PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raymundo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is well enough alone chevelle. Raymundo Sanchez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raven LaCroix's chin.

Sanchez
vs
LaCroix

199 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

Attliction

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raymundo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven LaCroix!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.

Sanchez clinches up against the cage.

Sanchez breaks the clinch.

LaCroix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

LaCroix stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
LaCroix fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LaCroix tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.

Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

LaCroix decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but LaCroix circles away.
LaCroix shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls well. He's pushed LaCroix's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raymundo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven LaCroix.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
LaCroix swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with the punch.

LaCroix scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaCroix is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sanchez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LaCroix stands up and we're back to a striking position.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but LaCroix circles away.
LaCroix with a poor takedown

and Sanchez counters by clinching up.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
LaCroix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
LaCroix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
LaCroix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
LaCroix tries for a takedown but Sanchez manages to get underhooks.
LaCroix tries to pull guard but Sanchez holds him up against the cage and eventually LaCroix drops back down to his feet.

Sanchez manages to pull guard.
LaCroix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

LaCroix decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sanchez, up you get!

Excellent takedown into side control there by LaCroix.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but LaCroix drags him back down.

LaCroix stands up and beckons Sanchez to his feet.

LaCroix shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
LaCroix stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

LaCroix decides to stand and escape the position.

LaCroix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

LaCroix postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sanchez to stand up.
LaCroix shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Sanchez has managed to clinch.

Sanchez pulls guard successfully.

Sanchez is working an open guard so LaCroix takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into LaCroix's ribs.

LaCroix shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. LaCroix showed some decent athleticism there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to control LaCroix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?

LaCroix decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaCroix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.

Excellent takedown into side control there by LaCroix.

LaCroix stands up and we're back to a striking position.
LaCroix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a head kick.
No luck for LaCroix with that takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaCroix shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but LaCroix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LaCroix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sanchez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
LaCroix changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.

LaCroix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez is pushing LaCroix's head away, looking to escape. LaCroix manages to hold on to the position though.

LaCroix decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Sanchez has managed to clinch.

Sanchez breaks from the clinch.

LaCroix closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanchez to the mat! Sanchez manages to get full guard.
LaCroix wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.

LaCroix stands up from guard. Let's bang!
LaCroix shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

LaCroix gets the takedown into side control.
Sanchez seems a little lost for a moment, as LaCroix dominates the positioning.
Sanchez throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanchez throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

LaCroix stands up and beckons Sanchez to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

LaCroix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt

and LaCroix counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LaCroix.
LaCroix controls from within his opponent's guard.

Sanchez is working an open guard so LaCroix takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
LaCroix has a takedown stuffed.
LaCroix tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by LaCroix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

LaCroix decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sanchez to his feet.
Raven LaCroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.

LaCroix drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

LaCroix stands up from guard. Let's bang!
LaCroix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but LaCroix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raymundo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven LaCroix.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez stalks LaCroix and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into LaCroix's face. LaCroix staggers backwards, shaken.
LaCroix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. LaCroix tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LaCroix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

LaCroix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sanchez!
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but LaCroix maintains control.
LaCroix sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
LaCroix controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanchez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
LaCroix controlling the pace for now.

LaCroix stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.

Sanchez breaks the clinch.

LaCroix gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaCroix keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sanchez strikes from his own guard.

LaCroix stands up and waves to Sanchez to follow him.
LaCroix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings LaCroix.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez misses with a takedown

and LaCroix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

LaCroix stands up and beckons Sanchez to join him on the feet.
LaCroix shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
LaCroix takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

LaCroix forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.

Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaCroix shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls well. He's pushed LaCroix's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raymundo Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

LaCroix stands and steps away. Sanchez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
LaCroix takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanchez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

LaCroix is rocked!
LaCroix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix takes a kick to the side of the head.
LaCroix is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?

LaCroix drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

LaCroix stands up from Sanchez's guard - LaCroix perhaps looking for a knockout.
LaCroix seems to have recovered his senses.
LaCroix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaCroix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez tries to clinch but LaCroix is having none of it.
LaCroix stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as LaCroix shoots in.

LaCroix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaCroix wants to stand up but Sanchez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. LaCroix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

LaCroix stands up and beckons Sanchez to join him on the feet.

LaCroix looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raven LaCroix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
LaCroix shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaCroix.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raymundo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven LaCroix.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but LaCroix circles away.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed

and LaCroix counters with a shoot takedown. Sanchez fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing LaCroix from standing up.
Raven LaCroix has got the better of the ground game so far.

LaCroix stands up from Sanchez's guard - LaCroix perhaps looking for a knockout.
LaCroix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
LaCroix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez misses with a takedown

and LaCroix counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

LaCroix decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez gets a clinch.
LaCroix jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with LaCroix around his waist. LaCroix gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
LaCroix looking for a takedown.
LaCroix fails to pull the fight into his guard.
LaCroix tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
LaCroix tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanchez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but LaCroix pulls his leg out and moves away.
LaCroix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LaCroix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a head kick.

LaCroix scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sanchez prevents LaCroix from moving into mount.

LaCroix stands up.
LaCroix shoots and misses
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has LaCroix backing up. LaCroix nods at Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but LaCroix sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
LaCroix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sanchez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for LaCroix!
Sanchez looking to finish LaCroix with some ground and pound. This is bad for LaCroix!
Sanchez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez landing shots from mount.
LaCroix is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
LaCroix avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can LaCroix hang on?
Sanchez cracks LaCroix with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanchez breaks from LaCroix's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sanchez with good strikes from the mount here!
Sanchez drops a big elbow. That's hurt LaCroix! More shots from Sanchez and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymundo Sanchez!