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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crack Atoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Crack Atoa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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130 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Crack Atoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atoa misses with a kick to the body.
Atoa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atoa throws a one two combo.
Atoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Atoa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanders.
Sanders doesn't manage to clinch there - Atoa circles away.
Nice body punch from Atoa.
Atoa stuffs the takedown.
Sanders cracks Atoa with a good jab.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atoa sprawls well. Atoa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.
Crack Atoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Sanders.
Atoa takes a swing at Sanders's ribcage but misses.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atoa works Sanders's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders throws a combination that misses
and Atoa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atoa is working Sanders over against the cage.
Sanders tries to break the clinch but Atoa is controlling the position.
Atoa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanders's defenses.
A short left from Atoa.
Sanders drags the fight down to the ground.
Atoa wants to stand but Sanders is controlling his posture from full guard.
Atoa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sanders throws and low kick but Atoa moves out of range easily.
Atoa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atoa scores with the left hand. Sanders knows he should have avoided that one.
Atoa pushes Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Atoa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanders tries to score a body lock takedown but Atoa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atoa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Sanders tries to score a body lock takedown but Atoa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanders looks gassed!
Atoa stalling.
Atoa keeps control of Sanders as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Atoa stalling in the clinch.
Atoa prevents the takedown attempt.
Atoa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Atoa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atoa scores with a hook to the body.
Atoa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanders is trying to break free.
Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Atoa.
Atoa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Sanders blocks the elbow strike.
Atoa lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Atoa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Atoa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Atoa.
Atoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanders changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Atoa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Atoa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Atoa.
Atoa works on Sanders's body with a couple of short punches.
Atoa digs a right hand into Sanders's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanders's gas tank.
Atoa lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Atoa works on Sanders's body with a couple of short punches.
Atoa lands a nice shot to the body.
Atoa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atoa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atoa lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
A body shot lands from Atoa.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Atoa landing knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Atoa as the two fighters clinch.
Atoa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atoa lands a shoulder strike.
Atoa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanders.
Atoa lands an elbow inside.
Atoa gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Atoa - that landed with a thud.
Atoa lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atoa.
Atoa lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atoa avoiding damage.
Atoa is leaning against Sanders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atoa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Still in the clinch, Atoa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atoa prevents the takedown attempt.
Atoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atoa lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Atoa looking to slow down the pace here.
Atoa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanders up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atoa.
Sanders is trying to drag Atoa to the mat but Atoa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Atoa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
A hook to the body from Atoa.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atoa lands a nice shot to the body.
Atoa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanders.
Atoa lands with a light punch inside.
Atoa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atoa lands with a left to the head.
Atoa pushes Sanders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crack Atoa dominated that round.
That's time! Atoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Atoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanders is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Atoa.
Atoa fails to land with a series of punches.
Atoa cracks Sanders with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice cross by Atoa.
Atoa lands a nice looking body shot.
Nick Sanders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanders gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atoa scores with a one two! Sanders had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Atoa has closed the distance and engaged Sanders in a clinch.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Atoa throws an elbow but misses.
Atoa lands with a right to the head.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Sanders tries to score a body lock takedown but Atoa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanders working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Atoa.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Atoa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Atoa lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atoa lands an elbow inside.
Atoa digs a right hand underneath Sanders's ribcage. Sanders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atoa.
A short right from Atoa.
Atoa lands with a light punch inside.
Atoa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Atoa digs a right hand into Sanders's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanders's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Atoa.
Atoa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atoa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atoa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Atoa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atoa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Atoa as the two fighters clinch.
Atoa lands with a left to the head.
Crack Atoa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Atoa stalls.
Atoa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atoa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Atoa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanders.
Still in the clinch, Atoa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atoa works on Sanders's body with a couple of short punches.
Atoa lands with a short shot to the head.
Atoa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Atoa lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Atoa lands a nice shot to the body.
Atoa is looking to control Sanders's arms but Sanders gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atoa has his back to the cage.
Atoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Atoa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crack Atoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Sanders.
Atoa is working Sanders over against the cage.
Atoa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanders in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Atoa.
Atoa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Atoa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atoa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Atoa presses Sanders against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atoa lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Atoa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atoa.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Atoa prevents it.
Atoa gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Atoa.
Atoa lands a shot to the body.
Atoa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Atoa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atoa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atoa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atoa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atoa tries to stall but Sanders uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Atoa taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Atoa.
Atoa lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Sanders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atoa lands a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Atoa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sanders's brow.
Atoa is working Sanders over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Atoa.
A short uppercut from Atoa.
Atoa scores with a hook to the body.
Atoa digs a right hand into Sanders's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanders's gas tank.
Atoa lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Atoa.
Atoa lands an uppercut.
Atoa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atoa digs a right hand underneath Sanders's ribcage. Sanders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Atoa lands with a right to the head.
Atoa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanderss head.
A right hand to the body from Atoa.
Atoa lands an elbow just above Sanders 's eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atoa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atoa lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Atoa pushes Sanders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atoa is struggling to control the position.
Atoa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crack Atoa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanders with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atoa to score with a decent uppercut.
Atoa lands with a nice body punch.
Atoa scores with a shot to the body.
Atoa doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanders circles away.
Atoa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Atoa.
Atoa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanders looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Atoa scores with a spinning back kick!
Atoa lands a nice shot to the body.
Atoa throws a series of strikes that have Sanders backpedaling.
Atoa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Atoa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sanders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atoa lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders has his takedown stuffed
and Atoa counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atoa lands a nice looking body shot.
Atoa doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanders circles away.
Atoa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanders takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Atoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanders counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Atoa's guard now.
Atoa wants to stand and escape but Sanders is having none of it.
Atoa 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders trying to control but Atoa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atoa wants to stand and escape but Sanders is having none of it.
Sanders trying to control but Atoa is working from the bottom.
Atoa wants to stand up but Sanders is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanders misses with a takedown
and Atoa counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Atoa circles away easily
and Atoa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crack Atoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Sanders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atoa clinches with his opponent.
Atoa scores with a shoulder strike.
Atoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanders takes an elbow to the temple.
A right handed body shot lands from Atoa.
Atoa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nick Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanders takes a shot to the head.
Atoa is leaning against Sanders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Come on Atoa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sanders is trying to break free.
Atoa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Atoa throws an elbow but it misses.
Atoa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Atoa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atoa pushes Sanders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atoa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Atoa.
A body shot lands from Atoa.
Atoa scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atoa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Atoa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanders is trying to break the clinch but Atoa is controlling him.
Atoa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atoa is looking to control Sanders's arms but Sanders gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atoa has his back to the cage.
Sanders lands a body punch in the clinch.
Atoa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanders's efforts to push away.
Atoa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atoa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Atoa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Atoa.
Atoa is looking to control Sanders's arms but Sanders gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atoa has his back to the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atoa trying to land knees to the body.
Atoa wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Atoa scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atoa.
Atoa lands a right hand.
Atoa is trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crack Atoa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atoa, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crack Atoa!
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