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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All you need is love. Harry Potter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
27 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elliot Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter connects with a body shot.
Potter misses the jab.
Potter throws a shot to the body.
Saunders lands a nice shot that snaps Potter's head back.
Saunders misses with a takedown attempt - Potter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elliot Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saunders showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Potter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Saunders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Potter defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potter is looking for a sweep. Saunders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saunders is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Potter is just riding it out for now. Saunders eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter is pressing down on Saunders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter looking for a sweep. Not yet Potter, not yet.
Potter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saunders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saunders throws a big elbow that misses.
Potter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Potter 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.
Saunders is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders works over Potter with some ground and pound from guard.
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!
Saunders throwing strikes from guard but Potter blocks nicely.
Saunders stopping the sweep attempt from Potter.
Saunders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Potter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Saunders!
Potter controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter looking to control but Saunders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saunders is looking to improve his position but Potter isn't that keen on the idea.
Potter content just to control the position here.
Saunders is looking to get to half guard.
Saunders is squirming around, avoiding Potter's attempts to control the action.
Saunders is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter looking to control but Saunders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Potter controlling from the full mount.
Saunders is desperately trying to improve his position but Potter has a good base and remains in mount.
Potter controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potter looking to control but Saunders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Potter content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elliot Saunders will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Potter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saunders shoots in looking for a takedown. Potter tries to sprawl out of it but Saunders keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Potter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saunders closes this distance looking for a takedown but Potter circles away.
Saunders lands a jab to the nose.
Potter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potter stuffs the takedown.
Harry Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Saunders.
Saunders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Potter doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Potter misses.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saunders on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saunders moves out of range of the strikes.
Potter jabs at Saunders's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
Saunders cracks Potter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saunders moves away from the strike by Potter.
Saunders shoots in and bounces Potter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Saunders stopping the sweep attempt from Potter.
Potter is trying to keep Saunders in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Harry Potter.
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saunders moves away.
Saunders with a jab.
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!
Saunders misses with a takedown attempt - Potter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saunders misses with a hook.
Potter is looking to wear down Saunders with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Potter misses with a hook. Saunders ducked under it nicely.
Saunders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Potter tries to avoid it but Saunders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Potter to the ground. Potter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Potter with a hook.
Saunders has a takedown stuffed.
Potter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saunders looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Potter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Potter tries to avoid it but Saunders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Potter to the ground. Potter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Saunders slips a jab from Potter.
Saunders slips under a jab from Potter.
Potter clobbers Saunders with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Potter stuns Saunders with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Potter throws a lazy right hand but Saunders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Potter. That snapped Saunders's head back.
Saunders misses with a series of wild punches.
Harry Potter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saunders closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Potter's guard.
Potter seems keen to control Saunders's posture.
Saunders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter is looking for a sweep.
Saunders throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Saunders throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Potter works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Saunders missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saunders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Potter sees it coming and defends easily.
Potter wants to control but Saunders is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saunders.
Saunders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Potter sees it coming and defends easily.
Potter works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elliot Saunders will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saunders throws the left hand but Potter avoids the punch easily.
Saunders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saunders bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Potter's head backwards.
Saunders uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Potter moves forwards but Saunders connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saunders punishes Potter's body with a nice straight punch.
Saunders darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter tries to roll over but Saunders keeps him under control.
Potter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Potter wants to get back to his feet.
Potter has hold of Saunders's hands but Saunders slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saunders is trying to control the action in half guard but Potter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saunders thows a huge punch but Potter dodges it nicely.
Saunders is trying to control the action in half guard but Potter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saunders is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saunders is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Potter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Potter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saunders.
Saunders thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Potter is defending against the submission attempts here by Saunders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders drops an elbow to the side of Potter's head.
Saunders is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Potter wants to get back to his feet.
Saunders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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!
Potter is looking to improve his position.
Saunders is working for a kimura but Potter is defending it quite comfortably.
Potter is controlling Saunders's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders looks to land a strike but Potter avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Potter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Potter wants to sweep but no luck.
Elliot Saunders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saunders with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saunders trying to control but Potter is working from the bottom.
Saunders distracts Potter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saunders with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saunders working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Potter's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders is looking to work some ground and pound but Potter has wrist control.
Saunders won't allow Potter to sweep him here.
Potter is working hard here to advance position.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Saunders from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Elliot Saunders has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Saunders shoots in but no luck this time.
Potter throws a nice looking combination but Saunders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot Saunders really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saunders lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saunders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Saunders.
Potter throws a body punch but Saunders moves out of range.
No joy there for Potter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saunders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Potter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Potter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Potter is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saunders is defended easily by Potter.
Potter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut there from Potter.
Saunders closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Potter did well to prevent Saunders getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Potter sees it coming and defends easily.
Saunders is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter wants to control but Saunders is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saunders is looking to take a break and control but Potter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders working Potter over with strikes.
Potter trying to hold on to Saunders's head to control him but Saunders postures up.
Saunders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Potter manages to get to full guard.
Saunders with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders throwing strikes from guard but Potter blocks nicely.
Potter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saunders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saunders distracts Potter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saunders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Potter looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Potter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saunders throws a big right hand that misses.
Potter looking for a sweep. Not yet Potter, not yet.
Saunders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Potter is looking to stand up but Saunders isn't so interested in that idea.
Saunders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Potter trying to control the position.
Potter wants to stand but Saunders is controlling the position.
Saunders is in close to Potter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders wants to pass the guard but Potter is keeping the position.
Saunders throws an elbow that misses. Potter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saunders's guard. Nice move by Potter!
Saunders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Potter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saunders looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saunders throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunders working for a triangle but Potter defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot Saunders dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Saunders looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Potter!
Saunders cracks Potter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Potter can't do much from the bottom here.
Saunders tries for a kimura but Potter is defending well.
Potter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Saunders throws a strike but Potter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saunders is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saunders throws an elbow that misses. Potter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saunders's guard. Nice move by Potter!
Saunders is looking for a triangle but Potter pushes his legs off easily.
Potter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Potter wants to get up but he can't break Saunders's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Potter won't allow Saunders to sweep him here.
Potter wants to pass the guard but Saunders is keeping the position.
Harry Potter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elliot Saunders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
Potter stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Saunders throws his legs up looking for a submission but Potter uses it to pass to side control.
Saunders is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders wants to control but Potter postures up.
Potter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Potter takes one to the side of the head.
Potter misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Potter. Those never looked like landing.
Saunders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown but Potter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Potter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Potter misses its intended target.
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.
Saunders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Potter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saunders somewhat.
Saunders avoids the body shot from Potter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter thows a body shot but no joy.
Saunders connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Potter gets caught napping as Saunders dives in and scores a takedown. Potter manages to retain guard.
Saunders throwing strikes from guard but Potter blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saunders tries to free his leg and advance position but Potter is retaining full guard.
Potter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saunders.
Potter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Potter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saunders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saunders throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Saunders from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elliot Saunders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saunders 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elliot Saunders!
A relieved looking Elliot Saunders thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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