PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Warrior (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.

Sanchez
vs
Warrior

190 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 Las Vegas, Red Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Warrior drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Warrior misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Warrior looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Warrior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Warrior wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Warrior fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Warrior cracks Sanchez with a big elbow.

Warrior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior working the head with strikes.

Warrior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanchez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Warrior scoring with punches from side control.

Warrior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Warrior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanchez taking a bit of punishment here - Warrior scoring with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to control Warrior's posture but Warrior avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Warrior trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Warrior scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez trying to remain calm as Warrior controls from the top position.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Warrior connects with a decent elbow.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sanchez some visible discomfort.
Warrior in side control lands a decent elbow.
Warrior is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Warrior cracks Sanchez with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Warrior is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Warrior looks gassed!
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Warrior throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Warrior scoring with punches from side control.
Warrior taking a break here but Sanchez is having none of it and regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warrior is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanchez tries to bum rush Warrior with a series of wild strikes but Warrior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Warrior shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Warrior trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warrior is working away from the top position though.
Warrior drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez landing strikes from the bottom.
Warrior not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ultimate Warrior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warrior slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Warrior's head to control him but Warrior postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Warrior lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Warrior passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sanchez!

Warrior has hold of Sanchez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sanchez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Warrior is breathing heavily.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Warrior isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warrior on the ground.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Warrior tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Warrior lands a big elbow.
Warrior working Sanchez over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior raining down hammerfists from mount.
Warrior lands a big elbow.
Sanchez is in a horrible position here. Warrior smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Warrior gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Warrior lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Warrior cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Warrior cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Warrior tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Sanchez taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Warrior gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Warrior scoring with strikes but Sanchez is staying in there.
Warrior unloading with bombs!
Warrior working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Warrior landing shots from mount.
Warrior is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Warrior punishing his opponent with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Warrior.
Warrior raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Warrior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sanchez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Warrior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warrior just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warrior as he avoids it easily.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Warrior counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sanchez!
Warrior in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Warrior with good strikes from the mount here!
Sanchez is in a horrible position here. Warrior smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warrior lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Warrior lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Warrior breaks from Sanchez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Warrior dominating with strikes here.
Warrior controlling his opponent.

Warrior is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Warrior extends the arm and Sanchez is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ultimate Warrior!