PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary Krantz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Jesus Saves. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sanchez
vs
Krantz

189 cm
21
267 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

196 cm
21
274 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zachary Krantz!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez scores with a takedown into Krantz's guard.
Krantz keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Krantz controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Krantz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krantz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krantz is not content to let Sanchez control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
Krantz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Krantz is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Krantz is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krantz avoid being mounted?

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Krantz doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Krantz.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krantz.
Zachary Krantz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Sanchez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanchez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanchez prevents Krantz from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krantz trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Krantz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is thwarting Krantz's attempts to control the position.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but Krantz is working away.
Sanchez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Krantz is defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Krantz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

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.
Krantz misses the shot to the body.
Krantz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krantz wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
Krantz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krantz misses with a looping right.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Krantz.
Krantz tries to clinch up.
Krantz leaves Sanchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Krantz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krantz misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krantz defends it nicely.
Krantz misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krantz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krantz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Krantz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krantz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Krantz misses with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krantz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krantz tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krantz tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krantz to the ground. Krantz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krantz is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Krantz circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krantz.

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Krantz is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Krantz is working from the bottom.
Krantz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez is trying to control. Krantz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krantz is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Krantz tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Krantz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krantz wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Krantz moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Krantz.

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Krantz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Krantz misses the jab.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez shoots in but Krantz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krantz swivels and escapes.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Krantz looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Krantz's half guard.
Krantz is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krantz avoid being mounted?
Krantz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Krantz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily.
Sanchez wants to advance to full mount but Krantz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Krantz keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez passes into half guard.
Sanchez controlling the action here.

Krantz is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Sanchez content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krantz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.

Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krantz is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.

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.

Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.

Krantz actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krantz moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Krantz scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheers as Krantz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krantz avoids it really well and circles away.
Krantz wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krantz is looking to clinch.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krantz.
Krantz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Krantz wants to clinch.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Krantz, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Krantz against the cage but Krantz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Krantz misses with the combination.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez swings for the body but Krantz moves out of range.

Sanchez scores with a takedown into Krantz's guard.
Krantz wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control but Krantz is working from the bottom.

Krantz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Krantz looking to control.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Krantz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez trying to move into half guard but instead Krantz has managed to sweep!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sanchez working a defensive guard but Krantz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sanchez is looking to regain half guard here but Krantz keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanchez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Krantz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Krantz is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Krantz dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Krantz is not content to let Sanchez control the position.

Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krantz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krantz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily.
Krantz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.

Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krantz is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Krantz trying to control but Sanchez postures up.

That's two 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krantz.
Krantz tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krantz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krantz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krantz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Krantz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Krantz throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krantz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jesus Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zachary Krantz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krantz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Krantz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Zachary Krantz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krantz throws a predictable looking body shot

and Sanchez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Krantz!
Krantz wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Krantz is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez retains his heavyweight title!