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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyler Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killian comes to the cage accompanied by Who Let the Dogs out - Baha men. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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171 cm
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145 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyler Killian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders drops his hands momentarily and Killian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Killian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killian throws a head kick that Sanders semi-blocks.
Killian fails to land with a series of punches.
Killian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanders counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sanders takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Killian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sanders is keen to just control but Killian is a slippery customer.
Killian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanders thows a huge punch but Killian dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanders lands a nice short elbow.
Killian actively working from the bottom here.
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanders in particular looking to stall.
Sanders looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanders winds up and cracks Killian with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Killian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanders connects with a nice short shot to Killian's temple.
Sanders lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Killian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders slips a nice elbow through Killian's hands, connecting with Killian's forehead.
Killian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Sanders lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Killian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Sanders is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Killian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Sanders perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanders's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sanders is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders stalling.
It looks like Sanders might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sanders looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanders perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanders lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Killian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Killian working for a triangle but Sanders defends it easily.
Sanders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is working Killian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanders works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanders trying to control the pace.
Sanders is pressing down on Killian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Killian is holding on for now.
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!
Sanders prevents Killian from improving his position.
Sanders perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders is keen to just control but Killian is a slippery customer.
Sanders prevents Killian from standing back up.
Sanders drops an elbow to the side of Killian's head.
Killian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sanders dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Killian drives through with a takedown into Sanders's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanders seems keen to control Killian's posture.
Killian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sanders dives on top into guard.
Sanders wants to control from the top but Killian keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanders working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Killian's head.
Sanders controlling from the top position.
Sanders is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian 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.
Killian keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Killian has his foot on Sanders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanders works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Killian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanders is working Killian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanders stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A combination from Killian does no damage.
Killian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanders circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanders slips a jab and a cross from Killian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanders slips under a jab from Killian.
Killian shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanders tries to sprawl out of it but Killian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanders manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Killian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sanders napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanders knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanders manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders 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.
Killian looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Sanders there.
Killian is staying active underneath Sanders, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Sanders seems content to control.
Sanders moves nicely into side control.
Sanders cracks Killian with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Killian regains half guard.
Sanders not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Sanders.
Killian actively working from the bottom here.
Sanders slows the pace down in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders is trying to control the action in half guard but Killian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanders closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Killian's guard.
Killian throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sanders uses it to pass to side control.
Killian taking punishment in the form of punches.
Killian takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Killian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanders connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Killian some visible discomfort.
Sanders landing strikes.
Killian is trying to buck Sanders off.
Michael Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanders has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Killian!
Sanders postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Killian looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders wants to control the pace but Killian is squirming around nicely.
Sanders takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Killian?
Killian tries to reverse the position but Sanders maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanders raining down hammerfists from mount.
Killian slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanders connects with a nice short shot to Killian's temple.
Sanders not doing much here.
Sanders 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.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but Killian defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Sanders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Killian manages to get to full guard.
Sanders is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanders showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Killian keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killian is keeping the position for now.
Killian working for submissions but it's allowed Sanders to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian wants to improve his position but Sanders is controlling well.
Sanders seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Killian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanders connects with a nice short shot to Killian's temple.
Sanders perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanders lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sanders not doing much here.
Sanders is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Killian!
Sanders lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders content just to control the position here.
Kyler Killian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killian is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sanders controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanders winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Sanders!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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