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Event:
HFC 6:Patterson vs Raynard
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1# Sands throws a body shot but no joy. Santa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sands paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've been hearing reports that Santa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL# Santa has closed the distance and engaged Sands in a clinch.
Santa struggles to land a body shot inside as Sands controls his hands.
Sands avoids the elbow strike from Santa, against the cage.
Sands misses with some punches.
#BC# Santa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Santa tries to clinch but Sands is having none of it. #CL# Santa has Sands up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Santa breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santa swings and misses with a shot to the body and Sands counters with a nice uppercut. Santa closes the distance looking to clinch and Santa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Santa closes the distance looking to clinch and Sands counters with a straight right hand. Sands should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1# Sands takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#It looks like Killian Sands has been cut. Sands looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL# Santa closes the distance and clinches. Santa tries to pull guard but Sands won't allow it.
Santa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sands.
Sands throws a head punch that misses. Sands is pushing Santa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Santa tries to break the clinch but Sands is controlling the position. Santa fails to pull guard.
Santa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2# Sands lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD# Santa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sands uses from the top position. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Santa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU# Santa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Santa fails to land with a series of punches.
The Santa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Santa wants to clinch. Santa sets himself, and Sands steps forward looking for the clinch! Santa avoids it this time. Sands keeps the fight on the outside. Sands fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Santa checks it well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Santa throws a lazy head kick and Sands counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3# Santa cracks Sands with a right hand to the side of the head. Sands moves out of range as Santa strikes. Sands is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Santa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sands manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Santa tries to clinch but Sands is having none of it. Santa misses with a combination
and Sands connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Santa closes the distance but Sands moves to the side and Santa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Santa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Santa throws a sloppy head kick and Sands moves out of range easily. Santa is breathing heavily. Santa wants to clinch letting Sands counter with a right hand. A decent looking cross lands there for Santa.#T4##CL2# Santa tries to keep at a distance but Sands has taken the fight into the clinch. Sands leaning against his opponent.
Sands swings wildly with an uppercut but Santa uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD# Santa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sands uses from the top position. 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! Santa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sands's guard. #REVR# Sands keeping moving, preventing Santa from controlling successfully. Sands 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. Sands can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santa controls the pace. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that The Santa will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Killian Sands's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Santa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sands manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Santa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Killian Sands seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sands wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Santa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A little jabbing left from Sands on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Santa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sands. A nice side step and Sands releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Santa throws an off balance right hand
and Sands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Santa closes the distance looking to clinch and Sands counters with a stiff right hand. Santa tries to clinch but Sands moves away and Sands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santa moves in looking to clinch but Sands pushes him off. Santa scores with a one two! Sands had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Santa tries to clinch but fails miserably and Sands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Santa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sands counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Sands connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Santa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2# Santa tries to keep at a distance but Sands has taken the fight into the clinch. Sands working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Santa is rocked! Sands holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Santa jumps guard but Sands turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Santa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sands prevents it.
Sands stalling.
Sands throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santas head. Santa tries to score a body lock takedown but Sands shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Santa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Santa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santa has Sands pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sands manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sands creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Oh Santa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sands creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sands taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sands pushes Santa against the cage. Sands is working some dirty boxing. Sands pushes off with a quick right hook! Santa goes down! Santa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sands moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killian Sands! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2022 |
#R1# Hiltlerson tries for a takedown but Sands circles away easily and Sands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# Sands clinches. Sands blocking some punches.
Sands stalling in the clinch.
Sands is breathing heavily. Hiltlerson can't break the clinch.
Sands working aggressively here.
Hiltlerson is working for takedown but Sands is calmly controlling the position for now. Hiltlerson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Sands has Hiltlerson pressed against the cage, preventing Hiltlerson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hiltlerson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sands is defending well. Killian Sands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolf Hiltlerson. Hiltlerson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sands gets underhooks to prevent Hiltlerson's takedown attempt.
Hiltlerson has had enough of the clinch but Sands keeps him there for the moment. Sands could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1# Hiltlerson tries to pull guard but Sands won't allow it.
Hiltlerson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sands avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Hiltlerson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Sands stalling the fight.
Sands lands an uppercut. Sands lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hiltlerson or not. A quick uppercut on the inside from Sands. A nice left hand lands by Sands.
#CUT#It looks like Rudolf Hiltlerson has been cut. Hiltlerson wants to stall.
Hiltlerson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sands pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sands jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2##TD2# Hiltlerson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Hiltlerson passes the guard and advances to mount! This has been an exciting period of action! Sands tries to hold on but Hiltlerson pushes him away. Hiltlerson tries to control but Sands wriggling away. Hiltlerson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2# Sands tries to improve his position but Hiltlerson has taken his back! Hiltlerson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sands tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Hiltlerson pushes Sands away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rudolf Hiltlerson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Sands clinches. A head punch on the inside from Sands fails to land. Sands gets underhooks to prevent Bannon's takedown attempt.
Sands dodges an elbow strike from Bannon.
Sands is pressed up against the cage. Bannon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sands down to the mat. Sands avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Nice sprawl there from Sands as Bannon shoots in. Killian Sands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Bannon. Sands scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like James Bannon has been cut.#CL# Sands moves into the clinch. A short left from Sands. Bannon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bannon blocks an uppercut.
Sands could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sands lands with a short head shot on the inside. Sands scores with a shot to the side of Bannon's head. Bannon stalling in the clinch but Sands improves position. Bannon jumps guard but Sands turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bannon is trying to drag Sands to the mat but Sands just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1# Bannon wants a takedown but no success here.
Sands lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sands lands a shoulder strike. Bannon jumps guard but Sands stands there with Bannon around his waist. Bannon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sands lands with a short head shot on the inside. Sands lands a left hand.
Sands is struggling to control the position. Bannon tries to break free but Sands pushes him back against the cage. Bannon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Bannon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sands walks away with a smile on his face. Bannon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2##CL# Sands rushes Bannon and presses him up against the cage. Sands throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bannons head. Sands is pressed up against the cage. Bannon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sands down to the mat. Sands avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Bannon looks winded!#CL# Sands moves into the clinch. Bannon struggles to land a body shot inside as Sands controls his hands.
Bannon is trying to break the clinch but Sands has him pressed against the cage. Bannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bannon is looking to take this one to the mat. Sands avoiding damage as Bannon throws knees to the body.
Sands leaning his opponent against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sands stalls. #T3# Sands lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#That has opened up James Bannon's cut even more. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sands. Sands working some nice short punches in the clinch. Sands content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sands softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bannon is trying to pull guard but Sands turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Sands stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Sands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sands - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bannon wants a takedown.
#T4# A left hand lands to the body for Sands.
Sands scores with a hook to the body. Sands lands a nice shot to the body. Sands lands with a right to the head. Sands lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bannon tries for a takedown but Sands manages to get underhooks.
Sands throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bannons head. A short left from Sands. Bannon being controlled against the cage.#KD# Sands drops Bannon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bannon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Bannon is rocked!#CUT#The cut above James Bannon's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Sands lands a left hand.
Bannon is still on wobbly legs! Can Sands finish him? Still in the clinch, Sands scores with a nice short uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killian Sands dominated that round. The cut man is working on James Bannon's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Sands blocks a head kick by Bannon.
Sands is looking to counter punch. Bannon seems to have recovered his senses. Sands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bannon can do to turn this around? Sands misses with a body shot.
#CL# Sands closes the distance and clinches. Bannon takes a shot to the head. Sands stops a takedown attempt from Bannon.
Sands scores with a hook to the body. Sands lands a shoulder strike. Bannon is working for takedown but Sands is calmly controlling the position for now. Sands lands a body punch in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short uppercut from Sands. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sands takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sands creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right from Sands. #T1# Sands lands a body punch in the clinch. Bannon is breathing heavily. Sands works on Bannon's body with a couple of short punches. Sands lands a left hand.
Sands slows down the pace here.
Sands stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Sands.
A shot in the inside from Sands. #CUT#James Bannon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Sands dips a shoulder and cracks Bannon with a mighty uppercut! Bannon falls back against the cage and Sands unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bannon is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sands screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killian Sands! |
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