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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Sarnoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Icarus Liege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stan Sarnoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Icarus Liege!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarnoso shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Liege manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sarnoso drops back looking for a leg! Liege is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liege manages to kick Sarnoso off! Sarnoso jumps back into Liege's guard.
Sarnoso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sarnoso is looking to work some ground and pound but Liege has wrist control.
Sarnoso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sarnoso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Liege avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Liege preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sarnoso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sarnoso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sarnoso is looking to work some ground and pound but Liege has wrist control.
Sarnoso throws a big elbow that misses.
Sarnoso 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarnoso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sarnoso throwing strikes from guard but Liege blocks nicely.
Sarnoso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sarnoso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sarnoso throws a big right hand that misses.
Sarnoso lands a couple of digs.
Sarnoso is working Liege over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sarnoso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liege works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liege utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sarnoso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sarnoso landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarnoso is looking to work some ground and pound but Liege has wrist control.
Liege is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sarnoso drops back looking for a leg! Liege is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liege manages to kick Sarnoso off! Sarnoso jumps back into Liege's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sarnoso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sarnoso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sarnoso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarnoso is looking to work some ground and pound but Liege has wrist control.
Sarnoso drops back looking for a leg! Liege is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liege manages to kick Sarnoso off! Sarnoso jumps back into Liege's guard.
Sarnoso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Liege can't keep his opponent in guard - Sarnoso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Liege blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sarnoso.
Sarnoso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarnoso throwing shots but Liege is blocking nicely.
Sarnoso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Liege with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Liege tries to kick Sarnoso off but Sarnoso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Liege has hold of Sarnoso's hands but Sarnoso slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarnoso wants to work for an arm triangle but Liege is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sarnoso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sarnoso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liege's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarnoso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liege's head.
Sarnoso not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Liege blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sarnoso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Sarnoso dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sarnoso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liege counters with a right hand to the body.
Sarnoso misses with a wild combination.
Sarnoso misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Sarnoso misses.
Sarnoso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liege as he jumps to the side.
Liege scores with a body shot.
Sarnoso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sarnoso misses with a wild combination.
Sarnoso darts in looking for a takedown but Liege gets double underhooks and turns Sarnoso into the ropes.
Liege breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarnoso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sarnoso walks into a straight right hand from Liege.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarnoso throws a poor cross that misses
and Liege counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sarnoso throws a combination that misses
and Liege cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stan Sarnoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liege connects with a nice looking jab.
Liege lands a right hook to the body.
Sarnoso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liege counters with a series of strikes. Sarnoso will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liege scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liege clobbers Sarnoso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sarnoso misses with a few strikes there.
Liege clobbers Sarnoso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been informed that Liege has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sarnoso throws a combination that misses
and Liege counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sarnoso needs to keep his hands up - Liege had a free shot at his head there.
Liege connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liege scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sarnoso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liege punishes Sarnoso's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liege jabs Sarnoso right on the nose. Sarnoso blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from Liege.
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!
No joy there for Sarnoso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liege darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good shot there by Liege.
Liege lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sarnoso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liege bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Liege connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liege keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Sarnoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liege fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sarnoso on the side of the head.
Liege closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Liege works the jab nicely.
Liege jabs Sarnoso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sarnoso throws a predictable looking body shot
and Liege cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarnoso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liege lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sarnoso at a distance.
Sarnoso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sarnoso takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sarnoso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liege defends it nicely.
Liege lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Liege connects with a right hand. Sarnoso shakes it off.
Sarnoso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liege counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liege moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Liege scores with a hook to the body. Sarnoso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sarnoso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sarnoso shoots in for a takedown but Liege shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarnoso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sarnoso shoots in but Liege avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Liege connects with a nice looking jab.
Liege catches Sarnoso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Icarus Liege seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sarnoso with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liege to score with a decent uppercut.
Sarnoso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liege tries to avoid it but Sarnoso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liege to the ground. Liege escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liege connects with a single shot there.
Sarnoso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sarnoso shoots for a takedown but Liege saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Icarus Liege is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liege scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liege scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liege dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liege scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liege lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Icarus Liege showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Liege cracks a nice hook into Sarnoso's ribs.
Sarnoso misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Liege as Sarnoso shoots in.
Sarnoso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Liege connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sarnoso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Liege bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sarnoso's head.
Sarnoso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liege is fending him off so far but Sarnoso persists. Nope, Liege circles away and we're back to standing.
Liege keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarnoso.
Liege lands a jab-cross combination.
Sarnoso takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sarnoso shoots in for a double leg but Liege sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Sarnoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarnoso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stan Sarnoso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sarnoso shoots in but Liege avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liege displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liege scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sarnoso shoots for a takedown but Liege saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Liege scores with a jab to the head.
Sarnoso shoots in looking for a takedown. Liege tries to sprawl out of it but Sarnoso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Liege manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sarnoso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liege counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liege scores with a one two! Sarnoso had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Liege tests Sarnoso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liege's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sarnoso under the eye.
Liege scores with a one two! Sarnoso had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Liege lands a head shot.
A lazy left from Liege finds it's target.
Sarnoso misses with a combination
and Liege counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sarnoso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liege connects with a body shot.
Sarnoso throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Liege tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sarnoso is in Liege's guard.
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!
Sarnoso drops back looking for a leg! Liege is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liege manages to kick Sarnoso off! Sarnoso jumps back into Liege's guard.
Sarnoso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sarnoso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sarnoso drops back looking for a leg! Liege is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liege manages to kick Sarnoso off! Sarnoso jumps back into Liege's guard.
Sarnoso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sarnoso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarnoso throwing strikes from guard but Liege blocks nicely.
Liege is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sarnoso is controlling him.
Sarnoso 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.
Sarnoso with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liege is looking to stand up but Sarnoso isn't so interested in that idea.
Sarnoso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stan Sarnoso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sarnoso throws a big right hand that misses.
Sarnoso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sarnoso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sarnoso wants to pass the guard but Liege is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liege preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sarnoso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liege works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stan Sarnoso.
I think Sarnoso 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Sarnoso!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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