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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simeon Ofasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xavier Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simeon Ofasu!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ofasu can't fight it off and eventually Sanchez manages to take the fight to the floor. Ofasu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ofasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ofasu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Ofasu keeps moving.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez is pressing down on Ofasu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ofasu is holding on for now.
Sanchez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control but Ofasu is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ofasu tries a head kick but it misses.
Ofasu misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Ofasu pushes him off.
Ofasu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Ofasu saw it coming and moves away.
Ofasu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ofasu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez throws a one two combo.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ofasu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Ofasu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ofasu looks gassed!
Sanchez throws a right hand that Ofasu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ofasu also avoids with ease.
Simeon Ofasu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ofasu throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
A jab from Ofasu does it's job there.
Ofasu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Ofasu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ofasu throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Ofasu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sanchez is trying to drag Ofasu to the mat but Ofasu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ofasu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ofasu wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanchez won't allow it.
Ofasu wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez has picked Ofasu up - he's going for a ride! Sanchez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ofasu pushes Sanchez off looking to stand but Sanchez dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ofasu is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but Ofasu is working away.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Ofasu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ofasu tries to kick Sanchez off but Sanchez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ofasu lands with a kick to the temple. Sanchez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ofasu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ofasu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanchez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ofasu's face.
A nice elbow there by Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks Ofasu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanchez landing strikes from the mount and Ofasu is in trouble!
Sanchez lands a big shot there that rocks Ofasu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Sanchez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Ofasu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ofasu is looking to escape.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ofasu throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez cracks Ofasu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ofasu is rocked!
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Ofasu counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Ofasu to acknowledge the strikes.
Ofasu is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez clinches.
Sanchez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ofasu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ofasu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ofasu seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ofasu manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ofasu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Ofasu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ofasu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Ofasu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ofasu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ofasu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez wants a takedown.
Ofasu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ofasu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Ofasu takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Ofasu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Sanchez finds it's way through Ofasu's defenses.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ofasu.
Ofasu tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Ofasu seems unphased.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ofasu counters with an inside leg kick.
Ofasu scoring well with a low kick there.
Ofasu throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ofasu lands with a kick to the temple. Sanchez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ofasu slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Simeon Ofasu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Ofasu.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Ofasu keeps it at a distance.
Xavier Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Ofasu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ofasu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ofasu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Ofasu pushes him off.
Ofasu throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from Sanchez lands.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Ofasu.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Ofasu circles away.
Ofasu waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Ofasu tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ofasu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ofasu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ofasu ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.
Ofasu tries a head kick but it misses.
Ofasu throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Sanchez.
Ofasu scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ofasu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ofasu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
Ofasu throws a head kick that misses.
Ofasu takes one to the chin there.
Ofasu throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Ofasu throws a head kick that misses.
Ofasu checks the leg kick.
Sanchez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ofasu counters with a head kick. That will keep Sanchez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simeon Ofasu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ofasu.
Ofasu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ofasu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Ofasu.
Ofasu missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Ofasu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ofasu misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ofasu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simeon Ofasu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez lunges at Ofasu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ofasu's hand.
Ofasu misses with a head kick.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Ofasu's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ofasu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez lands with a nice combination. Ofasu backs away looking to recover.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ofasu is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Ofasu circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in but Ofasu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ofasu stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ofasu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez scores with a one two! Ofasu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ofasu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Ofasu.
Sanchez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sanchez landing strikes.
Ofasu pushes Sanchez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sanchez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez moves into full mount!
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sanchez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sanchez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ofasu is looking to escape.
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Sanchez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is landing with some decent strikes but Ofasu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Ofasu is squirming around nicely.
Ofasu's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Sanchez lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Sanchez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ofasu taking shots to the head.
Sanchez working Ofasu over with strikes here.
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ofasu really wants to buck Sanchez off and get back to his feet.
Xavier Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sanchez lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Ofasu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ofasu is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ofasu is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Ofasu is bucking up trying to escape but Sanchez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ofasu taking shots to the head.
Sanchez with shots to the head and body - Ofasu looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Sanchez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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