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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mullberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mullberry has chosen Top Gun Anthem as his entrance music. Thiago Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Mullberry!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullberry misses with a wild body shot.
Mullberry throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Mullberry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mullberry's waist but Mullberry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullberry slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mullberry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mullberry lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mullberry looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mullberry's waist but Mullberry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mullberry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mullberry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mullberry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Mullberry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mullberry stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Mullberry has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mullberry prevents it.
Sanchez has clasped his hands together around Mullberry's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mullberry tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position.
Sanchez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mullberry is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mullberry is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Mullberry manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sanchez.
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullberry looking for a sweep. Not yet Mullberry, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mullberry controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mullberry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez passes Mullberry's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez throwing shots but Mullberry is blocking nicely.
Sanchez throwing shots but Mullberry is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullberry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez throws a strike but Mullberry avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mullberry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mullberry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mullberry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez postures up in Mullberry's guard and throws a big left but Mullberry blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanchez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mullberry's guard.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mullberry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mullberry working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez postures up and lands a big shot to Mullberry's brow.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Thiago Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez trying to control but Mullberry is working from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Mullberry has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Mullberry blocks nicely.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mullberry's head.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Mullberry blocks nicely.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mullberry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mullberry keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullberry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mullberry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mullberry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Mullberry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mullberry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mullberry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanchez works over Mullberry with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses. Mullberry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Mullberry!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Sanchez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Mullberry sprawls well.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mullberry but Mullberry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullberry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Mullberry.
Mullberry scores with a body shot.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mullberry circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mullberry. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mullberry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thiago Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mullberry stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mullberry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez moves forwards but Mullberry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mullberry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mullberry wants it to stay on the feet.
Mullberry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullberry throws a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Mullberry misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Mullberry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Mullberry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mullberry.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Mullberry had a free shot at his head there.
Mullberry lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
A jab from Mullberry does it's job there.
Mullberry throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Mullberry circles away easily
and Mullberry counters with a straight right hand.
Mullberry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Mullberry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mullberry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mullberry lands a two punch combo.
James Mullberry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullberry lands the left hand.
Mullberry lands a jab.
Thiago Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Mullberry connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mullberry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mullberry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mullberry works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Mullberry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Mullberry scores with a hook.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Mullberry sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mullberry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Thiago Sanchez has been cut.
Mullberry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Mullberry had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Mullberry. Beautiful body shot.
Mullberry connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Mullberry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mullberry tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thiago Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mullberry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mullberry.
Mullberry scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mullberry misses with a hook to the body
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullberry is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mullberry avoid being mounted?
Well, if Sanchez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Mullberry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez controlling the pace.
Mullberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Mullberry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Sanchez!
Thiago Sanchez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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