Warriors II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fou Freedomfighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fou Freedomfighter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Groove
vs
Freedomfighter

205 cm
20
196 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

220 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg Groove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fou Freedomfighter!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groove shoots in and drives through. Freedomfighter sprawls well.
Groove lands a front kick.
Groove tries for a takedown but Freedomfighter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Groove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Freedomfighter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Groove counters with a series of strikes. Freedomfighter will be more careful next time no doubt.

Freedomfighter gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedomfighter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Freedomfighter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Freedomfighter works his foot free and advances to mount.
Groove keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Freedomfighter has hold of Groove's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Groove manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Freedomfighter looks gassed!
Groove wants to control but Freedomfighter is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedomfighter with shots to the head and body - Groove looks very uncomfortable down there.
Freedomfighter with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Groove tries to lock up and control but Freedomfighter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Groove tries to reverse the position but Freedomfighter maintains control.
Groove is trying to escape the mount but Freedomfighter keeps good control and instead manages to take Groove's back.
Groove breaks Freedomfighter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Freedomfighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Groove trying to control the position from guard on top but Freedomfighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedomfighter is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Freedomfighter working for a triangle but Groove defends it easily.
Groove stopping the sweep attempt from Freedomfighter.
Freedomfighter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Groove looking to sit in guard and control but Freedomfighter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Groove keeping moving, preventing Freedomfighter from controlling successfully.
Groove might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Freedomfighter looking for a guillotine from mount but Groove is having none of it.

Freedomfighter goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Groove turns into him and now he's in Freedomfighter's guard.
Freedomfighter tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Freedomfighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Groove landing some decent shots from guard.

Freedomfighter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Freedomfighter looking for a guillotine here but Groove defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fou Freedomfighter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Freedomfighter doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Groove counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Groove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freedomfighter is keeping the position for now.

Freedomfighter has his foot on Groove's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Groove works his way back into a safe position though.

Freedomfighter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Groove trying to control the position from guard on top but Freedomfighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groove wants to stand but Freedomfighter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Freedomfighter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Groove manages to get himself to full guard.

Groove is looking for a triangle but Freedomfighter pushes his legs off easily.
Freedomfighter postures up.
Freedomfighter is breathing heavily.
Groove looking to hit a scissor sweep but Freedomfighter is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groove working a defensive guard here.
Groove looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Freedomfighter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Groove looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Groove shoots in but no luck this time.

Groove closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freedomfighter to the mat! Freedomfighter manages to get full guard.
Groove trying to control the position from guard on top but Freedomfighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Groove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Freedomfighter 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Groove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Freedomfighter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Groove is staying active underneath Freedomfighter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fou Freedomfighter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Groove is trying to escape back to his feet but Freedomfighter uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Freedomfighter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Groove sneaks back into half guard.
Groove tries to get to full guard but Freedomfighter has control of the leg.
Freedomfighter trying to pass the guard but Groove defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groove is looking to control Freedomfighter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Groove avoid being mounted?
Groove won't allow Freedomfighter to pass to mount.
Groove trying to control but Freedomfighter postures up.
Groove is trying to stand.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Groove throws a quick inside leg kick.
Greg Groove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Groove shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Freedomfighter but Freedomfighter pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Freedomfighter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Groove sprawls well initially but Freedomfighter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Groove manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Freedomfighter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Groove is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Groove has escaped and now he's on top!
Groove has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Groove trying to control but Freedomfighter is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groove tries to stand but Freedomfighter is controlling from the bottom.
Groove preventing the sweep.

Groove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Freedomfighter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Groove postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Groove wants to stand but Freedomfighter is controlling his posture from full guard.

Freedomfighter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Groove doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Groove manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fou Freedomfighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Groove clinches with his opponent.

Freedomfighter gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Freedomfighter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Groove defends it well.
Freedomfighter trying to control from half guard but Groove is working away.

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

Freedomfighter is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Groove has managed to free his arm - good work.
Freedomfighter wants to control but Groove is keeping him busy.
Freedomfighter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Groove knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Groove tries to roll over but Freedomfighter keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freedomfighter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Groove is just riding it out for now. Freedomfighter eventually gives up the hold.
Freedomfighter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Groove's head.
Freedomfighter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Freedomfighter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Groove has given up his back.

Freedomfighter looking for the choke but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Freedomfighter has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Groove is in real trouble here. Freedomfighter gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Groove is tapping out! Freedomfighter wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fou Freedomfighter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dr James Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Child (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dr James Andrews could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Child's chin.

James Andrews
vs
Child

170 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

164 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dr James Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Child!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Child feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Child passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Child thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andrews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Child on the ground.
Child trying to control the action but Andrews is working from the bottom.

Child tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Child advances nicely into full mount.
Child looking to finish with strikes here!
Andrews stops Child from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Child content just to control the position here.
Child should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Child looking for a guillotine from mount but Andrews is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Child working for a submission but Andrews is keeping him at bay.
Child looks gassed!
Child tries to control but Andrews wriggling away.
Andrews is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Child stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nice body punch from Andrews.

Child fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andrews sprawls well initially but Child persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Child wants to pass the guard but Andrews is defending well.
Child is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Andrews!
Child moves to the back position.

Child is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Andrews is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Child!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hammerhead Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qaling Nahasapim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes into the arena with Mexican Hat Dance blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Qaling Nahasapim enters the cage!

Sanchez
vs
Nahasapim

180 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

187 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Winning Edge INC.

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hammerhead Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Qaling Nahasapim!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez feints and as Nahasapim raises his hands in defense, Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Nahasapim keeps moving.
Nahasapim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Nahasapim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nahasapim manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Nahasapim's guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nahasapim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Nahasapim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nahasapim is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Sanchez rushes Nahasapim and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.

Sanchez pulls guard.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Nahasapim wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez looking to control.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Nahasapim from controlling successfully.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Nahasapim controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez looking to control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nahasapim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nahasapim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Nahasapim pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nahasapim doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Nahasapim misses with a double jab.
Nahasapim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nahasapim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanchez.
Sanchez landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Sanchez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sanchez controls the position from side control.
Nahasapim is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Nahasapim is trying to improve his position.

Nahasapim bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapim lands a two punch combo.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hammerhead Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sanchez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nahasapim is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nahasapim's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nahasapim is looking for a sweep.
Nahasapim throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Nahasapim manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sanchez.
Nahasapim controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Nahasapim is retaining full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Nahasapim keeps moving.
Nahasapim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nahasapim with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Nahasapim is keeping the position.
Nahasapim wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Nahasapim keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hammerhead Sanchez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nahasapim scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nahasapim looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Nahasapim tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nahasapim pinned against the cage. Nahasapim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nahasapim tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Nahasapim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nahasapim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.

Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nahasapim keeps working.
Who's going to make the next move?
Nahasapim is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapim is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nahasapim tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez slows the pace down.
Sanchez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nahasapim!
Sanchez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sanchez fails to take his opponent's back.
Nahasapim is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapim is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.

Sanchez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Sanchez clinches with his opponent.

Sanchez pulls guard successfully.
Sanchez is trying to keep Nahasapim in close.
Hammerhead Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nahasapim passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sanchez wants to control but Nahasapim postures up.
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Sanchez keeping control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Hammerhead Sanchez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nahasapim stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Nahasapim lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nahasapim.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Nahasapim lands a with a good body shot.
Nahasapim throws a combination. Sanchez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nahasapim looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Nahasapim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hammerhead Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nahasapim.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nahasapim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Sanchez rushes Nahasapim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nahasapim tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nahasapim to the ground. Nahasapim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Nahasapim is having none of it.
Nahasapim doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Nahasapim lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nahasapim.
Nahasapim lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nahasapim with a poor takedown

and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch.
Nahasapim misses with a short punch on the inside.

Sanchez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sanchez gets to his feet - Nahasapim follows without any prompting.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nahasapim circles away.
Nahasapim throws a shot to the body.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Nahasapim counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to move to mount but Nahasapim blocks the move with his legs.

Sanchez tries for a kimura but Nahasapim is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hammerhead Sanchez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Nahasapim counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Nahasapim to acknowledge the strikes.
Nahasapim has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Nahasapim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Sanchez scores with a takedown into Nahasapim's guard.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nahasapim keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Nahasapim wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nahasapim is trying to keep Sanchez in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nahasapim with a poor takedown

and Sanchez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nahasapim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hammerhead Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Qaling Nahasapim.

Sanchez has picked Nahasapim up - he's going for a ride! Sanchez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nahasapim wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sanchez moves to take his opponent's back.
Sanchez trying to control momentarily.
Sanchez not allowing Nahasapim to control his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapim is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nahasapim wants to control his opponent's hands but Sanchez gets his hands free.
Nahasapim prevents Sanchez from getting a body triangle.
Nahasapim wants to control his opponent's hands but Sanchez gets his hands free.
Sanchez doesn't have the hooks in and Nahasapim manages to turn into his guard.
Nahasapim trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanchez's guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nahasapim scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nahasapim keeps the fight on the outside.
Nahasapim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sanchez moves into the clinch.

Sanchez successfully pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to control.
Sanchez pulls Nahasapim in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez looking to control.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nahasapim's guard.
Nahasapim trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Nahasapim being controlled here, momentarily.
Nahasapim wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Nahasapim is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Nahasapim wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling him.
Nahasapim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nahasapim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qaling Nahasapim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nahasapim wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Nahasapim gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nahasapim controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.

Sanchez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nahasapim is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nahasapim has escaped and now he's on top!
Nahasapim is looking to stand up but Sanchez won't let him.
Nahasapim wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Nahasapim would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nahasapim trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Nahasapim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hammerhead Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanchez, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hammerhead Sanchez!