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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maikon Kelvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ares Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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135 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maikon Kelvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ares Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelvin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kelvin defends it nicely.
Sanchez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kelvin sprawls well initially but Sanchez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is taking a breather. Kelvin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelvin trying to control here.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Kelvin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kelvin is breathing heavily.
Sanchez controlling the position easily from mount.
Sanchez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanchez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ares Sanchez.
Kelvin shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanchez slows the pace down in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Let's hope that Sanchez 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sanchez controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ares Sanchez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanchez slows the pace down in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Kelvin won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Sanchez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Sanchez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sanchez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kelvin did well to prevent Sanchez getting side control.
Sanchez not doing much here.
Kelvin is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ares Sanchez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Kelvin tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kelvin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelvin pinned against the cage. Kelvin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kelvin did well to prevent Sanchez getting side control.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Kelvin won't allow it.
Sanchez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ares Sanchez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Kelvin.
Maikon Kelvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ares Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sanchez showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is pressing down on Kelvin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kelvin is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Sanchez seems content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanchez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kelvin tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelvin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've been hearing good reports from Kelvin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kelvin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Kelvin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez gets the takedown into side control.
Kelvin stops Sanchez from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ares Sanchez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kelvin's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Kelvin is defending the position.
Sanchez controlling the action here.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Kelvin defending well.
Sanchez is controlling the pace.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Kelvin is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ares Sanchez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Kelvin circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelvin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kelvin being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ares Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kelvin!
The referee asks Sanchez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sanchez prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working away.
Sanchez controls the position from side control.
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but Kelvin denies him.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ares Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sanchez showed some decent athleticism there.
Maikon Kelvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ares Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ares Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ares Sanchez!
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hype
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FIGHT
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