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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rukter Demenok (ranked 4041 p4p, 2817 weight class) and Miguel Sandoval (ranked 459 p4p, 340 weight class). Demenok comes to the cage accompanied by The Lighthouse Speech. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rukter Demenok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demenok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sandoval on the side of the head.
Sandoval thuds his right hand into Demenok's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sandoval moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
We've been told by Demenok's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.
It looked like Demenok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sandoval looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.
Sandoval is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sandoval misses with a takedown
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Sandoval feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sandoval has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
Sandoval is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Sandoval tries to counter it with a takedown but Demenok pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok throws a wild body kick that Sandoval sees coming a mile off.
Sandoval lands with a shot to the body.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.
Demenok tests Sandoval's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demenok motions for Sandoval to come forward. Demenok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sandoval changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Demenok cracks Sandoval with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sandoval looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
A left lands for Demenok.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Demenok appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sandoval connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Demenok's hands.
Sandoval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok slips a straight right by Sandoval.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Demenok. Sandoval shrugs it off though.
Sandoval lands with a straight right. Demenok didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok is looking to slow Sandoval down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval tries to clinch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok throws out a leg kick but Sandoval moves out of range and Demenok only half commits.
Sandoval with the counter takedown but Demenok avoids it easily.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sandoval takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok is looking to chop away at Sandoval's legs.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Sandoval moves in looking to clinch but Demenok pushes him off.
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Sandoval steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sandoval swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok defending well as Sandoval loads up on a big left hand.
Sandoval lands a jab to the nose.
Demenok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Sandoval's head but Sandoval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sandoval throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Sandoval works Demenok's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval fails with a takedown attempt.
Demenok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sandoval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sandoval takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sandoval throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Sandoval throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandoval cracks Demenok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
Demenok throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Demenok misses with a combination
so Sandoval counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demenok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandoval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandoval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sandoval working Demenok over with strikes.
Demenok has hold of Sandoval's hands but Sandoval slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Demenok is not content to let Sandoval control the position.
Sandoval throwing shots but Demenok is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandoval lands a nice short elbow.
Sandoval is trying to control. Demenok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Demenok lands a right hook to the body.
Sandoval misses with a looping left.
Demenok scores with a sloppy right hand. Sandoval should have avoided that one.
Demenok gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sandoval to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sandoval is standing up over Demenok. Demenok looks to escape but Sandoval dives into side control.
Sandoval misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Demenok is looking to reverse the position.
Sandoval scoring with punches and elbows.
Sandoval postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Demenok is trying to escape the position but Sandoval is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Demenok takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Demenok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sandoval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demenok keeps working.
Demenok on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Demenok tries to get out of the position.
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.
Sloppy strikes there by Sandoval.
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.
Demenok tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Sandoval landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval working Demenok over with strikes here.
Sandoval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Sandoval connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sandoval landing shots from mount.
Sandoval is landing with some decent strikes but Demenok is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miguel Sandoval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demenok is bucking up trying to escape but Sandoval cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Demenok is wriggling around trying to escape.
Demenok regains half guard.
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. Sandoval connects with a nice short shot to Demenok's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok tries to roll over but Sandoval keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Demenok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval looking to sit in guard and control but Demenok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Demenok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Demenok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Demenok continues to stall.
Sandoval is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Demenok from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demenok would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sandoval is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval has his hands on Demenok's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sandoval throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab.
Demenok is looking to counter punch.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sandoval.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandoval. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandoval swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Sandoval ducks down to avoid it.
Rukter Demenok is winning the standup battle so far.
Sandoval takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Sandoval sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sandoval tests Demenok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Demenok.
Demenok drives through and clinches with Sandoval against the cage.
Sandoval lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval can't get the takedown.
A short right from Demenok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Demenok.
Demenok digs a right hand into Sandoval's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sandoval's gas tank.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
Sandoval goes for a takedown attempt but Demenok pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Demenok throws a push kick but Sandoval slaps the foot to one side.
Demenok throws a good cross that connects.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Demenok tries to keep at a distance but Sandoval has taken the fight into the clinch.
Demenok creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demenok.
Demenok throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval lands with a right to the head.
Demenok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sandovals head.
Demenok working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
Demenok lands a nice uppercut.
Sandoval has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Demenok blocking some punches.
Demenok tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok landing knees to the body.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Demenok wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sandoval scores with a shot to the side of Demenok's head.
Sandoval blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Rukter Demenok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Sandoval avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demenok pushes Sandoval back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sandoval lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Demenok.
A short right from Sandoval.
Demenok tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Sandoval.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Sandoval's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Demenok lands a body punch.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Sandoval avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandoval's elbow.
Sandoval has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Demenok clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok breaks Sandoval's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Demenok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sandoval takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Demenok sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demenok's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Demenok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandoval swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sandoval has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval!
A very excited looking Miguel Sandoval made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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pop
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