut.
Rojers prevents the takedown attempt.
Canetti tries to break free but Rojers pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rojers.
Rojers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rojers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojers scores with a shot to the side of Canetti's head. #ROC#Canetti is rocked!
Rojers scores with a shoulder strike.
Canetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Rojers finish him?#T1#
Rojers dips a shoulder and cracks Canetti with a mighty uppercut! Canetti falls back against the cage and Rojers unloads with a barrage of strikes! Canetti is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rojers screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Rojers!
After winning the bout, Joe Rojers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Canetti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Canetti is trying to keep Kane in close.
Canetti wants to stand and escape but Kane is having none of it.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canetti wants to stand and escape but Kane is having none of it.
Canetti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Canetti wants to get up but he can't break Kane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Canetti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Canetti advances position into side control!
Kane is looking for a sweep.
Canetti gets to mount! Kane was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kane is squirming around, avoiding Canetti's attempts to control the action.
Canetti raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kane tries to reverse the position but Canetti maintains control.
Kane manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Kane, under a barage of strikes from Canetti.
Kane is looking for a sweep. Canetti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Canetti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kane tries to roll over but Canetti keeps him under control.
Canetti thows a huge punch but Kane dodges it nicely.
Canetti prevents Kane from improving his position.
Canetti is keen to just control but Kane is a slippery customer.
Canetti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Canetti wants to take a breather but Kane is having none of it. #T3#
Canetti passes into side control, despite Kane's attempt to control the position.
Canetti trying to control the position but Kane is working away.
Canetti slows the pace down. #SUB#
Canetti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Canetti working away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Canetti has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kane!#SUB#
Canetti has control of Kane's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kane regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Canetti misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kane tries to lock up and control but Canetti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canetti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kane is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Canetti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Canetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Kane circles away.
Canetti sets himself, and Kane steps forward looking for the clinch! Canetti avoids it this time.#TD2#
Kane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Canetti tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
Kane perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Canetti is pressing down on Kane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kane stands and throws Canetti's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Kane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Canetti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canetti manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kane seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Canetti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canetti keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane passes Canetti's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Canetti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Canetti.
Canetti tries to strike from the bottom.
Kane postures up.
Canetti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
Kane looking to sit in guard and control but Canetti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Canetti sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Kane controls Canetti momentarily but Canetti frees himself.
Canetti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Canetti from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Canetti. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kane fails to land with a series of punches.
Canetti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kane digs a good hook to Canetti's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kane.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Canetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Canetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Kane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Canetti to the mat! Canetti manages to get full guard.
Kane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Canetti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kane defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane wants to pass the guard but Canetti is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD#
Canetti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kane is trying to defend but Canetti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kane kicks off Canetti and gets to his feet.
Kane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kane misses with a low kick.
No luck for Canetti with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Kane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Canetti shoots in for a double leg but Kane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Canetti defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canetti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kane swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Canetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canetti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canetti with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kane. #TD2#
Kane pulls guard effortlessly.
Kane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canetti is one step ahead there.
Canetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Canetti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Canetti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kane works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Canetti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kane is looking to sweep but instead, Canetti has passed into half guard.
Canetti wants to take a breather but Kane is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Kane actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Canetti seems to be looking for submissions.
Canetti wants to stand up but Kane is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canetti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Canetti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kane tries to get to full guard but Canetti has control of the leg.
Canetti slows the pace down in half guard.
Kane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Canetti is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Kane has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Kane gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kane 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Kane! |
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