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Event:
KFC: Welcome 330k!!
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Sandman looks to land a combination. Gathuessi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Sianga Gathuessi has been cut.#CL2#
Gathuessi clinches.
Sandman misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Sandman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gathuessi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sandman to the mat. Sandman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gathuessi content to stall in guard here.
Gathuessi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing Gathuessi from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sandman is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Gathuessi is looking for a triangle but Sandman pushes his legs off easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gathuessi can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Sandman drops back looking for a leg! Gathuessi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gathuessi manages to kick Sandman off! Sandman jumps back into Gathuessi's guard. #T1#
Sandman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sandman throwing strikes from guard but Gathuessi blocks nicely.
Sandman trying to control but Gathuessi is working from the bottom.
Sandman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sandman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sandman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Gathuessi pulls Sandman in close to prevent any damage.
Gathuessi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gathuessi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gathuessi is trying to control the position but Sandman postures up.
Sandman trying to control but Gathuessi is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sandman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sandman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gathuessi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Gathuessi keeping moving, preventing Sandman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sandman misses with an uppercut.
Sandman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gathuessi's head backwards.#KD#
Sandman steps into range and cracks Gathuessi with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Gathuessi flops backwards and Sandman dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Gathuessi is rocked!
Sandman wants to control from the top but Gathuessi keeps moving.
Gathuessi is still in real trouble! Can Sandman finish him?
Sandman is in close to Gathuessi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandman postures up and lands a big shot to Gathuessi's brow. #SUB2#
Gathuessi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sandman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gathuessi.
Gathuessi on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #CUT#
That has opened up Sianga Gathuessi's cut even more.#SUB#
Sandman tries for a kimura but Gathuessi is defending well. #SUB#
Sandman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gathuessi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sandman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Sandman stands up.
Gathuessi seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Sandman cracks Gathuessi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gathuessi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sandman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gathuessi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Sandman!
An out of breath Mr Sandman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Chapman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gathuessi defends well and Chapman ends up having to push Gathuessi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Gathuessi clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gathuessi.
Chapman tries to score a body lock takedown but Gathuessi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chapman wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Gathuessi drags the fight down to the ground.
Gathuessi being controlled here, momentarily.
Gathuessi keeping full guard, as Chapman tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gathuessi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gathuessi wants to stand up but Chapman is controlling him. #T1#
Chapman wants to control from the top but Gathuessi keeps moving.
Gathuessi controlling Chapman's posture. #ES2#
Gathuessi has his feet on Chapman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chapman misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Gathuessi counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Gathuessi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chapman goes for a double leg but Gathuessi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gathuessi continues to drive forward.
Gathuessi throws a counter combo.
Chapman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gathuessi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chapman is fending him off so far but Gathuessi persists. Nope, Chapman circles away and we're back to standing.
Chapman fails with a takedown attempt.
Gathuessi is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
A left lands for Chapman.#CUT#
It looks like Sianga Gathuessi has been cut.
Gathuessi fails with a takedown attempt.
Chapman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chapman shoots in but Gathuessi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Chapman pushes Gathuessi up against the cage in a clinch.
Gathuessi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chapman tries to break the clinch but Gathuessi is controlling the position. #BC2#
Gathuessi breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapman throws a series of punches but Gathuessi moves out of range.
Chapman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gathuessi on the side of the head.#T3#
Chapman swings for the body but Gathuessi moves out of range.
Gathuessi darts in looking for a takedown but Chapman gets double underhooks and turns Gathuessi into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Chapman. No joy for Gathuessi on that attempt.
Chapman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chapman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chapman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gathuessi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
Gathuessi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chapman sprawls well. Chapman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gathuessi gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Gathuessi drives through and clinches with Chapman against the cage.
We've been informed that Gathuessi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gathuessi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chapman is defending well.#T4#
Chapman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gathuessi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gathuessi trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Gathuessi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chapman uses from the top position.
Gathuessi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gathuessi prevents Chapman from getting back to his feet.
Gathuessi controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Gathuessi stands up from Chapman's guard - Gathuessi perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sianga Gathuessi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sianga Gathuessi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chapman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gathuessi or perhaps it was just good defense by Chapman, which made it look bad.
Gathuessi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chapman swivels and escapes.
Chapman shoots in looking for a takedown but Gathuessi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chapman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gathuessi wants to counter with a clinch but Chapman pushes him away.
Nice sprawl there from Chapman as Gathuessi shoots in.
Timothy Chapman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sianga Gathuessi.
Gathuessi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chapman shoots in but no luck this time.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gathuessi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Chapman.
Chapman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Chapman has closed the distance and engaged Gathuessi in a clinch.
Gathuessi has Chapman pressed against the cage, preventing Chapman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gathuessi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chapman prevents it.
Gathuessi can't find room to land a body shot as Chapman controls the action.
Gathuessi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chapman prevents it.
#TD2#
Gathuessi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gathuessi manages to end up in side control.#T2#
Chapman is letting Gathuessi control him for a moment.
Gathuessi is looking to take a break and control but Chapman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Gathuessi.
Gathuessi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Chapman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gathuessi.
#T3#
Chapman tries to buck Gathuessi off but he can't manage it.
Gathuessi tries to control but Chapman wriggling away.
Gathuessi working Chapman over with strikes here.
Gathuessi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gathuessi looking to control but Chapman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Gathuessi working for a submission but Chapman is keeping him at bay.
Chapman taking shots to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Timothy Chapman has been cut.#T4##SU2#
Gathuessi is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL#
Chapman closes the distance and pushes Gathuessi back into the cage.
Chapman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gathuessi tries to stall but Chapman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chapman lands with a left to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gathuessi tries to pull guard but Chapman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gathuessi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chapman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chapman wants to take the fight to the mat but Gathuessi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Timothy Chapman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gathuessi slips a jab and a cross from Chapman.
Chapman fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Chapman. No joy for Gathuessi on that attempt.
Chapman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gathuessi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gathuessi.
Chapman throws a shot to the body.
Chapman shoots in for a double leg but Gathuessi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gathuessi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Gathuessi avoids them all with ease.
Chapman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick there by Gathuessi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Gathuessi avoids them all with ease. #T1##CL#
Chapman takes the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gathuessi controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Gathuessi successfully pulls guard.
Gathuessi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#ES2#
Gathuessi pushes Chapman off and scrambles back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gathuessi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Chapman goes for a double leg but Gathuessi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gathuessi continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Gathuessi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chapman misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Gathuessi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chapman scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gathuessi manages to mount him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gathuessi landing punches.
Gathuessi controlling his opponent. #T3#
Gathuessi wants to control the action but instead Chapman gets a body lock and reverses into Gathuessi's guard! Nice work! #SUB2#
Gathuessi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chapman is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gathuessi working for a triangle but Chapman defends it easily.
#SU#
Chapman gets to his feet. Gathuessi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gathuessi shoots in and drives through. Chapman sprawls well.
Chapman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chapman tries for a takedown but Gathuessi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chapman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGathuessi.
Gathuessi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chapman defends well and Gathuessi ends up having to push Chapman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Chapman throws a series of strikes that have Gathuessi backpedaling.
Chapman throws a shot to the body.
Gathuessi checks the leg kick.
Chapman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Chapman moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Chapman has picked Gathuessi up - he's going for a ride! Chapman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gathuessi gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gathuessi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chapman wants to get up but he can't break Gathuessi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gathuessi striking off his back but it's not causing Chapman any problems.
Chapman wants to control from the top but Gathuessi keeps moving.
Chapman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gathuessi is retaining full guard.
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 Timothy Chapman.
I think Chapman 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Gathuessi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vasquez quickly recovers to half guard.
Gathuessi wants to pass to mount but Vasquez is defending the position.
Vasquez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gathuessi working Vasquez over with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Royal Vasquez has been cut.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gathuessi in particular looking to stall.
Vasquez trying to control but Gathuessi postures up.
#SUB#
Vasquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gathuessi pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gathuessi trying to control the pace.
Gathuessi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasquez keeps working. #T1#
Vasquez wants to improve his position but Gathuessi is controlling well.
Gathuessi working Vasquez over with strikes.
Vasquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gathuessi 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.
Gathuessi wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is keeping the position.
Vasquez is trying to control the position but Gathuessi postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gathuessi wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
Gathuessi looking to pass the guard.
Gathuessi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vasquez is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gathuessi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gathuessi wants to free his trapped foot but Vasquez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Vasquez trying to control but Gathuessi postures up.
Vasquez missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Vasquez actively working from the bottom here.
Gathuessi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gathuessi is taking a breather. Vasquez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gathuessi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vasquez's thigh. Vasquez counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Gathuessi from controlling successfully.
Gathuessi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gathuessi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Gathuessi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vasquez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gathuessi, into his guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gathuessi trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sianga Gathuessi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Vasquez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gathuessi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vasquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gathuessi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gathuessi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez tries to roll over but Gathuessi keeps him under control.#T1#
Gathuessi is pressing down on Vasquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vasquez is holding on for now.
Vasquez wants to control but Gathuessi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gathuessi is controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gathuessi stalling away here and it's allowed Vasquez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gathuessi being controlled here momentarily.
Vasquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vasquez is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches up with Gathuessi, looking for a takedown. Vasquez pushes Gathuessi against the cage but Gathuessi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Gathuessi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vasquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vasquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gathuessi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gathuessi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Gathuessi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU2#
Gathuessi stands up out of the half guard. #KD2#
Gathuessi lands a big head kick that sends Vasquez tumbling to the mat! Gathuessi takes a step backwards and waves Vasquez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Vasquez is rocked!#TD2#
Gathuessi shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Vasquez is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Sianga Gathuessi!
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