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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oil Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slick kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Careful With That Axe Eugene. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Anthony Sanders enters the cage!
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177 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm
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183 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oil Slick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slick shoots in for a takedown but Sanders shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slick throws a front kick aimed at Sanders's knee but Sanders avoids it well.
Slick throws a low kick but Sanders avoids it.
Sanders blocks the body kick.
Slick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanders sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slick somewhat.
Slick looks to throw the jab but Sanders is out of range.
Sanders throws a combination. Slick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanders missing with a left hand there. Slick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slick shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sanders napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sanders avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slick.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders is not content to let Slick control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Slick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanders has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Slick but great work by Sanders.
Slick is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanders off and has taken his back!
Slick looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Sanders is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Slick off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Slick has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sanders.
Slick really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sanders.
Slick throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders is having to fend off submission attempts from Slick, who is looking to sink in the choke. Slick doesn't have the hooks in though and Sanders manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Sanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Slick is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders slips nicely into half guard.
Slick is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanders controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanders has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slick is proving hard to escape from.
Slick looking for a guillotine here but Sanders defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Slick is keeping the position.
Slick working for a triangle but Sanders defends it easily.
Sanders is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sanders drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slick misses with the ground and pound.
Slick working the ground and pound but Sanders is defending the strikes.
Slick trying to control the action but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Sanders is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Slick asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sanders is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oil Slick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Slick darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Slick with the ground and pound but Sanders uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Slick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanders wants to get back to his feet but Slick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slick thows a big elbow that misses.
Slick postures up in Sanders's guard and throws a big left but Sanders blocks it.
Sanders wants to stand and escape but Slick is having none of it.
Slick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanders swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slick throwing strikes from guard but Sanders blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanders tries to bum rush Slick with a series of wild strikes but Slick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slick misses with a head kick.
Slick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanders as he avoids it easily.
Slick shoots in but Sanders avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oil Slick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanders's sensitive parts.
Slick fails with a takedown attempt.
Slick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanders but Sanders pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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.
Sanders leaves Slick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanders works the jab nicely.
Nice cross by Sanders.
Sanders scores with a sloppy right hand. Slick should have avoided that one.
Slick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanders comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slick tries to land a front kick but Sanders steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slick looks for a takedown but Sanders sprawls well.
Slick shoots in but Sanders avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slick connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders swings for the body but Slick moves out of range.
Slick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Slick working away.
Sanders is pushing Slick's head away, looking to escape. Slick manages to hold on to the position though.
Sanders takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sanders avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slick.
Slick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanders is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Slick has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slick working the ground and pound.
Slick tries for a kimura but Sanders is defending well.
Slick throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sanders is looking to reverse the position.
Slick creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sanders sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sanders is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Slick is looking to take a break and control but Sanders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oil Slick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanders punishes Slick's body with a nice straight punch.
Slick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanders circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slick. That's going to slow Sanders down.
Slick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sanders wants to stand but Slick is controlling the position.
Slick passes Sanders's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slick throwing shots but Sanders is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders is staying active underneath Slick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanders is trying to stand.
Slick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Slick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slick working the head and body with strikes.
Slick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanders has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slick trying to control the action but Sanders is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Slick is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sanders reverses the position - he's now on top in Slick's guard.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slick can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanders advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slick.
Slick wants to sweep but no luck.
Anthony Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders pushes down on Slick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oil Slick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slick is pressing down on Sanders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slick is keeping the position for now.
Slick thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Slick 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.
Slick striking from the bottom here.
Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slick is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Slick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanders as he jumps to the side.
Slick shoots in and drives through. Sanders sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oil Slick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slick.
Nice cross by Sanders.
Sanders looks to score with a jab to the body but Slick is just out of range.
Slick shoots in for a takedown but Sanders shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanders looks to land a body kick but Slick moved away.
Slick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Slick is pressing down on Sanders's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanders is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oil Slick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slick, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oil Slick!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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