PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Sanchez (ranked 4415 p4p, 4300 weight class) and Guiseppe Algiorno (ranked 519 p4p, 509 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sanchez
vs
Algiorno

176 cm
25
180
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alejandro Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guiseppe Algiorno!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Algiorno.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Algiorno checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Algiorno, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Algiorno against the cage but Algiorno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Algiorno saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Algiorno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Algiorno with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Algiorno does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.

Sanchez rushes Algiorno and presses him up against the cage.
Algiorno misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Algiorno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Algiorno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Algiorno tries for a takedown but Sanchez manages to get underhooks.

Algiorno manages to break the clinch.

Sanchez clinches.

Sanchez pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Algiorno trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Algiorno is looking to stand up but Sanchez won't let him.
Algiorno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Algiorno wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno preventing the sweep.
Algiorno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanchez's guard.

Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Algiorno defends well.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Algiorno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for Algiorno's leg but Algiorno calmly moves out of range.
Algiorno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Algiorno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Algiorno moved away.
Algiorno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Algiorno.

Algiorno gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Algiorno prevents the takedown attempt.
Algiorno tries to pull guard but Sanchez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Algiorno keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Algiorno is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanchez to keep the fight standing.
Algiorno has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle.

Sanchez jumps guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Algiorno wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Algiorno wants to get up but he can't break Sanchez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Algiorno.
Alejandro Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Algiorno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Algiorno persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Algiorno defends it nicely.
Algiorno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alejandro Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guiseppe Algiorno.
Algiorno fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Alejandro Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez darts in looking for a takedown but Algiorno gets double underhooks and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Algiorno trying to control the position but instead, Sanchez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Algiorno into the cage.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Algiorno.
Algiorno is breathing heavily.
Algiorno changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Algiorno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Algiorno can do to turn this around?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Algiorno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Algiorno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Algiorno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanchez smiles and moves away.
Algiorno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Algiorno throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Algiorno throws a leg kick
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Algiorno.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Algiorno is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanchez has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.

Sanchez pulls guard successfully.
Sanchez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Algiorno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Algiorno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez pulls Algiorno in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Algiorno defends it easily.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Algiorno from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Sanchez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Algiorno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Algiorno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Algiorno with a poor takedown
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Algiorno.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Algiorno with a poor takedown
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Algiorno misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sanchez clinches with his opponent.

Algiorno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Algiorno throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Algiorno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Algiorno tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Algiorno swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Algiorno! But no joy.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Algiorno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Algiorno shoots and misses
and Algiorno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Algiorno takes the fight into the clinch.
Algiorno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanchez smiles and moves away.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Algiorno swivels and escapes.

Sanchez clinches up with Algiorno and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez has Algiorno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Algiorno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Algiorno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
A little jabbing left from Algiorno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Algiorno throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Algiorno keeps it at a distance.
Algiorno misses with a takedown
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Algiorno throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Algiorno is looking to clinch.
Algiorno misses with a takedown
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Algiorno persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Algiorno circles away.
Algiorno fails with a takedown attempt.
Algiorno avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Algiorno wants to clinch
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Algiorno defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Algiorno into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Algiorno keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanchez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Algiorno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Algiorno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Algiorno keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guiseppe Algiorno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alejandro Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Algiorno.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanchez 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Sanchez!