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Event:
AVKT 8: Justice vs Chicane
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Miranda Sanchez shoots and misses #TD2#
and Power counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Power distracts Miranda Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Power with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miranda Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Miranda Sanchez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Power misses.
Power shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miranda Sanchez sprawls well. Miranda Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miranda Sanchez.
Power is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Power misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Power as Miranda Sanchez shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Cesar Miranda Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power misses with a head kick.
Jab by Miranda Sanchez.
Miranda Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Power sprawls well. He's pushed Miranda Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Power is looking to clinch.
Miranda Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miranda Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Power, looking for a takedown. Miranda Sanchez pushes Power against the cage but Power circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miranda Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Power sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miranda Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.
Miranda Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Miranda Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Power counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Power. #TD2#
Power has hold of one of Miranda Sanchez's legs. Miranda Sanchez is fighting the takedown attempt but Power gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Miranda Sanchez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Miranda Sanchez controls the action.
#T2##BC2#
Power manages to break the clinch.
Miranda Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miranda Sanchez is defended easily by Power.
Decent striking displayed by Power there.
Power tries to clinch but Miranda Sanchez is having none of it.
Power wants to clinch
and Miranda Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Power will be more careful next time no doubt.
Power darts in looking for a takedown but Miranda Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Power into the cage.
Miranda Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miranda Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Power sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Power lands the left hand.
Power lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Miranda Sanchez is rocked!#T3#
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Miranda Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miranda Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Miranda Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Miranda Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Power.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miranda Sanchez.
It looked like Miranda Sanchez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Miranda Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Power sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Power tries to clinch but Miranda Sanchez is having none of it.
Miranda Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Miranda Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Power sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Miranda Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Miranda Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Power shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miranda Sanchez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Power manages to circle out of the way.
Miranda Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Power leaves Miranda Sanchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Juan Cesar Miranda Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miranda Sanchez enables Power to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miranda Sanchez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miranda Sanchez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miranda Sanchez is keeping busy.
Miranda Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miranda Sanchez looking for a takedown. #BC#
Miranda Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miranda Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miranda Sanchez is looking for a counter combo.
Miranda Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Punch Power dominated that round.
That's time! Miranda Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A combination from Miranda Sanchez does no damage.
Power lands a head kick!
#TD#
Miranda Sanchez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Power is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Power is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power is trying to work for a sweep but Miranda Sanchez has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power is looking to improve his position but Miranda Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Miranda Sanchez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Power is breathing heavily.
Miranda Sanchez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Miranda Sanchez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Miranda Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miranda Sanchez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Miranda Sanchez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2#
Miranda Sanchez looking to finish Power with some ground and pound. This is bad for Power!
Miranda Sanchez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Power is looking to get to half guard.
Power blocking the ground and pound.
Power is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Miranda Sanchez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Miranda Sanchez looking to ground and pound but Power is blocking nicely.
Miranda Sanchez working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Power is looking to get to half guard.
Miranda Sanchez thowing shots but they're missing.
Miranda Sanchez lands a heavy elbow.
Miranda Sanchez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Miranda Sanchez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Miranda Sanchez with the ground and pound from mount.
Miranda Sanchez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Miranda Sanchez thowing shots but they're missing.
Miranda Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Miranda Sanchez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Power keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miranda Sanchez unloads with some shots from mount but Power bucks and avoids them well.
Power is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Cesar Miranda Sanchez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Miranda Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense.
Power feints the counter takedown.
Miranda Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Power sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Power misses with a head kick.
Miranda Sanchez darts in looking for a takedown but Power gets double underhooks and turns Miranda Sanchez into the cage.
Power throws a fast counter high kick but Miranda Sanchez manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Cesar Miranda Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power is working for takedown but Miranda Sanchez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Power is looking to break free of the clinch but Miranda Sanchez has double underhooks.
Power tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miranda Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Power instigates a clinch.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Miranda Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miranda Sanchez avoids a wild elbow strike from Power.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miranda Sanchez lands a body shot.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Miranda Sanchez controls the action.
#TD#
Miranda Sanchez jumps guard.
#ES#
Miranda Sanchez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Power drives through with a takedown into Miranda Sanchez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miranda Sanchez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power stalling in the clinch but Miranda Sanchez improves position.
Miranda Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Power is controlling the position.
Power has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Miranda Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miranda Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Power defends it nicely.
Power tries to counter with a clinch but Miranda Sanchez shakes him off and moves away.
Miranda Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Miranda Sanchez slips a jab from Power.
Miranda Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Power sprawls well. He's pushed Miranda Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Power looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Power throws a head kick but Miranda Sanchez moves out of range.
#T3#
Miranda Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Miranda Sanchez shoots and misses
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miranda Sanchez avoids the head kick by Power.
Miranda Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Power stuffs the takedown attempt from Miranda Sanchez. Miranda Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Power lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miranda Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Power. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
Miranda Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Miranda Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Power. No joy for Miranda Sanchez on that attempt. #T4#
Power tries to clinch up.
Juan Cesar Miranda Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miranda Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Power displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miranda Sanchez. #CL2#
Power rushes Miranda Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miranda Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Power breaks the clinch.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Miranda Sanchez circles away.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Miranda Sanchez pushes him off.
Miranda Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miranda Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miranda Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Punch Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Power 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punch Power! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2023 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Jjung Son misses its intended target.
Miranda Sanchez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Miranda Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jjung Son swings widly with a right hand
and Miranda Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Jjung Son throws out a loose jab but Miranda Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miranda Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jjung Son keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jjung Son is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Jjung Son.
It appears Miranda Sanchez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jjung Son pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jjung Son misses with a shot to the body
and Miranda Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has Jjung Son backing up. Jjung Son nods at Miranda Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.
Miranda Sanchez slips a jab from Jjung Son.#T1#
Jjung Son fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miranda Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Miranda Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jjung Son dodges the punch combination from Miranda Sanchez.
Jjung Son throws a jab when Miranda Sanchez was well out of range.
Miranda Sanchez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miranda Sanchez defending well as Jjung Son loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Miranda Sanchez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jjung Son wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jjung Son misses with a body shot.
Jjung Son misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miranda Sanchez.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miranda Sanchez.
Miranda Sanchez slips a straight right by Jjung Son.
Miranda Sanchez is looking to counter the offense by Jjung Son and move into the clinch.
Jjung Son misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miranda Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slow jab from Jjung Son misses its intended target. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jjung Son throws a looping overhand right but Miranda Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Miranda Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miranda Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jjung Son misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miranda Sanchez.
Miranda Sanchez tries to bum rush Jjung Son with a series of wild strikes but Jjung Son uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miranda Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Jjung Son was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parker Jjung Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jjung Son scores with a jab.
Jjung Son scores with a nice right hand.
Jjung Son misses with an uppercut. Miranda Sanchez saw that one coming.
Miranda Sanchez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jjung Son lands a nice hook to Miranda Sanchez's body. Miranda Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parker Jjung Son is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jjung Son looks to throw the jab but Miranda Sanchez is out of range.
Miranda Sanchez staying out of range there.
Miranda Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Miranda Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jjung Son misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miranda Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Jjung Son throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miranda Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Jjung Son wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jjung Son looks to land a left hand but Miranda Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Jjung Son is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miranda Sanchez.
Jjung Son has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jjung Son there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jjung Son misses with a looping left.
Jjung Son takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jjung Son works Miranda Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Jjung Son misses with a lunging right hand
and Miranda Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miranda Sanchez slips a jab from Jjung Son.
Miranda Sanchez is working the combinations to good effect here.#T4#
Jjung Son throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miranda Sanchez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jjung Son looks to throw the jab but Miranda Sanchez is out of range.
Miranda Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jjung Son throws out the jab.
Miranda Sanchez slips under a jab.
As Jjung Son looks to move away, Miranda Sanchez throws a big counter combo but Jjung Son just gets out of the way.
A slow jab from Jjung Son misses its intended target.
Jjung Son lands with an overhand left.
Jjung Son throws a jab when Miranda Sanchez was well out of range.
No joy there for Miranda Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jjung Son throws a body punch but Miranda Sanchez moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jjung Son moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miranda Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jjung Son throws a hook but Miranda Sanchez avoids it easily.
As Jjung Son looks to move away, Miranda Sanchez throws a big counter combo but Jjung Son just gets out of the way.
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 Juan Cesar Miranda Sanchez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jjung Son checks the leg kick.
Jjung Son misses with a looping right.
Miranda Sanchez looks to land a combination. Jjung Son sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miranda Sanchez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jjung Son back to the cage. Miranda Sanchez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Jjung Son is rocked!
Miranda Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miranda Sanchez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jjung Son is still on wobbly legs! Can Miranda Sanchez finish him?
Miranda Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Jjung Son throws a jab when Miranda Sanchez was well out of range.
Jjung Son seems to have recovered his senses.
Miranda Sanchez cracks Jjung Son with a good jab.
Jjung Son misses with a straight right.
A left and a right from Miranda Sanchez both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jjung Son throws a shot from downtown. Miranda Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Juan Cesar Miranda Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miranda Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jjung Son circles away quickly and effectively.
Miranda Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jjung Son throws out a counter right but Miranda Sanchez avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Jjung Son misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Miranda Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jjung Son throws the left hand but Miranda Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Jjung Son scores with a jab. Miranda Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miranda Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jjung Son, as that shot connected.
#ROC2#Miranda Sanchez is rocked!
Jjung Son cracks Miranda Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Miranda Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jjung Son throws a hook but Miranda Sanchez avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jjung Son misses the target.
Miranda Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Jjung Son scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Miranda Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jjung Son swings widly with a right hand
and Miranda Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has Jjung Son backing up. Jjung Son nods at Miranda Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.
Jjung Son drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Miranda Sanchez right on the button. Miranda Sanchez goes down! Jjung Son follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jjung Son gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parker Jjung Son! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023 |
#R1#
River tries to clinch there but Miranda Sanchez circles away.
Miranda Sanchez throws a combination. River tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by River .
Miranda Sanchez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miranda Sanchez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Miranda Sanchez duly obliges.
Miranda Sanchez feints a jab promting River to slip. Miranda Sanchez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. River slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Miranda Sanchez.
River shoots in but Miranda Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miranda Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Miranda Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Miranda Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
River throws a combination that misses
and Miranda Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. River will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miranda Sanchez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Miranda Sanchez closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
River dives in and scores a takedown into Miranda Sanchez's guard.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Miranda Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River prevents Miranda Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Miranda Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miranda Sanchez has control of River 's left arm, preventing River from doing any damage. #T2#
Miranda Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst River is controlling him.
River is looking to stand up but Miranda Sanchez won't let him.
Miranda Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst River is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miranda Sanchez stalks River and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into River 's face. River staggers backwards, shaken.
River looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Miranda Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Miranda Sanchez tries to circle away but River has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miranda Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has River backing up. River nods at Miranda Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.
Juan Cesar Miranda Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James River .
Miranda Sanchez feints a jab promting River to slip. Miranda Sanchez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. River slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
River tries to clinch but Miranda Sanchez moves away
and Miranda Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Miranda Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miranda Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has River backing up. River nods at Miranda Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.
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!#TD2#
River shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miranda Sanchez keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Miranda Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
River won't allow Miranda Sanchez to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Cesar Miranda Sanchez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Miranda Sanchez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miranda Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have River backpedaling.
Miranda Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Miranda Sanchez.
#TD2#
River shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miranda Sanchez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
River in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
River throws a strike aimed at the side of Miranda Sanchez's head but Miranda Sanchez avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
River is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miranda Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda Sanchez wants to control but River postures up.#T1##SUB2#
River goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miranda Sanchez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for River but great work by Miranda Sanchez.
Miranda Sanchez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
River tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Miranda Sanchez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
River tries to lock up and control but Miranda Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juan Cesar Miranda Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miranda Sanchez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
River blocking the ground and pound.
River wants to control but Miranda Sanchez is having none of it.
River is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T2##SUB#
Miranda Sanchez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but River manages to avoid the submission attempt.
River is trying to control Miranda Sanchez's posture but Miranda Sanchez avoids it.
River is looking for a sweep.
River is trying to control Miranda Sanchez's posture but Miranda Sanchez avoids it.
Miranda Sanchez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
River is trying to get back to his feet.
River struggling a bit here.#ES2#
River sneaks out the side door and pushes Miranda Sanchez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sloppy strikes from Miranda Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
River with a poor takedown #CL#
and Miranda Sanchez moves into the clinch.
River with an attempt at a knee that misses.
River is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
River breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Miranda Sanchez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
River gets a clinch.
River manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Miranda Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Miranda Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miranda Sanchez tests River 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Cesar Miranda Sanchez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
River moves into range and clinches up with Miranda Sanchez.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Miranda Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Miranda Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miranda Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
River breaks from the clinch.
River tries to clinch up
and Miranda Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
River drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
River trying to control the action but Miranda Sanchez is working from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
River stands up and we're back to a striking position.
River tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miranda Sanchez swivels and escapes.
A left and a right from Miranda Sanchez both land. Nice combination.
Miranda Sanchez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Juan Cesar Miranda Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
River has Miranda Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Miranda Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
River can't get the takedown.
River stalling the fight.
#T2#
Miranda Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from River .
River using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miranda Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
River looking for a takedown.
Juan Cesar Miranda Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James River .#TD2#
River jumps into guard, dragging Miranda Sanchez to the mat.
#SU#
Miranda Sanchez gets to his feet. River looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Juan Cesar Miranda Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
River doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Miranda Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miranda Sanchez.
River tries to pull guard but Miranda Sanchez won't allow it.
Miranda Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but River is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on River - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3##BC2#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
River fails with the takedown
and Miranda Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Miranda Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but River circles away.
Miranda Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
River looks to clinch
and Miranda Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Miranda Sanchez blocks the body kick.
It looked like Miranda Sanchez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Miranda Sanchez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
River has his takedown stuffed
and Miranda Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miranda Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River throws a right hand that Miranda Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Miranda Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Miranda Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Miranda Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miranda Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
River takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
River clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miranda Sanchez.
River displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miranda Sanchez up against the cage.
Miranda Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Cesar Miranda Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miranda Sanchez, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Cesar Miranda Sanchez! |
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