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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lou Sabatory (ranked 5804 p4p, 4608 weight class) and Sandman Junior (ranked 596 p4p, 541 weight class). Lou Sabatory has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lou Sabatory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandman Junior!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabatory shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Junior defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sabatory.
Sabatory tries for a takedown but Junior circles away easily
and Junior counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Junior.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Sabatory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabatory tries for a takedown. No joy.
Junior successfully pulls guard.
Sabatory pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior wants to stand but Sabatory is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior wants to hit a sweep here but Sabatory passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Junior there!
Sabatory prevents Junior from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior keeps trying to improve his position.
Sabatory controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabatory looking to control but Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Junior taking shots to the head.
Sabatory can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Junior is looking to escape.
Sabatory can't control as he wanted to and Junior manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to roll over but Sabatory keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junior can do anything to dispel that myth.
Junior scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sabatory manages to mount him!
Sabatory looking to finish with strikes here!
Sabatory controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Junior is looking to improve his position but Sabatory isn't that keen on the idea.
Sabatory wants to control the pace but Junior is squirming around nicely.
Sabatory sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior is looking to improve his position but Sabatory isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Sabatory dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sabatory is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Junior wants to get back to his feet.
Sabatory throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Junior is refusing to be controlled, as Sabatory sits in half guard.
Lou Sabatory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabatory not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is trying to escape back to his feet but Sabatory uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Junior is trying to work for a sweep but Sabatory has mounted him!
Sabatory wants to control the pace but Junior is squirming around nicely.
Junior sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Junior wants to sweep but Sabatory has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is looking for a sweep.
Sabatory wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Junior trying his best to control but Sabatory has mounted him.
Sabatory sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Junior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabatory landing strikes from the mount and Junior is in trouble!
Junior bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Junior stands up and waves to Sabatory to follow him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Junior enables Sabatory to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Junior manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sabatory stops Junior from standing up.
Junior looking to control.
Sabatory stops Junior from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sabatory looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sabatory passes into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabatory is staying tight to Junior's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Sabatory dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Junior breaks the clinch.
Lou Sabatory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabatory shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Junior scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Junior wants to control but Sabatory is keeping him busy.
Sabatory throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Sabatory tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.
Junior decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sabatory to his feet.
Junior dives in and scores a takedown into Sabatory's guard.
Junior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sabatory looking for a guillotine here but Junior defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sabatory. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sabatory escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sabatory is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.
Junior landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Junior controlling from the top position.
Sabatory throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sabatory can't keep his opponent in guard - Junior advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sabatory tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sabatory has managed to free his arm - good work.
Junior is taking a breather. Sabatory says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Junior tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabatory actively working from the bottom here.
Junior is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Junior wants to pass to mount but Sabatory is defending the position.
Sabatory is looking to improve his position.
Junior sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sabatory is in trouble now - Junior has advanced to mount!
Junior controlling the position easily from mount.
Sabatory 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.
Well, if Junior is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sabatory looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sandman Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lou Sabatory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabatory trying to control but Junior postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandman Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sabatory 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Sabatory!
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