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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Sanchez (ranked 6825 p4p, 110 weight class) and Michael Davies (ranked 25934 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Davies has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roberto Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Davies!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Davies misses with a straight right.
Sanchez attempts a counter takedown but Davies avoids it well and moves away.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davies shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Davies circles away.
Davies changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davies but Davies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davies's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Davies scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Davies displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez tries to clinch up
and Davies counters with a head kick. That will keep Sanchez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davies misses with a combination
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sanchez moves out of range as Davies strikes.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davies defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Davies clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sanchez uses from the top position.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Davies keeps moving.
Davies seems keen to control Sanchez's posture.
Davies looking for a sweep. Not yet Davies, not yet.
Davies keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davies manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies stops Sanchez from standing up.
Davies throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davies avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Davies is controlling him.
Davies looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Davies tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Davies from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Davies with a poor takedown
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Davies stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davies as he avoids it easily.
Davies shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Davies dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Davies clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davies pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davies.
Davies tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Davies saw it coming and moves away.
Davies shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberto Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Davies.
Davies closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Davies pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Davies manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roberto Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanchez wants it to stay on the feet.
Roberto Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davies moves into the clinch.
Davies prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davies prevents the takedown attempt.
Davies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Davies.
Davies throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanchez's waist but Sanchez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davies off to one side.
Davies moves into the clinch.
Davies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davies looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Davies with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davies displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
Davies manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Davies has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davies controlling the action here for a moment.
Davies wants the takedown. Sanchez is fighting it off but Davies persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanchez's guard against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies stands up and waves to Sanchez to follow him.
Davies throws a quick inside leg kick.
Davies lands with a slapping head kick.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davies shoots in but no luck this time.
Davies shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Davies swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Davies is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Sanchez successfully pulls guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davies controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davies is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Davies 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Davies tries to counter it with a takedown but Sanchez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davies throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Davies scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davies's head backwards.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Davies is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davies, right into the meat.
Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davies doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Davies sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez darts in looking for a takedown but Davies gets double underhooks and turns Sanchez into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Davies has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davies drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
Davies keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Davies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davies keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davies is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanchez, into his guard.
Davies trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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.
Davies engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Davies trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Davies engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez working for a triangle but Davies defends it easily.
Davies really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davies slips nicely into half guard.
That's four 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.
Davies thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davies slows the pace down in half guard.
Davies sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though.
Davies sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davies.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Davies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davies has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Davies!
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energy
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RATING
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