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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ara Vahaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vahaber might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dr.Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre. Sanchez has chosen WALK BY PANTERA as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ara Vahaber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DJ Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vahaber lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vahaber as he jumps to the side.
Vahaber tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Vahaber, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Vahaber against the cage but Vahaber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vahaber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vahaber lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ara Vahaber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Sanchez.
Vahaber lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into rage.
Nice straight punches there by Vahaber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vahaber.
Vahaber jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vahaber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Vahaber slips the punch.
A jab from Vahaber does it's job there.
Vahaber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vahaber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.
It looks like DJ Sanchez has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vahaber swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Vahaber cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vahaber thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Vahaber throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands with a right hand.
Ara Vahaber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vahaber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vahaber lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Sanchez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vahaber is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vahaber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vahaber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber swinging wilding here.
Vahaber swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a body punch
and Vahaber counters with a nice body shot.
Vahaber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vahaber is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Vahaber scores with a jab to the body.
Vahaber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Vahaber throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vahaber misses the body punch
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Vahaber is keeping the position.
Vahaber wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Vahaber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vahaber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Vahaber is retaining full guard.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Vahaber.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vahaber manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sanchez has Vahaber in his guard.
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vahaber won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vahaber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vahaber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez working for a triangle but Vahaber defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vahaber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Vahaber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Vahaber counters with a nice uppercut.
Vahaber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vahaber scores with a kick to the body.
Vahaber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vahaber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Vahaber throws a head kick that Sanchez semi-blocks.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vahaber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vahaber lands with a nice combination. Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to de liver by Vahaber. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vahaber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vahaber throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vahaber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vahaber counters with a right hand to the body.
Vahaber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vahaber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vahaber is looking to wear down Sanchez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands a with a good body shot.
Vahaber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vahaber takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Vahaber.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vahaber counters with a body kick that stops Sanchez in his tracks momentarily.
Ara Vahaber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Sanchez.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vahaber misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vahaber counters with a nice uppercut.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vahaber misses with a head kick.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vahaber with a hook.
Vahaber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vahaber lands with a nice combination. Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vahaber throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Vahaber.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vahaber counters with a left and a right that stings Sanchez.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber misses with a body shot.
Vahaber digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vahaber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
Vahaber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Vahaber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vahaber tries a head kick but it misses.
Vahaber lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Vahaber counters with a big head kick but Sanchez shrugs it off.
Vahaber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Vahaber counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Vahaber to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahaber lands a nice looking body shot.
Vahaber lands the left hand.
Vahaber lands a head kick!
Vahaber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vahaber counters with a big head kick but Sanchez shrugs it off.
Ara Vahaber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Sanchez.
Vahaber misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vahaber counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vahaber.
Vahaber plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vahaber scores with a nice right hand.
Vahaber throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanchez's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Vahaber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vahaber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vahaber finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Vahaber lands a nice shot to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands a slapping body shot.
Vahaber lands with a nice body punch.
Vahaber cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vahaber connects with a looping right hand.
Sanchez clinches but Vahaber breaks the clinch
and Vahaber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vahaber counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Vahaber does no damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Vahaber counters with a right hand to the body.
Vahaber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Vahaber counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ara Vahaber is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Vahaber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Vahaber scores with a nice right hand.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vahaber thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Vahaber lands a right hook to the body.
Vahaber throws a head kick that Sanchez semi-blocks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vahaber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Vahaber clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Sanchez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vahaber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vahaber moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Vahaber counters with a left and a right that stings Sanchez.
Sanchez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vahaber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vahaber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Ara Vahaber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vahaber circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vahaber counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sanchez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands with a cross.
Sanchez looks to clinch
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Vahaber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vahaber counters with a nice uppercut.
Ara Vahaber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Sanchez.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vahaber!
Vahaber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vahaber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vahaber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Vahaber scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick from Vahaber lands but Sanchez takes it in his stride.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands a with a good body shot.
Vahaber misses with a body shot.
Vahaber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Vahaber counters with a stiff right hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a nice head kick!
Vahaber lands a nice looking body shot.
Vahaber scores with a jab to the body.
Vahaber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez wants to clinch
and Vahaber counters with a straight right hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Vahaber circles away easily
and Vahaber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Vahaber.
Vahaber scores with a jab to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vahaber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheers as Vahaber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vahaber circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vahaber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Vahaber misses.
Vahaber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Vahaber had his way with DJ Sanchez in that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Vahaber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vahaber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vahaber jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Vahaber.
Vahaber circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vahaber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vahaber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vahaber scores with a hook.
Vahaber digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Vahaber to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Vahaber scores with a body shot.
Vahaber works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vahaber cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vahaber lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vahaber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vahaber lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Vahaber does it's job there.
Good standup being displayed there by Vahaber as he connects with a hook.
Vahaber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands a head kick!
Sanchez tries to clinch up
and Vahaber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vahaber cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vahaber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Vahaber lands with a slapping head kick.
Vahaber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez moves forwards but Vahaber connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Vahaber swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vahaber lands the left hand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vahaber throws a shot to the body.
Vahaber takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Vahaber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vahaber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanchez's head.
Vahaber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ara Vahaber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vahaber lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vahaber works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ara Vahaber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vahaber, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Ara Vahaber!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Ara Vahaber!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Ara Vahaber!
Ara Vahaber wins by unanimous decision!
Ara Vahaber retains his heavyweight title!
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