PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hattie Sanford (ranked 5228 p4p, 4322 weight class) and Mazda Three (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazda Three has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Sanford
vs
Three

168 cm
25
140
0 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
130
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hattie Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mazda Three!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Three scores with a takedown into Sanford's guard.
Sanford keeping moving, preventing Three from controlling successfully.

Sanford looking for a guillotine here but Three defends easily.
Three working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford is trying to hold Three in close to prevent damage but Three has managed to pass into half guard.
Three trying to control the action but Sanford is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Three content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Three is trying to control. Sanford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Three.
Three throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Three wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanford keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Three.

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.
Sanford is looking for a sweep. Three is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Three trying to control the action but Sanford is working from the bottom.
Sanford is holding on to half guard well.
Three working the head and body with strikes.
Sanford is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Three scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanford trying to control from the bottom.
Sanford strikes from the bottom but Three uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Three working the ground and pound.
Sanford is not content to let Three control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Three landing a few strikes.
Sanford tries to buck Three off but Three is having none of it.
Sanford takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sanford is trying to improve his position.
Three trying to control the position but Sanford is working away.
Three cracks Sanford with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Three lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Three is controlling him well.
Three trying to control the action but Sanford is working from the bottom.
Sanford gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Three trying to control but Sanford is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Three lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanford hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mazda Three dominated that round.
That's time! Sanford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sanford scores with a takedown into Three's guard.

Three has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sanford should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Three has tightened it up now! Sanford should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mazda Three!