PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Koichi Kamei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Gladiator Main Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Koichi Kamei had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kamei
vs
Sanchez

182 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Koichi Kamei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Julio Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamei misses with a double jab

and Sanchez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamei's guard.

Sanchez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kamei wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamei seems keen to control Sanchez's posture.
Kamei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Kamei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sanchez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamei is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamei has escaped and now he's on top!
Kamei trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kamei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamei sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kamei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Kamei pushes his legs off easily.
Kamei controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez has his feet on Kamei's thighs here. He's pushed Kamei off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kamei screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Sanchez!