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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chilli Bloke (ranked 1186 p4p, 1747 weight class) and Barnabus Sanitario (ranked 94 p4p, 121 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 cm 30 135 18 - 12 - 0 |
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150 cm 23 135 9 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling Excellent MT Very quick |
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Good wrestler Decent boxing Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chilli Bloke! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Barnabus Sanitario! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sanitario dodges the punch combination from Bloke.
Sanitario is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bloke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt - Bloke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Sanitario steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bloke. Sanitario moves into range and connects with a jab. Bloke connects with a body shot that sends Sanitario's belly button to the back. Sanitario throws out a loose jab but Bloke uses good head movement to avoid it. Bloke throws a right hand that Sanitario ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanitario also avoids with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanitario tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bloke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanitario somewhat. Bloke throws a series of punches but Sanitario moves out of range. Bloke throws the left hand but Sanitario avoids the punch easily. Bloke misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanitario manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bloke on his heels. He'll look to pass Bloke's guard now, I'm sure. Sanitario is in close to Bloke's body, working some short punches and elbows. Bloke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bloke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanitario defends it easily. Sanitario must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Sanitario avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bloke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Sanitario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bloke working for submissions but it's allowed Sanitario to get to half guard.
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bloke actively working from the bottom here. Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bloke with the active half guard here but Sanitario passes nicely into side control. Bloke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanitario wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Sanitario lands a nice forearm strike. Bloke on the wrong end of some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bloke takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bloke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bloke taking a bit of punishment here - Sanitario scoring with strikes. Bloke on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Bloke is looking for a sweep. Bloke sneaks back into half guard. Bloke is looking to improve his position.
Sanitario working the head and body with strikes. Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanitario pulls his head out easily. Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanitario pulls his head out easily. Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Sanitario drops an elbow to the side of Bloke's head. Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sanitario working the head and body with strikes. Bloke taking some punishment here, with Sanitario in his half guard. Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanitario pulls his head out easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabus Sanitario dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Sanitario fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Sanitario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Bloke counters with a left to the body. Sanitario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanitario takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanitario chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bloke can pounce on him.
Sanitario dives in for a single leg takedown but Bloke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Chilli Bloke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario. Sanitario waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloke. Bloke throws a body shot but no joy. Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt and Bloke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bloke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanitario tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bloke defends well and Sanitario ends up having to push Bloke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Sanitario feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bloke has his foot on Sanitario's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanitario works his way back into a safe position though. Bloke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sanitario passes into side control.
Bloke is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bloke takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Sanitario looks up at the clock and then as Bloke takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sanitario smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bloke tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bloke is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Sanitario scores with a couple of short elbows. Bloke is looking to reverse the position. Sanitario is looking to take a break and control but Bloke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bloke regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bloke looking for submissions off his back. Barnabus Sanitario has got the better of the ground game so far. Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Sanitario seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Sanitario is looking to take a break and control but Bloke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bloke has hold of Sanitario's hands but Sanitario slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Sanitario working over Bloke with some ground and pound. Bloke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanitario connects with a nice short shot to Bloke's temple. Bloke is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sanitario is tapping! Great win for Bloke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chilli Bloke!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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