PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Mcneill (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
Mcneill

183 cm
18
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 London, Marcello Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Mcneill!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcneill misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcneill is defended easily by Sanchez.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcneill doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Mcneill avoids it well.
Mcneill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Marcello Sanchez has been cut.
Marcello Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcneill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez throws a combination. Mcneill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanchez misses with a body shot

and Mcneill counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mcneill is standing up over Sanchez. Sanchez looks to escape but Mcneill dives into side control.
Sanchez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mcneill is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sanchez throws Mcneill to one side and escapes!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcneill throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcneill.
Marcello Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Mcneill.
Mcneill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Nice defenses there by Mcneill.
Sanchez misses with a body shot

and Mcneill moves into the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Mcneill has the dominant position.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Mcneill has him pinned against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Mcneill has the dominant position.
Mcneill is trying to pull guard but Sanchez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Mcneill breaks from the clinch.
Mcneill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Mcneill.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Mcneill tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcneill looks gassed!
Sanchez lands a jab to Mcneill's midsection.
Sanchez swings for the body but Mcneill moves out of range.
Mcneill darts in trying to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mcneill slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Mcneill avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Mcneill avoids a punch combination nicely.

Mcneill closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sanchez quickly recovers to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcneill perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez wants to stand back up but Mcneill manages to pass into side control.
Sanchez tries to escape but Mcneill is in control.
Mcneill misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mcneill is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sanchez's shoulder. That is not cool.

Mcneill is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanchez pushes Mcneill away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mcneill gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcneill decides to stand back up.
Sanchez takes a swing at Mcneill's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Mcneill shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanchez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcneill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcneill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez leaves Mcneill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez takes a swing at Mcneill's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Mcneill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Mcneill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcello Sanchez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcneill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Mcneill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mcneill misses with a head kick.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcneill.
Mcneill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Mcneill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Mcneill avoids a punch combination nicely.

Mcneill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mcneill manages to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcneill stops Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcneill not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Mcneill decides to stand up.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcneill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Mcneill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcneill.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Mcneill fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcello Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Mcneill.

Mcneill closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Mcneill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcneill wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mcneill passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sanchez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mcneill.
Sanchez really wants to buck Mcneill off and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcneill controlling the position easily from mount.
Mcneill sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sanchez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Mcneill has taken his back!

Mcneill has got one arm under Sanchez's chin. This could be trouble... Sanchez trying to control the other hand but Mcneill gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Sanchez has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Mcneill!