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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boitsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yes Man Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sanchez's choice of entrance music: The YES! Cartwheel. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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216 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boitsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yes Man Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boitsov.
Boitsov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sanchez is trying to defend but Boitsov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sanchez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boitsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boitsov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boitsov seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Boitsov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boitsov wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Boitsov 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.
Boitsov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Boitsov is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boitsov to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boitsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boitsov is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boitsov to get the leverage.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Boitsov has control of the leg.
Boitsov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boitsov.
Boitsov trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Boitsov wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez controlling Boitsov's posture.
Boitsov wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boitsov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boitsov gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Boitsov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Boitsov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Boitsov.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Boitsov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boitsov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Boitsov on that attempt.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boitsov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Boitsov shoots in.
Sanchez feints a counter leg kick.
Boitsov closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Boitsov pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boitsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Boitsov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boitsov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsov tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boitsov tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.
Sanchez cracks Boitsov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Boitsov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boitsov lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boitsov looking to pass the guard.
Boitsov being controlled here momentarily.
Boitsov wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Boitsov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sanchez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boitsov has Sanchez in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Boitsov is keeping the position.
Boitsov is looking for a triangle here but Sanchez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boitsov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boitsov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanchez's best efforts.
Boitsov wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Boitsov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boitsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boitsov is keeping the position for now.
Boitsov 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.
Sanchez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boitsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanchez has managed to get both his arms back between Boitsov's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Boitsov is retaining full guard.
Boitsov looking for subs off his back but Sanchez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boitsov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sanchez prevents Boitsov from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez is thwarting Boitsov's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yes Man Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boitsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Boitsov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez leaves Boitsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Boitsov avoids it with no problem.
Boitsov fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boitsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boitsov lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsov shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boitsov has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boitsov tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanchez - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez cracks Boitsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boitsov.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez sends Boitsov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sanchez is motioning to the referee to let Boitsov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Boitsov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boitsov fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Boitsov off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Sanchez follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Boitsov was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yes Man Sanchez!
A relieved looking Yes Man Sanchez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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