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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson's entrance music is I Run the Military. A fine choice. Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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162 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xystorophoroi Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Xystorophoroi Ii to the ground. Sanderson is now in Xystorophoroi Ii's guard.
Sanderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xystorophoroi Ii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanderson has managed to get both his arms back between Xystorophoroi Ii's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Xystorophoroi Ii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanderson controlling from the top position.
Sanderson gets to his feet - Xystorophoroi Ii follows without any prompting.
Sanderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xystorophoroi Ii tries to avoid it but Sanderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xystorophoroi Ii to the ground. Xystorophoroi Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Sanderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xystorophoroi Ii avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Xystorophoroi Ii to the ground. Sanderson is now in Xystorophoroi Ii's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Xystorophoroi Ii keeps moving.
Xystorophoroi Ii keeping full guard, as Sanderson tries to pass.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Xystorophoroi Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Dan Sanderson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Xystorophoroi Ii feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sanderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Xystorophoroi Ii, into his guard.
Xystorophoroi Ii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanderson defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanderson forces his way into half guard.
Xystorophoroi Ii trying to control here.
Sanderson trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanderson is looking to take a break and control but Xystorophoroi Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanderson wants to pass the guard but Xystorophoroi Ii is defending well.
Sanderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Xystorophoroi Ii moves into full guard.
Xystorophoroi Ii is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xystorophoroi Ii 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.
Sanderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xystorophoroi Ii on the ground.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Xystorophoroi Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Xystorophoroi Ii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Xystorophoroi Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dan Sanderson just wasn't active enough.
Xystorophoroi Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanderson throws out the jab.
Dan Sanderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Xystorophoroi Ii counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sanderson misses with a wild combination.
Sanderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanderson misses with a takedown attempt - Xystorophoroi Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xystorophoroi Ii defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson has his takedown stuffed
and Xystorophoroi Ii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws out a powerful jab.
Sanderson shoots in but Xystorophoroi Ii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanderson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Xystorophoroi Ii counter with a right hand.
Sanderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xystorophoroi Ii tries to avoid it but Sanderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xystorophoroi Ii to the ground. Xystorophoroi Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanderson shoots and misses
and Xystorophoroi Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanderson thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xystorophoroi Ii has a takedown stuffed.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in but Sanderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson throws a hook to the side of Xystorophoroi Ii's head but Xystorophoroi Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Xystorophoroi Ii to the mat! Xystorophoroi Ii manages to get full guard.
Xystorophoroi Ii manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanderson defends it nicely.
Xystorophoroi Ii slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a takedown
and Sanderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Xystorophoroi Ii's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson trying to control but Xystorophoroi Ii is working from the bottom.
Xystorophoroi Ii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Xystorophoroi Ii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Sanderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanderson tries to get out of the position.
Sanderson is looking to stand up but Xystorophoroi Ii isn't so interested in that idea.
Xystorophoroi Ii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii drops back looking for a leg! Sanderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanderson manages to kick Xystorophoroi Ii off! Xystorophoroi Ii jumps back into Sanderson's guard.
Sanderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xystorophoroi Ii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xystorophoroi Ii lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xystorophoroi Ii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xystorophoroi Ii drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sanderson dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a takedown
and Sanderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking to reverse the position.
Xystorophoroi Ii is not content to let Sanderson control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking to regain half guard here but Sanderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanderson trying to control the position but Xystorophoroi Ii is working away.
Sanderson cracks Xystorophoroi Ii with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sanderson working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sanderson trying to control the action but Xystorophoroi Ii is working from the bottom.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xystorophoroi Ii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xystorophoroi Ii is not content to let Sanderson control the position.
Sanderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xystorophoroi Ii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanderson is looking to take a break and control but Xystorophoroi Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to buck Sanderson off but Sanderson is having none of it.
Sanderson wants to control but Xystorophoroi Ii is keeping him busy.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to bench press Sanderson off him but Sanderson keeps the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sanderson is looking to take a break and control but Xystorophoroi Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanderson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Xystorophoroi Ii!
Xystorophoroi Ii sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanderson seems to be working for a kimura but Xystorophoroi Ii defends the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson working Xystorophoroi Ii over with strikes.
Sanderson trying to control the action but Xystorophoroi Ii is working from the bottom.
Xystorophoroi Ii gets full guard.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Xystorophoroi Ii keeps moving.
Xystorophoroi Ii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Xystorophoroi Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xystorophoroi Ii has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sanderson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Xystorophoroi Ii has tightened it up now! Sanderson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii!
After the big win, Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Broken Halo Pride Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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