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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake VanVactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VanVactor comes to the cage accompanied by Like a Pimp by David Banner. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sanchez's choice of entrance music: Childish Gambino - R.I.P.. Rico Sanchez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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183 lbs
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182 lbs
17 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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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
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake VanVactor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and VanVactor moves out of range easily.
A big right from VanVactor misses.
Sanchez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
VanVactor throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
VanVactor lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
VanVactor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
VanVactor misses the jab.
VanVactor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
VanVactor gets a double leg takedown into Sanchez's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
VanVactor trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
VanVactor preventing the sweep.
Sanchez wants to hit a switch here but VanVactor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there!
VanVactor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
VanVactor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sanchez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
VanVactor controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor is working for a kimura but Sanchez is defending it quite comfortably.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez tries to roll over but VanVactor keeps him under control.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Nice strikes from VanVactor there.
Ground and pound from VanVactor.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. VanVactor connects with a nice short shot to Sanchez's temple.
Sanchez tries to roll over but VanVactor keeps him under control.
VanVactor lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is staying active underneath VanVactor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
VanVactor wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Sanchez tries to kick VanVactor off but VanVactor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
VanVactor trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from VanVactor.
Sanchez wants to control but VanVactor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
VanVactor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
VanVactor trying to control the pace.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but VanVactor is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
VanVactor drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
VanVactor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
VanVactor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
VanVactor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake VanVactor will probably get the nod.
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.
VanVactor has a takedown stuffed.
VanVactor feints and as Sanchez raises his hands in defense, VanVactor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. VanVactor is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez throws his legs up looking for a submission but VanVactor uses it to pass to side control.
VanVactor wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but VanVactor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
VanVactor working away.
VanVactor working the ground and pound from side control.
Sanchez is looking to regain half guard here but VanVactor keeps moving and retains side control.
VanVactor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sanchez to see if he's OK.
Jake VanVactor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez taking a bit of punishment here - VanVactor scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
VanVactor looks up at the clock and then as Sanchez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, VanVactor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor has control of an arm but Sanchez manages to advance to VanVactor's back!
Sanchez is persistently looking for the submission but VanVactor is defending it well.
VanVactor rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
VanVactor manages to get to full guard.
VanVactor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanchez!
VanVactor unloading with bombs!
VanVactor wants to finish this one by submission but Sanchez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from VanVactor.
BOOM! VanVactor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
VanVactor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sanchez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
VanVactor landing punches.
BOOM! VanVactor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
VanVactor dominating with strikes here.
VanVactor raining down hammerfists from mount.
VanVactor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sanchez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sanchez is staying active underneath VanVactor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
VanVactor moves nicely into side control.
VanVactor works to advance to full mount. Sanchez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sanchez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
VanVactor 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.
BOOM! VanVactor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
VanVactor tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
VanVactor content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
VanVactor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding VanVactor's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but VanVactor maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake VanVactor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
VanVactor swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
VanVactor avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
VanVactor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanchez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
VanVactor wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. VanVactor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. VanVactor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
VanVactor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
VanVactor controlling from the top position.
VanVactor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws his legs up looking for a submission but VanVactor uses it to pass to side control.
VanVactor is putting a hurting on Sanchez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but VanVactor is dominant here and he's now got Sanchez's back!
VanVactor biding his time, controlling Sanchez.
VanVactor loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sanchez hold on?
VanVactor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
VanVactor is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
VanVactor 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, Sanchez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor has the hooks in. Sanchez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
VanVactor trying to control.
VanVactor tightening his grip on Sanchez, looking for the choke.
VanVactor is hanging on to Sanchez's back as he tries to escape.
Jake VanVactor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
VanVactor controlling well, preventing Sanchez from escaping the position.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor landing with strikes.
VanVactor just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
VanVactor is not going to allow Sanchez to sit and survive in this position.
VanVactor biding his time, controlling Sanchez.
Sanchez is keeping busy.
Rico Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jake VanVactor just wasn't active enough.
VanVactor throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but VanVactor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez tries to clinch but VanVactor moves out of range.
VanVactor keeps the fight on the outside.
Rico Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez moves out of range as VanVactor strikes.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by VanVactor.
VanVactor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rico Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
VanVactor throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VanVactor lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but VanVactor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake VanVactor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for VanVactor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake VanVactor!
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