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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Sunderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harland Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sunderland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Placebo - Running up that hill. Sanders has chosen My Prerogative by Bobby Brown as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. James Sunderland could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harland Sanders's chin.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Sunderland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harland Sanders!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders swats away the attempt to clinch by Sunderland.
Sunderland lands a head shot.
Sanders pushes Sunderland up against the cage in a clinch.
Sunderland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sanders is trying to keep an underhook but Sunderland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sanders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sunderland.
Sunderland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanders has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sunderland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanders's head.
Sunderland thows a huge punch but Sanders dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunderland thows a huge punch but Sanders dodges it nicely.
Sunderland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanders avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sunderland.
Sanders keeping control of the position.
Sunderland is taking a breather. Sanders says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunderland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanders avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sunderland.
Sunderland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sunderland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sunderland.
Sanders wants to control but Sunderland is keeping busy.
Sunderland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanders defending well though.
Sunderland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sunderland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sunderland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sunderland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanders takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sunderland.
Sanders defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sunderland.
Sunderland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanders throws out the jab.
Sunderland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sunderland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Sunderland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders throws the left hand but Sunderland avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sunderland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sunderland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sunderland moves out of range as Sanders strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sunderland is defended easily by Sanders.
Sanders looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sunderland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James Sunderland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sunderland!
Sanders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sunderland manages to avoid it.
As Sanders backs away, Sunderland returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sanders misses the shot to the body.
Sunderland closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sunderland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sunderland is looking for a kimura but Sanders is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sunderland to get the leverage.
Sanders avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sunderland.
Sanders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanders keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sunderland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sunderland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanders is just riding it out for now. Sunderland eventually gives up the hold.
Sunderland trying to control the action but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Sunderland thows a huge punch but Sanders dodges it nicely.
Sunderland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sunderland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanders's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sunderland.
Sunderland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sunderland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sunderland dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sunderland works Sanders's body with a nice hook.
Sunderland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanders avoids it really well and circles away.
Sunderland sets himself, and Sanders steps forward looking for the clinch! Sunderland avoids it this time.
Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Sanders.
Sunderland moves out of range as Sanders strikes.
Sunderland moves away from the strike by Sanders.
Sunderland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanders as he avoids it easily.
Sunderland darts in trying to clinch
and Sanders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunderland slips under a jab.
Sunderland throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Harland Sanders has been cut.
Sunderland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanders circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Sunderland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sunderland throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sanders misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders throws an overhand right that lands on Sunderland's shoulder, as Sunderland tries to avoid the shot.
Sunderland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanders's waist but Sanders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sunderland off to one side.
Sanders is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sunderland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanders misses with a double jab.
Sanders lands a jab to Sunderland's midsection.
Sanders misses with an uppercut. Sunderland saw that one coming.
Sunderland shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sunderland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sunderland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanders.
Sunderland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sunderland shoots in for a takedown but Sanders shows good takedown defense.
Sanders throws a good cross that connects.
Sunderland darts in and clinches Sanders up against the cage.
Sunderland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanders gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sunderland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanders pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sunderland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanders lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sunderland.
Sanders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanders can't find room to land a body shot as Sunderland controls the action.
Sunderland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanders.
Sanders gets underhooks to prevent Sunderland's takedown attempt.
Sunderland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanders gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sunderland blocks an uppercut.
Sanders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sunderland.
Sunderland is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanders to keep the fight standing.
Sanders misses with a body punch.
Sanders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sunderland wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanders manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sanders throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sunderland.
Sunderland goes for a takedown attempt but Sanders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sunderland closes the distance and clinches up with Sanders, looking for a takedown. Sunderland pushes Sanders against the cage but Sanders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanders tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sunderland.
Sanders swats away the attempt to clinch by Sunderland.
Sunderland seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sanders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sunderland, pushing him back against the cage.
Sunderland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanders tries to work over Sunderland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanders can't find room to land a body shot as Sunderland controls the action.
Sanders lands with a short shot to the head.
Sunderland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sunderland has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanders after a bit of a struggle.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Sunderland avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.
Sanders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland blocks an uppercut.
Sanders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sunderland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanders gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sunderland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanders.
Sanders cracks Sunderland with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
Sanders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Sunderland avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.
Sunderland blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sunderland wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sunderland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanders is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harland Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harland Sanders's cut.
That's time! Sunderland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sunderland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanders misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sunderland misses the target.
Sunderland clinches.
Sunderland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanders gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sunderland takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice left hand lands by Sanders.
Sanders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sanders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanders struggles to land a body shot inside as Sunderland controls his hands.
Sanders misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Sanders.
Sunderland wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Sunderland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sunderland is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sunderland is looking for a takedown.
Sanders lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sunderland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanders fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanders misses with a head kick.
Sanders has closed the distance and engaged Sunderland in a clinch.
Sanders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sunderland.
Sanders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanders misses with the head strike.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sunderland backwards.
Sunderland wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sunderland looking for a takedown.
Sunderland dodges an elbow strike from Sanders.
Sanders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sunderland goes for a takedown attempt but Sanders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sunderland throws a combination that misses
and Sanders counters by clinching up.
Sanders scores with a shot to the side of Sunderland's head.
Sanders misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from Sanders.
Harland Sanders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sunderland backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sunderland backwards.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Sunderland avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.
Sunderland takes a shot to the head.
Sanders misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Sanders.
Sanders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanders misses with the head strike.
Sanders working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sunderland.
Sunderland goes for a takedown attempt but Sanders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanders might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sanders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sunderland gets tackled into the cage by Sanders. Sanders maintains the clinch.
Sunderland goes for a takedown attempt but Sanders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harland Sanders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sunderland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanders steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sunderland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sanders as Sunderland shoots in.
Sanders throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Sunderland.
Sunderland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanders defends well and Sunderland ends up having to push Sanders into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sunderland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanders stuffs the takedown.
Sunderland ducks under a wild hook from Sanders.
Sanders has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sanders fails to land.
Sunderland goes for a takedown attempt but Sanders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sunderland wants to clinch up but Sanders keeps it at a distance.
Sanders takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sunderland backwards.
Sanders misses with the head strike.
Sunderland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanders smiles and moves away.
Harland Sanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders rushes Sunderland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanders lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sunderland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanders avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanders tries to work over Sunderland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sunderland.
Sanders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanders struggles to land a body shot inside as Sunderland controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanders.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sunderland backwards.
Sanders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harland Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanders 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harland Sanders!
Our winner, Harland Sanders, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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