PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Sanchez has chosen PELIMUSA as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sanchez
vs
Sanchez

188 cm
24
147 lbs
12 - 4 - 1

178 cm
26
153 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego Sanchez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jose Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Diego Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jose Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jose Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Diego Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Jose Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Diego Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Jose Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego Sanchez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A leg kick checked by Jose Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez cracks the inside of Jose Sanchez's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego Sanchez.
Jose Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jose Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Diego Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego 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.
Diego Sanchez lunges at Jose Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jose Sanchez's hand.
Jose Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Jose Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jose Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Jose Sanchez.
Jose Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Diego Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jose Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Diego Sanchez is looking to slow Jose Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Jose Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jose Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Jose Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego Sanchez.
Jose Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jose Sanchez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diego Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Jose Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Diego Sanchez is out of range.
Diego Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jose Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diego Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Jose Sanchez swings for the body but Diego Sanchez moves out of range.
Jose Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jose Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Diego Sanchez's knee but Diego Sanchez avoids it well.
Jose Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Jose Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Jose Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Diego Sanchez's knee but Diego Sanchez avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jose Sanchez throws a head kick but Diego Sanchez moves out of range.
Diego Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Jose Sanchez seems unphased.
Diego Sanchez lands a body shot.
Jose Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Diego Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Diego Sanchez takes a swing at Jose Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Diego Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Diego Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
Jose Sanchez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego Sanchez is out of range.
Jose Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jose Sanchez throws a body punch but Diego Sanchez moves out of range.
Diego Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Jose Sanchez does no damage.

Jose Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Diego Sanchez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jose Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Jose Sanchez controls the action.
Diego Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Jose Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez is looking to control Jose Sanchez's arms but Jose Sanchez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Jose Sanchez tries a knee to the head but Diego Sanchez blocks it.
Diego Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diego Sanchez avoiding damage.
Diego Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Jose Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Diego Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego Sanchez tries a body shot but Jose Sanchez blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jose Sanchez.
Jose Sanchez tries to work over Diego Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jose Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diego Sanchez is defending well for now.
Diego Sanchez stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jose Sanchez.
Jose Sanchez pushes Diego Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego Sanchez lands a left hand.
Diego Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jose Sanchez's elbow.
Diego Sanchez is leaning against Jose Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego Sanchez is pushing Jose Sanchez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jose Sanchez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diego Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diego Sanchez trying to control the position but instead, Jose Sanchez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diego Sanchez into the cage.
Jose Sanchez jumps guard but Diego Sanchez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diego Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jose Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jose Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jose Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego Sanchez moves away.
Diego Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jose Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Jose Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Diego Sanchez lands the left hand.
Jose Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Diego Sanchez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A good leg kick by Jose Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Jose Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Diego Sanchez clobbers Jose Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Jose Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jose Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Diego Sanchez throws a hook but Jose Sanchez avoids it easily.
Diego Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jose Sanchez takes a swing at Diego Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Jose Sanchez walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose Sanchez lands a nice looking body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jose Sanchez, right into the meat.
Jose Sanchez is looking to chop away at Diego Sanchez's legs.
Jose Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jose Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jose Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego Sanchez.
Jose Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jose Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Diego Sanchez blocks the low kick.
Diego Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Jose Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Jose Sanchez off the cage and back into range.
Jose Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Diego Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jose Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Diego Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jose Sanchez cracks the inside of Diego Sanchez's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jose Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez catches Jose Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jose Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jose Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego Sanchez throws out the jab.
Diego Sanchez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diego Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Jose Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jose Sanchez scores with a spinning back kick!
Jose Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diego Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jose Sanchez lands a front kick.
Jose Sanchez slips under a jab.
Jose Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Diego Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both fighters circling a little - Jose Sanchez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jose Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Diego Sanchez moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Diego Sanchez.
Jose Sanchez checks a low kick from Diego Sanchez.
Jose Sanchez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jose Sanchez.
Some wild striking there from Jose Sanchez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego Sanchez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diego Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jose Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jose Sanchez.
Jose Sanchez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diego Sanchez's head.
Jose Sanchez tries to clinch but Diego Sanchez is having none of it.
Jose Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego Sanchez.
Jose Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jose Sanchez wants to slow Diego Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Jose Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Diego Sanchez's head but Diego Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jose Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego Sanchez.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego Sanchez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jose Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Diego Sanchez throws a body punch but Jose Sanchez moves out of range.
Diego Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Jose Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego Sanchez connects with a right hand. Jose Sanchez shakes it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diego Sanchez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jose Sanchez - the referee stops the clock and Diego Sanchez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jose Sanchez. Diego Sanchez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Jose Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jose Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jose Sanchez throws a hook but Diego Sanchez avoids it easily.
Diego Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jose Sanchez has time to react.
Diego Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jose Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Diego Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jose Sanchez.
Jose Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jose Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego Sanchez thuds his right hand into Jose Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diego Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jose Sanchez swings for the body but Diego Sanchez moves out of range.
Diego Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Jose Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jose Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Diego Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego Sanchez blocks a head kick by Jose Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Diego Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Diego Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Jose Sanchez swings for the body but Diego Sanchez moves out of range.
Diego Sanchez works Jose Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Diego Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego Sanchez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jose Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Diego Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Jose Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Jose Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego Sanchez is just out of range.
Diego Sanchez moves forwards but Jose Sanchez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diego Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Jose Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jose Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
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!
Diego Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Jose Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jose Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Jose Sanchez misses.
Diego Sanchez moves out of range as Jose Sanchez strikes.
Diego Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
Diego Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Diego Sanchez.
Jose Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Jose Sanchez catches Diego Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jose Sanchez throws a leg kick that misses.
Jose Sanchez looks for the body kick but Diego Sanchez saw that one coming.
Diego Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Jose Sanchez.
A punch lands to the side of Diego Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jose Sanchez jabs Diego Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diego Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jose Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego Sanchez, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jose Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Jose Sanchez.
Jose Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Diego Sanchez moved away.
Jose Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Diego Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Jose Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Diego Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jose Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diego Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Jose Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Diego Sanchez feints and then cracks Jose Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jose Sanchez down.
Jose Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jose Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.
Jose Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Diego Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jose Sanchez's head.
Diego Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Diego Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jose Sanchez under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego Sanchez staying out of range there.
Diego Sanchez moves out of range as Jose Sanchez strikes.
Diego Sanchez throws a hook but Jose Sanchez blocks it.
Jose Sanchez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jose Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diego Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diego Sanchez, as that shot connected.
Diego Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jose Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diego Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jose Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Diego Sanchez slips a jab from Jose Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Diego Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Jose Sanchez slips the punch.
Jose Sanchez throws a leg kick but Diego Sanchez moved away.
Jose Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diego Sanchez in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jose Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
Jose Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Diego Sanchez's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez jabs Jose Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diego Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Diego Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego Sanchez avoids the head kick by Jose Sanchez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jose Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Diego Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jose Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Diego Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jose Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego Sanchez.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jose Sanchez.
I think Jose Sanchez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jose Sanchez!
After winning the bout, Jose Sanchez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.