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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Stokes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Stokes!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stokes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stokes gets a double leg takedown into Sanchez's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stokes wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Stokes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stokes postures up.
Stokes wanted to stand there but Sanchez had control of the position.
Stokes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Stokes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Stokes checks it.
Stokes instigates a clinch.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes fails to pull guard.
Stokes effectively controlling the action here.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling the position.
Stokes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Stokes won't allow it.
Stokes tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanchez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stokes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez instigates a clinch.
Stokes pulls Sanchez into guard.
Sanchez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stokes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stokes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez trying to control but Stokes is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because David Sanchez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stokes.
Stokes closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stokes is working for takedown but Sanchez is calmly controlling the position for now.
David Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Stokes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Stokes rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stokes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stokes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Stokes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stokes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sanchez tries to hold on but Stokes pushes him away.
Sanchez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stokes looking to finish with strikes here!
Stokes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sanchez because Stokes loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez tries to hold on but Stokes pushes him away.
Stokes wants to finish this one by submission but Sanchez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stokes.
Sanchez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Stokes. What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes thowing shots but they're missing.
Stokes controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stokes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Stokes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanchez thuds his right hand into Stokes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Stokes. Stokes maintains the clinch.
Stokes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Stokes jumps guard but Sanchez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Stokes's takedown attempt.
Stokes slowing the pace effectively.
Stokes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Stokes tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
David Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Stokes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
David Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stokes checks a leg kick.
Sanchez clinches up with Stokes and pushes him back against the cage.
Stokes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Stokes has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stokes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stokes has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stokes is looking for a takedown.
Stokes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stokes shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez tests Stokes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Tom Stokes has been cut.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
David Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stokes.
Stokes is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stokes wants to take a breather but Sanchez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Stokes.
Stokes wants to stand but Sanchez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stokes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokes wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez managing to control the position.
Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stokes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stokes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stokes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stokes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokes tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Stokes has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Stokes on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Stokes circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez tries a low kick but Stokes avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Stokes moved away.
Stokes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tom Stokes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tom Stokes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Stokes circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stokes checks a leg kick.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Stokes keeps it at a distance.
Stokes misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Stokes pushes him off.
A leg kick checked by Stokes.
Stokes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stokes drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick Stokes off! Stokes jumps back into Sanchez's guard.
Stokes wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez can't keep his opponent in guard - Stokes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stokes wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Stokes has control of the leg.
Stokes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez is not content to let Stokes control the position.
Stokes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tom Stokes.
Stokes throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Stokes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Stokes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Stokes postures up.
David Sanchez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stokes wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez tried to score with a low kick but Stokes checks it.
Stokes gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.
Stokes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sanchez uses from the top position.
Stokes keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokes pushes Sanchez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Stokes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stokes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stokes breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez.
Stokes shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stokes shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
David Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Stokes.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stokes jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with Stokes around his waist. Stokes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stokes tightens his grip and picks Sanchez up, before dumping him to the ground. Sanchez manages to land in guard.
David Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Stokes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez working for a triangle but Stokes defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Stokes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stokes 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Stokes!
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