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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Ali has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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193 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Powerful takedowns
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Guillermo Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Ali!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sandoval swivels and escapes.
Sandoval gets caught flat footed, as Ali shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sandoval will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sandoval 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.
Ali wanted to stand there but Sandoval had control of the position.
Sandoval wants to stand but Ali is controlling the position.
Sandoval has a closed guard, preventing Ali from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Adam Ali was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sandoval fails with the takedown
and Ali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sandoval with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ali counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sandoval won't be happy with that.
Ali working away.
Ali decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ali looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sandoval wants to get back to his feet.
Ali is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sandoval tries to kick Ali off but Ali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ali postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sandoval to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sandoval really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ali looks winded!
Ali decides to stand back up.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ali as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guillermo Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Ali closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sandoval to the mat! Sandoval manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali wants to stand but Sandoval has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ali is now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandoval trying to control but Ali postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Sandoval's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ali shoots and misses
and Sandoval counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sandoval.
Sandoval tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sandoval has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ali wants to get back to his feet but Sandoval is dominant here and he's now got Ali's back!
Sandoval is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ali knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ali for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ali defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sandoval lands a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali is trying to stand back up.
Ali is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Sandoval off. It looks like it's working - Sandoval slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Ali displaying calm under pressure there.
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali misses with a takedown
and Sandoval counters with a head kick. That will keep Ali thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Guillermo Sandoval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Ali.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sandoval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sandoval misses with a takedown
and Sandoval takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali has Sandoval up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Sandoval 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!
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
No luck for Ali with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Sandoval with that takedown attempt.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ali closes the distance and clinches up with Sandoval, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes Sandoval against the cage but Sandoval circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Guillermo Sandoval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Ali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ali looks to land a body kick but Sandoval moved away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
Sandoval shoots in looking for a takedown. Ali tries to sprawl out of it but Sandoval keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ali manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sandoval moves to clinch but Ali breaks away
and Ali counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali wants to stand and escape but instead Sandoval has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ali pushes Sandoval off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sandoval misses with a takedown
and Sandoval takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali pushes Sandoval off looking to stand but Sandoval dives back in and keeps control.
Sandoval missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sandoval is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ali is trying to stand up here but Sandoval is controlling him well.
Ali is looking to get back to is feet but Sandoval passes into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Ali!
Adam Ali bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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hype
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RATING
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