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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Ross (ranked 23864 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shehbaz Sandhu (ranked 5876 p4p, 0 weight class). Shehbaz Sandhu told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shehbaz Sandhu!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandhu shoots in looking for a takedown. Ross tries to sprawl out of it but Sandhu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sandhu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ross counters by clinching up.
Sandhu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
Sandhu wants to get back to striking at distance but Ross won't allow it.
Sandhu managing to block the knees to the body from Ross.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sandhu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ross leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandhu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ross gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sandhu is looking to break free of the clinch but Ross has double underhooks.
Sandhu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frankie Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shehbaz Sandhu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandhu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ross effectively controlling the action here.
Ross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sandhu shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Sandhu tries to get set, Ross tries to push him back and clinch up but Sandhu manages to avoid the attempt.
Ross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ross is trying to pull guard but Sandhu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ross swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandhu tries to circle away but Ross has him pinned against the cage.
Sandhu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandhu tries to land knees in the clinch but Ross avoids the damage to the body.
Ross tries to pull guard but Sandhu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sandhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ross tries to counter by clinching up but Sandhu breaks away and moves out of range.
Sandhu shoots in but Ross avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ross throws the left hand but Sandhu avoids the punch easily.
Sandhu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sandhu somewhat.
Sandhu dives in and grabs Ross's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ross pushes down on Sandhu's head and hops out.
Ross seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandhu fails with a takedown attempt.
Ross appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ross misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Sandhu misses.
Sandhu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ross defends it nicely.
Ross drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sandhu sprawls and moves away.
Ross doesn't manage to clinch there - Sandhu circles away.
Ross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a big elbow that misses.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sandhu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross.
Sandhu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross.
Ross has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sandhu is trying to keep Ross in close.
Ross scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ross gets to his feet. Sandhu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sandhu pushes Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Ross dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sandhu throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Ross tries to counter with a takedown but Sandhu is quick to defend against it.
Shehbaz Sandhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandhu misses with a takedown attempt - Ross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ross really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sandhu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ross's waist but Ross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sandhu off to one side.
Sandhu shoots and misses
and Ross counters by moving into the clinch.
Frankie Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shehbaz Sandhu.
Ross breaks from the clinch.
Sandhu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A low kick from Sandhu misses
and Ross holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandhu managing to block the knees to the body from Ross.
Sandhu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sandhu wants to break free but Ross has control.
A bit of stalling here from Ross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandhu being controlled against the cage.
Ross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sandhu.
Ross is trying to pull guard but Sandhu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sandhu to keep the fight standing.
Ross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandhu shoots in looking for a takedown. Ross tries to sprawl out of it but Sandhu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ross leaves Sandhu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandhu misses with a straight right.
Ross shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sandhu's guard.
Sandhu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sandhu is breathing heavily.
Sandhu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross.
Ross scoring with some ground and pound.
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ross looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sandhu wants to sweep here but Ross controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandhu has his feet on Ross's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sandhu throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frankie Ross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ross stuffs the takedown.
Ross gets a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Ross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandhu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ross's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ross's back!
Sandhu keeps control of the position as Ross tries to break free.
Sandhu punches the canvas rather than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross tries to roll but Sandhu sticks to his back.
Ross breaks Sandhu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sandhu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ross postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Ross dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sandhu has closed the distance and engaged Ross in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ross.
Sandhu manages to pull guard.
Sandhu controls Ross momentarily but Ross frees himself.
Ross throws an elbow that misses. Sandhu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ross's guard. Nice move by Sandhu!
Ross pulls Sandhu in close to his closed guard and prevents Sandhu from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sandhu's guard.
Sandhu trying to control the position.
Sandhu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ross tries to get to full guard but Sandhu has control of the leg.
Ross is trying to control but can't.
Ross moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandhu prevents Ross from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross is pulling down on Sandhu's head to control his posture.
Sandhu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sandhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross has Sandhu pulled in close to control his posture.
Ross is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sandhu is aware though and is defending well.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Sandhu from controlling successfully.
Frankie Ross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sandhu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ross haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sandhu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sandhu manages to get himself to full guard.
Sandhu working a defensive guard here.
Ross lands a couple of elbows.
Sandhu wants to improve his position but instead Ross has moved into half guard.
Sandhu gets back to full guard.
Sandhu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sandhu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sandhu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ross throwing strikes from guard but Sandhu blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ross wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shehbaz Sandhu.
Well Ross has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Ross!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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