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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and His Eminence Cardinal Sanctus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardinal Sanctus has chosen Ghost B.C. - Secular Haze as his entrance music. The Sandman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Sandman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, His Eminence Cardinal Sanctus!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Cardinal Sanctus. No joy for Sandman on that attempt.
Sandman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cardinal Sanctus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sandman somewhat.
Cardinal Sanctus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sandman misses with a body shot.
Cardinal Sanctus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandman avoids the head kick by Cardinal Sanctus.
Sandman shoots in looking for a takedown. Cardinal Sanctus tries to sprawl out of it but Sandman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cardinal Sanctus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sandman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardinal Sanctus lands a big head kick that sends Sandman tumbling to the mat! Cardinal Sanctus takes a step backwards and waves Sandman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sandman is rocked!
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!
Sandman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been informed that Cardinal Sanctus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sandman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardinal Sanctus slips a jab from Sandman.
Cardinal Sanctus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandman manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Cardinal Sanctus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman feints and as Cardinal Sanctus raises his hands in defense, Sandman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cardinal Sanctus keeping moving, preventing Sandman from controlling successfully.
Sandman wants to pass the guard but Cardinal Sanctus is keeping the position.
Cardinal Sanctus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sandman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sandman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardinal Sanctus is just riding it out for now. Sandman eventually gives up the hold.
Sandman wants to pass the guard but Cardinal Sanctus is defending well.
Cardinal Sanctus wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal Sanctus is controlling Sandman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cardinal Sanctus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandman wants to free his trapped foot but Cardinal Sanctus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sandman is just content to waste time from the top position. Cardinal Sanctus takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sandman throws a big elbow that misses.
Cardinal Sanctus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sandman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardinal Sanctus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandman passes Cardinal Sanctus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sandman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cardinal Sanctus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sandman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sandman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandman is looking for a kimura but Cardinal Sanctus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sandman to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman 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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cardinal Sanctus trying to control but Sandman postures up.
Cardinal Sanctus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandman.
Cardinal Sanctus is trying to get back to full guard.
Sandman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Sandman.
Sandman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sandman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardinal Sanctus defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal Sanctus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardinal Sanctus is trying to maintain the position but Sandman is very close to passing his half guard.
Sandman is working for a kimura but Cardinal Sanctus is defending it quite comfortably.
Cardinal Sanctus trying to control here.
Sandman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sandman throwing shots but Cardinal Sanctus is blocking nicely.
Sandman seems to be working for a kimura but Cardinal Sanctus defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cardinal Sanctus has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but His Eminence Cardinal Sanctus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sandman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cardinal Sanctus!
Sandman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cardinal Sanctus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cardinal Sanctus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Cardinal Sanctus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sandman controlling the position.
Sandman is working Cardinal Sanctus over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardinal Sanctus keeps working.
Sandman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sandman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sandman working the strikes but Cardinal Sanctus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cardinal Sanctus moves into full guard.
Sandman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sandman stopping the sweep attempt from Cardinal Sanctus.
Sandman cracks Cardinal Sanctus with a solid left hand.
Sandman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sandman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sandman drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sandman seems to have locked his on tight now - Cardinal Sanctus screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sandman, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). The Sandman!
The Sandman gave a mention to AnonymouS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, His Eminence Cardinal Sanctus stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn you DEVIL'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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