PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez (ranked 945 p4p, 1679 weight class) and Marshal Mayhem (ranked 102 p4p, 191 weight class). Mayhem is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Friday Night remixed by Astrophysics. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jurgensen Sanchez
vs
Mayhem

174 cm
26
145
7 - 3 - 0

178 cm
28
157
22 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshal Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes the leg kick and cracks Mayhem in the body.
Mayhem misses with a hook
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mayhem is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Mayhem.

Mayhem manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jurgensen Sanchez on his heels. He'll look to pass Jurgensen Sanchez's guard now, I'm sure.
Mayhem postures up in Jurgensen Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Mayhem being controlled here momentarily.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Jurgensen Sanchez, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayhem postures up in Jurgensen Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Mayhem throws an elbow that misses. Jurgensen Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mayhem's guard. Nice move by Jurgensen Sanchez!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem trying to keep a closed guard but Jurgensen Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.

Mayhem working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jurgensen Sanchez has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jurgensen Sanchez content to control rather than advance.
Mayhem tries to get to full guard but Jurgensen Sanchez has control of the leg.

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.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mayhem is trying to maintain the position but Jurgensen Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mayhem is looking to get back to full guard here but Jurgensen Sanchez has managed to pass to side control instead.
The referee asks Jurgensen Sanchez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jurgensen Sanchez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mayhem is looking for a sweep.
Mayhem manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem is looking for a sweep. Jurgensen Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem moves into full guard.
Jurgensen Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mayhem has his takedown stuffed
letting Jurgensen Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Mayhem throws a lazy uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Mayhem lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jurgensen Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Mayhem throws a right hand that Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Jurgensen Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Mayhem just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Mayhem drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jurgensen Sanchez defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jurgensen Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Mayhem back into the cage.
Mayhem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jurgensen Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Mayhem.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgensen Sanchez working aggressively here.
Jurgensen Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mayhem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jurgensen Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mayhem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mayhem throws a poor cross that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mayhem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jurgensen Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Mayhem sees coming a mile off.
Mayhem drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jurgensen Sanchez defends it well.
Jurgensen Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mayhem. That did some damage!
Jurgensen Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mayhem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Mayhem misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jurgensen Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to clinch up
and Mayhem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem throws a lazy uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.

Mayhem manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jurgensen Sanchez on his heels. He'll look to pass Jurgensen Sanchez's guard now, I'm sure.
Mayhem looking to sit in guard and control but Jurgensen Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mayhem is trying to control the position but Jurgensen Sanchez postures up.

Mayhem working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jurgensen Sanchez has passed into half guard!
Mayhem is trying to get back to full guard.
Jurgensen Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayhem can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez is taking a breather. Mayhem says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mayhem wants to improve his position but Jurgensen Sanchez is controlling well.
Mayhem is trying to control but can't.
Mayhem keeping hold of Jurgensen Sanchez's head, controlling as best he can.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to advance position but Mayhem won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem wants to get back to full guard but Jurgensen Sanchez has mounted him!
Mayhem regains half guard.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jurgensen Sanchez stalling.
Mayhem wants to get back to full guard but Jurgensen Sanchez has mounted him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem wants to control but Jurgensen Sanchez is having none of it.
Mayhem might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jurgensen Sanchez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mayhem is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem is still trying to improve position.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jurgensen Sanchez controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A shot to the liver by Mayhem. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Mayhem lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mayhem lands an overhand right.

Mayhem drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mayhem working the strikes but Jurgensen Sanchez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mayhem wants to take a breather but Jurgensen Sanchez is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mayhem prevents Jurgensen Sanchez from improving his position.
Marshal Mayhem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mayhem content to stall in guard here.
Mayhem stands up over Jurgensen Sanchez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mayhem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jurgensen Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mayhem swings widly with a right hand
letting Jurgensen Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Mayhem throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mayhem throws a right hand that misses
and Mayhem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Jurgensen Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mayhem fails to land.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem.
Mayhem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mayhem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez prevents a body shot from Mayhem.
Jurgensen Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mayhem pushes Jurgensen Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayhem lands a right hand.
Mayhem tries a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Mayhem backwards.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayhem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jurgensen Sanchez smiles and moves away.
Mayhem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayhem throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jurgensen Sanchez. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayhem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jurgensen Sanchez is fending him off so far but Mayhem persists. Nope, Jurgensen Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshal Mayhem.
Jurgensen Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jurgensen Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mayhem throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mayhem misses with a straight left.
Mayhem throws a lazy uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Mayhem.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mayhem backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayhem misses the target.
Jurgensen Sanchez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Jurgensen Sanchez does it's job there.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhem throws a lazy right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marshal Mayhem.
Well Jurgensen 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.