PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khaba Dagestanskiy (ranked 548 p4p, 996 weight class) and Masa Sanada (ranked 87 p4p, 149 weight class). Masa Sanada has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Khaba Dagestanskiy's chin.

Dagestanskiy
vs
Sanada

175 cm
30
175
13 - 8 - 0

180 cm
39
174
36 - 18 - 4

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

SynCity Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khaba Dagestanskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 4, fighting out of London, Masa Sanada!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dagestanskiy cracks Sanada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Dagestanskiy ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Dagestanskiy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Dagestanskiy dives in and scores a takedown into Sanada's guard.
Dagestanskiy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanada managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dagestanskiy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada is trying to keep Dagestanskiy in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanada's head.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Sanada is working from the bottom.
Sanada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dagestanskiy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dagestanskiy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanada has his hands on Dagestanskiy's head, controlling the position.
Dagestanskiy is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dagestanskiy fails with the takedown.
Dagestanskiy throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
A big left from Dagestanskiy misses.
Sanada defending well as Dagestanskiy loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Dagestanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Dagestanskiy lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dagestanskiy.
Sanada takes a swing at Dagestanskiy's ribcage but misses.
Dagestanskiy throwing a counter right hand but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dagestanskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy tries to clinch there but Sanada circles away.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Sanada takes a swing at Dagestanskiy's ribcage but misses.
Sanada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dagestanskiy misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dagestanskiy moves out of range of the strikes.

Dagestanskiy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dagestanskiy showed some decent athleticism there.
Dagestanskiy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanada won't allow Dagestanskiy to pass to mount.
Sanada trying to control here.
Dagestanskiy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dagestanskiy looks to land a strike but Sanada avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dagestanskiy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanada pulls Dagestanskiy in close to prevent any damage.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but Sanada keeps moving.
Dagestanskiy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dagestanskiy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Sanada is working from the bottom.
Sanada controls Dagestanskiy momentarily but Dagestanskiy frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khaba Dagestanskiy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dagestanskiy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dagestanskiy staying out of range there.
Dagestanskiy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sanada eats them both and turns towards Dagestanskiy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sanada throws a good cross that connects.
Dagestanskiy moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Dagestanskiy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sanada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dagestanskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Dagestanskiy moved out of range.
Dagestanskiy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Dagestanskiy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dagestanskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dagestanskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada throws a good cross that connects.
Masa Sanada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanada misses with a combination
and Dagestanskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy slips under a jab.
Sanada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dagestanskiy.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dagestanskiy.
Sanada throws a combination that misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dagestanskiy to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dagestanskiy.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Dagestanskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Dagestanskiy.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dagestanskiy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanada moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dagestanskiy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanada.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Dagestanskiy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Sanada is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sanada is trying to break free.
Dagestanskiy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
letting Dagestanskiy counter with a right hand.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Dagestanskiy's head but Dagestanskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Dagestanskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanada misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanada cracks Dagestanskiy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Dagestanskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanada misses with a left hand
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Dagestanskiy moves away and avoids it.
Dagestanskiy clobbers Sanada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Dagestanskiy both land. Nice combination.
Sanada throws a hook but Dagestanskiy blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Dagestanskiy as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dagestanskiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dagestanskiy with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Dagestanskiy lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada cracks Dagestanskiy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dagestanskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Dagestanskiy cracks a nice hook into Sanada's ribs.
Sanada leaves Dagestanskiy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khaba Dagestanskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanada throws a hook but Dagestanskiy avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Dagestanskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dagestanskiy digs a good hook to Sanada's body.
Dagestanskiy throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dagestanskiy throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dagestanskiy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanada to score with a decent uppercut.

Dagestanskiy is rocked!
Dagestanskiy wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Masa Sanada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Sanada misses with a straight right.

Sanada cracks Dagestanskiy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dagestanskiy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sanada finish him?
Oh Dagestanskiy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dagestanskiy misses with a hook to the body
and Sanada counters with a huge left! Dagestanskiy is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sanada isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dagestanskiy from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sanada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.