PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alien Invasion (ranked 3968 p4p, 3887 weight class) and Triston Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Invasion
vs
Sanford

193 cm
25
189
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
185
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alien Invasion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Triston Sanford!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanford bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Invasion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Invasion tries to get out of the position.
Sanford content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Invasion is trying to control Sanford's posture but Sanford avoids it.
Sanford takes a little break here. Invasion wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Invasion wants to control but Sanford postures up.
Invasion tries to buck Sanford off but Sanford is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Invasion is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanford taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Invasion struggling a bit here.
Invasion is not content to let Sanford control the position.
Invasion wants to control but Sanford postures up.

That's two 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.
Invasion tries to buck Sanford off but Sanford is having none of it.
Sanford controls the position from side control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Invasion tries to avoid it but Sanford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Invasion to the ground. Invasion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Invasion misses with a leg kick

and Sanford counters with a shoot takedown. Invasion fights it but they end up in guard.
Invasion is trying to keep Sanford in close.
Sanford is fighting to break Invasion's control of his arms but Invasion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanford is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invasion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Invasion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanford has control of Invasion's left arm, preventing Invasion from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanford's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Invasion wants to control from the top but Sanford keeps moving.
Invasion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanford keeping moving, preventing Invasion from controlling successfully.

Sanford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Invasion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Invasion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Sanford looking for subs off his back but Invasion has passed one foot through into half guard.
Invasion thows a huge punch but Sanford dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Triston Sanford 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.

Sanford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Invasion feinted with a counter takedown.

Invasion gets caught napping as Sanford dives in and scores a takedown. Invasion manages to retain guard.
Sanford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Invasion 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.
Invasion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Invasion 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Invasion looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Invasion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanford somewhat.
Invasion just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alien Invasion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Triston Sanford.

Sanford closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sanford lands in his opponent's guard.
Triston Sanford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invasion keeping full guard, as Sanford tries to pass.
Invasion 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.
Invasion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sanford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanford trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invasion postures up and lands a big shot to Sanford's brow.
Invasion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanford is trying to control the position but Invasion postures up.
Invasion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Invasion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Invasion wants to control from the top but Sanford keeps moving.
Invasion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanford has momentary wrist control but Invasion slips an elbow through the middle.
Invasion postures up in Sanford's guard and throws a big left but Sanford blocks it.

That's four 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.

Sanford has his foot on Invasion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Invasion works his way back into a safe position though.

Sanford looking for a guillotine here but Invasion defends easily.
Invasion is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanford has wrist control.
Sanford trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Invasion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Invasion trying to control but Sanford is working from the bottom.

Sanford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Triston Sanford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sanford shoots in for a double leg but Invasion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alien Invasion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Invasion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Sanford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Invasion is trying to maintain the position but Sanford is very close to passing his half guard.
Invasion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford looking to pass the guard.
Invasion looking for a sweep. Not yet Invasion, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Invasion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Sanford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Invasion distracts Sanford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Invasion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Invasion throwing strikes but missing.

Sanford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Invasion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Invasion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Invasion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Invasion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Invasion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Invasion lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Invasion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Invasion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Invasion throwing strikes but missing.
Invasion throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invasion throwing strikes from guard but Sanford blocks nicely.
Sanford wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Sanford looking to score a takedown here. Invasion is defending well but Sanford drives through and ends up in Invasion's guard.
Invasion looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sanford puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Invasion is positioning himself well to prevent Sanford advancing to mount.
Invasion moves into full guard.
Sanford wants to pass the guard but Invasion is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invasion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sanford is not content to let Invasion control the position.
Invasion is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Invasion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanford defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Invasion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Invasion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alien Invasion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanford 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triston Sanford!