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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Sanchez (ranked 23332 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Temptation (ranked 4828 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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346 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Temptation!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temptation closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Temptation looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sanchez wants to hit a switch here but Temptation passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there!
Sanchez tries to hold on but Temptation postures up.
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Temptation has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sanchez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is looking to control Temptation's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Temptation has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Temptation is working away from the top position though.
Temptation should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Temptation is controlling the pace.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Temptation is going to stand back up.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Temptation is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Temptation gets a clinch.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez clinches.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Temptation manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Temptation is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Temptation swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanchez enables Temptation to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanchez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Temptation defends easily.
Temptation postures up.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Temptation on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Temptation is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Temptation is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Temptation avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Temptation dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Temptation circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Temptation was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Big Temptation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez clinches up with Temptation and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Temptation tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Temptation blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temptation gets back to full guard.
Temptation is breathing heavily.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temptation lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Temptation preventing the sweep.
Temptation is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Sanchez pulls Temptation in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Temptation manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Temptation blocks nicely.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanchez wanted to stand there but Temptation had control of the position.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanchez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Temptation tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Temptation avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Temptation changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanchez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sanchez is trying to control Temptation's posture but Temptation avoids it.
Temptation tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling his head.
Temptation is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
Temptation wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sanchez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Temptation is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sanchez to the mat. Sanchez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Temptation tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Temptation from controlling successfully.
Temptation is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Temptation postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Temptation against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez decides to pull guard.
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Temptation defends easily.
Temptation trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temptation won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Temptation trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Temptation postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Big Temptation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Temptation circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Temptation swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez successfully pulls guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez is trying to keep Temptation in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Sanchez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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