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Event:
KOP CALL Last Breath
Date: Nov 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Branco tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Branco has Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit pushes Branco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Branco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Branco wants to clinch.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Branco slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Branco ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Branco wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Branco slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Branco.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Branco.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Branco's leg. Branco is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from Branco misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Branco has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Branco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Branco throws a sloppy head kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body kick.
Branco throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Branco tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Branco tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Branco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongrit to keep the fight standing.#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!
Branco is trying to push Sitsongrit away but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Branco wants to get back to striking at distance but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Branco controls the action.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Branco or not.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Branco.
Branco prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Branco looking to stall.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Branco is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit gets through Branco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Branco with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Sitsongrit works on Branco's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Branco blocks it.
Branco drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sitsongrit pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Branco didn't see that one coming.
Branco throws a sloppy head kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Branco's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Branco tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Branco misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Branco is rocked!
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Branco is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Branco lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Branco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Branco seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit sizes up Branco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Branco takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Branco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Branco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit sizes up Branco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Branco walks into a jab.
Branco tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Branco moved out of range nicely.
Branco tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Branco misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Branco can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Branco misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Branco down.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Branco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Branco back into the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Branco prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Branco can't break the clinch.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Branco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Branco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Branco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Branco down.
Sitsongrit drops Branco with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Branco! Sitsongrit dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit! |
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Event:
KOP KLAY
Date: Oct 14, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Sang Hun clinches. #TD2#
Sang Hun pulls guard effortlessly.
Branco being controlled here momentarily.
Branco is looking to work some ground and pound but Sang Hun has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sang Hun has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Branco throws a strike but Sang Hun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Sang Hun passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Branco trying to control here.
#SUB#
Branco looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sang Hun pushes past his half guard into mount!
Branco is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Branco is trying to escape the mount.
Sang Hun sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Branco is working to get back to half guard.
Sang Hun takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Branco can't escape the position.
Branco tries to hold on but Sang Hun postures up.
Sang Hun prevents Branco from getting the reversal.#T3#
Sang Hun with a couple of short strikes.
Sang Hun controlling his opponent.
Branco can't escape the position.
Sang Hun controlling the pace for now.
Branco is trying to stand.
Branco holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sang Hun tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Branco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Branco tries to get out of the position.
Sang Hun content just to control the position here. #T4#
Sang Hun lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Branco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branco is working to get back to half guard.
Branco wants to try and get back to his feet.
Branco is working to get back to half guard.
Branco's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sang Hun controlling his opponent.
Branco can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Sang Hun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Branco can't break the clinch.
Branco blocks a body shot from Sang Hun. #TD2#
Sang Hun pulls Branco into guard.
Sang Hun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Branco manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sang Hun stopping the sweep attempt from Branco.
Sang Hun controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sang Hun advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco pushes Sang Hun off looking to stand but Sang Hun dives back in and keeps control.
Sang Hun sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sang Hun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sang Hun prevents Branco from improving his position.
Branco is working hard here to advance position.
Sang Hun sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Branco actively working from the bottom here.
Branco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sang Hun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Sang Hun has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Sang Hun gets control of Branco's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sang Hun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Branco cracks Sang Hun with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Sang Hun looking for a guillotine here but Branco defends easily.
Branco trying to control but Sang Hun is working from the bottom.
Sang Hun seems keen to control Branco's posture.#T4#
Branco wants to control from the top but Sang Hun keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sang Hun is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Branco has his hands clasped together but Sang Hun extends and breaks Branco's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sang Hun.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joon Sang Hun! |
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Event:
KOP EXCESS
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Sanguiao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanguiao wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Sanguiao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Branco misses with a looping right.
Sanguiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Sanguiao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Branco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanguiao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Branco dives in and scores a takedown into Sanguiao's guard.
Sanguiao has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Branco off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Branco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Branco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanguiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Branco. Branco gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanguiao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##TD#
Branco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sanguiao struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Branco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #ES2#
Sanguiao sneaks out the side door and pushes Branco away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nice defenses there by Sanguiao.
Yuta Sanguiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branco looks for the body kick but Sanguiao saw that one coming. #TD#
Branco closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanguiao did well to prevent Branco getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanguiao is trying to stand.
#T2##ES2#
Sanguiao manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Branco keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Sanguiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Branco tries to clinch up
and Sanguiao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Branco instigates a clinch.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanguiao controls his hands.
Branco tries to pull guard but Sanguiao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao.
#BC#
Branco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Branco wants to clinch up but Sanguiao keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Sanguiao throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Branco.
No joy there for Branco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanguiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branco looks for a takedown but Sanguiao sprawls well.
Sanguiao slips under a jab from Branco.
Branco doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanguiao circles away.
Branco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanguiao tries to avoid it but Branco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanguiao to the ground. Sanguiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanguiao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Branco shoots for a takedown but Sanguiao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jesus Branco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Branco misses with a hook. Sanguiao ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Branco - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Yuta Sanguiao has been cut.
Branco scores with a shot to the body.
Branco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Branco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branco shoots for a takedown but Sanguiao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanguiao! But no joy.
Branco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanguiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Branco wants to clinch
and Sanguiao counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Branco.
Sanguiao is looking for the big counter here.
A jab lands there for Sanguiao.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Sanguiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Branco tries for a takedown but Sanguiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Sanguiao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Branco with a poor takedown
and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branco misses with a wild combination.
Sanguiao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Branco rushes Sanguiao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Sanguiao has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branco tries to pull guard but Sanguiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Branco drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco is trying to break the clinch but Sanguiao has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Branco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Branco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanguiao.
Branco closes the distance and clinches up with Sanguiao, looking for a takedown. Branco pushes Sanguiao against the cage but Sanguiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Branco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanguiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanguiao lands the left hand.
Sanguiao blocks a head kick by Branco.
Jab, jab by Sanguiao - just one landing.
Branco drops his hands momentarily and Sanguiao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Branco is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sanguiao's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Branco dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanguiao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Sanguiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yuta Sanguiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branco misses with the combination.
#T2#
Sanguiao scores with a nice head shot.
A nice combination there by Branco.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanguiao avoids the head kick by Branco.
Sanguiao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branco with a body shot.
Branco tries to land a front kick but Sanguiao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanguiao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanguiao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Branco moves in looking to clinch but Sanguiao pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanguiao! But no joy.
Branco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanguiao pinned against the cage. Sanguiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanguiao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Sanguiao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanguiao avoiding damage as Branco throws knees to the body.
Sanguiao stops a takedown attempt from Branco.
Branco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanguiao just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Branco breaks from the clinch.
Sanguiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branco in his tracks. #T4#
Sanguiao scores with a nice head shot.
Sanguiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Branco has a takedown stuffed.
Sanguiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Branco fails with the takedown.
Sanguiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Branco.
Sanguiao leaves Branco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Branco moves in looking to clinch but Sanguiao pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Sanguiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sanguiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Branco. Branco gets slowly back to his feet.
Branco walks into a straight right hand from Sanguiao.
Branco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Branco is looking to clinch.
Branco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Sanguiao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Branco wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Branco throws a right and a left that Sanguiao avoids nicely.
Sanguiao throws out a counter right but Branco avoids it with no problem.
Sanguiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanguiao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Branco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Branco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanguiao swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branco tries for a takedown but Sanguiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanguiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Branco.
Branco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Branco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanguiao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Sanguiao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanguiao lunges at Branco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Branco's hand.
Yuta Sanguiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Branco misses with a takedown
and Sanguiao counters with a straight right hand.
Sanguiao cracks Branco with a good jab.
Branco is looking to clinch but Sanguiao is avoiding it.
#CL#
Branco clinches up with Sanguiao and pushes him back against the cage.
Branco scores with a hook to the body.
Branco trying to land knees to the body.
Sanguiao has Branco pressed against the cage, preventing Branco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Branco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanguiao walks away with a smile on his face. Branco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sanguiao stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Branco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Branco shoots in for a double leg but Sanguiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Branco walks into a stiff left hand from Sanguiao.#TD#
Branco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sanguiao is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Branco presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Sanguiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanguiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Branco misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanguiao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jesus Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Branco shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanguiao tries to sprawl out of it but Branco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanguiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jesus Branco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Branco throws a sloppy head kick and Sanguiao moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Sanguiao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanguiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuta Sanguiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanguiao 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Sanguiao! |
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Event:
RISE 89: Hunt v Leader
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Branco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Branco cracks Hererra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Hererra is rocked!
Branco misses with a series of wild punches.
Hererra tries for a takedown but Branco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Branco drops Hererra with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hererra! Branco dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Branco!
Jesus Branco really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
RISE Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Branco tries to keep at a distance but Takahiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Branco avoids the elbow strike from Takahiro, against the cage.
Takahiro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Branco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Takahiro throws an elbow but misses.
Branco is trying to break free.
Takahiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takahiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Branco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Takahiro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Branco's brow.
Branco is trying to push Takahiro away but Takahiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've been hearing reports that Branco has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Takahiro stalls.
Takahiro lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahiro tries to land a knee to the head but Branco blocks with his arms.
#TD2#
Takahiro manages to pull guard.
Takahiro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Branco postures up in Takahiro's guard and throws a big left but Takahiro blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takahiro can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Takahiro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Branco is defending well. Takahiro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Branco has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Takahiro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yasuda Takahiro! |
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Event:
RISE X26
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Saetang digs a good hook to Branco's body.
Branco takes one on the button.
Saetang misses with a straight right.
Branco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saetang counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Jesus Branco has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Branco has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saetang defending well as Branco loads up on a big left hand.
Saetang slips a straight right by Branco.
A little jabbing left from Saetang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saetang misses with a series of wild punches.
Saetang misses with a straight left.
Branco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Branco misses with a looping left.
Saetang with a nice cross.
Saetang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Branco throws a poor cross that misses
and Saetang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Branco is rocked!
Branco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saetang manages to avoid it.
Branco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Saetang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Branco moves out of range of the strikes.
Saetang slips a straight right by Branco.
Branco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Branco blocks a jab.
Jesus Branco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saetang cracks Branco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Branco throws out a loose jab but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco throws a shot from downtown. Saetang moves away and avoids it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Saetang has knocked Branco down with a huge combo! Saetang steps away and waves a wobbly Branco back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Branco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branco misses with a body punch
and Saetang scores with a counter punch that sends Branco to the canvas! Saetang smells blood - he's punishing Branco with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Branco has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kittisak Saetang!
A very excited looking Kittisak Saetang 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:
RISE 59: Motts v Newton
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Branco lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Fuyuki Mutou has been cut.
Branco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mutou takes one on the button.
Branco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mutou in his tracks.
Branco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Branco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Mutou is rocked!
Mutou glances at the clock... BAM! Branco nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Mutou crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Mutou is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesus Branco!
Jesus Branco gave a mention to Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
RISE 49: Halo v Maestre
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Branco.
Branco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Branco throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Branco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Branco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Branco.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Branco shows good takedown defense.
Jesus Branco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lupon Sanchez.
Branco lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into range.
Branco throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Branco. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Branco sends Sanchez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Branco is motioning to the referee to let Sanchez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez switches off momentarily and Branco cracks him with a monster right hand! Sanchez topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Branco dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Branco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesus Branco!
After the big win, Jesus Branco made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Lupon Sanchez spoke after the fight, saying 'Im sorry to the fans and my sponsor, I wanted to put on a great show and get the win but tonight wasn't my night, congrats to my opponent he's a real fighter.'. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 3 A
Date: Mar 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Chen tries to clinch up but Branco circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Branco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chen doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Chen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chen goes for a takedown attempt but Branco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Branco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chen wants to counter the offense by Branco and move into the clinch position.
Chen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Chen closes the distance and clinches.
Chen avoiding damage.
Branco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chen lands a good knee to the midsection. Branco won't want to take too many of those.
Chen is trying to drag Branco to the mat but Branco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Branco is trying to break the clinch but Chen is controlling him.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage.
Chen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Branco's efforts to push away.
Chen lands a good knee to the midsection. Branco won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Chen is trying to drag Branco to the mat but Branco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jesus Branco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Somchai Chen.
Chen is working for takedown but Branco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Branco is trying to break the clinch but Chen has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Chen breaks from the clinch.
Branco scores with a punch to the head.#KD#
Chen ducks straight into an uppercut from Branco and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Chen manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#Chen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Chen covers up, he's hurt! Branco keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Branco and the ref steps in to end the fight! Branco can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Branco! |
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