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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sativa Sensei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sensei's entrance music is Stevie Ray - Pride and Joy. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sativa Sensei!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Junior!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior shoots in for a double leg but Sensei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Junior connects with a crisp jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Junior has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Junior throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sensei counters with a big head kick but Junior shrugs it off.
Junior closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Junior paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sensei throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Sensei slips under a jab from Junior.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sensei!
Junior gets a double leg takedown into Sensei's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Junior trying to control but Sensei is working from the bottom.
Junior controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sensei is trying to keep Junior in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Junior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Junior controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sensei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Junior on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sensei. Sensei obviously looking to wear him down.
Sensei throws a low kick, looking for Junior's leg but Junior calmly moves out of range.
Sensei lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice shot lands for Junior.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sensei.
Junior is looking to land body kicks.
Junior moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Junior lands with a good body shot.
Sensei scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Jorge Junior has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sensei rushes Junior and presses him up against the cage.
Junior jumps into guard, dragging Sensei to the mat.
Junior trying to control the position here.
Sensei throws an elbow that misses. Junior uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sensei's guard. Nice move by Junior!
Sensei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior advances position into side control!
Sensei takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei is looking to reverse the position.
Sensei is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sensei wants to get back to full guard but Junior has mounted him!
Junior with a couple of short strikes.
Sensei working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Junior working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Junior lands a couple of good shots and Sensei has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Junior tries to get the hooks in deep but Sensei pushed the leg off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior doesn't have the hooks in and Sensei manages to turn into his guard.
Sensei postures up.
Sensei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sensei trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensei is looking to work some ground and pound but Junior has wrist control.
Junior is adopting a defensive guard.
Sensei content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Sativa Sensei wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A punch combination from Sensei misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sensei throws a front kick aimed at Junior's knee but Junior avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Junior.
Sensei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away.
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 Sativa Sensei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Junior blocks a head kick by Sensei.
Sensei throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Junior lands with a cross.
Sensei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Junior looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick from Junior lands but Sensei takes it in his stride.
Sensei ducks under a wild hook from Junior.
Junior misses with a low kick as Sensei jumps back.
Junior throws a chopping leg kick but Sensei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Junior changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sativa Sensei is winning the standup battle so far.
Sensei misses the jab.
Sensei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Junior under the eye.
Junior shoots for a double leg takedown but Sensei sprawls well. He's pushed Junior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sensei with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sensei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei takes one to the side of the head.
Junior misses with a two punch combination.
Junior doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sensei.
Sensei slips under a jab from Junior.
Junior with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sensei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Junior connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sensei scrambles back to his feet.
Junior throws a head kick but Sensei moves out of range.
Sensei misses with an uppercut.
Sensei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sensei.
Sensei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sensei scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sensei on his heels. He'll look to pass Sensei's guard now, I'm sure.
Sensei pushes Junior off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Junior slips a straight right by Sensei.
Sensei tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sensei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sensei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Junior is able to avoid easily.
Junior lands a leg kick that knocks Sensei off balance momentarily.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Sensei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Junior checks it well.
Nice cross by Junior.
Junior throws a good cross that connects.
Junior takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sensei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Junior. Junior obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei is looking to land body kicks.
Sensei is looking to clinch.
Sensei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Junior turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sensei throws a looping overhand right but Junior ducks down to avoid it.
Sensei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sensei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sensei scores with a jab. Junior acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sensei blocks a jab.
Junior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sensei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Sensei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Junior misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sensei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sensei tries a head kick but it misses.
Sensei swings widly with a right hand
and Junior counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sensei won't be happy with that.
Junior scoring with punches and elbows.
Sensei is looking to reverse the position.
Junior controls the position.
Sensei is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Junior off and has taken his back!
Junior tries to escape the position.
Junior wants to control his opponent's hands but Sensei gets his hands free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junior is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jorge Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sensei.
Sensei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Junior prevents a body shot from Sensei.
Sensei lands with a short shot to the head.
Sensei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sensei can't find room to land a body shot as Junior controls the action.
A hook to the body from Sensei.
Sensei lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sensei.
I was talking to Sensei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sensei struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
Sensei has Junior pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sensei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei misses with a punch on the inside.
Junior tries to pull guard but Sensei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Junior tries to pull guard but Sensei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sensei - that landed with a thud.
Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Sensei.
Sensei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Junior tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sensei smiles and moves away.
Sativa Sensei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Junior.
Sensei's corner calls for a 1-2. Sensei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei checks a leg kick.
Sensei clobbers Junior with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Junior is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sensei.
Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Sensei finish him?
Junior slips under a jab.
Sensei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior seems to have recovered his senses.
Junior lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Junior.
The fighters circling - Junior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Sensei misses
and Junior counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sensei's guard now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Junior accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Junior throws a big right hand that misses.
Sensei wants to sweep but no luck.
Sensei is trying to keep Junior in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior stands and throws Sensei's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sensei wants to control but Junior postures up.
Junior scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sensei to see if he's OK.
Junior trying to control the position but Sensei is working away.
Junior connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sensei some visible discomfort.
Sensei is looking to regain half guard here but Junior keeps moving and retains side control.
Junior is putting a hurting on Sensei here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensei is trying to get back to half guard.
Sensei gets back to half guard.
Junior not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior trying to pass the guard but Sensei defending well.
Jorge Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sensei throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sensei works his way to full guard. Good work.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sensei is pulling down on Junior's head. It's preventing any offense from Junior, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sativa Sensei clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A low kick from Sensei misses
and Junior counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Junior is thwarting Sensei's attempts to control the position.
Junior misses with a head shot. Sensei uses the momentum to regain guard.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sensei wants to sweep but no luck.
Sensei can't keep his opponent in guard - Junior advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sensei is staying active underneath Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Junior throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sensei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sensei manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sensei is looking to stand up but Junior isn't so interested in that idea.
Junior looking to pass the guard.
Junior with a nice head shot there.
Junior trying to control but Sensei is working from the bottom.
Junior won't allow Sensei to sweep him here.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sensei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sensei wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei is working hard here to advance position.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sensei is keeping the position for now.
Sensei is trying to keep Junior in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Junior throws a big right hand that misses.
Junior passes Sensei's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Junior wants to free his trapped foot but Sensei is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Junior lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sensei trying to control from the bottom.
Sensei is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Junior's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Junior's back!
Sensei thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sensei struggling to keep hold of the position.
Junior trying to control the action but Sensei just sinks the hooks in.
Sensei is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to escape but Sensei has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Junior is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Junior's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sensei struggling to land strikes to the head as Junior covers up.
Sensei controlling well, preventing Junior from escaping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sensei is trying to control but Junior is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Junior dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sensei throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sensei defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Junior.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sensei.
Sensei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Junior.
Sensei moves out of range of the leg kick from Junior.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Sensei misses with a head kick.
Junior lands with an uppercut that bounces Sensei off the cage and back into range.
Sensei throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Junior connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sensei momentarily.
Junior misses with a head kick.
Sensei throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Junior.
Junior tries to work over Sensei's front leg with a kick but Sensei checks it.
Junior fails with the takedown.
Sensei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch combination from Junior misses.
Sensei moves into range and clinches up with Junior.
Sensei has a couple of punches blocked by Junior.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Sensei turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sativa Sensei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Junior.
Sensei throws a punch but it's blocked by Junior.
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sensei stalling the fight.
Junior is trying to push Sensei away but Sensei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is looking for a takedown.
Sensei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Junior tries to pull guard but Sensei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sensei to keep the fight standing.
Junior tries to pull guard but Sensei holds him up against the cage and eventually Junior drops back down to his feet.
Junior has picked Sensei up - he's going for a ride! Junior dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Junior is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
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!
Sensei wants to get back to full guard.
Sensei moves into full guard.
Junior preventing the sweep.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Sensei is retaining full guard.
Junior preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior postures up and lands a big shot to Sensei's brow.
Sensei keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Sensei wriggles free and stands up.
Sensei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sensei tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Junior slips under a jab.
Sensei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Junior throws a leg kick
and Sensei counters with a thumping low kick.
Sensei thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Junior.
Junior pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sensei is out of range and Junior settles back down.
Junior misses with a double jab.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Junior works the jab nicely.
Sensei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Junior is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sativa Sensei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sensei misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior throws a solid leg kick but Sensei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Junior.
Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sensei throws out the jab.
Sensei tries to sprawl but Junior drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorge Junior.
I think Junior has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jorge Junior!
Jorge Junior is the new welterweight champion!
Jorge Junior decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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