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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wittu Naama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cael Sanderson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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264 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wittu Naama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cael Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naama checks a leg kick.
Sanderson shoots in and bounces Naama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sanderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanderson prevents Naama from getting back to his feet.
Naama looking for a sweep. Not yet Naama, not yet.
Sanderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Naama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Naama lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanderson!
Sanderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Naama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanderson is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanderson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sanderson trying to control the hands but Naama won't let him.
Sanderson wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanderson staying busy and making it hard for Naama to control.
Naama is persistently looking for the submission but Sanderson is defending it well.
Naama trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sanderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Naama's guard. Nice work there by Sanderson.
Sanderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanderson trying to control but Naama is working from the bottom.
Naama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Naama trying to hold on to Sanderson's head to control him but Sanderson postures up.
Sanderson passes to side control.
Naama is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Naama is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naama wants to control but Sanderson postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Naama prevents Sanderson from improving position.
Sanderson looks gassed!
Sanderson is looking to take a break and control but Naama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naama dodges the ground and pound from Sanderson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanderson grinds an elbow into Naama's temple.
Sanderson trying to control the position but Naama is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson 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.
Naama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Naama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanderson wants to improve his position but Naama is controlling well.
Sanderson manages to get to full guard.
Sanderson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Naama is now in half guard.
Sanderson is looking for a sweep. Naama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanderson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson is pressing down on Naama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanderson is on top in guard.
Naama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Naama is really struggling to control Sanderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Naama has his foot on Sanderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanderson prevents Naama from getting back to his feet.
Naama has his foot on Sanderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Naama is trying to control the position but Sanderson postures up.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Naama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naama fails with the takedown
and Sanderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Naama tries to kick Sanderson off but Sanderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Naama tries to roll over but Sanderson keeps him under control.
Sanderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naama controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Naama is refusing to be controlled, as Sanderson sits in half guard.
Naama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanderson is working away from the top position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sanderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Naama.
Naama has his takedown stuffed
and Sanderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Sanderson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Naama's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sanderson cracks Naama with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Naama doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanderson circles away.
Naama feints and as Sanderson raises his hands in defense, Naama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanderson is pulling down on Naama's head to control his posture.
Sanderson trying to control the position.
Sanderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Naama!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Naama working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson lands with some strikes.
Sanderson unloading with bombs!
Sanderson landing shots from mount.
Naama is looking to improve his position but Sanderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanderson lands with some strikes.
Naama in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Naama manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Naama tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cael Sanderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Naama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Naama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanderson is thwarting Naama's attempts to control the position.
Naama is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Naama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Naama trying to control but Sanderson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A punch lands to the side of Sanderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Naama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Naama as he jumps to the side.
Naama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Naama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Naama looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Naama prevents Sanderson from improving his position.
Sanderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naama is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson wants to improve his position but Naama is controlling well.
Naama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanderson keeps working.
Wittu Naama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naama is working away from the top position though.
Naama thows a huge punch but Sanderson dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanderson tries to roll over but Naama keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wittu Naama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanderson 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Sanderson!
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hype
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RATING
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