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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Sann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shivananda Ganeshalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Shivananda Ganeshalo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent wrestler
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Sann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shivananda Ganeshalo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Sann as Ganeshalo shoots in.
Sann moves out of range of the body kick.
Sann misses with a few strikes there.
Ganeshalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Ganeshalo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ganeshalo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ganeshalo thinking.
Sann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ganeshalo preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ganeshalo controls the pace.
Ganeshalo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganeshalo postures up in Sann's guard and throws a big left but Sann blocks it.
Ganeshalo postures up in Sann's guard and throws a big left but Sann blocks it.
Ganeshalo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ganeshalo throwing strikes from guard but Sann blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sann is looking to stand up but Ganeshalo isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ganeshalo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ganeshalo wants to free his trapped foot but Sann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ganeshalo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ganeshalo throwing shots but Sann is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganeshalo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganeshalo thows a huge punch but Sann dodges it nicely.
Sann is looking for a sweep. Ganeshalo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ganeshalo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sann's head.
Ganeshalo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sann defending well though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ganeshalo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Ganeshalo tries to counter it with a takedown but Sann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ganeshalo drives through with a takedown into Sann's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ganeshalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganeshalo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ganeshalo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ganeshalo looking to sit in guard and control but Sann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ganeshalo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ganeshalo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sann pushes down on Ganeshalo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ganeshalo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ganeshalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sann throws out the jab.
Ganeshalo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ganeshalo stuffs the takedown attempt from Sann. Sann gets slowly back to his feet.
Sann throws a head kick that misses
and Ganeshalo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sann's guard.
Sann being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganeshalo preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shivananda Ganeshalo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sann is defended easily by Ganeshalo.
Sann swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ganeshalo under the eye.
Sann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ganeshalo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ganeshalo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sann's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganeshalo throwing strikes but missing.
We've been informed that Ganeshalo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganeshalo wants to control from the top but Sann keeps moving.
Ganeshalo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sann is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ganeshalo looking for a takedown.
Sann tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sann trying to stall but Ganeshalo improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sann.
Sann tries to land knees in the clinch but Ganeshalo avoids the damage to the body.
Sann pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sann breaks the clinch.
Sann misses with a few strikes there.
A lazy body kick from Sann
and Ganeshalo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sann won't be happy with that.
Ganeshalo working the head with strikes.
Sann is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganeshalo working the ground and pound.
Ganeshalo is looking to take a break and control but Sann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sann defending against the ground and pound.
Ganeshalo working the head with strikes.
Sann stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ganeshalo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sann is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ganeshalo working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ganeshalo.
Sann taking a bit of punishment here - Ganeshalo scoring with strikes.
Sann is not content to let Ganeshalo control the position.
Sann takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ganeshalo working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganeshalo landing strikes.
Sann avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ganeshalo.
Ganeshalo trying to control the action but Sann is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shivananda Ganeshalo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Sann does no damage.
Sann misses with the body kick
and Ganeshalo counters with a single leg into guard. Sann didn't expect that.
Sann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ganeshalo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ganeshalo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ganeshalo wants to control from the top but Sann keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganeshalo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ganeshalo works over Sann with some ground and pound from guard.
Sann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shivananda Ganeshalo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganeshalo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sann is keeping the position for now.
Ganeshalo preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ganeshalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganeshalo drives through with a takedown into Sann's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sann wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ganeshalo manages to pass to side control.
Sann pushes Ganeshalo off looking to stand but Ganeshalo dives back in and keeps control.
Ganeshalo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Ganeshalo seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganeshalo thows a huge punch but Sann dodges it nicely.
Sann is looking to escape.
Ganeshalo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ganeshalo is pressing down on Sann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sann is holding on for now.
Ganeshalo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganeshalo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ganeshalo trying to control the action but Sann is working from the bottom.
Sann has hold of Ganeshalo's hands but Ganeshalo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ganeshalo slips a nice elbow through Sann's hands, connecting with Sann's forehead.
Sann is trying to maintain the position but Ganeshalo is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ganeshalo lands a nice short elbow.
Ganeshalo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ganeshalo throws the left hand but Sann avoids the punch easily.
That's four 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.
Sann takes a swing at Ganeshalo's ribcage but misses.
Sann throws a leg kick
and Ganeshalo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ganeshalo working over Sann with some ground and pound. Sann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ganeshalo thows a huge punch but Sann dodges it nicely.
Ganeshalo lands with a punch from half guard.
Ganeshalo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ganeshalo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ganeshalo misses with a head shot. Sann uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganeshalo trying to control but Sann is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shivananda Ganeshalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ganeshalo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shivananda Ganeshalo!
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