UCF 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gordie Randal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordie Randal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Randal
vs
Sanchez

187 cm
19
178 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
18
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Fight 4 America
Hulk Supplementz

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordie Randal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Randal moves out of range easily.

Sanchez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randal is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez advances to full mount.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanchez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sanchez with a couple of short strikes.

Sanchez has control of Randal's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Randal regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sanchez trying to control but Randal is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Randal with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Randal didn't expect that.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanchez trying to control but Randal is working from the bottom.
Sanchez passes Randal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Randal wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Randal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez looks gassed!

Randal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez stops Randal from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Randal is having none of it.

Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.
Randal moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez trying to control but Randal is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Randal lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Randal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Randal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Randal is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sanchez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sanchez is working to tighten is grip on Randal's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Randal has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sanchez is really squeezing tight and eventually Randal passes out! Sanchez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bruno Sanchez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brown Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlo Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Belt
vs
Spider

160 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
18
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Hulk Supplementz
Hulk Supplementz

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brown Belt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karlo Spider!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spider shoots in but Belt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belt really is a fat lump.

Spider gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Belt trying to control the position from guard on top but Spider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Spider is looking for a triangle but Belt pushes his legs off easily.
Spider lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Belt!
Belt tries to lock up and control but Spider gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Spider working for a guillotine from mount but Belt is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belt wants to control but Spider is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belt wants to try and get back to his feet.
Belt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt tries to reverse the position but Spider maintains control.
Spider punching from mount but Belt doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Belt is squirming around, avoiding Spider's attempts to control the action.
Belt is trying to escape the mount.
Spider really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spider avoids the attempt from Belt to control.
Spider prevents Belt from getting the reversal.

Spider jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Belt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Belt and Spider has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Belt is looking to reverse the position.
Belt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spider looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spider wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belt keeps working.
Belt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Belt tries to roll over but Spider keeps him under control.

Spider is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Belt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Belt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spider does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spider wants to get back to full guard.
Spider gets full guard.
Spider is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Spider is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spider trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brown Belt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Spider has taken the fight to the clinch.

Spider gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Spider controlling the action here.

Spider wants to work for an arm triangle but Belt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spider is tying to control. Belt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belt wants to control but Spider is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Spider stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Belt to get to his feet.
Spider has his takedown stuffed

and Belt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Belt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Belt seems to be working for a kimura but Spider defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spider tries to roll over but Belt keeps him under control.
Belt wants to pass the guard but Spider is defending well.
Spider wants to control but Belt is keeping busy.
Belt is keen to just control but Spider is a slippery customer.
Spider wants to improve his position but Belt is controlling well.
Belt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Belt misses with a takedown

and Spider decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Belt's guard.
Spider wants to control from the top but Belt keeps moving.
Spider pushes down on Belt's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt pushes Spider off but Spider dives into side control.
Belt is looking for a sweep.
Belt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Belt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spider does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spider gets back to full guard.

Belt is sitting in close to Spider's body. Spider has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Belt is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Belt is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Spider.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karlo Spider!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kane Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Lucas
vs
Chaos

180 cm
22
186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Fight 4 America
Hulk Supplementz

Hulk Supplementz

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kane Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Chaos. No joy for Lucas on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Chaos as Lucas shoots in.

Chaos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chaos wants to control but Lucas is keeping him busy.

Chaos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lucas is trying to control Chaos's posture but Chaos avoids it.
Lucas is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chaos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chaos trying to control the action but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Chaos throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lucas works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chaos seems to be looking for submissions.
Chaos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
I looks like Chaos might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chaos is thwarting Lucas's attempts to control the position.
Chaos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chaos is trying to control the action in half guard but Lucas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chaos is thwarting Lucas's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lucas is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Lucas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chaos passes Lucas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lucas wants to improve his position but Chaos is controlling well.

Lucas is defending against the submission attempts here by Chaos.
Chaos looks gassed!
Lucas is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Chaos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lucas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chaos sprawls well initially but Lucas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lucas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chaos keeping hold of Lucas's head, controlling as best he can.
Lucas not doing much here.

Lucas is working for a kimura but Chaos is defending it quite comfortably.
Chaos wants to get back to full guard but Lucas has mounted him!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucas prevents Chaos from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Lucas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas thowing shots but they're missing.
Chaos is desperately trying to improve his position but Lucas has a good base and remains in mount.
Lucas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chaos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Lucas pushes Chaos off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lucas tries for a takedown but Chaos circles away easily

and Chaos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chaos slows down the pace here.

Chaos turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chaos manages to end up in side control.
Chaos wants to control but Lucas is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Lucas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chaos has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lucas is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Chaos yanks on the arm and Lucas is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Chaos.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DJ Chaos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Test SubMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Rox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

SubMan
vs
Rox

175 cm
22
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Hulk Supplementz
Hulk Supplementz

Hulk Supplementz

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Test SubMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jed Rox!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rox shoots for a double leg takedown but SubMan sprawls well. He's pushed Rox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

SubMan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - SubMan lands in his opponent's guard.
Rox looking for a sweep. Not yet Rox, not yet.

Rox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SubMan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
SubMan trying to control but Rox is working from the bottom.
Rox working a defensive guard here.

Rox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rox lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for SubMan!
Rox scoring with strikes but SubMan is staying in there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SubMan regains half guard.
Rox is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and SubMan reverses the position - he's now on top in Rox's guard.
SubMan wants to pass the guard but Rox is keeping the position.
Rox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
SubMan controlling from the top position.

Rox pushes SubMan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SubMan moves out of range of the body kick from Rox.
Jed Rox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
SubMan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rox. No joy for SubMan on that attempt.

SubMan shoots in and bounces Rox off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rox looks gassed!
Rox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Rox working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because SubMan has passed into half guard!
Rox is looking for a sweep. SubMan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
SubMan not doing much here.

Rox is defending against the submission attempts here by SubMan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test SubMan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rox waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract SubMan.
Rox misses with a takedown attempt

and SubMan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rox's guard.

Rox looking for a guillotine here but SubMan defends easily.
Rox wants to sweep but no luck.
SubMan pushing down on Rox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rox trying to control here.
SubMan content to control rather than advance.
Rox trying to control but SubMan postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rox is looking for a sweep. SubMan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SubMan passes to side control.
Rox struggling a bit here.
Rox is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked SubMan off and has taken his back!

Rox looking for the choke from the back.
Rox misses with a punch to the head.

SubMan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rox gets his way!
Rox has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for SubMan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rox misses with a punch to the head.

Rox has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
SubMan prevents Rox from getting a body triangle.
Rox gets his hands free as SubMan looks to control.
Rox missing with strikes.
SubMan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rox's guard. Nice work there by SubMan.

Rox working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because SubMan has passed into half guard!
SubMan slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SubMan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rox!
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 Test SubMan 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. This is the final round!

Rox tries to clinch there but SubMan circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Rox. No joy for SubMan on that attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by SubMan.
Rox being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Rox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rox is trying to get back to half guard.
Rox sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
SubMan stalling.
Rox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
SubMan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

SubMan wants to work for an arm triangle but Rox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rox trying to control here.
Rox is looking to improve his position.
Rox wants to get back to his feet.
Rox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from SubMan.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good shot there by Rox.

Rox looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. SubMan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
SubMan is trying to keep Rox in close.
Rox stops SubMan from standing up.

Rox drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but SubMan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rox has SubMan in his guard.
Rox lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for SubMan!
SubMan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
SubMan works his way to full guard. Good work.
SubMan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rox.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rox won't allow SubMan to sweep him here.

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 Test SubMan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for SubMan, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Test SubMan!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Test SubMan!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Test SubMan!

Test SubMan wins by unanimous decision!