PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buford Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca DeSangre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luca DeSangre is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Sanford
vs
DeSangre

190 cm
21
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buford Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luca DeSangre!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanford moves into range and clinches up with DeSangre.
DeSangre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanford looking to stall.
Sanford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeSangre smiles and moves away.
DeSangre 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.
Sanford is looking to clinch but DeSangre is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Sanford as DeSangre shoots in.
Sanford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeSangre shoots in and drives through. Sanford sprawls well.
Buford Sanford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca DeSangre.
Sanford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeSangre shoots in and drives through. Sanford sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Sanford. No joy for DeSangre on that attempt.
DeSangre looks gassed!

DeSangre feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
DeSangre trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sanford manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sanford wants to control from the top but DeSangre keeps moving.
Sanford tries to free his leg and advance position but DeSangre is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford trying to control but DeSangre is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

DeSangre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanford trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSangre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanford wants to pass the guard but DeSangre is keeping the position.
Sanford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Sanford clinches up against the cage.
DeSangre looking to stall.
Sanford looking to slow down the pace here.
DeSangre tries for a takedown. No joy.

Sanford breaks the clinch.
DeSangre avoids a punch combination nicely.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - DeSangre has eaten all the pies!
DeSangre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Sanford rushes DeSangre and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford is trying to break the clinch but DeSangre has him pressed against the cage.
Sanford stops a takedown attempt from DeSangre.

Sanford manages to break the clinch.
DeSangre has a takedown stuffed.
DeSangre avoids the head kick by Sanford.
Sanford wants to clinch up but DeSangre keeps it at a distance.

DeSangre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - DeSangre lands in his opponent's guard.
Sanford is trying to control the position but DeSangre postures up.
Sanford controlling the position.
DeSangre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanford is staying active underneath DeSangre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
DeSangre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
DeSangre trying to control from half guard but Sanford is working away.

DeSangre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DeSangre is keen to just control but Sanford is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from DeSangre.
DeSangre is tying to control. Sanford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DeSangre lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanford is looking for a sweep. DeSangre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanford is staying active underneath DeSangre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanford blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeSangre.
DeSangre passes to full mount!
DeSangre avoids the attempt from Sanford to control.
Sanford is in a horrible position here. DeSangre smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

DeSangre wants to finish this one by submission but Sanford is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from DeSangre.
DeSangre landing punches.

DeSangre working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford is looking to get to half guard.
DeSangre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sanford is trying to escape the mount.
Sanford is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DeSangre lands a heavy elbow.
Sanford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanford sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luca DeSangre dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sanford closes the distance and clinches.
Sanford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanford landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sanford trying to stall but DeSangre improves his position.
DeSangre looking for a takedown.

Sanford gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
DeSangre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanford's back!
Sanford breaks DeSangre's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sanford trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSangre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSangre will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSangre is on top in guard.
DeSangre stands up over Sanford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
DeSangre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeSangre throwing strikes from guard but Sanford blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeSangre working some strikes from top position.
Sanford wants to sweep here but DeSangre controlling him for the moment.
Sanford wants to get back to his feet but DeSangre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DeSangre pushing down on Sanford's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford is controlling DeSangre's trapped leg to prevent DeSangre from advancing to side control.
Sanford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanford scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Sanford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sanford controls DeSangre momentarily but DeSangre frees himself.

Sanford had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. DeSangre is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sanford Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take DeSangre's back instead.
Sanford wants to control but DeSangre is keeping busy.
DeSangre rolls, trying to escape but Sanford keeps control of the position.
Sanford tries to keep control of the position but DeSangre is staying busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeSangre breaks Sanford's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
DeSangre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanford throws a series of punches but DeSangre avoids them all with ease.
Sanford tries to clinch up.
A left and a right from Sanford both land. Nice combination.
Sanford lands with a slapping head kick.
Sanford looks to land a combination but DeSangre avoids it well.
DeSangre shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanford sprawls well. He's pushed DeSangre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by Sanford or perhaps it was just good defense by DeSangre which made him look bad.
DeSangre with a poor takedown

and Sanford counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Buford Sanford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca DeSangre.
DeSangre tries to pull guard but Sanford holds him up against the cage and eventually DeSangre drops back down to his feet.
DeSangre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanford blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanford.
DeSangre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeSangre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanford gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Sanford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanford tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSangre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Sanford moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanford manages to break the clinch.
DeSangre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanford's waist but Sanford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeSangre off to one side.

Sanford closes the distance and clinches.
Sanford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeSangre.

Sanford breaks from the clinch.
DeSangre blocks a head kick by Sanford.
DeSangre shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanford tries to sprawl out of it but DeSangre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DeSangre fails with a takedown attempt.
Buford Sanford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick lands from Sanford that sends DeSangre to the canvas. DeSangre tries to scramble back to his feet but Sanford brings him back down into side control.

DeSangre is rocked!
DeSangre tries to improve position but can't.
DeSangre is still in real trouble! Can Sanford finish him?
Sanford landing a few strikes.
DeSangre tries to buck Sanford off but Sanford is having none of it.
DeSangre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeSangre seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSangre regains half guard.
DeSangre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanford.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeSangre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

DeSangre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

DeSangre is looking for a triangle but Sanford pushes his legs off easily.
DeSangre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanford manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanford lands some strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanford trying to control the position.
Sanford has his hands on DeSangre's head, controlling the position.
DeSangre with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buford Sanford dominated that second round.
That's time! Sanford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sanford throws a sloppy head kick and DeSangre moves out of range easily.

DeSangre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanford sprawls well initially but DeSangre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. DeSangre connects with a nice short shot to Sanford's temple.
Sanford is looking for a sweep. DeSangre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeSangre.
Sanford wants to control but DeSangre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeSangre passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sanford tries to hold on but DeSangre pushes him away.
Sanford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DeSangre with the ground and pound from mount.
DeSangre scoring with strikes but Sanford is staying in there.

Sanford is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSangre sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Oh Sanford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeSangre raining down shots from the mount!

DeSangre has isolated one of Sanford's arms. Sanford looking to fight him off but DeSangre twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luca DeSangre!