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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Kosovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonny Sandoval is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Kosovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sonny Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosovic throws a series of punches but Sandoval avoids them all with ease.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kosovic keeping full guard, as Sandoval tries to pass.
Kosovic wants to get back to his feet but Sandoval is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sandoval showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sandoval wants to stand but Kosovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kosovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kosovic pushes Sandoval off and gets back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kosovic.
Gunnar Kosovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches up with Kosovic, looking for a takedown. Sandoval pushes Kosovic against the cage but Kosovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kosovic tries to clinch but Sandoval is having none of it.
Sandoval scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sandoval misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Sandoval's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sandoval cracks Kosovic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sandoval working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sandoval throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sandoval is trying to get an arm triangle but Kosovic is defending well.
Kosovic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sandoval asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kosovic.
Sandoval lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kosovic down.
Kosovic sneaks out the side door and pushes Sandoval away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kosovic throws a front kick aimed at Sandoval's knee but Sandoval avoids it well.
Kosovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Sandoval shoots in but Kosovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sandoval looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosovic throws a lazy right hand but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval shoots in and drives through. Kosovic sprawls well.
Gunnar Kosovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Sandoval.
Sandoval closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kosovic circles away.
Sandoval shoots for a double leg takedown but Kosovic sprawls well. He's pushed Sandoval's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kosovic closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sandoval throws an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Kosovic.
A right hand to the body from Kosovic.
Sandoval's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Kosovic.
Kosovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
Kosovic lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kosovic.
Kosovic digs a right hand into Sandoval's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sandoval's gas tank.
Kosovic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kosovic lands a body punch.
Kosovic works on Sandoval's body with a couple of short punches.
Kosovic presses Sandoval against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Kosovic.
Kosovic works on Sandoval's body with a couple of short punches.
Kosovic lands an uppercut.
Kosovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Kosovic cracks Sandoval with a nice body shot.
Kosovic gets through Sandoval's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosovic pushes Sandoval back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kosovic breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Kosovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kosovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kosovic lands the left hand.
Kosovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sandoval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sandoval.
Kosovic tries to bench press Sandoval off him but Sandoval keeps the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sandoval decides to stand back up.
Sandoval showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kosovic.
Sandoval tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kosovic swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sandoval.
Kosovic tries to bum rush Sandoval with a series of wild strikes but Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunnar Kosovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kosovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sandoval shoots in for a double leg but Kosovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gunnar Kosovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Sandoval.
Kosovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sandoval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kosovic pinned against the cage. Kosovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Sandoval 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kosovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Sandoval tries to land knees in the clinch but Kosovic avoids the damage to the body.
Sandoval is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kosovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kosovic.
Kosovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sandoval or not.
Nice body punch from Kosovic - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosovic digs a right hand underneath Sandoval's ribcage. Sandoval let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kosovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kosovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kosovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
Kosovic cracks Sandoval with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Kosovic - that landed with a thud.
Kosovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sandoval or not.
Kosovic digs a right hand into Sandoval's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sandoval's gas tank.
A short right from Kosovic on the inside.
Sandoval tries for a takedown but Kosovic manages to get underhooks.
Kosovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
Sandoval is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kosovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kosovic lands a body shot.
Kosovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
Sandoval has Kosovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kosovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kosovic lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval missing with knees to the body.
Kosovic presses Sandoval against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Kosovic.
Kosovic presses Sandoval against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Kosovic.
Kosovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sandoval missing with knees to the body.
Sandoval has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kosovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kosovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sandoval.
Kosovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kosovic is working Sandoval over against the cage.
Sandoval tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kosovic smiles and moves away.
Kosovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Kosovic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kosovic tries to bum rush Sandoval with a series of wild strikes but Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sandoval moves in looking to clinch but Kosovic pushes him off.
Kosovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandoval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sandoval shoots for a takedown but Kosovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kosovic wants to clinch up but Sandoval keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sandoval.
Gunnar Kosovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Sandoval.
Sandoval tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kosovic swivels and escapes.
Sandoval walks into a jab.
Sandoval takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sandoval avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kosovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sandoval drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval dodges the punch combination from Kosovic.
Kosovic misses with a hook. Sandoval ducked under it nicely.
Sandoval has a takedown stuffed.
Kosovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kosovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sandoval is out of range and Kosovic settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown but Kosovic shows good takedown defense.
Kosovic looks to land a combination but Sandoval avoids it well.
Kosovic throws a right and a left that Sandoval avoids nicely.
Sandoval shoots in and drives through. Kosovic sprawls well.
No luck for Sandoval with that takedown attempt.
Sandoval tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kosovic swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sandoval checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sandoval scores with a takedown into Kosovic's guard.
Kosovic wants to stand up but Sandoval is controlling him.
Gunnar Kosovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sandoval must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sandoval thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sandoval wants to pass the guard but Kosovic is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Kosovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kosovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Kosovic!
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