Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Matter gets a clinch.
Matter's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Matter wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanders manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanders's elbow.
Matter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Matter tries to pull guard but Sanders forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bob Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grey Matter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matter missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Matter gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Matter seems content to control.
Sanders controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sanders is breathing heavily.#T1#
Matter is controlling the pace. #SU2#
Matter gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Sanders shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matter's guard.
Matter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matter is trying to control the position but Sanders postures up.
Matter is pulling down on Sanders's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Sanders has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Matter to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sanders is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Matter pulls down on the head and he's put Sanders to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grey Matter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Sanders doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Montgomery counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sanders! Montgomery lets Sanders back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Bob Sanders has been cut.
Sanders looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Montgomery ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Montgomery darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Sanders's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Montgomery before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denardrick Montgomery!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2023

#R1#
Graves scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Graves moves into the clinch successfully.
Graves gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanderss head.
Graves works on Sanders's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanders or not.
A short left from Graves.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Graves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Graves does it's job there.
Sanders gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Graves gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sanders is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daverio Graves!
During a confident post fight interview, Daverio Graves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Sanders feints and as Long raises his hands in defense, Sanders changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanders controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanders pushing down on Long's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanders is keen to just control but Long is a slippery customer.
Long is looking to improve his position.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Long is defending well.
Sanders scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Sanders seems to be working for a kimura but Long defends the submission attempt.
Sanders with the ground and pound but Long uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanders pushing down on Long's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanders looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Long is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sanders tries to pass to full mount but Long defends it.
Sanders is taking a breather. Long says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanders is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Long reverses the position - he's now on top in Sanders's guard.
Long lands a couple of digs.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Long really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanders is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Long got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanders has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Long has managed to get both his arms back between Sanders's legs - danger averted.
Sanders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Long is one step ahead there.
Sanders keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Long trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Long has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanders is proving hard to escape from.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Long working some strikes from top position.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Long postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Long misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Sanders counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Long!
Long is trying to work for a sweep but Sanders has mounted him!
Long is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sanders working for a submission but Long is keeping him at bay.
Sanders controlling from mount.
Sanders wants to control the pace but Long is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders looking to control and managing it successfully.
Long tries to reverse the position but Sanders maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Sanders dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Long tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Sanders shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Long is trying to defend but Sanders finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sanders prevents Long from standing back up.
Sanders wants to pass to mount but Long is defending the position.
Sanders wants to take a breather but Long is having none of it. #SUB#
Long is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Long wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but Long defending well.
Long is trying to stand. #T1#
Sanders content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Long moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanders is pushing down on Long's leg trying to pass to half guard. Long is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanders has managed to sneak the leg through.
Long moves into full guard.
Sanders tries to stand but Long is controlling from the bottom.
Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Long is keeping the position for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanders passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Long manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Sanders looking for submissions off his back.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Long thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanders's head.
Long wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanders keeps working.
Long throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Long wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanders keeps working. #SUB#
Long is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanders is controlling Long's trapped leg to prevent Long from advancing to side control.#SU#
Long gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Long dives in and grabs Sanders's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanders pushes down on Long's head and hops out.#TD2#
Sanders throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Long tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanders is in Long's guard.
Long keeping full guard, as Sanders tries to pass. #SUB#
Long had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanders defends it easily.
Sanders pushing down on Long's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long wants to get back to full guard.
Bob Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Long looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bob Sanders will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sanders closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Long quickly recovers to half guard.
Sanders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Long knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Sanders is looking for a kimura but Long is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanders to get the leverage.
Sanders missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like Sanders is going to stand back up.
Long is looking to control Sanders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Long avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders tries to pass to full mount but Long defends it.
Long keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Sanders looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Long looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanders is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sanders passes to full mount!
Long gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sanders wants to work for an arm triangle but Long is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Long is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Long is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Long actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sanders seems to be working for a kimura but Long defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Long looking for submissions off his back.
Sanders performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Sanders has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Sanders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Long knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Sanders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanders sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Sanders is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Long doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanders.
Sanders looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Long is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Sanders is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Long is just riding it out for now. Sanders eventually gives up the hold.
Long trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kurt Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob 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!
A punch lands to the side of Sanders 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanders winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Sanders!
Bob Sanders seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Mpungose tries to clinch but Sanders moves away #TD2#
and Sanders counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mpungose is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sanders dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Sanders is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mpungose knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Sanders goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mpungose has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sanders but great work by Mpungose .
Mpungose tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mpungose tries to get to his feet but Sanders is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Mpungose in his guard.
Mpungose tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanders is retaining full guard. #T1#
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Mpungose from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mpungose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mpungose is looking to stand up but Sanders won't let him.
Mpungose passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sanders parries the strikes from Mpungose easily there. Mpungose is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sanders to escape.
Mpungose trying to control the position but Sanders is working away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mpungose just content to control the position. #SUB#
Mpungose is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanders is defending well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Sanders tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Mpungose sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sanders is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mpungose trying to control the position but Sanders is working away.
Mpungose working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mpungose tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mpungose is defended easily by Sanders.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mpungose throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Sanders decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mpungose 's guard.
Sanders won't allow Mpungose to sweep him here.
Mpungose will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mpungose throwing short punches from the bottom.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mpungose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mpungose will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sanders is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mpungose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders has a closed guard, preventing Mpungose from standing up.
Mpungose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanders is keeping the position for now.
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 Ntokozo Mpungose will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanders or perhaps it was just good defense by Mpungose , which made it look bad.
Mpungose misses with a takedown attempt - Sanders sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mpungose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mpungose sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Sanders feints and as Mpungose raises his hands in defense, Sanders changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Mpungose is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sanders presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mpungose tries to pull guard but Sanders forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ntokozo Mpungose . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
Mpungose goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanders prevents it.
Sanders is trying to drag Mpungose to the mat but Mpungose just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Mpungose tries to pull guard but Sanders forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mpungose scores with a shot to the side of Sanders's head.
Mpungose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mpungose tries to pull guard but Sanders forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mpungose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanders to keep the fight standing.
Mpungose is trying to force a seperation but Sanders has the dominant position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Sanders decides to pull guard.
Mpungose would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Mpungose from controlling successfully.
Sanders is pulling down on Mpungose 's head. It's preventing any offense from Mpungose , at least for the moment.
Sanders wants to stand up but Mpungose is controlling him. #T3#
Sanders is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mpungose is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanders has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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.
Mpungose wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sanders darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mpungose knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mpungose gets full guard.#T4#
Mpungose wants to stand up but Sanders is controlling him.
Mpungose keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mpungose is looking for a triangle but Sanders pushes his legs off easily.
Mpungose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanders's guard. #REVR#
Mpungose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanders is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders tries to pass to full mount but Mpungose defends it.
Mpungose is pressing down on Sanders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ntokozo Mpungose will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mpungose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanders's waist but Sanders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mpungose off to one side.
Mpungose tries for a takedown but Sanders circles away easily#TD2#
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mpungose trying to control here.
Sanders works his way into full mount!
Sanders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mpungose is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders with the ground and pound from mount.
Mpungose has given up his back here. Will Sanders look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB2#
Sanders working for a choke but Mpungose is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Sanders is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Sanders is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mpungose has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mpungose breaks Sanders's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mpungose trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mpungose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Mpungose wants to stand and escape but instead Sanders has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mpungose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanders looking to sit in guard and control but Mpungose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mpungose is looking to advance position but Sanders has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Mpungose wants to hold on but Sanders pushes him away.#T3#
Mpungose regains half guard.
Sanders is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mpungose looking to control.
Mpungose can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanders advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mpungose is trying to control but can't.
Sanders tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mpungose tries to get to full guard but Sanders has control of the leg.
Sanders works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Sanders goes for an armbar but Mpungose turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mpungose .
Mpungose looking to sit in guard and control but Sanders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Sanders stands and steps away. Mpungose gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Mpungose clinches up against the cage.
Sanders tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mpungose just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bob Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ntokozo Mpungose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Mpungose avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mpungose has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ntokozo Mpungose !
An out of breath Ntokozo Mpungose thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2023

#R1#
Messier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Messier lands a nice shot that snaps Sanders's head back. #KD#
Messier lands a left and a right that sends Sanders crashing to the canvas! Messier dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT#It looks like Bob Sanders has been cut.
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!#SUB#
Messier is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sanders has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Sanders has left one of his arms exposed and Messier doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Sanders screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Messier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Eko shoots in and drives through. Sanders sprawls well.
Eko shoots in but Sanders avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eko looks for a takedown but Sanders sprawls well.
Sanders drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eko sprawls and moves away.
Bob Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Eko.#TD2#
Eko shoots in and gets a takedown into Sanders's guard.
Eko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eko.
Sanders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eko is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanders has wrist control.
Eko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanders on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanders tries to get out of the position.
Eko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Eko postures up in Sanders's guard and throws a big left but Sanders blocks it. #T1#
Eko sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Eko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sanders napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Eko working the head and body with strikes.
Eko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sanders to see if he's OK.
Eko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Eko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Eko is working Sanders over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eko taking a breather here.
Eko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sanders is breathing heavily.#T2#
Eko throws an elbow but Sanders slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sanders is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Eko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanders seems a little lost for a moment, as Eko dominates the positioning.
Eko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanders taking a bit of punishment here - Eko scoring with strikes.
Eko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Eko scoring with punches from side control.
Sanders is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Eko asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Eko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Eko working the ground and pound from side control.
Eko cracks Sanders with a big right hand but Sanders just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Eko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sanders will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Eko is working Sanders over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sanders being controlled for a moment.
Eko working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Eko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanders keeps working.
Sanders takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #ROC2#Sanders is rocked!
Eko taking a breather here.
Eko is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Sanders is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Eko! That's hurt Sanders! Will he recover? Eko fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister Eko!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2023

#R1#
Messier throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Sanders holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Messier has had enough of the clinch but Sanders keeps him there for the moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sanders just misses with a elbow thrown towards Messier's brow.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Messier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Messier working hard to break the clinch.
Sanders blocks an uppercut.
Messier's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Messier's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Sanders gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Messier has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sanders doesn't defend quickly enough and Messier has managed to lock this one up! Can Sanders escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Messier on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anton Messier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
A head kick by Long misses #CL2#
and Sanders holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Sanders gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Long trying to control the position.
Long keeping full guard, as Sanders tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Long is on top in guard. #REVR#
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Long really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanders is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1##SUB2#
Sanders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Long throws a strike but Sanders rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sanders stops Long from standing up.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Sanders gets to his feet - Long follows without any prompting.
Long pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Sanders shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sanders was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Long gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Long is working to get back to half guard.
Sanders wants to stand but Long is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Long is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanders looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Long is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Sanders has hold of Long's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Long manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Long regains half guard.
Long is looking to control Sanders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Long avoid being mounted?#T3#
Sanders is looking to advance position but Long won't allow it.
Long wants to get back to full guard.
Sanders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Long knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sanders has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sanders tries to control but Long wriggling away. #SUB2#
Sanders is working for a guillotine from mount but Long frees his head quite easily. #T4#
Long manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Long is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanders controlling the action here.
Long is looking to get back to full guard here but Sanders has managed to pass to side control instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sanders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #ES#
Long sneaks out the side door and pushes Sanders away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Sanders dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Long is looking to clinch.
Long looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.
Sanders feints the counter takedown.
Kurt Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long shoots in for a double leg but Sanders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Long shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Sanders counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Long's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Long has had enough of the clinch but Sanders keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sanders is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Long can't fight it off and eventually Sanders manages to take the fight to the floor. Long looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Long wants to stand up but Sanders is controlling him. #T1#
Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Long is keeping the position for now.
Sanders forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Sanders looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Long keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanders in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Long keeps working.
Sanders moves into full mount! Long won't be happy about that!
Long is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Sanders wants to stand but Long is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Sanders wants to take his opponent's back but Long doesn't allow it.
Long tries to hold on but Sanders postures up.
Long really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanders tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T3#
Sanders controlling from the full mount.
Sanders is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sanders fails to advance to Long's back.
Long is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Sanders has control of Long's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Long regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Long really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Sanders sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Long keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Sanders wants to finish this one by submission but Long is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanders.
Sanders avoids the attempt from Long to control.
Sanders controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Sanders counters with a single leg into guard. Long didn't expect that.
Sanders pushes down on Long's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanders is looking to advance position but Long won't allow it.
Long has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanders is working away from the top position though.
Sanders passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Long!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long tries to lock up and control but Sanders gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Long is working to get back to half guard.
Long squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Long is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sanders is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Long has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sanders trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Long that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanders fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T2#
Sanders wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sanders looking to control but Long is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Long tries to reverse the position but Sanders maintains control.
Sanders controlling from the full mount.
Sanders looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Long keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Long is bucking up trying to escape but Sanders cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Long wants to control but Sanders is having none of it.
Sanders controlling his opponent. #T3#
Sanders wants to control the pace but Long is squirming around nicely.
Sanders controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanders takes Long's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Long is in trouble.
Good control from Sanders.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sanders lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Long.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sanders's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Long showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders keeps control of the position as Long tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanders has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Sanders!
After winning the bout, Bob Sanders thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2023

#R1#
Sanders fails to land the takedown.
Parnasse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parnasse .
Sanders only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD2#
Sanders closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sanders lands in his opponent's guard.
Parnasse is wriggling around but Sanders manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR##SU2#
Sanders gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Parnasse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanders tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sanders shoots for a double leg takedown but Parnasse sprawls well. He's pushed Sanders's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parnasse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moses Parnasse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Sanders.#CL2#
Sanders gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sanders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Sanders looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders forces his way into half guard.
Parnasse won't allow Sanders to pass to mount. #T2#
Sanders trying to advance position but Parnasse counters by regaining guard.
Sanders works over Parnasse with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanders is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Sanders might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Parnasse is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanders is controlling him.
Parnasse trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Parnasse is breathing heavily.#T3#
Sanders sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Parnasse 's guard.
Sanders moves into full mount! Parnasse won't be happy about that!
Sanders is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Parnasse is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Sanders is working for a rear naked choke. Parnasse is not defending it well and Sanders has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Parnasse refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Parnasse 's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Sanders!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2023

#R1#
Sanders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanders there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lorimer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanders at a distance.
Lorimer lands the left hand.
Lorimer scores with a hook.
Lorimer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lorimer counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanders takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanders doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lorimer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanders scrambles back to his feet.
Sanders takes one to the chin there.
Lorimer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lorimer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lorimer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanders at a distance.
Lorimer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Sanders is rocked!
Lorimer weaves into range and cracks Sanders right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Sanders goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Lorimer is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Lorimer!
Peter Lorimer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Island clothing lite for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2023

#R1#
Mpungose tries to clinch up but Sanders circles away and keeps his distance.
Mpungose tries to bum rush Sanders with a series of wild strikes but Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanders throws a counter combo.
Mpungose misses with a head kick.
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt - Mpungose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mpungose doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanders circles away.
Mpungose throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mpungose is looking to stand back up but Sanders counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mpungose .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR#
Mpungose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanders is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders wants to free his trapped foot but Mpungose is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Mpungose is looking to improve his position.
Sanders content to control rather than advance.
Mpungose looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mpungose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanders is pressing down on Mpungose 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mpungose is holding on for now.
Sanders controlling the action here.
Sanders lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Sanders is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mpungose doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanders.
Mpungose wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Sanders seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mpungose lands a body shot.
Mpungose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mpungose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mpungose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Mpungose finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Mpungose misses.
Mpungose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4##CL2#
Sanders clinches up with Mpungose and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mpungose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mpungose shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mpungose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mpungose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanders but Sanders pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ntokozo Mpungose . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mpungose is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Sanders clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mpungose after a bit of a struggle.
Mpungose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Mpungose wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bob Sanders will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mpungose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mpungose wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Sanders shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mpungose manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sanders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mpungose has his foot on Sanders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanders works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sanders drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mpungose dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Mpungose forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mpungose wants to control but Sanders is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mpungose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Mpungose is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Mpungose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanders is just riding it out for now. Mpungose eventually gives up the hold.
Mpungose trying to control from Sanders's half guard. Sanders has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mpungose passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Mpungose swings around for an armbar but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mpungose 's guard.
Mpungose keeping full guard, as Sanders tries to pass.
Mpungose wants to stand up but Sanders is controlling him. #T3##SUB#
Mpungose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bob Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mpungose looking to control but Sanders passes into half guard. #ES#
Mpungose manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sanders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mpungose .
Sanders follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Mpungose , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mpungose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Sanders gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Mpungose is looking to reverse the position.
Sanders wants to stand but Mpungose has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Sanders slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders trying to control the action but Mpungose is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mpungose can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ntokozo Mpungose will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mpungose throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Mpungose uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sanders stuffs the takedown attempt from Mpungose . Mpungose gets slowly back to his feet.
Mpungose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanders.
Sanders is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mpungose tries to clinch up.
Mpungose tries to clinch but Sanders is having none of it.
Mpungose lands a jab to Sanders's midsection.
Sanders throws a jab but it's blocked by Mpungose . #TD2#
Sanders shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders wants to free his trapped foot but Mpungose is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sanders has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Mpungose works to full guard.
Sanders won't allow Mpungose to sweep him here.
Sanders advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Sanders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mpungose , who protects the arm well.
Sanders advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Sanders jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mpungose is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mpungose and Sanders has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T2#
Mpungose wants to control but Sanders postures up.
Sanders tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2#
Sanders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mpungose , who protects the arm well.
Mpungose manages to get back to half guard.
Sanders prevents Mpungose from standing back up. #T3#
Sanders wants to control but Mpungose is keeping him busy.
Sanders has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mpungose slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sanders is keen to just control but Mpungose is a slippery customer.
Sanders wants to pass to mount but Mpungose is defending the position.
Mpungose wants to get back to full guard but Sanders has passed into side control.#SUB2#
Sanders tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanders has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Mpungose is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Sanders tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Sanders thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders tries to advance to mount but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Sanders!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2023

#R1#
Menendez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanders.#CUT2#It looks like Bob Sanders has been cut.
Menendez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Menendez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Sanders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menendez, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanders is trying to pull guard but Menendez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanders tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Menendez smiles and moves away.
Menendez shoots in for a double leg but Sanders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanders seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Menendez pushes Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Menendez breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders tries to clinch up
and Menendez counters with a low kick, right behind Sanders 's knee.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Menendez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##TD2#
Menendez shoots in and gets a takedown into Sanders's guard.
Menendez trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Menendez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Menendez looking to sit in guard and control but Sanders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Menendez is pulling down on Sanders's head to control his posture.
Sanders wanted to stand there but Menendez had control of the position. #SUB2#
Menendez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanders defends it easily.
Menendez wants to get back to his feet but Sanders is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Menendez seems keen to control Sanders's posture.#T3##ES2#
Menendez pushes Sanders off and gets back to his feet.
Menendez stuffs the takedown.
Menendez is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanders is fending him off so far but Menendez persists. Nope, Sanders circles away and we're back to standing.
Menendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Menendez clinches up with Sanders and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Sanders manages to pull guard.
Sanders wants to sweep here but Menendez controlling him for the moment.
Menendez advances to half guard. #SU2#
Menendez decides to stand and escape the position. #T4#
Menendez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menendez tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Menendez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanders's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanders has a closed guard, preventing Menendez from standing up. #SU2#
Menendez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menendez tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Menendez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Sanders's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sanders leaves Menendez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Sanders gets a double leg takedown into Menendez's guard.#SUB2#
Menendez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #ES2#
Menendez pushes Sanders off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Menendez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanders manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Menendez trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom. #T1#
Menendez forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanders won't allow Menendez to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Menendez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Menendez prevents Sanders from improving his position.
Sanders on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanders tries to get out of the position.
Menendez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanders's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Menendez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Menendez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Menendez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Menendez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Menendez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Let's hope that Menendez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A good leg kick by Menendez.
Menendez connects with a leg kick.
Menendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Menendez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sanders napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Menendez trying to control the position but Sanders is working away. #SUB2#
Menendez is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanders is defending well. #SU2#
Menendez decides to stand back up. Menendez steps back and let's Sanders get back to his feet.#T4#
Menendez tries a head kick but it misses.
Menendez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanders's waist but Sanders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menendez off to one side.
Sanders throws a big counter combination but Menendez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Menendez misses with a head kick.
Menendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bob Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Menendez.#CL#
Sanders rushes Menendez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanders jumps guard but Menendez stands there with Sanders around his waist. Sanders gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Menendez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Menendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Sanders's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sanders takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Menendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Menendez or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanders, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Menendez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Menendez trying to mount his opponent but Sanders defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanders is trying to maintain the position but Menendez is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Menendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Menendez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanders's head.
Menendez is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Menendez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanders has managed to free his arm - good work. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Menendez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Menendez closes the distance and pushes Sanders back into the cage.
Menendez 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. Menendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Menendez is defended easily by Sanders.
Bob Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Menendez.#TD2#
Menendez looking to score a takedown here. Sanders is defending well but Menendez drives through and ends up in Sanders's guard.
Sanders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menendez.
Menendez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanders is proving hard to escape from.
Sanders looking to control. #T3#
Menendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Menendez advances to half guard.
Sanders is looking for a sweep. Menendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Menendez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanders does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Menendez pushes Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Menendez looking for a takedown. #T4#
Menendez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanders just stands there and leans against the cage.
Menendez tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Menendez drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Menendez drags the fight down to the ground.
Menendez working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Menendez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanders can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bob Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
AJ Menendez 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!
Sanders cracks Menendez with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Menendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Menendez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Menendez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Island.#CL#
Sanders clinches up against the cage.
Sanders wants to take the fight to the mat but Island manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Island lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Sanders tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Island smiles and moves away.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Island.
Island's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Island's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Island forces Sanders back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Island.
Island presses Sanders against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Island lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island pushes Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Island lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Island scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Island scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Sanders struggles to land a body shot inside as Island controls his hands.
Island lands a left hand. #T1#
Sanders takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Island.
Island lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanders.
Island lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Island.
Nice body punch from Island - that landed with a thud.
Island lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards. #ROC2#Sanders is rocked!
Sanders blocking some punches.
Oh Sanders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Island misses with a punch on the inside.
Island has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
Island misses with the head strike.
Sanders seems to have got his legs back now.
Island lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Island.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Island scores with a shoulder strike.
Island unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sanders! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Island is unloading with more strikes now! Sanders drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Island!
A victorious Test Island thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2023

#R1#
Murthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanders avoids it really well and circles away.
Murthy is looking to clinch.
Sanders throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Sanders moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Sanders manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Sanders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murthy defends well.
Murthy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Sanders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murthy defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Murthy wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Murthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Sanders has Murthy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murthy tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Murthy drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Sanders breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Murthy tries to keep at a distance but Sanders has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Murthy jumps into guard, dragging Sanders to the mat.
Sanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Murthy is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sanders postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Murthy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanders, into his guard. #REVR#
Sanders is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Murthy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanders's guard.
Murthy trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Murthy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sanders manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanders with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Murthy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Murthy with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Sanders counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Murthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sanders turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Murthy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A head kick misses from Sanders.
A punch combination from Sanders misses.
Murthy attempts a counter takedown but Sanders avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanders stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanders wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Sanders instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Sanders dominated that 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.#R2##TD2#
Sanders decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Murthy trying to control from the bottom.
Sanders is pressing down on Murthy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murthy is holding on for now.
Murthy trying to control here.
Murthy tries to get to full guard but Sanders has control of the leg.
Sanders lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murthy is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sanders is trying to control. Murthy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sanders is looking for a kimura here.
Murthy won't allow Sanders to pass to mount.
Murthy trying to control here.
Sanders throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Murthy to regain full guard.
Murthy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murthy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murthy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Murthy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Murthy showed some decent athleticism there.
Murthy trying to control from half guard but Sanders is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murthy wants to pass to mount but Sanders is defending the position. #T3#
Murthy is looking to take a break and control but Sanders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murthy passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murthy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Murthy is looking for a kimura here.
Sanders is doing well to control the position and prevent Murthy from advancing to side control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanders is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Murthy seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murthy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sean Murthy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sanders moves into the clinch.#TD#
Murthy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murthy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murthy working a defensive guard here.
Sanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Murthy is retaining full guard.
Murthy wants to get back to his feet but Sanders is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murthy trying to keep a closed guard but Sanders is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders looking to pass the guard.
Murthy controlling Sanders's posture. #T1#
Sanders wants to stand but Murthy is controlling his posture from full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sanders advances to half guard.
Sanders keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Sanders.
Murthy is looking to escape.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but Murthy defending well.
Sanders takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Sanders is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanders seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murthy trying to control here. #SU2#
Sanders stands up out of the half guard.
Murthy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanders but Sanders pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Sanders decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Sanders is pressing down on Murthy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murthy is holding on for now.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanders in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Sanders looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Murthy is not content to let Sanders control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanders looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murthy missing with punches from the bottom.
Murthy moves into full guard.
Murthy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanders won't allow Murthy to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Sanders!

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