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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Balagachi Menggetu (ranked 4996 p4p, 4334 weight class) and Shawn Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balagachi Menggetu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balagachi Menggetu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders rushes Menggetu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Menggetu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sanders presses Menggetu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Menggetu jumps guard but Sanders stands there with Menggetu around his waist. Menggetu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sanders.
Sanders managing to block the knees to the body from Menggetu.
Sanders scores with a shot to the side of Menggetu's head.
Menggetu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Menggetu wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanders manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders is pushing Menggetu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sanders lands a shot to the body.
Menggetu is breathing heavily.
Sanders content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Menggetu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balagachi Menggetu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menggetu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Sanders to work.
Sanders has Menggetu pressed against the cage.
Sanders lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanders.
Sanders missing with knees to the body.
Menggetu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanders is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanders.
Sanders dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanders's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menggetu throws a head punch that misses.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders is working Menggetu over against the cage.
Menggetu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Menggetu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Menggetu avoiding damage as Sanders throws knees to the body.
Menggetu tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanders shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanders scores with a hook to the body.
Sanders stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Menggetu stalling in the clinch but Sanders improves position.
Sanders pushes Menggetu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menggetu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanders tries to land a knee to the head but Menggetu blocks with his arms.
Menggetu is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanders gets an underhook and turns Menggetu into the cage.
Sanders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Sanders.
Sanders lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Menggetu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders leaning against his opponent.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders is stalling here.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Menggetu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Menggetu struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanders controls his hands.
Sanders taking a breather.
Sanders pushes Menggetu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Sanders dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Menggetu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Menggetu doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanders circles away.
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanders lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanders keeps control of Menggetu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Menggetu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Menggetu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Menggetu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanders.
Sanders lands a body punch.
Sanders digs a right hand into Menggetu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Menggetu's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanders.
Sanders is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Menggetu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike.
Sanders lands a body shot.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Menggetu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanders stalling.
Sanders misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Sanders on the inside.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Sanders.
A short uppercut from Sanders.
Sanders lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanders pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanders with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shawn Sanders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanders presses Menggetu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanders - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanders as Menggetu tries to tie him up.
Menggetu has had enough of the clinch but Sanders keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanders.
Menggetu is trying to break free.
Sanders tries to land knees in the clinch but Menggetu avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanders obliges.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanders.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but Menggetu blocks it.
Sanders controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but Menggetu blocks it.
Sanders lands a right hand.
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Menggetu misses with a punch on the inside.
Menggetu struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanders controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders stalling.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders pushes Menggetu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders pushes Menggetu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menggetu wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanders won't allow it.
Menggetu tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Menggetu drops back down to his feet.
Menggetu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menggetu backwards.
Sanders with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Menggetu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Sanders on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Menggetu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanders is fending him off so far but Menggetu persists. Nope, Sanders circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menggetu, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanders scores with a shot to the side of Menggetu's head.
Menggetu has had enough of the clinch but Sanders keeps him there for the moment.
Menggetu fails to pull guard.
Sanders has Menggetu pressed against the cage, preventing Menggetu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Menggetu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balagachi Menggetu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menggetu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanders stalling.
Sanders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Menggetu is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders taking a breather.
Menggetu manages to pull guard.
Sanders tries to stand but Menggetu is controlling from the bottom.
Menggetu trying to keep a closed guard but Sanders is proving a slippery customer.
Menggetu wants to sweep here but Sanders controlling him for the moment.
Sanders wants to stand but Menggetu is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Menggetu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menggetu is looking to stand up but Sanders isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menggetu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanders can do anything to dispel that myth.
Menggetu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is trying to stand up here but Menggetu is controlling him well.
Menggetu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanders looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menggetu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menggetu is keen to just control but Sanders is a slippery customer.
Menggetu frees up his trapped foot and advances to 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.
Menggetu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Menggetu looking to control but Sanders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanders is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sanders holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Menggetu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Menggetu controlling the position easily from mount.
Balagachi Menggetu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Sanders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Menggetu.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Balagachi Menggetu.
I think Sanders 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Sanders!
Shawn Sanders spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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