PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudell Crim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Montage. Crim has chosen Go To Sleep B1TCH! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Juan Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sanchez
vs
Crim

189 cm
31
220 lbs
25 - 15 - 2

179 cm
34
221 lbs
21 - 14 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 25 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rudell Crim!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown into Crim's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crim is keeping the position for now.
Crim is looking to stand up but Sanchez isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crim is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Crim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Crim wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez trying to control but Crim is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez stops Crim from standing up.

Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Crim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crim manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Crim's guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crim is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Crim keeps moving.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Crim wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Crim is keeping the position.

Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Crim is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crim wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crim is keeping the position for now.

Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crim wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crim is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crim wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Crim keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crim is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez trying to control but Crim is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Juan Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Crim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Crim shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Crim 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.
Juan Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Crim with that takedown attempt.
Crim leaves Sanchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Crim enables Sanchez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crim manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Crim wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Crim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Crim as Sanchez shoots in.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Crim with a series of wild strikes but Crim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crim avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Crim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crim fails to land with a series of punches.
Crim misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Crim shows good takedown defense.
Crim avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice takedown defense from Crim. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Crim scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crim.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Crim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
Crim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.

Crim pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.

Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crim moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez scores with a head kick.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crim takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Crim throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Crim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Crim moves out of range easily.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Crim.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crim.
Crim swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Crim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanchez defending well as Crim loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Sanchez dominated that second round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Crim avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks Crim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Crim as Sanchez shoots in.
Crim avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crim counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Crim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crim connects with a crisp jab.
Crim blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crim.
Crim moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Crim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Crim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crim lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Crim gets to his feet. Sanchez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Crim misses with a looping right.
Rudell Crim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez swings for the body but Crim moves out of range.
Crim misses with an uppercut.
Crim throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Crim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crim throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Crim sprawls well.
Crim misses the jab.
Crim moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Crim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crim under the eye.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Crim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Crim.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crim throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Crim throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crim's sensitive parts.

Sanchez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crim tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanchez is in Crim's guard.
Crim wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.
Crim keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Rudell Crim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crim wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crim throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sanchez trying to control but Crim is working from the bottom.
Juan Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crim is keeping the position for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Crim takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Crim sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crim keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juan Sanchez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanchez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Sanchez!
Juan Sanchez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Me llamo Juan'.