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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Shinsei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Somebodies Going Get Hit- 3 6 Mafia. DJ Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 cm
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300 lbs
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195 cm
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275 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Shinsei! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DJ Sanchez! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Shinsei shows good takedown defense. Shinsei with a poor takedown and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Shinsei makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shinsei. Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shinsei is keeping the position for now. Sanchez is looking to advance position but Shinsei has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shinsei lands a big elbow. Shinsei stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sanchez seems to be working for a kimura but Shinsei defends the submission attempt. Shinsei is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanchez works his foot free and advances to mount. Sanchez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sanchez looks gassed! Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time. Sanchez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shinsei has worked his arm free - good work by Shinsei!
Sanchez working away. Shinsei is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sanchez has just dragged him back down to the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Shinsei is pushing Sanchez's head away, looking to escape. Sanchez manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two 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. Sanchez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shinsei's legs. You can see the frustration on Shinsei's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Shinsei is trying to improve his position. Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shinsei, who protects the arm well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Shinsei feints and as Sanchez raises his hands in defense, Shinsei changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Shinsei stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez working for submissions but it's allowed Shinsei to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanchez tries to roll over but Shinsei keeps him under control. Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done. Sanchez pulls Shinsei in to control the position. Sanchez pushes Shinsei off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sanchez looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Shinsei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Shinsei uses good head movement to avoid it. Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Shinsei in a clinch.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shinsei sprawls well initially but Sanchez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Sanchez moves into full mount! Shinsei won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sanchez fails to advance to Shinsei's back. Shinsei wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it. Sanchez is trying to control here but Shinsei has managed to regain half guard.
Shinsei gets full guard. Sanchez won't allow Shinsei to sweep him here. Shinsei keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. Shinsei could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Shinsei wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment. Shinsei keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. Shinsei looking for a sweep. Not yet Shinsei, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Sanchez trying to control but Shinsei is working from the bottom. Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Shinsei is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Shinsei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A right-left combo lands from Shinsei. Sanchez fails with the takedown. Hiro Shinsei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Sanchez. Shinsei tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shinsei as he jumps to the side. Shinsei looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range. Shinsei with a poor takedown and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Sanchez wants to control from the top but Shinsei keeps moving. Sanchez throwing strikes but missing. Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Sanchez stands up and we're back to a striking position. Shinsei throws a lazy head kick and Sanchez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shinsei! Sanchez has hold of Shinsei's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shinsei manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shinsei wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it. Shinsei is trying desperately to improve position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sanchez wants to control the pace but Shinsei is squirming around nicely. Sanchez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shinsei has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shinsei! Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Shinsei is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sanchez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Shinsei's back instead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Shinsei controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. Shinsei looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Shinsei is controlling Sanchez 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Shinsei won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here. Sanchez is trying to control the position but Shinsei postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Shinsei is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Shinsei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez trying to control but Shinsei is working from the bottom. Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Shinsei keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. Sanchez stands up and waves to Shinsei to follow him. Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shinsei.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez. Sanchez decides to stand back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Sanchez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Shinsei struggling a bit here. Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Sanchez working away. Sanchez prevents Shinsei from escaping the position. Shinsei is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Shinsei can't do much from the bottom here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Shinsei gets back to half guard. Sanchez wants to control but Shinsei is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Sanchez dominated that round. 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.
Shinsei moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez. Sanchez has picked Shinsei up - he's going for a ride! Sanchez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Shinsei is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage. Shinsei pushes Sanchez off looking to stand but Sanchez dives back in and keeps control.
Shinsei manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Shinsei is working from the bottom. Sanchez stands and throws Shinsei's legs to the side, diving into side control. Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shinsei has escaped the position, nice work there. Shinsei is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sanchez advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shinsei is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sanchez has taken his back.
Shinsei trying to control the position but Sanchez manages to sink in the hooks. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sanchez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Shinsei wants to get back to his feet. Sanchez wants to control but Shinsei manages to buck him off and is now in Sanchez's guard! Nice work there by Shinsei! Shinsei won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here. Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Shinsei closes the distance looking to clinch and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Shinsei didn't expect that. Shinsei seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Shinsei blocks nicely. Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sanchez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Hiro Shinsei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Shinsei looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well. Shinsei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Shinsei fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shinsei throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range. Shinsei wants to clinch. Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shinsei finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head. Shinsei shoots and misses and Sanchez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shinsei! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Shinsei. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sanchez tries to control but Shinsei wriggling away. Shinsei really wants to buck Sanchez off and get back to his feet. Sanchez goes for an armbar but Shinsei turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shinsei. Shinsei is looking to stand up but Sanchez won't let him. Sanchez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Shinsei preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shinsei wanted to stand there but Sanchez had control of the position. Shinsei gets to his feet - Sanchez follows without any prompting. This has been an exciting period of action! Shinsei connects with a body shot. Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Shinsei.
Shinsei tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Shinsei throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shinsei's guard. Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Shinsei is keeping the position. Sanchez gets to his feet - Shinsei follows without any prompting.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Shinsei misses with a head kick.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Shinsei has managed to free his arm - good work. Shinsei wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez trying to advance position but Shinsei counters by regaining guard. Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shinsei is keeping the position for now. Sanchez won't allow Shinsei to get back to his feet. Shinsei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there. Shinsei trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Shinsei connects with the punch. Shinsei with a lazy takedown attempt and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Shinsei didn't expect that. Shinsei keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass. Sanchez wants to control from the top but Shinsei keeps moving. Sanchez is pushing down on Shinsei's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shinsei is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through. Sanchez trying to control the action but Shinsei is working from the bottom. Shinsei missing with punches from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to stall here but Shinsei recovers full guard. Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Shinsei is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shinsei manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Shinsei's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Sanchez stops Shinsei from standing up. Sanchez wants to control from the top but Shinsei keeps moving. Sanchez lands a couple of elbows. Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Shinsei has wrist control. Shinsei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard. Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shinsei is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sanchez. Shinsei has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. A head kick by Shinsei misses and Sanchez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shinsei! Sanchez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Shinsei keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanchez has isolated one of Shinsei's arms. Shinsei looking to fight him off but Sanchez twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DJ Sanchez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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