PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Hawkwoods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hawkwoods
vs
Sanchez

171 cm
24
169 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
24
181 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Hawkwoods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sonny Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkwoods shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez fails with the takedown

and Hawkwoods counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that.

Hawkwoods drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanchez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanchez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanchez!
Hawkwoods can't do much from the bottom here.
Hawkwoods taking a bit of punishment here - Sanchez scoring with strikes.
Sanchez grinds an elbow into Hawkwoods's temple.
Sanchez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkwoods keeps working.
Hawkwoods tries to control but Sanchez manages to take his back.
Sanchez missing with punches from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez has Hawkwoods flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hawkwoods manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sanchez's guard. Nice work there by Hawkwoods.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkwoods trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is pulling down on Hawkwoods's head to control his posture.
Hawkwoods throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkwoods can't do much from the bottom here.
Hawkwoods is trying to get back to half guard.
Hawkwoods taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hawkwoods is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hawkwoods takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hawkwoods tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez scoring with punches and elbows.
Hawkwoods is trying to get back to half guard.
Hawkwoods is breathing heavily.
Hawkwoods parries the strikes from Sanchez easily there. Sanchez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hawkwoods to escape.
Sanchez grinds an elbow into Hawkwoods's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Hawkwoods is working away.
Hawkwoods taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hawkwoods wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez advances to full mount.
Hawkwoods keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Hawkwoods that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Sanchez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hawkwoods has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hawkwoods!
Hawkwoods working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawkwoods trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez has his hands on Hawkwoods's head, controlling the position.

Hawkwoods is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanchez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanchez has escaped and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez distracts Hawkwoods with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Sanchez 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.

Sanchez has his takedown stuffed

and Hawkwoods counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hawkwoods.
Hawkwoods trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawkwoods accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Hawkwoods drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanchez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanchez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanchez!
Sanchez scores with punches from side control.
Sanchez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sanchez cracks Hawkwoods with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hawkwoods takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A control attempt from Hawkwoods but he's now mounted!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawkwoods is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hawkwoods tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Hawkwoods is working hard here to advance position.
BOOM! Sanchez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hawkwoods is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez landing strikes from the mount and Hawkwoods is in trouble!
Sanchez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hawkwoods's face.
Sanchez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hawkwoods?

Sanchez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hawkwoods is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hawkwoods and Sanchez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hawkwoods some visible discomfort.
Hawkwoods takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hawkwoods takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sonny Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawkwoods is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanchez off and has taken his back!
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!
Hawkwoods throws a series of strikes and Sanchez wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Hawkwoods pushes him away.

Hawkwoods moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sanchez has worked his arm free - good work by Sanchez!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkwoods wants to control for a moment but Sanchez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hawkwoods trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.

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 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.
Hawkwoods wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hawkwoods has gone for a leg lock! Sanchez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hawkwoods's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hawkwoods throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.

Sanchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hawkwoods to the mat! Hawkwoods manages to get full guard.

Hawkwoods is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez postures up in Hawkwoods's guard and throws a big left but Hawkwoods blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hawkwoods working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez passes Hawkwoods's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hawkwoods is trying to control but can't.
Hawkwoods is looking to improve his position.

Hawkwoods looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez is nestled in close to Hawkwoods, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawkwoods on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hawkwoods misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez stalling.
Sanchez working Hawkwoods over with strikes.
Hawkwoods on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hawkwoods is trying to get back to full guard.

Hawkwoods looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Sanchez.

Hawkwoods is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Sanchez winds up and cracks Hawkwoods with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez lands strikes from half guard.

Hawkwoods actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Hawkwoods won't allow it.
Sanchez working Hawkwoods over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hawkwoods manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez stands up over Hawkwoods, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawkwoods throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Hawkwoods throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanchez trying to control but Hawkwoods is working from the bottom.

Hawkwoods is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez stands up over Hawkwoods, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
James Hawkwoods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonny Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

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