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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Rocky (Theme Song). Norton has chosen back passage only as his entrance music. Graeme Norton 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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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Graeme Norton!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sanchez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We're going to have a standup here because Douglas Sanchez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Norton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Graeme Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Norton.
Norton scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Norton. Beautiful body shot.
Norton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Norton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Norton.
Norton looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norton trying to remain calm as Sanchez controls from the top position.
Sanchez scoring with punches from side control.
Sanchez is staying tight to Norton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Norton 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.
Norton taking punishment in the form of punches.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a little break here. Norton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Norton to see if he's OK.
Sanchez controls the position.
Sanchez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sanchez advances to mount.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sanchez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanchez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Norton looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norton.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Norton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norton circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Norton sprawls well initially but Sanchez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sanchez uses his free foot to push down on Norton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Norton.
Sanchez lands with some strikes.
Sanchez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sanchez lands a heavy elbow.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez with shots to the head and body - Norton looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez controlling from the full mount.
Norton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Norton taking shots to the head.
Norton wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Norton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sanchez controlling the position easily from mount.
Sanchez raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez working Norton over with strikes here.
Norton is breathing heavily.
Norton is in a horrible position here. Sanchez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sanchez landing strikes from the mount and Norton is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sanchez with a couple of short strikes.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sanchez scoring with strikes but Norton is staying in there.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Sanchez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norton but Norton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Norton jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from Norton.
Norton throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norton prevents it.
Norton misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norton pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Norton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez clinches up with Norton and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez has Norton pressed against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Norton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Norton is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanchez has double underhooks.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Norton manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Norton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norton stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Norton prevents the takedown attempt.
Norton has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Norton tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Norton.
Norton wants to stall.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norton.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Norton.
Graeme Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douglas Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Graeme Norton.
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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Sanchez!
Douglas Sanchez made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I would just like to thank everyone that has supported me and to thank God for blessing me with this body.'.
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hype
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pop
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