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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Argyros closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanders circles away.
Sanders slaps away a takedown attempt from Argyros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanders appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Argyros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanders defends it nicely.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Argyros avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yiorgyos Argyros. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Argyros tries to stall but Sanders uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argyros tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Argyros drops back down to his feet.
Argyros takes a shot to the head.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Argyros backwards.
Sanders prevents a body shot from Argyros.
Argyros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanders walks away with a smile on his face. Argyros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##CL2#
Sanders clinches with his opponent.
Sanders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Argyros wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Sanders to work.
Sanders lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanders lands an uppercut.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Argyros backwards.
Sanders leaning his opponent against the cage.
Argyros is trying to pull guard but Sanders turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Argyros backwards.
Argyros is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanders to keep the fight standing.
Sanders lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Argyros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders scores with a shot to the side of Argyros's head. #ROC2#Argyros is rocked!
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Argyros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Argyros is defending well for now.
Sanders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Argyros wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanders lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Argyros to his knees! Sanders keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Sanders!
After the fight, Shawn Sanders was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Sanders closes the distance and pushes Cahute back into the cage.
Sanders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cahute avoids the damage to the body.
Sanders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cahute backwards.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanders is pressed up against the cage. Cahute has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanders down to the mat. Sanders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Sanders clinches.
Cahute is looking for a takedown.
Sanders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cahute backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanders - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cahutes head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cahute goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanders prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Cahute. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
Sanders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cahute is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cahute drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanders pulls his leg out and moves away.
#KD2#
Sanders lands a big uppercut and Cahute crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cahute looks OK. Sanders waves Cahute back to his feet!#ROC2#Cahute is rocked!
Cahute avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Cahute is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Cahute tries to keep at a distance but Sanders has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cahute seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cahute is looking for a takedown.
Sanders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cahute.
Sanders missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cahute backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanders.
Cahute is breathing heavily.
Sanders taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanders is pressed up against the cage. Cahute has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanders down to the mat. Sanders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cahute paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cahute appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sanders looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanders tries to clinch but Cahute is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Sanders.
Cahute appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Sanders has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Sanders lands an uppercut.
Sanders dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cahute tries for a takedown but Sanders manages to get underhooks.
Sanders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cahute backwards.
Cahute drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Sanders pushes Cahute up against the cage in a clinch.
Cahute avoiding damage as Sanders throws knees to the body.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanders takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Sanders lands a shoulder strike.
Sanders lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Sanders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanders lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Cahute backwards.
Sanders lands a shot to the body.
Cahute wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cahutes head.
A short right from Sanders on the inside.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Sanders dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sanders connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Sanders pushes Cahute up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
Cahute tries to circle away but Sanders has him pinned against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanders.
Sanders lands a body shot.
Sanders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanders prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanders pushes Cahute back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Sanders.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanders lands a right hand.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cahute tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanders will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cahute up against the cage.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cahute backwards.
Sanders lands an uppercut.
Sanders lands an uppercut.
Sanders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cahute avoids it.
Sanders lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Sanders scores with a shot to the side of Cahute's head.
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders lands a body punch.
Sanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanders unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cahute! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sanders is unloading with more strikes now! Cahute drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Sanders!
Shawn Sanders spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Sanders stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanders wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanders slips a straight right by Gras.
Sanders throws a big counter combination but Gras scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gras looks to throw the jab but Sanders is out of range.
Sanders attempts a counter takedown but Gras avoids it well and moves away.
Gras throws out a loose jab but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Gras tries to keep at a distance but Sanders has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gras's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanders pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanders cracks Gras with a nice body shot.
Gras letting Sanders take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gras tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gras is trying to break the clinch but Sanders is controlling him.
Gras wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanders.
Sanders keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gras's efforts to push away.
Sanders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Gras has had enough of the clinch but Sanders keeps him there for the moment.
Gras is working for takedown but Sanders is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shawn Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bras Gras.
Sanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanders stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Gras's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanders works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gras is trying to break free.
Sanders pushes Gras back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanders keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gras's efforts to push away.
Gras avoids the elbow strike from Sanders, against the cage.
Sanders presses Gras against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanders.
Sanders lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gras backwards.
Sanders stalling.
Sanders lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Sanders. #T2#
Sanders lands a shoulder strike.
Gras tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanders is pushing Gras up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gras jumps guard but Sanders turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sanders lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanders will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gras up against the cage.
Sanders tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gras is trying to break the clinch but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.
Sanders is leaning against Gras and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanders presses Gras against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanders displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gras up against the cage.
Sanders lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Sanders misses with a body punch.
Gras has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanders after a bit of a struggle.
Gras has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanders after a bit of a struggle.
Gras can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanders.
Gras's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanders avoiding damage.
Gras tries for a takedown but Sanders manages to get underhooks.
Sanders avoiding damage.
Sanders tries to work over Gras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanders is working Gras over against the cage.
Gras is trying to break free.
Sanders pushes Gras back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Gras wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.
Sanders has Gras pushed against the cage.
Sanders presses Gras against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanders presses Gras against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gras looks winded!
A hook to the body from Sanders.
Gras tries to pull guard but Sanders won't allow it.
A short right from Sanders on the inside.
Sanders slowing the pace effectively.
Sanders missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders scores with a shot to the side of Gras's head.
Sanders pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sanders lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gras or not.
Sanders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gras is defending well for now.
Sanders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gras is defending well for now.
Sanders stalling.
Gras blocks an elbow strike from Sanders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Sanders 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##CL#
Sanders has managed to clinch.
Gras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanders throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gras tries to break free but Sanders pushes him back against the cage.
Gras is trying to break the clinch but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.
Gras tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gras tries to pull guard but Sanders forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Gras backwards.
Sanders throws an elbow that misses.
Sanders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gras looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanders lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grass head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanders manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sanders cracks Gras with a nice body shot.
Gras is breathing heavily.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Sanders as the two fighters clinch.
Sanders utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sanders's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanders lands a nice uppercut.
Sanders lands a left hand.
Sanders keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gras's efforts to push away.
Sanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gras wants to break free but Sanders has control.
Sanders is struggling to control the position.
Gras tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanders just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shawn Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bras Gras.
Sanders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gras is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanders pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Sanders keeps control of Gras as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gras wants a takedown.
Good body shot from Sanders.
Sanders throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gras blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gras tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Gras drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Sanders scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gras backwards.
Gras is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanders has double underhooks.
Gras misses with the head strike.
Sanders lands with a left to the head.
Gras is trying to break the clinch but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.
Gras tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanders smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Sanders clinches.
Gras blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Gras jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanders walks away with a smile on his face. Gras gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Sanders moves into the clinch.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but Gras blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanders takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sanders is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gras avoiding damage as Sanders throws knees to the body.
Gras working hard to break the clinch.
Gras tries to circle away but Sanders has him pinned against the cage.
Gras fails to pull guard.
Gras tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanders smiles and moves away.
Gras throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanders.
Sanders thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bras Gras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gras.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gras backwards. #T4#
Gras fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gras is trying to break the clinch but Sanders is controlling him.
Sanders lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gras working hard to break the clinch.
Gras is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanders to keep the fight standing.
Sanders has Gras pressed against the cage, preventing Gras from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanders's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gras tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Gras drops back down to his feet.
Gras has had enough of the clinch but Sanders keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Sanders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Sanders dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanders gets through Gras's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gras is trying to push Sanders away but Sanders has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gras wants to break free but Sanders has control.
Sanders connects with a knee to the head.
Gras avoids the elbow strike from Sanders, against the cage.
Sanders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Gras.
Sanders works on Gras's body with a couple of short punches.
Shawn Sanders has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanders is struggling to control the position.
Gras tries to break the clinch but Sanders is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanders stalling.
Gras is trying to pull guard but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.
Sanders is stalling here.
Sanders keeps control of Gras as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Sanders throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gras blocks it with crossed arms.
Gras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanders throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gras blocks it with crossed arms.
Gras is trying to break the clinch but Sanders is controlling him.
Gras tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Gras drops back down to his feet.
Gras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gras tries to break the clinch but Sanders is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanders.
Sanders tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gras tries to break free but Sanders pushes him back against the cage.
Sanders lands an uppercut.
Gras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanders is struggling to control the position.
Gras tries to circle away but Sanders has him pinned against the cage.
Sanders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gras.
Shawn Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bras Gras.#T2#
Gras working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sanders.
Gras jumps guard but Sanders turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sanders stalling the fight.
Gras jumps guard but Sanders stands there with Gras around his waist. Gras gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sanders.
Gras can't break the clinch.
Gras wants to break free but Sanders has control.
Sanders lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gras's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanders works on Gras's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanders.
Sanders trying to land knees to the body.
Gras looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Sanders is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gras tries to pull guard but Sanders forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sanders lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gras has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanders lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanders gets through Gras's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Sanders.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanders.
A hook to the body from Sanders.
Sanders keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gras's efforts to push away.
Come on Sanders - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4#
Sanders tries a knee to the head but Gras blocks it.
Sanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanders keeps control of Gras as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gras has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanders pushes Gras back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gras tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shawn Sanders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanders lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gras or not.
A short uppercut from Sanders.
Sanders scores with a shot to the side of Gras's head.
A short right from Sanders on the inside.
Gras is trying to drag Sanders to the mat but Sanders just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bras Gras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gras fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Sanders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanders, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Sanders!
Shawn Sanders was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Sanders bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wang's head.
Wang is looking to clinch but Sanders is avoiding it.
Wang fails with the takedown.
Wang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanders cracks a nice hook into Wang's ribs.#CL#
Sanders has closed the distance and engaged Wang in a clinch.
Wang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanders unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wang looks winded!
Sanders with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Sanders.
Sanders scores with a shot to the side of Wang's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sanders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Sanders displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wang up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanders.
Sanders lands a left hand.
Wang tries to pull guard but Sanders forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shawn Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chao Wang.
Still in the clinch, Sanders scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanders stalls.
Sanders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Wang being controlled against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sanders.
Wang tries to pull guard but Sanders won't allow it.
#T2#
Sanders dodges an elbow strike from Wang.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Wang blocks an elbow strike.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders cracks Wang with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanders.
Sanders lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Sanders.
Sanders holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sanders lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sanders.
Sanders stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sanders scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Wang blocks an elbow strike.
Sanders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Sanders controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanders.
Sanders's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawn Sanders.
Wang fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Sanders was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wang.#CL#
Wang gets tackled into the cage by Sanders. Sanders maintains the clinch.
Sanders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wangs head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanders stalls.
Sanders gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T4#
Sanders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Sanders has Wang pushed against the cage.
Wang is looking for a takedown.
Sanders pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawn Sanders.#CL#
Sanders takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders lands a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Sanders dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Sanders closes the distance and clinches.
Wang tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Wang back against the cage.
Wang is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanders gets an underhook and turns Wang into the cage.
Wang is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanders has double underhooks.
Sanders lands a left hand.
Wang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanders pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Sanders closes the distance and clinches.
Wang is looking to control Sanders's arms but Sanders gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wang has his back to the cage.
Shawn Sanders has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanders.
Wang is breathing heavily.
Wang letting Sanders take a breather here.
Wang being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Sanders is stalling here.
Sanders works on Wang's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanders lands a left hand.
Sanders is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawn Sanders.#CL#
Sanders rushes Wang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanders controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Sanders.
Sanders's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanders - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Wang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wang.
Sanders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wangs head.
Sanders prevents Wang from breaking the clinch.
Wang letting Sanders take a breather here.
A body shot lands from Sanders.
Wang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Wang throws an elbow but misses.
Sanders lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanders lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders pushes Wang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders stalls. #T3#
The referee calls for Sanders to work.
Sanders scores a nice knee to the body.
Sanders lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanders works on Wang's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanders misses with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanders.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanders takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sanders with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
Sanders lands with a left to the head.
Sanders slows down the pace here.
Sanders gets through Wang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanders cracks Wang with a nice body shot.
Sanders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders just leaning against Wang, taking a breather.
Sanders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wang can do to turn this around?
Wang has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
A nice left hand lands by Sanders.
Wang takes a shot to the head.
Wang tries to break free but Sanders pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanders lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Sanders dominated that second round.
That's time! Sanders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sanders lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Sanders forces Wang back against the cage and clinches.
Sanders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanders just leaning against Wang, taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanders has Wang pushed against the cage.
Sanders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wang.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Wang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders digs a right hand into Wang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wang's gas tank.
Sanders is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanders after a bit of a struggle.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wang. #T1#
Wang is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanders has double underhooks.
Wang avoiding damage as Sanders throws knees to the body.
Sanders digs a right hand into Wang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wang's gas tank.
Sanders unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanders displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wang up against the cage.
Sanders manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sanders is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanders to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Sanders lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanders lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanders lands a nice knee to the body.
Sanders is leaning against Wang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Sanders lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders has Wang pressed against the cage.
Sanders tries to land knees in the clinch but Wang avoids the damage to the body.
Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanders.
Sanders tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Sanders.
#T3#
Sanders digs a right hand underneath Wang's ribcage. Wang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Sanders - that landed with a thud.
Sanders stalling.
Sanders digs a right hand into Wang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wang's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Sanders scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanders digs a right hand underneath Wang's ribcage. Wang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanders content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanders lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanders throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanders lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wang or not.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanders.
Sanders has Wang pushed against the cage.
Sanders content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanders seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short right from Sanders on the inside. #T4#
Wang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanders just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shawn Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chao Wang.
Sanders controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanders's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawn Sanders.#CL#
Sanders clinches.
Sanders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wang avoids it.
Wang managing to block the knees to the body from Sanders.
Sanders throws an elbow that misses.
Wang looking for a takedown.
Chao Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Sanders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders avoiding damage as Wang throws knees to the body.
Sanders scores with a shot to the side of Wang's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Sanders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanders has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Sanders!
Shawn Sanders bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
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Date: Aug 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Sanders rushes Menggetu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Menggetu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sanders presses Menggetu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Menggetu jumps guard but Sanders stands there with Menggetu around his waist. Menggetu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sanders.
Sanders managing to block the knees to the body from Menggetu.
Sanders scores with a shot to the side of Menggetu's head.
Menggetu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Menggetu wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanders manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanders. #T1#
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders is pushing Menggetu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sanders lands a shot to the body.
Menggetu is breathing heavily.
Sanders content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Menggetu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balagachi Menggetu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menggetu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Sanders to work.
Sanders has Menggetu pressed against the cage.
Sanders lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanders.
Sanders missing with knees to the body.
Menggetu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanders is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanders.
Sanders dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanders's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menggetu throws a head punch that misses.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders is working Menggetu over against the cage.#BC#
Menggetu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Menggetu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Menggetu avoiding damage as Sanders throws knees to the body.
Menggetu tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanders shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanders scores with a hook to the body.
Sanders stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Menggetu stalling in the clinch but Sanders improves position.
Sanders pushes Menggetu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menggetu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanders tries to land a knee to the head but Menggetu blocks with his arms.
Menggetu is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanders gets an underhook and turns Menggetu into the cage.
Sanders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
A short left from Sanders.
Sanders lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Menggetu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders leaning against his opponent.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders is stalling here.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Menggetu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Menggetu struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanders controls his hands.
Sanders taking a breather.
Sanders pushes Menggetu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Sanders dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Menggetu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Menggetu doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanders circles away.
#CL2#
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanders lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanders keeps control of Menggetu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Menggetu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Menggetu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Menggetu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanders.
Sanders lands a body punch.
Sanders digs a right hand into Menggetu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Menggetu's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanders.
Sanders is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Sanders is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Menggetu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike.
Sanders lands a body shot.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Menggetu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanders stalling.
Sanders misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Sanders on the inside.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Sanders.
A short uppercut from Sanders.
Sanders lands an uppercut.#T2#
Sanders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanders pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanders with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shawn Sanders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanders presses Menggetu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanders - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanders as Menggetu tries to tie him up.
Menggetu has had enough of the clinch but Sanders keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanders.
Menggetu is trying to break free.
Sanders tries to land knees in the clinch but Menggetu avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Sanders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanders obliges.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanders.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but Menggetu blocks it.
Sanders controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but Menggetu blocks it.
Sanders lands a right hand.
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Menggetu misses with a punch on the inside.
Menggetu struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanders controls his hands.
#T4#
Sanders stalling.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders pushes Menggetu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders pushes Menggetu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menggetu wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanders won't allow it.
Menggetu tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Menggetu drops back down to his feet.
Menggetu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Menggetu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Sanders on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Menggetu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanders is fending him off so far but Menggetu persists. Nope, Sanders circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Sanders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menggetu, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanders scores with a shot to the side of Menggetu's head.
Menggetu has had enough of the clinch but Sanders keeps him there for the moment.
Menggetu fails to pull guard.
Sanders has Menggetu pressed against the cage, preventing Menggetu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Menggetu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balagachi Menggetu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menggetu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanders stalling.
Sanders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Menggetu is defending well for now.#T1#
Sanders taking a breather.#TD#
Menggetu manages to pull guard.
Sanders tries to stand but Menggetu is controlling from the bottom.
Menggetu trying to keep a closed guard but Sanders is proving a slippery customer.
Menggetu wants to sweep here but Sanders controlling him for the moment.
Sanders wants to stand but Menggetu is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Menggetu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menggetu is looking to stand up but Sanders isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menggetu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanders can do anything to dispel that myth.
Menggetu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Sanders is trying to stand up here but Menggetu is controlling him well.
Menggetu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanders looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menggetu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menggetu is keen to just control but Sanders is a slippery customer.
Menggetu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Menggetu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Menggetu looking to control but Sanders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanders is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sanders holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Menggetu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Menggetu controlling the position easily from mount.
Balagachi Menggetu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Sanders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sanders defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Menggetu.
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 Balagachi Menggetu.
I think Sanders has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Sanders!
Shawn Sanders spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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