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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jon Phenomenon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders comes to the cage accompanied by Con te Partiro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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185 cm
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217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jon Phenomenon!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders gets a clinch.
Sanders pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sanders tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phenomenon smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Phenomenon.
Phenomenon works the jab nicely.
Sanders tries to clinch up.
Phenomenon misses with a two punch combination.
Phenomenon lands a head shot.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phenomenon but Phenomenon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Phenomenon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanders moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phenomenon.
Phenomenon dodges an elbow strike from Sanders.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sanders just misses with a elbow thrown towards Phenomenon's brow.
Sanders misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Phenomenon wants to break free but Sanders has control.
Sanders prevents Phenomenon from breaking the clinch.
Phenomenon breaks from the clinch.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders darts in and clinches Phenomenon up against the cage.
Sanders tries to land knees in the clinch but Phenomenon avoids the damage to the body.
Sanders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Phenomenon is trying to break free.
Phenomenon manages to break the clinch.
Phenomenon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanders. Sanders circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phenomenon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jon Jon Phenomenon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phenomenon misses with a double jab.
Sanders throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Phenomenon digs a good body shot into Sanders's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phenomenon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanders momentarily.
Sanders wants to clinch up but Phenomenon keeps it at a distance.
Phenomenon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Phenomenon misses with a two punch combination.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phenomenon.
Phenomenon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Phenomenon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phenomenon fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanders moves in looking to clinch but Phenomenon pushes him off.
Nice uppercut lands for Phenomenon. That snapped Sanders's head back.
The crowd cheers as Phenomenon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanders doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Phenomenon - just one landing.
Phenomenon misses with a body shot.
Phenomenon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phenomenon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phenomenon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Phenomenon.
A jab from Phenomenon misses.
Phenomenon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phenomenon, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phenomenon.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phenomenon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Phenomenon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Phenomenon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanders is one step ahead there.
Sanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanders preventing the sweep.
Sanders won't allow Phenomenon to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phenomenon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Phenomenon misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jon Phenomenon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sanders tries to clinch up but Phenomenon circles away and keeps his distance.
Phenomenon punishes Sanders's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanders looks to throw the jab but Phenomenon is out of range.
Sanders will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanders on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Phenomenon.
Sanders on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phenomenon drops his shoulder and cracks Sanders with a huge uppercut! Sanders goes down! Can Phenomenon finish him?
Sanders can't keep his opponent in guard - Phenomenon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Phenomenon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sanders!
Phenomenon is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phenomenon scores with a hook.
Phenomenon swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanders.
Phenomenon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jon Jon Phenomenon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phenomenon misses with the combination.
Phenomenon cracks Sanders with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phenomenon bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Sanders! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phenomenon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanders swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phenomenon is stalling in the full guard.
Phenomenon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanders is keeping the position for now.
Phenomenon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon gets to his feet. Sanders looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Phenomenon misses with a wild body shot.
Phenomenon misses with a leg kick.
Phenomenon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Some wild striking there from Phenomenon.
Sanders is looking to clinch.
Phenomenon lands a really nice looking cross but Sanders seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Phenomenon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanders doesn't seem phased though.
Phenomenon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phenomenon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phenomenon lands a left and a right that sends Sanders crashing to the canvas! Phenomenon dives into mount looking to finish!
Sanders is rocked!
Phenomenon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phenomenon gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanders on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jon Phenomenon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phenomenon lands a jab to Sanders's midsection.
Sanders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phenomenon lands with a nice combination. Sanders backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders walks into a stiff left hand from Phenomenon.
Phenomenon misses with a wild combination.
Phenomenon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Phenomenon throws a chopping leg kick but Sanders manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chris Sanders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Phenomenon scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Sanders.
Phenomenon lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phenomenon looks to land a combination. Sanders sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phenomenon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Phenomenon lands.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phenomenon as he jumps to the side.
Phenomenon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phenomenon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanders circles away.
Phenomenon keeps the fight on the outside.
Phenomenon lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phenomenon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon 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.
Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phenomenon throws a looping overhand right but Sanders ducks down to avoid it.
Phenomenon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanders on the side of the head.
Phenomenon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phenomenon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phenomenon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanders instigates a clinch.
Sanders is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phenomenon is keeping busy.
Sanders missing with knees to the body.
Sanders taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throws an elbow but it misses.
Phenomenon has clasped his hands together around Sanders's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Phenomenon decides to stand back up. Phenomenon steps back and let's Sanders get back to his feet.
Sanders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phenomenon.
Phenomenon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanders moves in looking to clinch but Phenomenon pushes him off.
Sanders tries to clinch up.
Phenomenon lands an overhand right.
Phenomenon blocks a head kick by Sanders.
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Phenomenon.
Phenomenon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jon Jon Phenomenon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders wants to clinch.
Phenomenon throws a right and a left that Sanders avoids nicely.
Sanders shoots for a takedown but Phenomenon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phenomenon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from Phenomenon lands.
Phenomenon connects with a nice looking jab.
Phenomenon connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phenomenon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chris Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phenomenon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jon Phenomenon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phenomenon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jon Phenomenon!
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