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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thilo Sarrazin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and shaun london (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). shaun london has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thilo Sarrazin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, shaun london!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
london closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sarrazin circles away.
Sarrazin with a lazy takedown attempt
and london counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
london shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sarrazin is trying to defend but london finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarrazin trying to control but london postures up.
Sarrazin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sarrazin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by london.
Sarrazin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sarrazin wants to control but london is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sarrazin actively working from the bottom here.
Sarrazin is pressing down on london's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
london won't allow Sarrazin to sweep him here.
Sarrazin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. london doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. london manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sarrazin is breathing heavily.
london wants to pass the guard but Sarrazin is keeping the position.
london showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
london thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
london trying to control but Sarrazin is working from the bottom.
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.
london showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sarrazin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sarrazin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
london trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sarrazin looking to hit a scissor sweep but london is one step ahead there.
london postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
london really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sarrazin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
london preventing the sweep.
london must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
london looking to pass the guard.
london is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sarrazin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling london to score with a decent uppercut.
Sarrazin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows london to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sarrazin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
london lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarrazin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sarrazin looking to hit a scissor sweep but london is one step ahead there.
london won't allow Sarrazin to get back to his feet.
london stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sarrazin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sarrazin is working an open guard so london takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sarrazin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sarrazin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sarrazin misses with a takedown attempt
and london counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarrazin trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
shaun london dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
london tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarrazin was well out of range. Poor timing from london.
Sarrazin tries for a takedown but london circles away easily
and london counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by london.
Sarrazin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sarrazin kicks london off and gets to his feet.
Sarrazin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarrazin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but london paws at him with a jab and circles away.
london jabs Sarrazin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sarrazin doesn't manage to clinch there - london circles away.
london shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sarrazin wants to control but london is having none of it.
Sarrazin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Sarrazin tries to roll over but london keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarrazin is looking to control london's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sarrazin avoid being mounted?
Sarrazin missing with punches from the bottom.
london trying to mount his opponent but Sarrazin defends it.
Sarrazin is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sarrazin is trying to maintain the position but london is very close to passing his half guard.
Sarrazin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sarrazin is staying active underneath london, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
london shoots in and gets a takedown into Sarrazin's guard.
Sarrazin looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarrazin, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
london trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sarrazin trying to control the position.
london got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sarrazin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, london has managed to get both his arms back between Sarrazin's legs - danger averted.
Sarrazin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. london doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. london manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
london wants to pass the guard but Sarrazin is keeping the position.
Sarrazin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Sarrazin wants to sweep but no luck.
london wants to control from the top but Sarrazin keeps moving.
Sarrazin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
london tries to free his leg and advance position but Sarrazin is retaining full guard.
london drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sarrazin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now london has Sarrazin in his guard.
london is trying to control the position but Sarrazin postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
shaun london showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sarrazin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. london tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sarrazin is in london's guard.
Sarrazin is working london over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
london looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sarrazin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
london keeping moving, preventing Sarrazin from controlling successfully.
Sarrazin is really struggling to control london but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sarrazin slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. london manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sarrazin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarrazin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and london counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sarrazin actively working from the bottom here.
london decides to stand up.
Sarrazin wants to clinch
so london counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
london wanted to stand there but Sarrazin had control of the position.
london prevents Sarrazin from getting back to his feet.
Sarrazin looking to control.
Sarrazin punching to the body, from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
london slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sarrazin looking to control but london passes into half guard.
Sarrazin kicks london off and gets back to his feet.
Sarrazin with a lazy takedown attempt
so london counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sarrazin is working an open guard so london takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sarrazin tries to clinch but london moves out of range.
shaun london is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sarrazin enables london to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sarrazin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sarrazin controls london momentarily but london frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
london stays in close to Sarrazin's body and controls the position.
Sarrazin working a defensive guard here.
shaun london has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sarrazin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. london defends it easily.
london trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sarrazin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sarrazin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
london is looking to improve his position.
Sarrazin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sarrazin is looking to take a break and control but london is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sarrazin wants to stand up but london has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sarrazin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarrazin controlling the action here.
Sarrazin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. london doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarrazin.
And that's the end of the fight!
shaun london comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well london has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... shaun london!
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