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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Sublime - Santaria. Maynard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by do it. 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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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
28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanchez backs up against the cage.
Nice jab there from Maynard.
Maynard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Maynard gets the takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sanchez is trying to control Maynard's posture but Maynard avoids it.
Sanchez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maynard wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maynard is working away from the top position though.
Maynard 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 wants to control but Maynard is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maynard.
Maynard is looking for a kimura here.
Maynard prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Maynard passes to side control.
Maynard wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
Sanchez defending against the ground and pound.
Sanchez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Maynard working the ground and pound from side control.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maynard in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maynard.
Sanchez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maynard's best efforts.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maynard is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez is trying to keep Maynard in close.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Maynard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maynard is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Maynard tries to pass.
Maynard trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mathew Maynard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Maynard misses with a body shot
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Xavier Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanchez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sanchez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Maynard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maynard throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Mathew Maynard has been cut.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maynard blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Maynard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Maynard is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maynard.
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!
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maynard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Maynard checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Mathew Maynard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maynard shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanchez counters with a good low kick that Maynard was not able to check.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Maynard moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maynard misses with a body shot.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Maynard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maynard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Maynard blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. Maynard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maynard looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Maynard looking to score a takedown here. Sanchez is defending well but Maynard drives through and ends up in Sanchez's guard.
Maynard stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Maynard is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Maynard controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez managing to control the position.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ground and pound from Sanchez.
Maynard wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez is nestled in close to Maynard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sanchez wants to advance to full mount but Maynard doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sanchez is in close to Maynard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maynard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maynard keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Maynard wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez stands up over Maynard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Sanchez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mathew Maynard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Maynard is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Sanchez throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Maynard is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Xavier Sanchez!
Xavier Sanchez gave a mention to Hellbent in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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