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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Sabota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Dominator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabota comes into the arena with Its Going Down blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 cm
30
152 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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175 cm
30
146 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Sabota! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominick Dominator! The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sabota blocks a head kick by Dominator.
Dominator with a jab. Dominator throws a head kick that misses. Dominator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sabota at a distance.
Dominator lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dominator throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dominator plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Sabota shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dominator napping and manages to drive through into side control! Sabota throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Sabota working the strikes but Dominator uses the opportunity to regain half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sabota throws a strike but Dominator avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Dominator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sabota throws a strike but Dominator rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Sabota manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sabota shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dominator napping and manages to drive through into side control! Dominator parries the strikes from Sabota easily there. Sabota is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dominator to escape.
Sabota fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dominator gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sabota throws a strike but Dominator avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Sabota working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dominator wants to stand up but Sabota is controlling him. Dominator working a defensive guard but Sabota manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sabota throwing shots but missing, from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sabota stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sabota misses with a looping right. A solid body kick from Dominator. Dominator plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Dominator throws a head kick that half lands.
Dominator misses with the combination.
Dominator lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Dominator lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sabota will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jab by Dominator. Dominator scores with a decent looking hook. Sabota looking for a takedown here - he's got it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sabota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Sabota throws a big elbow that misses. Dominator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dominator looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominator, not yet. Sabota chips away with some ground and pound. Sabota throws an elbow that misses. Dominator uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sabota's guard. Nice move by Dominator! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Sabota dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dominator scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sabota doesn't seem bothered though. Sabota takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sabota avoids the head kick by Dominator.
Dominator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dominator goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Sabota throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dominator was covering up waiting for the punch and Sabota finishes the takedown easily into guard. Dominator keeping full guard, as Sabota tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dominator has a closed guard, preventing Sabota from standing up. Sabota throws an elbow that misses. Dominator uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sabota's guard. Nice move by Dominator! Dominator won't allow Sabota to get back to his feet. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Sabota is wriggling around but Dominator manages to pass to half guard.
Dominator has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sabota is trying to stand up. Sabota bucks up and throws Dominator to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dominator lands with a slapping head kick. Dominator buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sabota shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dominator is trying to defend but Sabota finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Sabota sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dominator defending well though. Dominator regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sabota. Dominator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sabota postures up.
Sabota throwing strikes from guard but Dominator blocks nicely. Sabota with a nice head shot there. Sabota throws a strike but Dominator rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dominator trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Sabota dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dominator lands a high kick!
Dominator throws a sloppy head kick and Sabota moves out of range easily. Dominator throws a head kick that half lands.
Dominick Dominator seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dominator turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dominator feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sabota's calf. Sabota feints and as Dominator raises his hands in defense, Sabota changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Sabota throws a strike but Dominator rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Sabota pushes Dominator off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sabota on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Sabota shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sabota showed some decent athleticism there. Sabota with the ground and pound but Dominator uses the opportunity to regain guard. Sabota throws an elbow that misses. Dominator uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sabota's guard. Nice move by Dominator!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dominator won't allow Sabota to get back to his feet. Sabota scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sabota. Dominator throws a head kick but Sabota moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dominator fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sabota. Sabota takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That kick from Dominator tenderised Sabota's leg. Sabota is trying to keep his angry face on. Dominator throws a body kick that misses. Sabota throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dominator was covering up waiting for the punch and Sabota finishes the takedown easily into guard. Sabota is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Peter Sabota is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dominator working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sabota. Sabota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sabota in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sabota has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Dominator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sabota working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dominator's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sabota scoring with punches to the head and body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sabota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sabota looking to sit in guard and control but Dominator gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Dominick Dominator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sabota pushes Dominator off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that's the end of the fight! Peter Sabota showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sabota, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Sabota! Peter Sabota took some time post fight to say the following; 'That W is for my daughter!, take care honey.. Your daddy loves you.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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