PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Radamen Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master The Real Deal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes into the arena with Slipknot-Wait and Bleed blaring out of the sound system. Master The Real Deal looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Sanchez
vs
The Real Deal

180 cm
24
178 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Radamen Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Master The Real Deal!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Real Deal tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Real Deal to the ground. The Real Deal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez throws a push kick but The Real Deal slaps the foot to one side.
The Real Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Master The Real Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The Real Deal closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Real Deal blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Real Deal's face.
Sanchez with a knee to the head.
The Real Deal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Real Deal looks gassed!
Sanchez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but The Real Deal is blocking nicely.
Sanchez throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Real Deal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sanchez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Real Deal blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanchez lands an elbow just above The Real Deal 's eye.
Sanchez keeps control of The Real Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
Sanchez landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Real Deal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Real Deal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanchez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Real Deal blocks it with crossed arms.
The Real Deal has Sanchez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanchez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez lands an elbow that stopped The Real Deal in his tracks for a moment.
Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into The Real Deal's ribcage.
The Real Deal stalling in the clinch but Sanchez improves position.
Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but The Real Deal avoids the damage to the body.
Sanchez lands an elbow that stopped The Real Deal in his tracks for a moment.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Real Deal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Radamen Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master The Real Deal.
Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but The Real Deal is blocking nicely.
The Real Deal jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with The Real Deal around his waist. The Real Deal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanchez with an attempt at a knee that misses.

The Real Deal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sanchez uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez trying to control but The Real Deal is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but The Real Deal won't let him.

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.
The Real Deal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sanchez has passed into side control.
The Real Deal struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sanchez working away.
Sanchez trying to control the position but The Real Deal is working away.

Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Real Deal has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Real Deal tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Real Deal sneaks back into half guard.
The Real Deal is trying to control but Sanchez manages to pass to mount!
The Real Deal tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez trying to control but The Real Deal is having none of it.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.

That's four 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 misses with a head shot.

Sanchez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The Real Deal throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
The Real Deal tries to clinch up.
The Real Deal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Real Deal is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
The Real Deal misses with a takedown attempt

and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, The Real Deal has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radamen Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The Real Deal with a poor takedown

and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Real Deal won't be happy with that.

Sanchez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Sanchez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Radamen Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The Real Deal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Real Deal wants to sweep but Sanchez has passed to side control!

Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Real Deal manages to get back to half guard.
The Real Deal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Real Deal.
Sanchez stops The Real Deal from standing up.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Sanchez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but The Real Deal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Real Deal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Real Deal tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily

and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch.
Radamen Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master The Real Deal.
Sanchez lands an elbow that stopped The Real Deal in his tracks for a moment.
Sanchez scores with a knee to the head.

The Real Deal turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and The Real Deal manages to end up in side control.
The Real Deal looks up at the clock and then as Sanchez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, The Real Deal smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but The Real Deal is controlling well.

The Real Deal is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Real Deal to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
The Real Deal looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but The Real Deal is working away.

Sanchez is working for a kimura but The Real Deal is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Real Deal manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez passes The Real Deal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Radamen Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sanchez decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radamen Sanchez dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

No luck for The Real Deal with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - The Real Deal circles away.

Sanchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Real Deal to the mat! The Real Deal manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Real Deal looking to control.
The Real Deal keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.

The Real Deal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Real Deal keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez gets to his feet - The Real Deal follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sanchez clinches.
Sanchez misses with a knee to the head.

The Real Deal jumps guard.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
The Real Deal keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
The Real Deal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez stays in close to The Real Deal's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Sanchez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and The Real Deal reverses the position - he's now on top in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is pulling down on The Real Deal's head to control his posture.
The Real Deal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez 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.
Radamen Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The Real Deal gets to his feet - Sanchez follows without any prompting.
The Real Deal tries to clinch up

and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Real Deal won't be happy with that.
The Real Deal tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The Real Deal is not content to let Sanchez control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Master The Real Deal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The Real Deal moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but The Real Deal is blocking nicely.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but The Real Deal blocks with his arms.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Real Deal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Real Deal can do to turn this around?
The Real Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Real Deal blocks it with crossed arms.
The Real Deal struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Real Deal misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radamen 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

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