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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between RJ Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Cockburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, RJ Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Cockburn!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cockburn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cockburn looking for submissions off his back.
Cockburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanders knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cockburn on the ground.
Cockburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cockburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cockburn looking for submissions off his back.
Sanders is trying to work for a kimura but Cockburn is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockburn actively working from the bottom here.
Sanders is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanders is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cockburn is just riding it out for now. Sanders eventually gives up the hold.
Sanders thows a huge punch but Cockburn dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cockburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanders is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cockburn defends it well.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 throwing shots but Cockburn is blocking nicely.
Cockburn looking for submissions off his back.
Cockburn actively working from the bottom here.
Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Cockburn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanders.
Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Cockburn tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.
Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Sanders is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanders is looking for a kimura here.
Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Cockburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanders is looking for a kimura here.
Cockburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockburn looking for submissions off his back.
Cockburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cockburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Cockburn is looking for a sweep. Sanders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanders is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cockburn defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Cockburn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sanders shoots for a takedown but Cockburn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cockburn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cockburn showed some decent athleticism there.
Cockburn decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sanders fails with the takedown
so Cockburn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cockburn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cockburn gets to his feet. Sanders looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanders enables Cockburn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanders manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cockburn stopping the sweep attempt from Sanders.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cockburn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanders has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cockburn has managed to get both his arms back between Sanders's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders is working an open guard so Cockburn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cockburn gets the takedown into side control.
Cockburn decides to take the fight back to the feet.
RJ Sanders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cockburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cockburn gets to his feet. Sanders looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cockburn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sanders quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cockburn escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cockburn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanders actively working from the bottom here.
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cockburn pulls his head out easily.
Cockburn escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cockburn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cockburn regains half guard.
Sanders is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cockburn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanders.
Cockburn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanders's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanders's back!
Despite having Sanders's back, Cockburn says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! Sanders seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!
Cockburn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanders.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cockburn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cockburn wants to stand up but Sanders has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Cockburn decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders fails with the takedown.
Cockburn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanders was covering up waiting for the punch and Cockburn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cockburn stands up from Sanders's guard - Cockburn perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cockburn feints and as Sanders raises his hands in defense, Cockburn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cockburn stands and steps away. Sanders gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sanders shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanders will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cockburn drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cockburn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sanders, up you get!
Sanders tries to sprawl but Cockburn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders wants to control but Cockburn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cockburn decides to stand up.
Sanders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cockburn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanders somewhat.
Cockburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cockburn's waist but Cockburn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanders off to one side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanders enables Cockburn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanders manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cockburn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sanders gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cockburn stands up from Sanders's guard - Cockburn perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cockburn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanders looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Cockburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sanders tries for a takedown but Cockburn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cockburn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cockburn showed some decent athleticism there.
Cockburn stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sanders to get to his feet.
Cockburn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cockburn stands up and beckons Sanders to his feet.
Cockburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cockburn wants to stand but Sanders has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cockburn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cockburn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cockburn postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sanders to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders shoots for a double leg takedown but Cockburn sprawls well. He's pushed Sanders's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cockburn scores with a takedown into Sanders's guard.
Cockburn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sanders, up you get!
Sanders shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cockburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cockburn manages to get to full guard.
Cockburn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cockburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders drops back looking for a leg! Cockburn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cockburn manages to kick Sanders off! Sanders jumps back into Cockburn's guard.
Cockburn looking for a triangle here. Sanders is fighting it but it looks tight! Cockburn pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sanders is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). William Cockburn!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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