PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sanchez
vs
Wonka

188 cm
33
158 lbs
36 - 17 - 2

173 cm
31
146 lbs
28 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

AnonymouS
Hellbent

GREEN!160

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 36 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez cracks Wonka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wonka misses with a looping right.

Wonka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wonka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Wonka throws a head punch that misses.
Wonka throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wonka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wonka prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wonka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonka misses with the head strike.
Sanchez gets through Wonka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wonka wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanchez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diego Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Wonka.
Wonka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wonka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wonka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanchez walks away with a smile on his face. Wonka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wonka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wonka takes one on the button.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Wonka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.

Wonka closes the distance and clinches.
Wonka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanchez controlling the action here for a moment.
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.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Wonka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wonka up against the cage.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Wonka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Wonka pulls guard successfully.
Wonka being controlled here, momentarily.
Wonka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wonka working a defensive guard here.

Wonka is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
Wonka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wonka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

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.
Wonka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wonka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by Sanchez's head coaches at The Barracks - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wonka moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Sanchez thows a body kick. Wonka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wonka throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No luck for Wonka with that takedown attempt.
Wonka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.
Wonka walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez.

It looks like Willy Wonka has been cut.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Wonka's body.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wonka.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Wonka defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.

Wonka closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willy Wonka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Sanchez.
Wonka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Wonka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wonka.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Wonka.
Wonka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wonka can do to turn this around?
Wonka avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Wonka feints the counter takedown.
Wonka tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Wonka or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez, which made it look bad.
Wonka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Wonka manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Wonka.
Sanchez walks into a jab.
Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wonka under the eye.
Diego Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Wonka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Wonka misses.
Sanchez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wonka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wonka doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez looks to land a combination. Wonka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sanchez takes a swing at Wonka's ribcage but misses.
Wonka ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Wonka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanchez defends it well.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Wonka.
Wonka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wonka's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wonka defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wonka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Wonka slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Wonka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wonka advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonka is just content to waste time from the top position. Sanchez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wonka pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wonka in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
Sanchez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Wonka throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Wonka pushes him away.
My spies in LOD: Gym of the Gods inform me that Wonka has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wonka misses with a head shot.
Wonka throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Sanchez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wonka.

Wonka moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sanchez has worked his arm free - good work by Sanchez!
Wonka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wonka working away.
Wonka fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sanchez stops Wonka from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Diego Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Willy Wonka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Wonka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez scores with a spinning back kick!
Wonka misses with a body punch
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wonka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Wonka's shoulder, as Wonka tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez cracks Wonka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wonka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Wonka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wonka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wonka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.
Wonka fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.

Wonka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wonka showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wonka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Willy Wonka has got the better of the ground game so far.

Wonka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wonka is just content to waste time from the top position. Sanchez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wonka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wonka wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Willy Wonka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sanchez cracks the inside of Wonka's front leg.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.

Wonka has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Wonka tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Wonka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Wonka.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wonka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wonka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wonka is trying to pull guard but Sanchez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diego Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Wonka.

Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Wonka moves into the clinch.
Wonka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wonka taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willy Wonka.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diego Sanchez!
Diego Sanchez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Willy Wonka was interviewed post fight and said 'Who paid off the ref/judges? Someone must have!'.