PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derp Meme (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
Meme

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orlando Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Derp Meme!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meme shoots and misses

and Sanchez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Meme's guard.

Meme looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meme on the ground.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Meme working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Meme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meme keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.

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

Meme looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez passes Meme's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Meme tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanchez connects with a nice short shot to Meme's temple.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Meme is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Meme taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.

Meme is rocked!

Meme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily.
Meme is still in real trouble! Can Sanchez finish him?

Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meme is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.

Meme looking for submissions off his back.
Meme looks gassed!
Sanchez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meme tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Meme seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanchez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sanchez lands a big shot to the head and Meme winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Orlando Sanchez!