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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Conquest XVIII
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Torrente connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lindberg momentarily.
Lindberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Torrente is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lindberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Torrente uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindberg.
Torrente throws a body punch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg wants to counter with a clinch but Torrente pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lindberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torrente gets through Lindberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torrente comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Lindberg blocks the elbow strike.
Lindberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Torrente digs a right hand underneath Lindberg's ribcage. Lindberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Torrente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lindberg's brow.
Torrente struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindberg controls his hands.
Torrente throws an elbow but it's blocked.
I was talking to Torrente's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lindberg tries to circle away but Torrente has him pinned against the cage.
Torrente throws an elbow but it misses.
Lindberg dodges an elbow strike from Torrente.
Torrente pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lindberg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Torrente seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lindberg can turn it around.
Torrente lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lindberg tries to break free but Torrente pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lindberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torrente lunges at Lindberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lindberg's hand.
Lindberg swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Torrente on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Torrente tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Torrente wants to clinch up but Lindberg keeps it at a distance.
Lindberg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Torrente moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Torrente fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lindberg, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torrente lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Lindberg blocking some punches.
Torrente misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torrente tries to work over Lindberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torrente misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Torrente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lindberg's brow. #BC2#
Lindberg breaks the clinch.
Lindberg lands a head shot.
Torrente tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Torrente tries to clinch up but Lindberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindberg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lindberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torrente finds it's way round the side to connect with Lindberg's head.
Torrente looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindberg is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lindberg.
Torrente fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Torrente ducked under it nicely.
Torrente is looking to counter the offense by Lindberg and move into the clinch.#CL#
Torrente rushes Lindberg and presses him up against the cage.
Torrente misses with the head strike.
Lindberg blocks an elbow strike from Torrente.
#T4#
Torrente throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Lindberg breaks the clinch.
Torrente takes a swing at Lindberg's ribcage but misses.
Lindberg looks to land a left hand but Torrente moved out of range nicely.
Lindberg throws a right and a left that Torrente avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Torrente misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Lindberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lindberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Torrente is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lindberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torrente.
Torrente tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lindberg manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Torrente Torrente 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#
Torrente tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Torrente cracks a nice hook into Lindberg's ribs.
Lindberg misses with a straight left.
Torrente connects with a body shot.
Lindberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torrente tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Torrente tries to clinch up.
Lindberg cracks Torrente with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Torrente tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindberg is looking to chop away at Torrente's legs.
Torrente wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Patrik Lindberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torrente throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lindberg on the side of the head.
Torrente tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lindberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lindberg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Torrente looks to land a combination. Lindberg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Lindberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Torrente.
Lindberg looks to land a combination but Torrente avoids it well.
Torrente is looking to clinch but Lindberg is avoiding it.
Torrente is looking to clinch.
Lindberg wants to counter the offense by Torrente and move into the clinch position.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Torrente is just out of range.
Torrente dodges the punch combination from Lindberg.
Lindberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Torrente.
Torrente sets himself, and Lindberg steps forward looking for the clinch! Torrente avoids it this time.
Patrik Lindberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torrente scores with a hook.
Lindberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torrente.#T2#
Torrente tries to clinch up.
Torrente checks a leg kick.
Lindberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torrente.
Lindberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Torrente.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindberg throws a chopping leg kick but Torrente manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Torrente tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Lindberg throws a big shot that misses.
Lindberg drops his hands momentarily and Torrente takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lindberg in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lindberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torrente circles away quickly and effectively.
Torrente works the jab nicely.#T3#
Torrente is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lindberg.
Lindberg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Torrente fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lindberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Torrente moves in looking to clinch but Lindberg pushes him off.
Torrente tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lindberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lindberg takes one to the side of the head.
Torrente scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torrente throws a body punch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Torrente is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lindberg throws a series of punches but Torrente moves out of range.
Torrente misses with a wild body shot.
Lindberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torrente.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lindberg, as that shot connected.
#T4#
Lindberg throws out a leg kick but Torrente moves out of range and Lindberg only half commits.
Torrente scores with a hook to the body. Lindberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torrente tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Torrente works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torrente scores with a jab to the head.
Torrente is looking to clinch.
Lindberg throws a hook to the side of Torrente's head but Torrente sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torrente lands an overhand right.
Torrente wants to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Lindberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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 Victor Torrente Torrente will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lindberg throws a big shot that misses.
Victor Torrente Torrente is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Torrente throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Torrente.
Torrente misses the shot to the body.
Torrente comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Torrente blocks the low kick.
Torrente throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torrente fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torrente is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torrente slips a jab and a cross from Lindberg.
Lindberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torrente.
Torrente is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Lindberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lindberg throws a low kick but Torrente avoids it.
Torrente moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lindberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Torrente is looking to clinch but Lindberg is avoiding it.
Victor Torrente Torrente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torrente tries to clinch up.
Torrente tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Lindberg wants to counter the offense by Torrente and move into the clinch position.
Lindberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Torrente ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Torrente displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindberg throws out the jab.
Torrente is looking to counter the offense by Lindberg and move into the clinch.
Torrente is looking to clinch.
Lindberg wants to counter the offense by Torrente and move into the clinch position.
Torrente missing with a left hand there. Lindberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindberg throws a leg kick but Torrente sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Torrente moves out of range of the leg kick from Lindberg.
Torrente lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lindberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Torrente swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Torrente is looking to clinch but Lindberg is avoiding it.
Lindberg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Torrente.
Torrente tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg tries to counter with a clinch but Torrente shakes him off and moves away.
Torrente fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lindberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Lindberg wants to counter the offense by Torrente and move into the clinch position.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lindberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Lindberg.
Torrente has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Torrente there as he acknowledges the shot.
Torrente tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lindberg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Torrente.
Torrente moves in looking to clinch but Lindberg pushes him off.
Torrente tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Torrente connects with a body shot that sends Lindberg's belly button to the back.#CL#
Torrente has managed to clinch.
Lindberg wants to break free but Torrente has control.
#T4#
Lindberg is trying to push Torrente away but Torrente has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Lindberg manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Torrente rushes Lindberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lindberg tries to break the clinch but Torrente is controlling the position.
Torrente gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Torrente Torrente showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Torrente, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Torrente Torrente! |
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Event:
Conquest XVIII
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Gamble fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lau throws a right hand that misses
and Gamble counters with a leg kick.
Lau throws a hook but Gamble blocks it.
Gamble chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gamble plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gamble uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gamble fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gamble fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gamble jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gamble scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamble throws a front kick that sends Lau stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick by Lau misses
and Gamble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gamble fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Lau misses with a low kick.
Gamble feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gamble lands a slapping body shot.
Lau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gamble. Gamble obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Gamble.
Gamble tries a head kick but it misses.
Lau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gamble connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lau's hands.
Gamble connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crunch! Gamble slams his shin into Lau's torso.
Lau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gamble throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gamble connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gamble fakes the leg kick and cracks Lau in the body.
Gamble is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
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!
Gamble lunges at Lau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lau's hand.
Lau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gamble is looking to slow Lau down with leg kicks.
A jab from Gamble finds it's way through Lau's defenses.
Gamble is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gamble circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lau drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Gamble follows Lau to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Gamble! |
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Event:
Conquest XVII
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Chase cracks Toledo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Chase moves into range and clinches up with Toledo.
Chase misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Chase breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Chase looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Toledo!
Chase slows the pace down.
Chase working away.
Toledo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Toledo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chase looking to control but Toledo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toledo can't escape the position.
Chase scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Toledo?
#T1#
Toledo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #SUB2#
Chase has hold of Toledo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Toledo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The referee warns Toledo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Gabriel Toledo has been cut.
Toledo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chase on the ground.
Chase breaks from Toledo's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Toledo is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Chase locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Toledo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buzz Chase!
Buzz Chase seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Conquest XVII
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Becker blocks the body kick.
Alvarenga stuffs the takedown attempt from Becker. Becker gets slowly back to his feet.
Becker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarenga but Alvarenga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Becker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarenga but Alvarenga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marley Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarenga throws a jab but it's blocked by Becker. #TD#
Becker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Becker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Becker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Becker slips a nice elbow through Alvarenga's hands, connecting with Alvarenga's forehead.
Alvarenga is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Becker working the head and body with strikes.
Becker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Becker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Becker slows the pace down in half guard.
Becker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Becker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarenga trying to control but Becker postures up.
Becker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Becker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Alvarenga taking some punishment here, with Becker in his half guard. #ROC#Alvarenga is rocked!
Becker prevents Alvarenga from improving his position.
Becker slips a nice elbow through Alvarenga's hands, connecting with Alvarenga's forehead.
Alvarenga is still in real trouble! Can Becker finish him?
Becker is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Alvarenga is hurt! He's hurt bad - Becker fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Alvarenga from any more punishment! Congratulations to Becker! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marley Becker!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marley Becker thanked Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Conquest XV
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Alvarenga misses with a kick to the body.
Donovan fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Donovan or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarenga, which made it look bad.
Donovan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvarenga lands with a nice body punch.
Alvarenga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donovan.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarenga as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jude Donovan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donovan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Donovan gets a takedown into half guard.
Donovan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alvarenga is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Donovan controlling the action here.
Donovan lands with a punch from half guard.
Alvarenga trying to hold on to Donovan's head to control him but Donovan postures up.
Donovan winds up and cracks Alvarenga with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Donovan working the head and body with strikes.
Donovan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donovan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Donovan working the head and body with strikes.
Alvarenga trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T2#
Donovan lands a heavy elbow.
Donovan lands a big elbow - Alvarenga is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Alvarenga is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jude Donovan!
Jude Donovan made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Conquest XIV
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Sanford tries to get set, Lau tries to push him back and clinch up but Sanford manages to avoid the attempt.
Nathan Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sanford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lau wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanford won't allow it.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanford scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanford tries to work over Lau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanford taking a breather.
Sanford lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lau tries to break the clinch but Sanford is controlling the position.
Sanford lands with a left to the head. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Sanford.
A frustrated look appears on Lau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lau tries to break free but Sanford pushes him back against the cage.
Sanford working aggressively here.
Sanford misses with some punches.
#BC#
Lau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lau looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanford is just out of range.
Lau misses with a low kick.
Lau misses the jab.
Lau takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Sanford forces Lau back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Sanford.
Sanford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lau backwards. #T2#
Sanford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sanford has Lau pressed against the cage, preventing Lau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lau is trying to push Sanford away but Sanford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lau.
Lau wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lau can't break the clinch.
Sanford lands a right hand.
Sanford is working Lau over against the cage.
Lau is trying to push Sanford away but Sanford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Sanford.
#T3#
Lau is trying to force a seperation but Sanford has the dominant position.
Sanford is struggling to control the position.
Sanford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanford has Lau pressed against the cage.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Sanford.
Lau prevents a body shot from Sanford.
Sanford lands a right hand.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Sanford.
A nice left hand lands by Sanford.
#T4#
Good body shot from Sanford.
Lau is breathing heavily.
Sanford lands a hook that snaps the head of Lau backwards.
Sanford slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Sanford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanford lands a left hand.
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!
Sanford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanford lands with a left to the head.
Lau can't break the clinch.
Sanford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lau tries to break the clinch but Sanford is controlling the position.
A short right from Sanford.
Sanford creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lau's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lau drops to his knees and Sanford pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Sanford! |
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Event:
Conquest XIV
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Lindberg shows good takedown defense.
Lindberg lands a leg kick that knocks Bailey off balance momentarily.
A combination from Lindberg does no damage.
Bailey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kelton Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey misses with a low kick.
Bailey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lindberg checks it well.
Bailey dives in and grabs Lindberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lindberg pushes down on Bailey's head and hops out.
Lindberg wants to counter the offense by Bailey and move into the clinch position.
Bailey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindberg.
Bailey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that Bailey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Lindberg, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Lindberg against the cage but Lindberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelton Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindberg throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Lindberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Kelton Bailey has been cut.
A low kick from Lindberg is predictable there #TD#
and Bailey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bailey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lindberg trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bailey manages to pass to mount!
#T1#
Lindberg tries to reverse the position but Bailey maintains control.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lindberg is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bailey swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kelton Bailey!
Kelton Bailey made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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