PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sanchez (ranked 3198 p4p, 3238 weight class) and Ricardo Desceosarrafo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Sanchez
vs
Desceosarrafo

185 cm
32
180
15 - 15 - 0

177 cm
22
185
1 - 0 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Desceosarrafo!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Desceosarrafo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Desceosarrafo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Desceosarrafo unleashes a big counter combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanchez cracks Desceosarrafo with a good jab.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Desceosarrafo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Desceosarrafo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Desceosarrafo rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Desceosarrafo up against the cage.

Sanchez is trying to trip Desceosarrafo. He has hold of a leg but Desceosarrafo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sanchez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez distracts Desceosarrafo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Desceosarrafo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez won't allow Desceosarrafo to get back to his feet.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Desceosarrafo's head.

Desceosarrafo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sanchez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The referee calls for Sanchez to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Desceosarrafo.

Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Desceosarrafo clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Desceosarrafo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Desceosarrafo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
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!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Desceosarrafo tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanchez has Desceosarrafo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Desceosarrafo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Desceosarrafo controls his hands.

Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desceosarrafo takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo lands a two punch combo.
Desceosarrafo is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
It looked like Sanchez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.

Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Desceosarrafo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Desceosarrafo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants a takedown.

Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Desceosarrafo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez has Desceosarrafo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Desceosarrafo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Desceosarrafo.

Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Desceosarrafo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to stall.

Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desceosarrafo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricardo Desceosarrafo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Desceosarrafo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Sanchez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Desceosarrafo's guard.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Desceosarrafo wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanchez.
Some wild striking there from Desceosarrafo.
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!
Desceosarrafo scores with a one two! Sanchez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for Desceosarrafo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it.

Desceosarrafo darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.

Sanchez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Desceosarrafo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Desceosarrafo manages to escape to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Desceosarrafo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Desceosarrafo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desceosarrafo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Desceosarrafo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samuel Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Desceosarrafo throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Desceosarrafo, which made it look bad.
Some wild striking there from Desceosarrafo.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Desceosarrafo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been informed that Desceosarrafo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Desceosarrafo is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Sanchez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Desceosarrafo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Desceosarrafo.

Desceosarrafo rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez is trying to drag Desceosarrafo to the mat but Desceosarrafo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.

Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Desceosarrafo's ribcage. Desceosarrafo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Desceosarrafo gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Desceosarrafo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desceosarrafo working aggressively here.
Desceosarrafo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez misses with the head strike.

Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Desceosarrafo throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Desceosarrafo pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries to stall but Desceosarrafo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desceosarrafo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Desceosarrafo gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.

Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Desceosarrafo misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez jabs Desceosarrafo right on the nose. Desceosarrafo blinks but takes it well.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Desceosarrafo backwards.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Desceosarrafo fails to land.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Desceosarrafo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Samuel Sanchez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Desceosarrafo lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez slows down the pace here.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Desceosarrafo prevents it.

Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Desceosarrafo back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.

Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Desceosarrafo ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.

Desceosarrafo has managed to clinch.

Sanchez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Desceosarrafo can't fight it off and eventually Sanchez manages to take the fight to the floor. Desceosarrafo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Desceosarrafo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Samuel Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Desceosarrafo pushes Sanchez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Desceosarrafo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Desceosarrafo cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Desceosarrafo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Desceosarrafo.

Desceosarrafo moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.

Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Desceosarrafo.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Desceosarrafo pinned against the cage. Desceosarrafo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Desceosarrafo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Desceosarrafo rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Desceosarrafo or not.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Desceosarrafo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Desceosarrafo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samuel Sanchez.
I think Desceosarrafo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo!