PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 2359 p4p, 2148 weight class) and Wesley Shutes (ranked 342 p4p, 314 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sanchez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Duele El Carazon. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanchez
vs
Shutes

180 cm
42
180
21 - 22 - 0

182 cm
37
177
16 - 14 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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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 21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Wesley Shutes!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shutes misses with a straight left.

Sanchez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shutes did well to prevent Sanchez getting side control.
Shutes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Shutes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sanchez escapes and throws Shutes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Shutes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shutes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanchez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sanchez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shutes!
Sanchez trying to control but Shutes is having none of it.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shutes tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
Shutes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control but Shutes is having none of it.
Shutes can't escape the position.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shutes is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shutes is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Shutes is squirming around nicely.
Shutes is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shutes is looking to escape.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shutes is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez avoids the attempt from Shutes to control.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shutes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez trying to control but Shutes is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Shutes.
Shutes wants to counter with a clinch but Sanchez pushes him away.

Sanchez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shutes on his heels. He'll look to pass Shutes's guard now, I'm sure.
Shutes has Sanchez pulled in close to control his posture.
Shutes looking to control.
Sanchez pushing down on Shutes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shutes is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shutes can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shutes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Sanchez wants to finish this one by submission but Shutes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to control but Shutes is having none of it.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
Sanchez looking to control but Shutes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shutes is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control but Shutes is having none of it.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shutes tries to buck Sanchez off but he can't manage it.
Shutes is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Shutes tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shutes is looking to escape.
Shutes holds on for dear life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shutes is looking to escape.
Sanchez controlling from the full mount.

Sanchez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shutes is now in Sanchez's guard. A big mistake from Sanchez there, giving up the dominant position!
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Shutes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Shutes from controlling successfully.

Shutes gets to his feet - Sanchez follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Shutes.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shutes avoids it really well and circles away.
Shutes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shutes counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shutes. That's going to slow Sanchez down.

Sanchez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Shutes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sanchez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shutes can do to turn this around?
Shutes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wesley Shutes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Shutes shows good takedown defense.
Shutes lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick from Shutes.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Shutes circles away easily
letting Shutes counter with a right hand.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shutes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Shutes scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez moves forwards but Shutes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Shutes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Shutes does it's job there.
Shutes connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Shutes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shutes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Shutes.
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jesus Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Shutes tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shutes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shutes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shutes wants it to stay on the feet.
Shutes stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Shutes circles away easily
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Shutes counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shutes throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shutes sprawls and moves away.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses.

Shutes gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shutes.
Shutes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shutes stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez has Shutes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shutes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shutes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shutes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shutes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
Shutes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Shutes stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shutes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanchez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shutes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shutes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Shutes sprawls well.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Shutes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shutes lands the left hand.
Shutes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shutes as he jumps to the side.
Shutes tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez is wise to it.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shutes avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shutes scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Shutes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shutes, as that shot connected.
Shutes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shutes counters with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shutes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wesley Shutes!
Wesley Shutes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.