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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mentor Guruland (ranked 808 p4p, 123 weight class) and Sanford Fanning (ranked 2044 p4p, 295 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
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182 cm
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216 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mentor Guruland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sanford Fanning!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guruland misses with a looping right.
Fanning tries to counter by closing the distance.
Guruland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Guruland lands a nice shot to the body.
Fanning shoots in for a takedown but Guruland shows good takedown defense.
A thudding body kick lands there by Guruland!
Fanning misses with a kick to the body.
Guruland keeps the fight on the outside.
Fanning walks into a stiff left hand from Guruland.
Good standup being displayed there by Guruland as he connects with a hook.
Guruland scores with a nice head shot.
Fanning goes for a double leg but Guruland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guruland continues to drive forward.
Fanning shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guruland pinned against the cage. Guruland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mentor Guruland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanford Fanning.
Fanning takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fanning.
Guruland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Guruland misses with a low kick.
Fanning looks for a takedown but Guruland sprawls well.
Fanning chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guruland can pounce on him.
Fanning avoids the body shot from Guruland.
Fanning gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guruland.
Guruland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fanning momentarily.
Guruland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mentor Guruland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Guruland.
Fanning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fanning takes one to the side of the head.
Fanning walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fanning takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mentor Guruland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guruland throws a hook but Fanning avoids it easily.
Jab by Guruland.
Guruland scores with a hook to the body. Fanning takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Guruland looks to land a left hand but Fanning moved out of range nicely.
Guruland scores with a hook.
Fanning takes one to the chin there.
Guruland throws an overhand right that lands on Fanning's shoulder, as Fanning tries to avoid the shot.
And Fanning tries to counter it with a takedown but Guruland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fanning avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Guruland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fanning tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guruland catches Fanning with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Guruland throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fanning feints the counter takedown.
Guruland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fanning at a distance.
Fanning looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Guruland lands but Fanning takes it in his stride.
It looks like Sanford Fanning has been cut.
Guruland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fanning moves away.
Fanning doesn't manage to clinch there - Guruland circles away.
Fanning throws a combination that misses
and Guruland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guruland lands with a cross.
Fanning shoots in looking for a takedown. Guruland tries to sprawl out of it but Fanning keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guruland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fanning throws a head kick but Guruland moves out of range.
Guruland throws a lazy right hand but Fanning sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fanning fails with a takedown attempt.
Guruland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guruland looks to land a combination but Fanning avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guruland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guruland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Guruland misses with a looping left.
Fanning misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fanning dives in and scores a takedown into Guruland's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guruland working for a triangle but Fanning defends it easily.
Guruland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fanning passes into half guard.
My spies in GnP inform me that Fanning has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fanning missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mentor Guruland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sanford Fanning's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good leg kick by Guruland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab, jab by Guruland - just one landing.
Guruland lands a really nice looking cross but Fanning seems unphased.
Fanning takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fanning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guruland is fending him off so far but Fanning persists. Nope, Guruland circles away and we're back to standing.
Guruland attempts a counter takedown but Fanning avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Guruland misses the target.
Guruland lands the left hand.
Guruland lands a jab to the head.
Guruland throws a body shot but no joy.
Fanning throws a counter combo.
A big left from Guruland misses.
Fanning moves out of range as Guruland throws a body kick.
Fanning misses with a takedown attempt - Guruland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mentor Guruland is winning the standup battle so far.
Guruland lands with an uppercut that bounces Fanning off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guruland swings widly with a right hand
and Fanning counters with a two punch combo.
Fanning uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guruland.
Guruland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fanning counters by moving into the clinch.
Guruland lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Guruland.
Fanning is breathing heavily.
Guruland digs a right hand into Fanning's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fanning's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Guruland.
Guruland lands with a light punch inside.
Guruland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fanning tries to score a body lock takedown but Guruland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mentor Guruland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanford Fanning.
Fanning is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Guruland to keep the fight standing.
Guruland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guruland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guruland misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guruland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fanning or not.
Nice body punch from Guruland - that landed with a thud.
Guruland lands a hook that snaps the head of Fanning backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guruland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Guruland.
Guruland slowing the pace effectively.
A right hook to the body lands for Guruland.
Guruland lands with a right to the head.
Guruland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fanning backwards.
Guruland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guruland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fanning can do to turn this around?
Guruland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fanning tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guruland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Guruland lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guruland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guruland lands with a light punch inside.
Guruland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Guruland on the inside.
Guruland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fanning is rocked!
Guruland misses with a body punch.
Guruland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fanning fails to pull guard.
Fanning wants to take the fight to the mat but Guruland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Guruland lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guruland lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Guruland - that landed with a thud.
Guruland lands with a right to the head.
Guruland struggles to land a body shot inside as Fanning controls his hands.
Guruland scores with a shot to the side of Fanning's head.
Fanning fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Guruland.
Guruland lands a big right hand that sends Fanning to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Fanning!
Fanning is still in real trouble! Can Guruland finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guruland is trying to work for a kimura but Fanning is defending well.
Guruland is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Guruland is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fanning seems to have recovered his senses.
Guruland seems to be working for a kimura but Fanning defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guruland slows the pace down in half guard.
Fanning is refusing to be controlled, as Guruland sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guruland controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mentor Guruland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sanford Fanning's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice body kick from Guruland.
Sanford Fanning is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guruland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fanning.
Some bone on bone action there as Fanning checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Guruland misses its intended target.
Fanning shoots in looking for a takedown but Guruland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fanning's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fanning takes one to the chin there.
Guruland misses with an uppercut
and Fanning counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fanning.
Guruland is controlling Fanning's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanning postures up.
Guruland working for a triangle but Fanning defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guruland trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guruland is pulling down on Fanning's head to control his posture.
Fanning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guruland working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Guruland gets caught napping as Fanning dives in and scores a takedown. Guruland manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanning postures up and lands a big shot to Guruland's brow.
Guruland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fanning is looking to work some ground and pound but Guruland has wrist control.
Fanning throws a big elbow that misses.
Guruland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Guruland pushes a forearm under Fanning's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fanning is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mentor Guruland!
After the fight, Mentor Guruland was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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