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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sammie Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julian Sanchez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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158 cm
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193 lbs
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195 cm
18
195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammie Wyatt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Sanchez! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wyatt clinches with his opponent.
Wyatt wants the takedown. Sanchez is fighting it off but Wyatt persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanchez's guard against the cage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet. Wyatt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Sanchez wants to improve his position but instead Wyatt has moved into half guard.
Wyatt is working for a kimura but Sanchez is defending it quite comfortably.
Wyatt is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wyatt performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard. Wyatt throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely. Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but Wyatt has mounted him! Wyatt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanchez is just holding on here. Wyatt manages to take his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wyatt missing with strikes from the back. Wyatt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanchez is trying to break free.
Sanchez trying to control but not successfully. Wyatt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sanchez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sanchez for a finish. Wyatt looking for the choke but no joy. Sanchez trying to control but not successfully. Sanchez covering up well under a series of strikes from Wyatt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wyatt is hanging on to Sanchez's back as he tries to escape.
Sanchez controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. Wyatt is not going to allow Sanchez to sit and survive in this position. Wyatt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. I would not like to be Sanchez right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammie Wyatt dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sanchez misses with a takedown and Wyatt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanchez won't be happy with that. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wyatt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sanchez to his feet. Wyatt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard. Wyatt decides to stand and escape the position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed and Wyatt counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that. Wyatt passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard. Sanchez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wyatt jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round. Wyatt happy to just control the position for now. Wyatt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Wyatt tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well. Sanchez tries to control but Wyatt manages to take his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wyatt working for a choke but Sanchez is defending well. Sanchez trying to control the position but Wyatt manages to sink in the hooks. Sanchez can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wyatt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanchez for as long as he can get away with. Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wyatt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanchez is in bad spot here.
Wyatt is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wyatt is riding his opponent, not letting Sanchez buck him off. Sanchez rolls, trying to escape but Wyatt keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wyatt patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Wyatt somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Sanchez is trying to get back to his feet but Wyatt has full control of the position and if anything, Sanchez has just worked his way into a worse spot. Wyatt controlling well, preventing Sanchez from escaping the position.
Wyatt is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wyatt is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sanchez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wyatt gets his hands free as Sanchez looks to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammie Wyatt dominated that second round. 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. This is the final round!
Sanchez tries to clinch but fails miserably and Wyatt counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Sanchez successfully pulls guard.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Wyatt is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but instead Wyatt has moved into half guard.
Wyatt moves nicely into side control. Sanchez is trying to escape the position but Wyatt is controlling the position. Sanchez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Sanchez blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wyatt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Sanchez blocking the ground and pound. Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
Wyatt scoring with strikes but Sanchez is staying in there. Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wyatt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Wyatt content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wyatt has control of Sanchez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sanchez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wyatt throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wyatt working for a submission but Sanchez is keeping him at bay. Wyatt avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control. Wyatt controlling from the full mount. Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wyatt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Wyatt wants to finish this one by submission but Sanchez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wyatt. Wyatt is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sanchez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
Julian Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sammie Wyatt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sanchez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight! Sammie Wyatt showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wyatt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammie Wyatt!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
44% |
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