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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Huey Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huey Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Law landing knees to the head.
Law gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sanchez regains guard.
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.
Sanchez is pulling down on Law's head. It's preventing any offense from Law, at least for the moment.
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing Law from standing up.
Law gets to his feet. Sanchez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law lands a jab.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Law sprawls well. Law wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Law connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Law rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez is pressed up against the cage. Law has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanchez down to the mat. Sanchez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Law moves away
and Law counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Law manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Law can't get the takedown.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Law walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Huey Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sanchez.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Law connects with the punch.
Law clinches with his opponent.
Law lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Law with a knee to the head.
Law wants the takedown. Sanchez is fighting it off but Law persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanchez's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez has his foot on Law's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Law works his way back into a safe position though.
Law will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Law pushes his legs off easily.
Law decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Law lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Law.
Law is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Law avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Law has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Law stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez working for submissions but it's allowed Law to get to half guard.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sanchez.
Law prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Law is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez pushes Law off looking to stand but Law dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Law dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Law lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanchez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Law counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Law has taken the fight into the clinch.
Law lands a knee to the head.
It looks like James Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Law lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Law crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Law slowing the pace effectively.
A knee to the head by Law.
Law lands a knee to the head.
Law lands a damaging elbow.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch.
Law breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sanchez stands up from half guard.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Law connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Law lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Law stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Law wants it to stay on the feet.
Huey Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sanchez.
Law moves into the clinch successfully.
Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Law is stalling here.
Sanchez jumps into guard, dragging Law to the mat.
Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Law can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Law stands up from Sanchez's guard - Law perhaps looking for a knockout.
Law connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Law looks to land a combination. Sanchez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanchez tries to clinch up
and Law counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Law tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Law to the ground. Law escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Law has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Sanchez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Law has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Law has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sanchez uses from the top position.
Law has a closed guard, preventing Sanchez from standing up.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez prevents Law from getting back to his feet.
Law keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here.
Law pushes Sanchez off and scrambles back to his feet.
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.
Law displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to clinch
and Law counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Law.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Law just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanchez jumps guard but Law stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Law lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Law lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Law lands a damaging elbow.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Law holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Stalling in the clinch from Law.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Law won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Law dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Law has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Law just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Law goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Law has him pinned against the cage.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Law holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Law is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Law scores with a knee to the head.
Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Law has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Law just stands there and leans against the cage.
Huey Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up James Sanchez's cut even more.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Law smiles and moves away.
Law instigates a clinch.
Sanchez wants a takedown.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Law smiles and moves away.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Law bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt
and Law cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
Law moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Sanchez jumps guard but Law stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Law shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Law lands a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Law holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Come on Law - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Huey Law has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Law creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Law pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Law gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Law tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sanchez controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Law seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law stands and steps away. Sanchez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Law has managed to clinch.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Law walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Huey Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law clinches with his opponent.
Law displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Law smiles and moves away.
Sanchez wants to clinch
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Law lands a head kick!
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Law counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law throws out a powerful jab.
Law closes the distance and clinches.
Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez jumps guard but Law stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Law scores with a knee to the head.
Law blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Law walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Law instigates a clinch.
Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Law just leaning against Sanchez, taking a breather.
Law connects with a knee to the head.
Law stalling the fight.
Law breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Law's waist but Law gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
James Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huey Law is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Law has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huey Law showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Law 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huey Law!
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