PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by "This calling" by All that remains. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Stone
vs
Sanchez

185 cm
22
178 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Stone with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stone misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stone throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Sanchez clinches up with Stone and pushes him back against the cage.

Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Sanchez coming out on top.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Stone.
Stone waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Danny Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Stone misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Crunch! Stone slams his shin into Sanchez's torso.

Sanchez clinches with his opponent.

Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stone.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Sanchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stone to the mat! Stone manages to get full guard.

Sanchez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stone, up you get!
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Stone.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Stone with a poor takedown
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone is breathing heavily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez.
Sanchez working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Sanchez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stone sprawls well initially but Sanchez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Stone wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone is controlling Sanchez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stone is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Stone wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stone isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sanchez stacks Stone on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sanchez!
You can see the frustration on Stone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stone is looking for a sweep.
Stone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sanchez is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stone lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanchez!
Michael Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez counters with a solid body kick.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Stone.
Stone working hard to break the clinch.

Sanchez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stone can't fight it off and eventually Sanchez manages to take the fight to the floor. Stone looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Sanchez gets to his feet - Stone follows without any prompting.
Stone throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Stone connects with a nice looking jab.
Stone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stone has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Sanchez there.
Stone manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Stone has Sanchez pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stone is trying to keep Sanchez in close.

Stone working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez wants to get up but he can't break Stone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stone doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sanchez pushes down on Stone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stone is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.

Stone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Danny Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Stone throws a leg kick that is checked

and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Stone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sanchez has passed into half guard!

Sanchez escapes and gets back to his feet.

Sanchez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stone, pushing him back against the cage.

Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
A head kick by Stone misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Stone.
Stone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanchez.
Stone dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Stone dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Stone is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stone swivels and escapes.
Stone cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stone throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Stone lands a lovely overhand right.
Stone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt

and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez trying to control from Stone's half guard. Stone has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Sanchez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stone connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Stone in a clinch.

Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stone.
Stone misses with a double jab.

Sanchez instigates a clinch.

Stone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stone has his takedown stuffed

and Sanchez counters with a takedown into side control.

Sanchez decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sanchez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sanchez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Sanchez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control but Stone is having none of it.
Sanchez throwing strikes here but Stone is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez trying to control but Stone is having none of it.
Danny Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stone is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone is trying to stand up.
Michael Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanchez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

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