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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between lay npraytwo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). lay npraytwo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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131 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, lay npraytwo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, BJ Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from npraytwo as Sanchez shoots in.
Sanchez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
npraytwo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
npraytwo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
npraytwo works to advance to full mount. Sanchez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sanchez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but npraytwo pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez tries to roll over but npraytwo keeps him under control.
npraytwo tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
npraytwo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. npraytwo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and npraytwo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
lay npraytwo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Sanchez.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and npraytwo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
npraytwo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and npraytwo counters with a nice body shot.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and npraytwo counters with a stiff right hand.
npraytwo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanchez if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and npraytwo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez has his foot on npraytwo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. npraytwo works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez is looking for a triangle here but npraytwo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
npraytwo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to escape the position but npraytwo is controlling the position.
npraytwo tries to advance to mount but Sanchez denies him.
npraytwo controls the position from side control.
npraytwo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lay npraytwo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
npraytwo digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez shoots and misses
and npraytwo counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but npraytwo circles away easily
and npraytwo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
enabling npraytwo to counter with a crisp jab.
lay npraytwo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Sanchez.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and npraytwo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and npraytwo defends well.
npraytwo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
npraytwo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
npraytwo sitting in guard here, content to control.
npraytwo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
npraytwo trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
npraytwo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead npraytwo passes into half guard.
Well, if npraytwo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. lay npraytwo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but npraytwo circles away easily
and npraytwo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
npraytwo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
npraytwo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
npraytwo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! npraytwo has picked Sanchez up and slammed him! Sanchez can't keep hold of the triangle and npraytwo manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lay npraytwo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
npraytwo lands a body shot.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and npraytwo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A bit of stalling here from npraytwo.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. npraytwo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
lay npraytwo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Sanchez.
npraytwo controlling the action here for a moment.
npraytwo tightens his grip and picks Sanchez up, before dumping him to the ground. Sanchez manages to land in guard.
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
npraytwo wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
lay npraytwo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
npraytwo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two 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.
Sanchez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! npraytwo escapes and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
lay npraytwo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
npraytwo avoids the strikes from the bottom by Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to regain half guard here but npraytwo keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
npraytwo trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on npraytwo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
BJ Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez is looking for a triangle here but npraytwo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
lay npraytwo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well npraytwo 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... lay npraytwo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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