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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arik Sanborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Perez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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279 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arik Sanborn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanborn moves into range and clinches up with Perez.
Sanborn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Perez smiles and moves away.
Sanborn closes the distance and clinches.
Perez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Perez jumps guard but Sanborn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Perez missing with knees to the body.
Sanborn pulls Perez into guard.
Perez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanborn throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Perez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanborn working a defensive guard here.
Perez won't allow Sanborn to sweep him here.
Perez connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sanborn manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sanborn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanborn tries to pull guard but Perez holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanborn drops back down to his feet.
Sanborn is trying to break free.
Perez tries to pull guard but Sanborn won't allow it.
Perez leaning against his opponent.
Perez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Perez drags the fight down to the ground.
Sanborn trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanborn wants to stand but Perez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sanborn wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Sanborn is looking to stand up but Perez won't let him.
Sanborn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perez is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Perez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sanborn trying to control but Perez postures up.
Ground and pound from Perez.
Perez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Perez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Perez is trying to control. Sanborn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanborn wants to control but Perez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Perez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanborn is looking to improve his position.
Sanborn looks winded!
Nice strikes from Perez there.
Nice strikes from Perez there.
Perez passes into side control, despite Sanborn's attempt to control the position.
Sanborn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Perez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Perez tries for a takedown but Sanborn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andre Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perez stuffs the takedown.
Sanborn throws a series of punches but Perez avoids them all with ease.
Perez shoots in for a takedown but Sanborn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanborn takes the fight into the clinch.
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Sanborn throws a sloppy head kick
and Perez counters with a three punch combo that has Sanborn backing up. Sanborn nods at Perez to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanborn unleashes a big counter combination but Perez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanborn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanborn shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanborn shoots in looking for a takedown but Perez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanborn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andre Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arik Sanborn.
Sanborn is breathing heavily.
Perez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanborn misses with a series of wild punches.
Perez tries to counter by clinching up but Sanborn breaks away and moves out of range.
Sanborn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanborn shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanborn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perez as he jumps to the side.
Perez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Perez jumps into guard, dragging Sanborn to the mat.
Perez looking for a sweep. Not yet Perez, not yet.
Perez has his feet on Sanborn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Perez closes the distance and pushes Sanborn back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Perez on the inside.
Perez jumps into guard, dragging Sanborn to the mat.
Perez pulls Sanborn in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanborn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Sanborn from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Sanborn misses
and Perez counters with a three punch combo that has Sanborn backing up. Sanborn nods at Perez to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice cross by Perez.
Perez shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanborn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Perez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanborn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sanborn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perez defends it nicely.
Perez scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Perez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanborn has his takedown stuffed
and Perez counters with a series of strikes. Sanborn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Perez connects with a high kick.
Sanborn drives through and clinches with Perez against the cage.
Perez prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanborn can do to turn this around?
Perez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanborn walks away with a smile on his face. Perez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sanborn closes the distance and clinches up with Perez, looking for a takedown. Sanborn pushes Perez against the cage but Perez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andre Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arik Sanborn.
Sanborn tries for a takedown but Perez circles away easily
and Perez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanborn smiles and moves away.
Sanborn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanborn defends well and Perez ends up having to push Sanborn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanborn unleashes a big counter combination but Perez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanborn shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanborn shoots in and drives through. Perez sprawls well.
Perez shoots in and drives through. Sanborn sprawls well.
Sanborn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perez tries to counter by clinching up but Sanborn breaks away and moves out of range.
Perez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sanborn is trying to defend but Perez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Perez is trying to control. Sanborn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andre Perez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Perez connects with a nice short shot to Sanborn's temple.
Perez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Perez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Perez connects with a nice short shot to Sanborn's temple.
Perez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanborn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanborn wants to control the action here but instead Perez manages to pass to full mount!
Perez tries to control but Sanborn wriggling away.
Perez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Perez.
Perez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Perez controlling from mount.
Perez lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Perez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Perez landing strikes from the mount and Sanborn is in trouble!
Perez trying to control but Sanborn is having none of it.
Perez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Perez working Sanborn over with strikes here.
Sanborn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Arik Sanborn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanborn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Perez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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