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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Sanguinetti (ranked 1920 p4p, 5098 weight class) and Abdul Jcool (ranked 266 p4p, 0 weight class). Jcool has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Sanguinetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 44 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Abdul Jcool!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jcool pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanguinetti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jcool but Jcool pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jcool wants to counter the offense by Sanguinetti and move into the clinch position.
Sanguinetti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jcool defends well and Sanguinetti ends up having to push Jcool into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanguinetti has Jcool pressed against the cage, preventing Jcool from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanguinetti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Sanguinetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanguinetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jcool with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanguinetti counters with a three punch combo that has Jcool backing up. Jcool nods at Sanguinetti to acknowledge the strikes.
Jcool throws a lazy body kick
and Jcool takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jcool fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanguinetti shoots in and drives through. Jcool sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jcool shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanguinetti defends it nicely.
Sanguinetti darts in looking for a takedown but Jcool gets double underhooks and turns Sanguinetti into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jcool! But no joy.
Sanguinetti manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Sanguinetti. No joy for Jcool on that attempt.
Sanguinetti shoots in for a double leg but Jcool sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jcool misses with a leg kick
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanguinetti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Abdul Jcool has been cut.
Sanguinetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jcool avoids the head kick by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws a sloppy head kick and Jcool moves out of range easily.
Jcool is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jcool tries for a takedown but Sanguinetti circles away easily
and Sanguinetti moves into the clinch.
Sanguinetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jcool shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanguinetti defends it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Jcool blocks the leg kick.
Sanguinetti closes the distance and clinches up with Jcool, looking for a takedown. Sanguinetti pushes Jcool against the cage but Jcool circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jcool shapes to counter with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanguinetti closes the distance and clinches.
Sanguinetti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jcool to keep the fight standing.
Sanguinetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti forces Jcool back against the cage and clinches.
Jcool tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanguinetti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanguinetti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sanguinetti is trying to drag Jcool to the mat but Jcool just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanguinetti jumps guard but Jcool turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sanguinetti manages to break the clinch.
Jcool shoots and misses
and Sanguinetti counters by clinching up.
Sanguinetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanguinetti fails to land the takedown.
Jcool has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanguinetti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jcool gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanguinetti jumps guard but Jcool stands there with Sanguinetti around his waist. Sanguinetti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanguinetti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jcool to keep the fight standing.
Sanguinetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jcool tries to keep at a distance but Sanguinetti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanguinetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Sanguinetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Jcool's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanguinetti digs a good hook to Jcool's body.
Sanguinetti gets a clinch.
Sanguinetti has Jcool pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jcool manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanguinetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanguinetti throws a head kick but Jcool moves out of range.
Sanguinetti darts in and clinches Jcool up against the cage.
Sanguinetti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanguinetti is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanguinetti is defended easily by Jcool.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Sanguinetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanguinetti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanguinetti tries for a takedown but Jcool sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jcool blocks a head kick by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jcool can do to turn this around?
Sanguinetti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanguinetti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sanguinetti lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti stalls.
Sanguinetti manages to break the clinch.
Jcool dodges the punch combination from Sanguinetti.
Jcool follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Orlando Sanguinetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanguinetti drives through and clinches with Jcool against the cage.
Sanguinetti breaks the clinch.
Sanguinetti drives through and clinches with Jcool against the cage.
Sanguinetti breaks from the clinch.
Sanguinetti misses with a body kick.
Jcool shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanguinetti defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti shoots in for a takedown but Jcool shows good takedown defense.
Sanguinetti clinches.
Sanguinetti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jcool blocks it with crossed arms.
Jcool is trying to pull guard but Sanguinetti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanguinetti is struggling to control the position.
Sanguinetti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jcool gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jcool has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanguinetti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanguinetti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jcool is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanguinetti has double underhooks.
Sanguinetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanguinetti pushes Jcool up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jcool fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanguinetti prevents a body shot from Jcool.
Jcool tries to pull guard but Sanguinetti holds him up against the cage and eventually Jcool drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Sanguinetti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Jcool'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!
Jcool tries to keep at a distance but Sanguinetti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanguinetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanguinetti tries to pull guard but Jcool holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanguinetti drops back down to his feet.
Sanguinetti manages to break the clinch.
Sanguinetti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jcool steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sanguinetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jcool closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanguinetti to the mat! Sanguinetti manages to get full guard.
Sanguinetti has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jcool is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Sanguinetti jumps guard but Jcool turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Sanguinetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanguinetti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jcool pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Jcool. No joy for Sanguinetti on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Jcool on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanguinetti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jcool sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanguinetti somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Jcool as Sanguinetti shoots in.
Sanguinetti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jcool but Jcool pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanguinetti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jcool shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanguinetti but Sanguinetti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanguinetti takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti goes for a takedown attempt but Jcool pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanguinetti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jcool tries to circle away but Sanguinetti has him pinned against the cage.
Sanguinetti breaks the clinch.
Orlando Sanguinetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Jcool throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanguinetti's waist but Sanguinetti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jcool off to one side.
Jcool defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanguinetti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti rushes Jcool and presses him up against the cage.
Jcool is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanguinetti can't get the takedown.
Sanguinetti tries to pull guard but Jcool forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jcool is trying to pull guard but Sanguinetti has him pressed against the cage.
Jcool is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanguinetti to keep the fight standing.
Sanguinetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jcool with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanguinetti counters by moving into the clinch.
Sanguinetti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jcool fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanguinetti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jcool after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti stalls.
Sanguinetti effectively controlling the action here.
Sanguinetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jcool moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanguinetti.
Jcool fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanguinetti shoots in looking for a takedown. Jcool tries to sprawl out of it but Sanguinetti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jcool manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Sanguinetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanguinetti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Sanguinetti!
Orlando Sanguinetti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Abdul Jcool stepped up to the mic, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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