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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Gay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Sanchez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dorian Gay's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dorian Gay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a head kick but Gay moves out of range.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gay looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Gay digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gay scores with a nice strike.
Gay tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Gay thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez misses with a low kick as Gay jumps back.
A big left from Gay misses.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Gay moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez moves out of range as Gay strikes.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Gay moves out of range.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez tries to sprawl but Gay drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Gay frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Gay there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gay thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gay lands a big elbow.
Gay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sanchez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanchez looks a forlorn figure.
Gay looking to ground and pound but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poor strikes thrown by Gay there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gay looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanchez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sanchez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay throws some wild stikes that Sanchez manages to avoid easily.
Gay 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.
Gay goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Gay won't let him.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Gay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gay is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gay is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Gay from controlling successfully.
Gay throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gay is adopting a defensive guard.
Gay has an active guard here but Sanchez has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Gay dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Gay.
Gay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Dorian Gay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Gay with a series of wild strikes but Gay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Kyle Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gay cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Gay.
Gay throws a shot to the body.
Gay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Gay backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gay closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanchez did well to prevent Gay getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gay.
Gay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gay seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gay prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Gay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gay.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gay is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gay.
Dorian Gay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Gay trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard, as Gay worked for a kimura.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gay wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Gay dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Gay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters circling a little - Sanchez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Gay moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Sanchez.
Sanchez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Gay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
Gay throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gay shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez moves forwards but Gay connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dorian Gay is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
Sanchez scores with a spinning back kick!
Gay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gay shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gay throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Gay scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez is trying to keep Gay in close.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Gay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gay looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Gay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gay trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez controls Gay momentarily but Gay frees himself.
Gay looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gay pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Gay wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gay holds on and takes a little breather.
Gay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gay looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Kyle Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gay throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Gay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gay throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Gay just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gay throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gay at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kyle Sanchez just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gay looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Gay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Gay keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanchez is trying to push Gay away but Gay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gay loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Gay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gay. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Gay.
Gay clinches.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Gay has the dominant position.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Gay has him pressed against the cage.
Gay breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Gay as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez throws a head kick that Gay semi-blocks.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gay misses the shot to the body.
Gay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gay is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Gay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gay controlling the action here.
Gay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Gay keeps him under control.
Gay is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez pushes Gay off looking to stand but Gay dives back in and keeps control.
Gay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Gay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gay wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gay is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gay is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Gay had his way with Kyle Sanchez in 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. This is the final round!
Sanchez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sanchez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanchez wants to slow Gay down by chopping away at his legs.
Gay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
Sanchez lands a head kick!
Gay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gay.
Sanchez wants to control but Gay postures up.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez is not content to let Gay control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gay throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gay works his way into side control.
Gay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanchez, who protects the arm well.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Sanchez is going to stand back up.
Sanchez is stalling here. Gay is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sanchez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gay has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sanchez is being controlled here.
Gay wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Gay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dorian Gay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay taking a breather here.
Gay working away.
Kyle Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dorian Gay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dorian Gay!
Dorian Gay retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Dorian Gay was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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