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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graveyard Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanford's entrance music is The Junkman's Song. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ghost's choice of entrance music: Howlin Wolf- Smokestack Lightening. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Graveyard Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghost fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Ghost has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ghost tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanford defends well and Ghost ends up having to push Sanford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ghost tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fred Sanford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graveyard Ghost.
Ghost has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ghost is looking for a takedown.
Ghost pulls guard.
Ghost has a closed guard, preventing Sanford from standing up.
Ghost has his foot on Sanford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanford works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanford slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ghost has a closed guard, preventing Sanford from standing up.
Sanford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Fred Sanford just wasn't active enough.
Ghost fails with the takedown.
Sanford seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sanford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ghost counters with a single leg into guard. Sanford didn't expect that.
Sanford is looking to stand up but Ghost isn't so interested in that idea.
Sanford keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully.
Ghost throwing strikes from guard but Sanford blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghost wants to control from the top but Sanford keeps moving.
Ghost won't allow Sanford to get back to his feet.
Ghost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ghost prevents Sanford from getting back to his feet.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Sanford keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sanford doesn't manage to clinch there - Ghost circles away.
Ghost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanford's waist but Sanford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ghost off to one side.
Sanford tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ghost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ghost keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanford doesn't manage to clinch there - Ghost circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ghost is defended easily by Sanford.
Ghost darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanford is trying to stand.
Ghost performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is trying to control. Sanford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanford trying to control here.
Sanford looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ghost is defended easily by Sanford.
Ghost fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanford tries to clinch there but Ghost circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Graveyard Ghost will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ghost shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanford but Sanford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ghost tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ghost somewhat.
Sanford tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Ghost counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ghost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghost has gone for a leg lock! Sanford slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ghost's guard.
Sanford wanted to stand there but Ghost had control of the position.
Ghost has an active guard here but Sanford has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanford wants to stand up but Ghost is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost punching from the bottom.
Ghost keeping hold of Sanford's head, controlling as best he can.
Sanford tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ghost.
Sanford prevents Ghost from improving his position.
Ghost looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sanford pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ghost really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ghost wants to control but Sanford is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford looking to control but Ghost is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ghost really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ghost wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sanford is hanging on to Ghost's back as he tries to escape.
Sanford doesn't have the hooks in and Ghost manages to turn into his guard.
Sanford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Sanford is looking to stand up but Ghost isn't so interested in that idea.
Graveyard Ghost has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost works over Sanford with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanford is controlling Ghost's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghost accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ghost prevents Sanford from getting back to his feet.
Ghost landing some decent shots from guard.
Ghost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sanford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ghost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanford is keeping the position for now.
Ghost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghost trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sanford manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sanford wants to stand but Ghost has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ghost wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanford wants to get up but he can't break Ghost's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ghost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghost can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanford controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Fred Sanford just wasn't active enough.
Ghost shoots in for a double leg but Sanford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fred Sanford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graveyard Ghost.
Sanford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ghost decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sanford's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graveyard Ghost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sanford thuds a left hand into Ghost's body.
Sanford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ghost changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanford tries to avoid it but Ghost manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanford to the ground. Sanford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanford drives through and clinches with Ghost against the cage.
Sanford scores with a shoulder strike.
Ghost wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sanford lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ghost blocks a body shot from Sanford.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Ghost avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Ghost blocks a body shot from Sanford.
Sanford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghost is trying to pull guard but Sanford has him pressed against the cage.
Fred Sanford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graveyard Ghost.
Ghost jumps guard but Sanford stands there with Ghost around his waist. Ghost gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanford is pressed up against the cage. Ghost has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanford down to the mat. Sanford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanford stuffs the takedown.
Sanford tries to clinch there but Ghost circles away.
Ghost will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ghost closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanford circles away.
Ghost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanford moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ghost keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanford tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford stuffs the takedown attempt from Ghost. Ghost gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanford misses with a double jab.
Ghost darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanford looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ghost lands a nice short elbow.
Ghost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanford wants to get back to his feet.
Sanford is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghost.
Fred Sanford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanford wants to get back to his feet.
Sanford wants to control but Ghost is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ghost is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sanford still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sanford has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sanford presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sanford is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Sanford sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sanford is looking to stand but Sanford has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Ghost is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghost wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sanford.
Sanford with the ground and pound from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Sanford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ghost 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graveyard Ghost!
Graveyard Ghost decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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