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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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Sakuraba goes for a double leg but Tucker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tucker continues to drive forward.
Tucker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tucker wants it to stay on the feet.
Sakuraba just misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker scores with a jab. Sakuraba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tucker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
Kayne Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tora Tora Sakuraba.
Tucker scores with a jab. Sakuraba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tucker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tucker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
Tucker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker works over Sakuraba's head and body with a nice combination.
Tucker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sakuraba's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker with a nice cross.#ROC#Sakuraba is rocked!
Tucker flashes Sakuraba a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Sakuraba's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Sakuraba crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Tucker punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kayne Tucker! |
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