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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Devin Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Insley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Insley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Devin Sanchez's chin.
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179 cm
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162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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165 cm
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155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Devin Sanchez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Insley! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Insley looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Insley from controlling successfully. Insley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet. Insley trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
David Insley has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Insley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Insley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez. Insley closes the distance looking to clinch and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand. Insley tries to clinch but fails miserably and Sanchez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanchez. Sanchez wants to stand but Insley is controlling his posture from full guard. Sanchez wants to stand and escape but instead Insley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Insley wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Insley throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Insley's guard. Nice move by Sanchez! Sanchez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Insley's guard. Insley looking for a sweep. Not yet Insley, not yet. Sanchez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Insley's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanchez controlling from the top position. Insley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Insley striking off his back but it's not causing Sanchez any problems. Insley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sanchez preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Devin Sanchez wasn't doing enough on the ground. A clash of legs there as Sanchez blocks the low kick. Sanchez stuffs the takedown. Sanchez fails with the takedown. Insley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Insley shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Devin Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Insley. Insley looks winded! Insley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle 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 Devin Sanchez will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Insley is defended easily by Sanchez. Devin Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sanchez moves into the clinch. Sanchez avoiding damage.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Insley backwards. Sanchez works on Insley's body with a couple of short punches. Insley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Insley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Insley somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Insley is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Insley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat. Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Devin Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Insley. Insley is breathing heavily. Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Insley wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sanchez is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Devin Sanchez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Sanchez leaves Insley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Insley throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body. Insley is looking to clinch. Insley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanchez to score an easy takedown into full guard. Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sanchez wants to stand but Insley is controlling his posture from full guard. Insley has his hands on Sanchez's head, controlling the position. Sanchez wants to get up but he can't break Insley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Sanchez dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Insley dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Sanchez leaning against his opponent.
Insley taking a breather. Insley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Insley avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Insley backwards. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanchez obliges. Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage. Insley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Devin Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Insley. A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head. Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch. Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Insley avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage. Insley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanchez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A short right from Sanchez. Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Insley takes an elbow to the forehead. Insley takes a knee to the side of the body. Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage. Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Insley avoids it. Sanchez controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Sanchez. Sanchez is stalling here.
Insley is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Insley.
Insley wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Sanchez.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike. Sanchez stalling.
Sanchez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Insley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. A short left from Sanchez. A short uppercut from Sanchez. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanchez obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanchez pushes Insley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez. A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez scores a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Insley controls his hands.
Insley avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez. Insley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Insley. Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Insley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
David Insley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Insley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sanchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Insley to the mat! Insley manages to get full guard. Sanchez wants to get up but he can't break Insley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sanchez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Insley is proving hard to escape from. David Insley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Devin Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sanchez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Insley has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sanchez is looking to defend but Insley has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sanchez! Insley pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sanchez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Insley!
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RATING
31% |
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