PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jandre Vorster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Not Afraid - Eminen as his entrance music. Diego Sanchez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Vorster
vs
Sanchez

152 cm
25
137 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

167 cm
20
142 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

V-Mask Clothing (10%)
Four Aces Nutrition

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jandre Vorster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Vorster ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vorster no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vorster working a defensive guard but Sanchez passes into half guard.

Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Vorster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Sanchez is working for a kimura but Vorster is defending it quite comfortably.
Vorster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Vorster has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vorster is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Vorster is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Vorster moves into full guard.
Vorster is looking to sweep but instead, Sanchez has passed into half guard.

Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vorster is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Vorster is working from the bottom.

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.

Vorster looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorster tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Vorster controlling the position for now.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Vorster is a slippery customer.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vorster desperately trying to maintain half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

Vorster moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vorster gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sanchez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vorster manages to pass to mount!

Vorster has hold of Sanchez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sanchez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vorster wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.

Vorster wants to finish this one by submission but Sanchez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vorster.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Vorster's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorster controlling from the full mount.

Vorster is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sanchez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Vorster jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sanchez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sanchez and Vorster has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Vorster goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sanchez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vorster's guard! Nice work there by Sanchez!

Vorster looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sanchez passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jandre Vorster dominated that round.
That's time! Vorster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vorster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vorster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sanchez dives on top into guard.

Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vorster wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Vorster is a slippery customer.
Vorster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vorster defends it well.

Vorster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two 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.
Vorster wants to get back to full guard but Sanchez has mounted him!

Sanchez has control of Vorster's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vorster regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vorster bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vorster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?

Vorster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sanchez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vorster, into his guard.

Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Vorster isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sanchez stacks Vorster on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sanchez!
Jandre Vorster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vorster is looking for a sweep.
Vorster prevents Sanchez from moving into mount.
Vorster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanchez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vorster is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vorster has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Vorster manages to get back to half guard.
Vorster is looking to improve his position.

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

Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vorster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Vorster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Diego Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vorster clinches with his opponent.

Vorster works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Vorster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanchez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanchez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanchez!

Vorster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanchez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Vorster is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster regains full guard. Nicely done.

Vorster is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez wanted to stand there but Vorster had control of the position.

Vorster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.

Vorster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez pushing down on Vorster's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Vorster defends it.
Vorster wants to get back to full guard.
Vorster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vorster.
Vorster looking to control.
Sanchez is pushing down on Vorster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vorster is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez passes to side control.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Vorster is working from the bottom.

Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster manages to get back to half guard.
Vorster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Sanchez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vorster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanchez has managed to get both his arms back between Vorster's legs - danger averted.

Vorster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez trying to control but Vorster is working from the bottom.
Vorster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Vorster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.

Vorster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez passes Vorster's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jandre Vorster clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vorster clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez wants to break free but Vorster has control.
Vorster has Sanchez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanchez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez wants to take the fight to the mat but Vorster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Vorster works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Vorster pushes his legs off easily.

Vorster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.

Vorster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.

Vorster 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.
Vorster trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.

Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vorster defends well.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Vorster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Sanchez gets caught flat footed, as Vorster shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez working for a triangle but Vorster defends it easily.

Vorster has gone for a leg lock! Sanchez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vorster's guard.

Vorster wants to hit a switch here but Sanchez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vorster there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vorster working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jandre Vorster will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Vorster is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vorster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Vorster.

Vorster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanchez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Vorster tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sanchez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vorster asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vorster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster working away.

Vorster tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Vorster tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.

Vorster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vorster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two 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.

Vorster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Vorster trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away.
Vorster laying and praying for a moment but Sanchez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Vorster's head to control him but Vorster postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vorster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.

Vorster is working for a kimura but Sanchez is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanchez trying to control but Vorster postures up.

That's four 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 is staying active underneath Vorster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jandre Vorster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Vorster closes the distance and clinches.
Vorster gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.

Vorster successfully pulls guard.
Vorster pulls Sanchez in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanchez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diego Sanchez 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!
Vorster wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Vorster trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jandre Vorster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vorster has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jandre Vorster!
Jandre Vorster retains his bantamweight title!
Jandre Vorster bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Diego Sanchez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry guys !'.