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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D comes to the cage accompanied by Get Back by Ludacris. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy D!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanders dives in and grabs D's left leg, looking for a takedown. D pushes down on Sanders's head and hops out.
Sanders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has D pinned against the cage. D gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanders is defended easily by D.
Billy D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Sanders.
Sanders displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Billy D has been cut.
Sanders bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps D's head backwards.
D lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanders circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with D but D pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanders fails with the takedown.
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt - D sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
D clinches with his opponent.
D throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from D.
A left hand lands to the body for D.
D tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing D back against the cage.
Sanders is working for takedown but D is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanders looks gassed!
D lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
D lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanders changes levels and goes for a takedown here. D fights it off and pushes away nicely.
D darts in and clinches Sanders up against the cage.
A body shot lands from D.
D cracks Sanders with a nice body shot.
D digs a right hand underneath Sanders's ribcage. Sanders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice elbow from D.
D gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
D missing with knees to the body.
D lands a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
D presses Sanders against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
D stalling in the clinch.
D lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanders or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
D misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanders.
Nice body punch from D.
D is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
D lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from D.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Billy D.
D scores with a jab. Sanders acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
D scores with a jab. Sanders acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanders there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanders stuns D with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
D slips under a jab.
No luck for Sanders with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D connects with a body shot.
D moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
D has Sanders pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for D.
D is stalling here.
Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanders fails to pull guard.
Sanders tries to pull guard but D won't allow it.
Sanders wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
D throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for D.
D gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Come on D - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
D lands a shot to the body.
D scores with a hook to the body.
D stalling in the clinch.
D cracks Sanders with a nice body shot.
D effectively controlling the action here.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
D stalls.
A short body shot lands from D as the two fighters clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders being controlled against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Billy D.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by D.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy D dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy D's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anthony Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanders.
D thows a body shot but no joy.
D connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanders misses with a straight left.
Sanders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanders fails with the takedown.
D stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanders dives in and grabs D's left leg, looking for a takedown. D pushes down on Sanders's head and hops out.
Billy D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Sanders.
No joy there for Sanders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
D avoids a punch combination nicely.
D throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanders walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D digs a good hook to Sanders's body.
D lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
D cracks a nice hook into Sanders's ribs.
D throws a one two combo.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from D.
D misses with a two punch combination.
Billy D is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
D slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanders, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanders throws a combination that misses
and D counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
D lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
D throws a big shot that misses.
Sanders throws a hook but D blocks it.
D moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
Still in the clinch, D scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanders misses with a punch on the inside.
A looping hook to the body misses from D. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
D will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
D darts in and clinches Sanders up against the cage.
D struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanders controls his hands.
Billy D has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanders wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by D.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as D takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
D lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
D holding his opponent close, against the cage.
D scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanders tries to pull guard but D holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanders drops back down to his feet.
A short right from D.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. D is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
D avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by D.
D is working Sanders over against the cage.
D throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
D is working Sanders over against the cage.
Sanders is trying desperately to land a takedown but D is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sanders.
D lands a nice shot to the body.
D is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Sanders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
D lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from D as the two fighters clinch.
D pushes Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
D digs a right hand underneath Sanders's ribcage. Sanders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
D pushes Sanders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for D.
A hook to the body from D.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on D - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sanders on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but D pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
D clinches with his opponent.
D cracks Sanders with a nice body shot.
D controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for D.
Good body shot from D.
Sanders jumps guard but D stands there with Sanders around his waist. Sanders gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanders.
D avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy D dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy D's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Sanders misses.
Sanders connects with a right hand. D shakes it off.
Sanders tries for a takedown but D circles away easily
and D holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for D.
D putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanders in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
D is stalling here.
D seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A right hook to the body lands for D.
D lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Sanders changes levels and goes for a takedown here. D fights it off and pushes away nicely.
D closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
D works on Sanders's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from D.
Sanders wants a takedown but no success here.
Billy D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Sanders.
D lands a body shot.
D presses Sanders against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
D lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanders.
D avoiding damage.
D digs a right hand underneath Sanders's ribcage. Sanders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
D lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
D misses with a shot to the kidneys.
D pushes Sanders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from D - that landed with a thud.
D content to slow the pace in the clinch.
D gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
D is leaning against Sanders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for D.
D lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanders or not.
D is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
D prevents a takedown attempt there.
D lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
D lands a left hand.
D is stalling here.
Billy D is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
D is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanders is defending well for now.
D works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
D gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Sanders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
D is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with D for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sanders has D pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. D manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anthony Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanders has D pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. D manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. D is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanders fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy D showed his dominance in that final round.
Well D 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy D!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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