PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paco Sanchez (ranked 3907 p4p, 2949 weight class) and Nomar Caruso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanchez
vs
Caruso

175 cm
25
160
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paco Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nomar Caruso!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caruso throws a nice head kick!
Caruso lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Caruso moves out of range of the strikes.
Caruso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caruso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez cracks Caruso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Caruso bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caruso throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

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

Caruso is rocked!
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caruso is still in real trouble! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caruso seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caruso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caruso wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caruso 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.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Caruso has wrist control.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Caruso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caruso looks winded!
Caruso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Caruso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caruso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Caruso blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caruso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caruso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez postures up in Caruso's guard and throws a big left but Caruso blocks it.
Caruso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Caruso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caruso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Caruso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez postures up in Caruso's guard and throws a big left but Caruso blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Caruso blocks nicely.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paco 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.

Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caruso has time to react.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caruso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
And Caruso tries to counter it with a takedown but Sanchez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Caruso.
Sanchez lands a jab to Caruso's midsection.
Nomar Caruso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caruso throws a head kick that misses.

Sanchez drops his shoulder and cracks Caruso with a huge uppercut! Caruso goes down! Can Sanchez finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez postures up in Caruso's guard and throws a big left but Caruso blocks it.
Caruso is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Caruso has wrist control.

Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Caruso is breathing heavily.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.

Caruso working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caruso can do to turn this around?
Sanchez postures up and lands a big shot to Caruso's brow.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caruso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Caruso blocks nicely.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Caruso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Caruso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Sanchez 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.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caruso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Caruso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez postures up in Caruso's guard and throws a big left but Caruso blocks it.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Caruso has wrist control.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paco Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Caruso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Caruso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez postures up in Caruso's guard and throws a big left but Caruso blocks it.
Caruso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.
Caruso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caruso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Caruso is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Caruso manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Caruso's guard.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Caruso blocks nicely.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Caruso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paco Sanchez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caruso changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Caruso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Caruso with a series of wild strikes but Caruso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caruso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez is looking for a counter combo.

Caruso ducks straight into an uppercut from Sanchez and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Caruso manages to regain guard straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Caruso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caruso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caruso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Caruso blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses. Caruso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Caruso!

Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez striking off his back but it's not causing Caruso any problems.

Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caruso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caruso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Caruso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Caruso dodges it nicely.

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

Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caruso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Caruso defending well though.

Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caruso is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Caruso dodges it nicely.
Paco Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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 wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caruso keeps working.
Sanchez stalling.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Caruso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nomar Caruso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but Caruso is working away.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Paco Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanchez 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26

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