PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Soczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuevo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen "Get It On The Floor" DMX Feat. Swizz Beatz as his entrance music. Krzysztof Soczynski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Soczynski
vs
Sanchez

190 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krzysztof Soczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nuevo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Soczynski.
Sanchez shoots in but Soczynski avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Soczynski wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soczynski keeps working.
Soczynski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Soczynski is looking to get back to his feet here but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Soczynski's back.

Soczynski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sanchez.

Soczynski showing good submission defense here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sanchez looking for the RNC.

That's one minute gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Soczynski is trying to get back to his feet but Sanchez has full control of the position and if anything, Soczynski has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Soczynski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sanchez.
Soczynski trying to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to control Soczynski but Soczynski is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soczynski holding both Sanchez 's hands and preventing any damage.
Soczynski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Soczynski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sanchez.
Soczynski has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez is riding his opponent, not letting Soczynski buck him off.

Sanchez is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Soczynski with him. Soczynski is trying to defend but Sanchez has an arm under the chin now! Soczynski grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nuevo Sanchez!