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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mcfly Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcfly Johns told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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278 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Sanders!
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, Mcfly Johns!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Sanders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johns fails to land the takedown.
Sanders went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johns scores with a shot to the body.
Johns instigates a clinch.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Johns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Johns tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Johns drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Johns.
Knees to the body from Johns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johns up against the cage.
Johns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders is pressed up against the cage. Johns has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanders down to the mat. Sanders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johns fails with the takedown
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sanders controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johns 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanders won't allow Johns to get back to his feet.
Sanders landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Ray Sanders has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanders but Sanders pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johns looks winded!
Johns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanders pinned against the cage. Sanders gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanders misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johns has managed to clinch.
Sanders has picked Johns up - he's going for a ride! Sanders dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sanders is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johns has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johns tries to get to full guard but Sanders has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Sanders will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Sanders's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johns stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanders. Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.
Johns looks for a takedown but Sanders sprawls well.
Sanders looks to land a left hand but Johns moved out of range nicely.
Johns goes for a double leg but Sanders avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanders continues to drive forward.
Johns gets caught flat footed, as Sanders shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns working a defensive guard but Sanders manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sanders misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders prevents Johns from escaping the position.
Johns can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanders thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sanders is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johns knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanders has control of an arm but Johns manages to advance to Sanders's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Johns trying to control.
Ray Sanders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johns is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Johns not allowing Sanders to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Sanders's chin but Sanders turns very nicely into Johns's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Sanders.
Sanders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders stands and steps away. Johns gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johns fails with the takedown
and Sanders counters with a crisp one two that drops Johns! Sanders thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Johns to his feet! Johns is in big trouble!
Johns is rocked!
Ray Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mcfly Johns.
Johns is breathing heavily.
Johns pushes Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Johns wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanders won't allow it.
Sanders jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johns walks away with a smile on his face. Sanders gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanders ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sanders no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders pulls Johns in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Sanders will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Sanders's cut.
That's time! Sanders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sanders defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johns.
Johns moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johns pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanders pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johns gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johns pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johns is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanders is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Johns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns rushes Sanders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johns jumps guard but Sanders turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johns prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johns gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt.
Sanders prevents the takedown attempt.
Johns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Johns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Sanders. No joy for Johns on that attempt.
Johns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanders fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sanders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johns wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanders won't allow it.
Sanders gets underhooks to prevent Johns's takedown attempt.
Johns has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
Johns tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Johns drops back down to his feet.
Sanders just leaning against Johns, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is trying to drag Johns to the mat but Johns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
Sanders manages to pull guard.
Johns wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Johns pushes down on Sanders's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johns is thwarting Sanders's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is pressing down on Johns's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanders pulls Johns in to control the position.
Sanders trying to keep a closed guard but Johns is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt - Johns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mcfly Johns.
I think Sanders 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mcfly Johns!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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