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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Sahebt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luiz Anderton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Sahebt!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sahebt but Sahebt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Anderton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderton gets caught napping as Sahebt dives in and scores a takedown. Anderton manages to retain guard.
Anderton wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderton has a closed guard, preventing Sahebt from standing up.
Anderton looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderton, not yet.
Sahebt tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderton is retaining full guard.
Sahebt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sahebt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anderton dives on top into guard.
Sahebt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sahebt has his foot on Anderton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderton works his way back into a safe position though.
Sahebt is wriggling around but Anderton manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderton wants to take a breather but Sahebt is having none of it.
Sahebt is trying to stand back up but Anderton is controlling him
Sahebt is looking to improve his position.
Anderton blocks the strikes from Sahebt.
Sahebt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderton.
Anderton is looking for a kimura here.
Sahebt tries to kick Anderton off but Anderton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sahebt pushes Anderton off and gets back to his feet.
Sahebt moves into the clinch.
Sahebt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anderton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sahebt, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sahebt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sahebt wants to stand up but Anderton is controlling him.
Sahebt has his foot on Anderton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderton works his way back into a safe position though.
Sahebt pushes Anderton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Anderton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sahebt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Anderton is working an open guard so Sahebt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sahebt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderton circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderton misses with a few strikes there.
James Sahebt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sahebt doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderton circles away.
Sahebt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sahebt decides to stand back up. Sahebt steps back and let's Anderton get back to his feet.
Sahebt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderton tries to avoid it but Sahebt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderton to the ground. Anderton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sahebt looks gassed!
Sahebt tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderton looks to land a combination but Sahebt avoids it well.
Sahebt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sahebt throws an elbow but it misses.
Sahebt lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Luiz Anderton has been cut.
Sahebt misses with a knee strike.
Come on Sahebt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Anderton managing to block the knees to the body from Sahebt.
Anderton blocks an elbow strike from Sahebt.
Sahebt has clasped his hands together around Anderton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderton tries to improve position but can't.
Anderton regains half guard.
Sahebt stands up and beckons Anderton to join him on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sahebt breaks the clinch.
Anderton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sahebt backs up against the cage.
Anderton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sahebt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderton's guard.
Sahebt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderton looks to land a combination but Sahebt avoids it well.
Sahebt wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sahebt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Anderton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderton throws a series of punches but Sahebt moves out of range.
Sahebt tries to clinch but Anderton moves out of range.
Sahebt is looking to clinch but Anderton is avoiding it.
Sahebt moves into the clinch.
Anderton avoids the elbow strike from Sahebt, against the cage.
Sahebt wants the takedown. Anderton is fighting it off but Sahebt persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Anderton's guard against the cage.
Sahebt looking to sit in guard and control but Anderton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sahebt pulls Anderton in close to prevent any damage.
James Sahebt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sahebt can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderton seems to be working for a kimura but Sahebt defends the submission attempt.
Sahebt wants to control but Anderton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt is trying to stand back up but Anderton is controlling him
Anderton wants to work for an arm triangle but Sahebt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderton is keen to just control but Sahebt is a slippery customer.
Sahebt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sahebt is looking to escape.
Anderton is working for a kimura but Sahebt is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderton wants to work for an arm triangle but Sahebt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt is controlling Anderton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sahebt keeps working.
Sahebt is trying to stand up here but Anderton is controlling him well.
Sahebt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sahebt pushes Anderton off and gets back to his feet.
Anderton avoids the body shot from Sahebt.
Sahebt closes the distance and pushes Anderton back into the cage.
Sahebt misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sahebt pushes Anderton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sahebt misses with an elbow strike.
Sahebt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anderton's efforts to push away.
Sahebt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt keeps control of Anderton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sahebt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sahebt gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Anderton regains guard.
Anderton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sahebt gets to his feet. Anderton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sahebt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sahebt closes the distance and clinches up with Anderton, looking for a takedown. Sahebt pushes Anderton against the cage but Anderton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderton gets tackled into the cage by Sahebt. Sahebt maintains the clinch.
Sahebt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderton misses with the combination.
Anderton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sahebt pinned against the cage. Sahebt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sahebt looking to finish with strikes here!
Anderton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sahebt gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Sahebt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anderton on his heels. He'll look to pass Anderton's guard now, I'm sure.
Sahebt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sahebt is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sahebt but Sahebt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderton tries to clinch there but Sahebt circles away.
Sahebt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderton, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sahebt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luiz Anderton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anderton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anderton wants to sweep here but Sahebt controlling him for the moment.
Sahebt stands and steps away. Anderton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Anderton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderton tries to sprawl but Sahebt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sahebt postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Anderton to stand up.
Sahebt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderton.
Luiz Anderton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sahebt looking to score a takedown here. Anderton is defending well but Sahebt drives through and ends up in Anderton's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sahebt gets to his feet. Anderton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sahebt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sahebt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sahebt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderton is not content to let Sahebt control the position.
Sahebt stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Sahebt moves into the clinch.
Sahebt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anderton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sahebt after a bit of a struggle.
Sahebt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sahebt stalling the fight.
Sahebt misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderton wants to get back to striking at distance but Sahebt won't allow it.
Anderton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sahebt has him pressed against the cage.
Sahebt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sahebt pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderton prevents Sahebt from getting back to his feet.
Sahebt working for a triangle but Anderton defends it easily.
Sahebt kicks Anderton off and gets to his feet.
Anderton looks to land a combination but Sahebt avoids it well.
Anderton tries to bum rush Sahebt with a series of wild strikes but Sahebt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderton shoots in looking for a takedown but Sahebt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sahebt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sahebt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sahebt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderton tries to bum rush Sahebt with a series of wild strikes but Sahebt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderton misses with a wild combination.
Sahebt is looking to clinch but Anderton is avoiding it.
Anderton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sahebt as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Anderton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sahebt clinches up against the cage.
Sahebt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sahebt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sahebt tightens his grip and picks Anderton up, before dumping him to the ground. Anderton manages to land in guard.
Anderton keeping full guard, as Sahebt tries to pass.
Sahebt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anderton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anderton has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt wants to stand but Anderton is controlling the position.
Anderton is looking to work some ground and pound but Sahebt has wrist control.
Sahebt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderton postures up in Sahebt's guard and throws a big left but Sahebt blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderton wants to pass the guard but Sahebt is keeping the position.
Sahebt wants to get back to his feet but Anderton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sahebt really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Anderton's cut.
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.
Anderton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sahebt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sahebt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sahebt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderton, who protects the arm well.
Sahebt decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sahebt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderton, pushing him back against the cage.
Sahebt throws an elbow but it misses.
Anderton takes an elbow to the temple.
Sahebt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sahebt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anderton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sahebt is in Anderton's guard.
Sahebt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sahebt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sahebt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sahebt pushes Anderton up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sahebt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anderton regains guard immediately.
Sahebt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anderton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sahebt, into his guard.
Anderton wants to control from the top but Sahebt keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sahebt avoids the body shot from Anderton.
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!
Anderton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sahebt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderton, pushing him back against the cage.
Sahebt tries a knee to the head but Anderton blocks it.
Sahebt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sahebt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sahebt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sahebt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sahebt manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt looking to score a takedown here. Anderton is defending well but Sahebt drives through and ends up in Anderton's guard.
Anderton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sahebt gets to his feet. Anderton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sahebt moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sahebt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sahebt takes the fight into the clinch.
James Sahebt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sahebt to keep the fight standing.
Sahebt misses with a knee to the head.
Sahebt scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sahebt has picked Anderton up - he's going for a ride! Sahebt dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt is working for an americana but Anderton has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Sahebt was thinking about the submission.
Sahebt gets to his feet. Anderton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sahebt pushes Anderton up against the cage in a clinch.
Sahebt lands an elbow inside that Anderton shrugs off.
Anderton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sahebt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Anderton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sahebt has Anderton pressed against the cage, preventing Anderton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sahebt lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sahebt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sahebt dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Anderton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sahebt misses with a wild combination.
Sahebt gets a double leg takedown into Anderton's guard.
Sahebt wanted to stand there but Anderton had control of the position.
Sahebt gets to his feet. Anderton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sahebt closes the distance and pushes Anderton back into the cage.
Anderton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Sahebt.
Anderton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sahebt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderton fails to pull guard.
Sahebt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anderton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
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!
Anderton is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Anderton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sahebt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sahebt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Anderton throws a nice looking combination but Sahebt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sahebt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anderton keeping moving, preventing Sahebt from controlling successfully.
Anderton wants to stand up but Sahebt is controlling him.
Sahebt throwing strikes but missing.
Sahebt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt is looking to clinch.
James Sahebt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Anderton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sahebt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderton tries to pull guard but Sahebt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sahebt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anderton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sahebt keeps control of the position easily here as Anderton tries to buck him off.
Sahebt tries to get the hooks in deep but Anderton pushed the leg off.
Anderton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt looking to break Anderton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Anderton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sahebt will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Anderton is trying to break free.
Sahebt looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sahebt looking for the RNC.
James Sahebt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sahebt has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Anderton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Sahebt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sahebt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Sahebt!
James Sahebt is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble James Sahebt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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