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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Sanguinetti (ranked 4905 p4p, 25866 weight class) and Sheik Tevez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlando Sanguinetti has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sheik Tevez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tevez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanguinetti scores with a takedown into Tevez's guard.
Sanguinetti content to stall in guard here.
Sanguinetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Tevez is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tevez wants to sweep here but Sanguinetti controlling him for the moment.
Sanguinetti pushing down on Tevez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanguinetti throwing shots but Tevez is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanguinetti is thwarting Tevez's attempts to control the position.
Sanguinetti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanguinetti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tevez tries to roll over but Sanguinetti keeps him under control.
Sanguinetti wants to work for an arm triangle but Tevez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tevez is trying to stand back up but Sanguinetti is controlling him
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.
Tevez wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tevez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tevez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tevez looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tevez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanguinetti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tevez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanguinetti walks away with a smile on his face. Tevez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheik Tevez.
Tevez goes for a double leg but Sanguinetti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanguinetti continues to drive forward.
Tevez looks winded!
Sanguinetti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tevez to the mat! Tevez manages to get full guard.
Tevez controls Sanguinetti momentarily but Sanguinetti frees himself.
Tevez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanguinetti controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti looking to pass the guard.
Sanguinetti preventing the sweep.
Tevez is trying to keep Sanguinetti in close.
Sanguinetti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sanguinetti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tevez dives on top into guard.
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.
Sanguinetti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tevez trying to control but Sanguinetti is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tevez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tevez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Sanguinetti dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanguinetti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tevez!
Tevez bucks up and tries to throw Sanguinetti off but instead Sanguinetti has got his back!
Sanguinetti is looking for the choke from the back position but Tevez is controlling his hands well.
Tevez breaks Sanguinetti's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tevez trying to control but Sanguinetti is working from the bottom.
Sanguinetti has a closed guard, preventing Tevez from standing up.
Tevez cracks Sanguinetti with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tevez throwing strikes but missing.
Orlando Sanguinetti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tevez stands and steps away. Sanguinetti gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tevez fails with the takedown.
Sanguinetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tevez can do to turn this around?
Tevez with a poor takedown
and Sanguinetti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti missing with knees to the body.
Sanguinetti has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tevez regains guard immediately.
Sanguinetti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tevez is keeping the position for now.
Tevez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tevez is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanguinetti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanguinetti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tevez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanguinetti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tevez on the ground.
Tevez keeping full guard, as Sanguinetti tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti stops Tevez from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tevez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sanguinetti has passed into half guard!
Tevez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sanguinetti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanguinetti wants to free his trapped foot but Tevez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tevez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sanguinetti is on him like a limpet, forcing Tevez back against the cage.
Sanguinetti displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tevez up against the cage.
Sanguinetti decides to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti trying to keep a closed guard but Tevez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanguinetti has control of Tevez's left arm, preventing Tevez from doing any damage.
Sanguinetti striking off his back but it's not causing Tevez any problems.
Tevez trying to control but Sanguinetti is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tevez postures up in Sanguinetti's guard and throws a big left but Sanguinetti blocks it.
Sanguinetti looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanguinetti, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Orlando Sanguinetti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sanguinetti pushes Tevez up against the cage in a clinch.
Tevez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanguinetti's elbow.
Tevez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanguinetti smiles and moves away.
Sanguinetti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanguinetti throws a push kick but Tevez slaps the foot to one side.
Sanguinetti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanguinetti wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanguinetti takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tevez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanguinetti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheik Tevez.
A short left from Sanguinetti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tevez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanguinetti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tevez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tevez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanguinetti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tevez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Sanguinetti to work.
Sanguinetti turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sanguinetti manages to end up in side control.
Tevez tries to improve position but can't.
Sanguinetti tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sanguinetti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tevez, who protects the arm well.
Tevez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tevez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tevez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanguinetti keeps working.
Sanguinetti moves into full guard.
Sanguinetti wants to hit a sweep here but Tevez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanguinetti there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanguinetti wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tevez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tevez wants to control the pace but Sanguinetti is squirming around nicely.
Tevez avoids the attempt from Sanguinetti to control.
Tevez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sanguinetti has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sanguinetti!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tevez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tevez is trying to control the position but Sanguinetti postures up.
Sanguinetti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanguinetti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanguinetti throwing strikes from guard but Tevez blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Sanguinetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanguinetti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Sanguinetti!
An out of breath Orlando Sanguinetti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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