PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Spinks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lou Spinks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ray Sanders's chin.

Sanders
vs
Spinks

200 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

205 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Spinks!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanders tries to keep at a distance but Spinks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanders drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spinks pulls his leg out and moves away.

Spinks cracks Sanders with an uppercut from hell and Sanders crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Spinks's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

It looks like Ray Sanders has been cut.
Sanders lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spinks wants to hit a switch here but Sanders passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Spinks there!

Sanders looking for a guillotine from mount but Spinks is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinks can't escape the position.
Sanders tries to push Spinks's head away but Spinks is holding on tight.
Spinks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spinks wants to hold on but Sanders pushes him away.
Spinks tries to control the position but Sanders now has his back.
Spinks trying to control the hands but Sanders breaks the grip.

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.
Spinks is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Spinks trying to control the action but Sanders just sinks the hooks in.
Sanders struggling to land strikes to the head as Spinks covers up.
Spinks tries to escape but Sanders has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Spinks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Spinks is really stuck here.

Sanders looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanders is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Spinks is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sanders keeps control of the position as Spinks tries to break free.
Spinks trying to control but not successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanders is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sanders is looking to control Spinks but Spinks is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Spinks trying to control the hands but Sanders breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spinks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanders. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spinks is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sanders is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ray Sanders will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Sanders's cut.
That's time! Sanders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Spinks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanders feinted with a counter takedown.

Spinks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanders dodges an elbow strike from Spinks.
Sanders avoids the elbow strike from Spinks, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Spinks throws an elbow but misses.
Sanders wants a takedown.

Sanders drags the fight down to the ground.
Sanders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanders is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanders is trying to control the position but Spinks postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinks trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Sanders is trying to control the position but Spinks postures up.
Sanders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spinks manages to get himself to full guard.

Sanders won't allow Spinks to sweep him here.
Sanders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spinks wants to control the position but Sanders says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinks is trying is best to control the position here.
Spinks has a hand on Sanders's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sanders takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Spinks is looking to improve his position but Sanders isn't that keen on the idea.

Sanders is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Spinks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Spinks shrugs it off.
Spinks tries to control the position but Sanders now has his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanders working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sanders has good solid back control here.
Sanders is not going to allow Spinks to sit and survive in this position.
Spinks is trying to break free.
Sanders is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders scores with punches and elbows.
Spinks wants to escape the position.

Sanders looking for the RNC.
Sanders is not going to allow Spinks to sit and survive in this position.
Spinks is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders is not going to allow Spinks to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Sanders dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Sanders's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Spinks gets a clinch.
Sanders blocks an elbow strike from Spinks.
Sanders looking to stall.
Spinks misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanders has Spinks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spinks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanders blocks an elbow strike.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spinks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sanders has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Spinks is trying to keep an underhook but Sanders manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Sanders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spinks sees it coming and defends easily.

Sanders is looking for a kimura but Spinks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanders to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinks tries to get to full guard but Sanders has control of the leg.
Spinks tries to kick Sanders off but Sanders keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sanders passes into side control, despite Spinks's attempt to control the position.

Sanders tries for a kimura but Spinks is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spinks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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.
Spinks tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Spinks is trying desperately to improve position.
Spinks wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Spinks tries to roll but Sanders sticks to his back.
Sanders is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Spinks. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders gets his hands free as Spinks looks to control.
Sanders has the hooks in. Spinks is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Spinks is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sanders gets his way!
Sanders not allowing Spinks to control his hands.
Sanders is hanging on to Spinks's back as he tries to escape.
Spinks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spinks wants to get back to his feet.

Spinks fending off the submission attempt from Sanders.
Lou Spinks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spinks tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Sanders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanders, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Sanders!