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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Fritz (ranked 864 p4p, 1350 weight class) and Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez (ranked 100 p4p, 150 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Fritz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fritz avoids the body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Fritz counters with a stiff right hand.
Fritz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Fritz blocks it.
Fritz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jurgensen Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to chop away at Fritz's legs.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the body shot from Fritz.
Fritz misses with an uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fritz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fritz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rollins Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Fritz misses with a looping right.
Fritz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jurgensen Sanchez drives through and clinches with Fritz against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a right hand.
Fritz tries to work over Jurgensen Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jurgensen Sanchez prevents a body shot from Fritz.
Knees to the body from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Fritz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fritz missing with a left hand there. Jurgensen Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jurgensen Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to move into range but Fritz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Matthew Fritz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Jurgensen Sanchez does it's job there.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Fritz misses the target.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Fritz off balance momentarily.
Fritz throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Jurgensen Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fritz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fritz throws a nice looking combination but Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fritz lands a body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez wants to clinch up but Fritz keeps it at a distance.
Jurgensen Sanchez clinches.
Nice elbow from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands an elbow inside.
Jurgensen Sanchez gets through Fritz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fritz misses with some punches.
Jurgensen Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fritz wants to break free but Jurgensen Sanchez has control.
Fritz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fritz throws a right hand that misses
and Fritz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fritz.
Fritz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Fritz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fritz takes one to the chin there.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fritz.
Jurgensen Sanchez darts in and clinches Fritz up against the cage.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fritz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands an elbow that stopped Fritz in his tracks for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fritz tries a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Fritz tries to throw a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it by throwing Fritz back against the cage.
Jurgensen Sanchez prevents Fritz from breaking the clinch.
Fritz blocks a body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Fritz tries to work over Jurgensen Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fritz prevents a body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.
Fritz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fritz is leaning against Jurgensen Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Fritz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fritz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fritz looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range.
Fritz throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fritz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fritz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fritz throws a lazy right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fritz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Fritz.
A quick step to the side and Fritz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fritz misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jurgensen Sanchez! But no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fritz misses the jab.
Fritz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fritz throws a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fritz looks to land a left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fritz swats away the attempt to clinch by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fritz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws the left hand but Fritz avoids the punch easily.
Fritz misses with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Fritz throws a right and a left that Jurgensen Sanchez avoids nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fritz blocks an elbow strike from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Fritz tries to stall but Jurgensen Sanchez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fritz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fritz tries to work over Jurgensen Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fritz.
Fritz is trying to force a seperation but Jurgensen Sanchez has the dominant position.
Fritz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fritz dodges an elbow strike from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fritz lands a shot to the body.
Fritz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fritz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jurgensen Sanchez. Fritz does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Fritz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jurgensen Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws the left hand but Fritz avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice hook to Fritz's body. Fritz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Fritz. That snapped Jurgensen Sanchez's head back.
Fritz throws a right and a left that Jurgensen Sanchez avoids nicely.
Fritz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jurgensen Sanchez.
A telegraphed right hand from Fritz misses the target.
Fritz lands a jab.
Fritz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Fritz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fritz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fritz is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jurgensen Sanchez! But no joy.
Fritz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jurgensen Sanchez's head backwards.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fritz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fritz misses with a hook
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fritz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fritz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jurgensen Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab from Fritz.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Jurgensen Sanchez lands.
Fritz misses with a hook to the body
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fritz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jurgensen Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fritz.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a counter right but Fritz avoids it with no problem.
Fritz throws a jab but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fritz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fritz misses with an uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
Fritz connects with a crisp jab.
Fritz tries to land a front kick but Jurgensen Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fritz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab from Fritz.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fritz misses with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez gets a clinch.
Fritz takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Matthew Fritz has been cut.
Fritz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Fritz's head.
Fritz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fritz digs a right hand underneath Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage. Jurgensen Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz can't find room to land a body shot as Jurgensen Sanchez controls the action.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Fritz misses with some punches.
A short left from Fritz.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into Fritz's ribcage.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice elbow.
Fritz misses with some punches.
Fritz blocks an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Fritz backwards.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jurgensen Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fritz is trying to break free.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands an elbow inside that Fritz shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Jurgensen Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Fritz controls his hands.
Fritz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fritz blocks an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fritz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fritz is trying to break the clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez is controlling him.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Fritz's head.
Fritz tries to work over Jurgensen Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fritz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fritz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with some punches.
Fritz blocking some punches.
Fritz takes an elbow to the temple.
Well,Fritz is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Jurgensen Sanchez prevents a body shot from Fritz.
Jurgensen Sanchez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fritz's defenses.
A left hand lands to the body for Jurgensen Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Fritz lands an uppercut.
Fritz is trying to break the clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Matthew Fritz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fritz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fritz swings wildly with an uppercut but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fritz tries a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fritz.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fritz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fritz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jurgensen Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fritz.
Fritz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fritz misses with a body punch.
Fritz working aggressively here.
Fritz misses with a body punch.
Fritz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jurgensen Sanchez prevents Fritz from breaking the clinch.
Fritz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jurgensen Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fritz's elbow.
Fritz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fritz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fritz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jurgensen Sanchez's elbow.
Fritz breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jurgensen Sanchez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez wins by unanimous decision!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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