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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caio Gimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Sanders has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caio Gimenez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Sanders!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanders. Gimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gimenez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanders blocks a head kick by Gimenez.
Gimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanders blocks a head kick by Gimenez.
Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanders fails to land the takedown.
Sanders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gimenez throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gimenez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt - Gimenez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Caio Gimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Sanders.
Gimenez dodges the punch combination from Sanders.
Caio Gimenez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanders shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gimenez defends it nicely.
Gimenez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders scores with a punch to the head.
Sanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanders.
Sanders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gimenez tries to avoid it but Sanders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gimenez to the ground. Gimenez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanders shoots in looking for a takedown. Gimenez tries to sprawl out of it but Sanders keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gimenez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanders avoids the head kick by Gimenez.
Sanders avoids the head kick by Gimenez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gimenez loads up on a big right hand but Sanders slips the punch.
A big left from Sanders misses.
Sanders misses with a straight right.
Gimenez throws the kick towards the body but Sanders avoids it.
Gimenez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanders avoids the head kick by Gimenez.
Gimenez misses with an uppercut. Sanders saw that one coming.
Sanders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez looks for the body kick but Sanders saw that one coming.
Sanders thows a body shot but no joy.
Gimenez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sanders avoids a kick to the body.
Gimenez misses with a head kick.
Caio Gimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Gimenez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gimenez is looking to land body kicks.
Sanders scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Caio Gimenez 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.
Gimenez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanders fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gimenez on the side of the head.
Sanders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gimenez's waist but Gimenez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanders off to one side.
Gimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Gimenez tries to land a front kick but Sanders steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanders cracks Gimenez with an open hand slap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gimenez, right into the meat.
Sanders scores with a nice strike.
Gimenez connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimenez connects with a crisp jab.
Gimenez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanders to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gimenez as he avoids it easily.
Gimenez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Caio Gimenez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanders misses with a body shot.
Gimenez throws a head kick that Sanders semi-blocks.
Gimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gimenez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Gimenez.
Gimenez misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez connects with the punch.
A jab from Sanders finds it's way through Gimenez's defenses.
Sanders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gimenez avoids it really well and circles away.
Caio Gimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Sanders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanders.
Sanders shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gimenez's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gimenez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gimenez is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gimenez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gimenez keeping full guard, as Sanders tries to pass.
Sanders passes Gimenez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanders is keen to just control but Gimenez is a slippery customer.
Sanders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gimenez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is trying to control the action in half guard but Gimenez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gimenez wants to get back to full guard.
Gimenez is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanders.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gimenez tries to get to full guard but Sanders has control of the leg.
Sanders seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders wants to work for an arm triangle but Gimenez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Caio Gimenez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gimenez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanders has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gimenez.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Gimenez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanders chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gimenez can pounce on him.
Gimenez throws a head kick but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gimenez throws a low kick, looking for Sanders's leg but Sanders calmly moves out of range.
Sanders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gimenez misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders blocks a low kick nicely.
Gimenez connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanders throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gimenez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanders defending well as Gimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Gimenez checks the leg kick.
Gimenez lands a nice looking body kick.
Gimenez throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders moves out of range as Gimenez throws a body kick.
Gimenez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanders connects with a crisp jab.
Gimenez connects with an inside leg kick.
Gimenez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanders.
Gimenez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanders tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gimenez swivels and escapes.
Caio Gimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Sanders.
Gimenez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders slips a jab and a cross from Gimenez.
Gimenez wants to slow Sanders down by chopping away at his legs.
Gimenez throws a nice head kick!
Sanders connects with a body shot that sends Gimenez's belly button to the back.
Gimenez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gimenez misses with a kick to the body.
Gimenez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Gimenez misses the target.
Sanders will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders looks to throw the jab but Gimenez is out of range.
Gimenez lands with a slapping head kick.
Gimenez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gimenez lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gimenez throws a head kick that misses.
Gimenez throws a lazy head kick
and Sanders makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Gimenez clearly takes that round.
That's time! Gimenez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gimenez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanders.
Gimenez throws a body kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Sanders or perhaps it was just good defense by Gimenez which made him look bad.
Sanders shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gimenez defends it nicely.
Sanders looks for a takedown but Gimenez sprawls well.
Caio Gimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Sanders.
Sanders misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gimenez sprawls well initially but Sanders persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gimenez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gimenez tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.
Sanders trying to control from half guard but Gimenez is working away.
Gimenez wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gimenez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gimenez landing strikes from the bottom.
Sanders is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gimenez defends it well.
Gimenez is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanders.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gimenez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanders passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gimenez tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gimenez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanders.
Sanders uses his free foot to push down on Gimenez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gimenez.
Sanders working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gimenez is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gimenez has worked his arm free - good work by Gimenez!
Gimenez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gimenez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Sanders dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gimenez tries to land a leg kick but Sanders saw it coming and moves away.
Gimenez throws a leg kick
and Sanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Sanders finds it's target.
Gimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanders.
Caio Gimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Sanders misses its intended target.
Gimenez misses with a head kick.
Gimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Gimenez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanders takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Sanders moves out of range easily.
Gimenez throws a combination. Sanders tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gimenez throws a head kick that misses
and Sanders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sanders scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gimenez as he jumps to the side.
Sanders fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Caio Gimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Sanders.
Gimenez lands with a nice body kick.
Sanders has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gimenez.
Sanders moves out of range as Gimenez throws a body kick.
Gimenez looks to throw a body kick
and Sanders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt
and Gimenez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders avoids the head kick by Gimenez.
Gimenez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanders works Gimenez's body with a nice hook.
Horrible takedown by Sanders or perhaps it was just good defense by Gimenez which made him look bad.
Anthony Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Gimenez.
Gimenez thuds his shin into the meat of Sanders's side.
Gimenez lands a jab to Sanders's midsection.
Caio Gimenez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gimenez.
Gimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gimenez lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Gimenez.
Sanders moves out of range of the body kick from Gimenez.
Gimenez cracks the inside of Sanders's front leg.
Gimenez throws a head kick but Sanders moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Gimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gimenez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Gimenez!
Caio Gimenez retains his welterweight title!
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energy
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