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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Mia (ranked 2477 p4p, 2549 weight class) and Jack Sadler (ranked 326 p4p, 332 weight class). Damian Mia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Sadler's chin.
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185 cm 27 180 5 - 2 - 0 |
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184 cm 20 168 4 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns Basic striking KO power |
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Decent wrestler Excellent boxer Heavy handed |
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Mia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Sadler! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sadler lands a nice shot that snaps Mia's head back.
Mia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sadler tries to avoid it but Mia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sadler to the ground. Sadler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Mia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Sadler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Mia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Sadler tries to roll over but Mia keeps him under control. Sadler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Mia wants to pass the guard but Sadler is defending well. Sadler is looking for a sweep. Mia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Sadler is staying active underneath Mia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Sadler wants to improve his position but Mia is controlling well.
Mia is keen to just control but Sadler is a slippery customer. Sadler is concentrating on defense, preventing Mia from advancing position. Sadler is trying to maintain the position but Mia is very close to passing his half guard. Mia trying to mount his opponent but Sadler defends it. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Sadler is trying to get back to full guard. Mia wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sadler is positioning himself well to prevent Mia advancing to mount. It looks like Mia is going to stand back up.
Sadler has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mia is on him like a limpet, forcing Sadler back against the cage. Mia fails to pull guard.
Mia is working for takedown but Sadler is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Mia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sadler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sadler cracks Mia with an open hand slap. Sadler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Sadler catches Mia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Sadler getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Sadler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Mia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. 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! Nice sprawl there from Sadler as Mia shoots in. Sadler looks to score with a jab to the body but Mia is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sadler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Mia shoots in looking for a takedown but Sadler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Sadler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jack Sadler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mia fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Sadler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mia. Mia circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Sadler lands a hook that stumbles Mia back into the cage. Sadler follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Mia to the canvas! Sadler pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Mia has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack Sadler! Our winner, Jack Sadler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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54% |
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