PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estefan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Foo Fighters- My Hero as his entrance music. Estefan Sanchez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lundgren
vs
Sanchez

187 cm
27
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
30
218 lbs
8 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Lundgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Estefan Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Lundgren ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Lundgren misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez motions for Lundgren to come forward. Sanchez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lundgren stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lundgren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Lundgren misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Lundgren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Lundgren misses.
Lundgren throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Lundgren avoids nicely.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lundgren.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Lundgren avoids them all with ease.
Lundgren misses with a head kick.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lundgren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Lundgren with a series of wild strikes but Lundgren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lundgren throws a body kick that misses.
Lundgren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Lundgren.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lundgren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Lundgren scores with a one two! Sanchez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lundgren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lundgren thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanchez if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez thumps Lundgren with a low kick.
Lundgren throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Lundgren throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Lundgren avoids it with no problem.
Lundgren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lundgren lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanchez backs up against the cage.
Lundgren works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Lundgren dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lundgren looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanchez!
Lundgren is looking to wear down Sanchez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lundgren catches Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Lundgren.
Lundgren fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Estefan Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lundgren throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lundgren misses with a double jab.
Lundgren swinging wildly here.
Lundgren throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sanchez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lundgren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lundgren.

Lundgren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lundgren misses the body punch
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.

Lundgren clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lundgren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lundgren prevents the takedown attempt.
Charles Lundgren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Estefan Sanchez.
Lundgren has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lundgren digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Lundgren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Lundgren.
Sanchez is looking to slow Lundgren down with leg kicks.
Lundgren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Charles Lundgren will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lundgren backs up against the cage.
Estefan Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lundgren shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lundgren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lundgren tries a head kick but it misses.
Lundgren misses with a two punch combination.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Lundgren's leg. Lundgren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez thumps Lundgren with a low kick.
Lundgren swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren misses with a double jab.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Lundgren ducks under and follows up with a left that Lundgren also avoids with ease.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lundgren is out of range and Sanchez settles back down.
Sanchez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lundgren eats them both and turns towards Sanchez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lundgren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Lundgren.

Lundgren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lundgren avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lundgren.
Lundgren slips under a jab from Sanchez.
It looked like Lundgren was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lundgren misses with a head kick.
Lundgren feints a jab promting Sanchez to slip. Lundgren then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sanchez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sanchez throws a head kick that half lands.
Lundgren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A clash of legs there as Lundgren blocks the low kick.
It looked like Lundgren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lundgren has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lundgren.
Lundgren tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Estefan Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Lundgren is looking to counter punch.
Lundgren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Charles Lundgren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Lundgren.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lundgren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Lundgren misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lundgren - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lundgren.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Lundgren is out of range.
Lundgren is looking for a counter combo.
Lundgren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanchez defends well and Lundgren ends up having to push Sanchez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lundgren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Lundgren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Lundgren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lundgren has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Lundgren moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Lundgren misses.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Lundgren bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lundgren closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.

Lundgren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Lundgren counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Lundgren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lundgren circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Lundgren moves out of range of the body kick.
As Sanchez looks to move away, Lundgren throws a big counter combo but Sanchez just gets out of the way.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Lundgren scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Estefan Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A combination from Lundgren does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lundgren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Lundgren moves away and avoids it.
Lundgren dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Lundgren ducks under and follows up with a left that Lundgren also avoids with ease.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lundgren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Lundgren fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Lundgren.
Sanchez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lundgren backs up against the cage.
Sanchez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lundgren stalks Sanchez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanchez's face. Sanchez staggers backwards, shaken.

Lundgren lands a big head kick that sends Sanchez tumbling to the mat! Lundgren takes a step backwards and waves Sanchez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundgren looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Sanchez is rocked!
Lundgren throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Lundgren finish him?
Lundgren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Lundgren throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Lundgren moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lundgren gets a clinch.
Lundgren is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Lundgren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lundgren has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Lundgren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charles Lundgren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lundgren tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Lundgren looking to slow down the pace here.

Lundgren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Lundgren with a series of wild strikes but Lundgren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lundgren throws a big counter combination but Sanchez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lundgren throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez throws a one two combo.
Lundgren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lundgren scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez misses the body punch
and Lundgren counters with a head kick.
Lundgren scores with a head kick. Sanchez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Lundgren is out of range.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Lundgren.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lundgren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez throws a leg kick

and Lundgren counters with a crisp one two that drops Sanchez! Lundgren thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sanchez to his feet! Sanchez is in big trouble!

Lundgren moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Lundgren has double underhooks.

Lundgren breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Lundgren.
Lundgren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lundgren slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for Lundgren's leg but Lundgren calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lundgren tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Lundgren gets a clinch.
Lundgren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.

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 Charles Lundgren.
I think Lundgren 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!