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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zilla Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Jesus Saves. 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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255 lbs
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196 cm
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275 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Zilla Kong!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Kong.
Kong letting Sanchez take a breather here.
Kong is trying to drag Sanchez to the mat but Sanchez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
It looks like Zilla Kong has been cut.
Sanchez controlling the action here for a moment.
Kong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sanchez regains guard.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kong's guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez pushing down on Kong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Kong trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez is looking to pass Kong's guard but actually Kong recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Kong has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Kong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Kong.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Kong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez won't allow Kong to get back to his feet.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Sanchez pushes down on Kong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanchez is thwarting Kong's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kong is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zilla Kong's cut.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Kong connects with a body shot.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Kong misses with an uppercut.
Kong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Kong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kong, right into the meat.
Kong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanchez did well to prevent Kong getting side control.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kong lands strikes from half guard.
Kong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kong.
Kong thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kong is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Kong has control of the leg.
Kong throws a strike but Sanchez manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Kong tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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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
RATING
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