PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ara Vahaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Somebodies Going Get Hit- 3 6 Mafia. Vahaber has chosen Dr.Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that DJ Sanchez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily DJ Sanchez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Sanchez
vs
Vahaber

195 cm
21
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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Hellbent, Inc.

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DJ Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ara Vahaber!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vahaber pinned against the cage. Vahaber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vahaber lands a head kick. Sanchez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vahaber lands with a shot to the body.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Vahaber shows good takedown defense.
Vahaber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vahaber throws a shot to the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vahaber lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Vahaber does it's job there.
Vahaber throws a shot to the body.
Vahaber cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Sanchez scores with a takedown into Vahaber's guard.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vahaber swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Vahaber has wrist control.
Vahaber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vahaber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.

Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vahaber has Sanchez pulled in close to control his posture.
Vahaber tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Vahaber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vahaber keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vahaber is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Vahaber circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Vahaber tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vahaber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vahaber as he jumps to the side.
Vahaber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vahaber misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Vahaber sprawls well.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vahaber tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vahaber to the ground. Vahaber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vahaber lands a with a good body shot.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Vahaber circles away and keeps his distance.
Vahaber scores with a jab.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vahaber circles away.
Ara Vahaber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vahaber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vahaber lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Vahaber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vahaber throws a shot to the body.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Vahaber lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Vahaber, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Vahaber against the cage but Vahaber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vahaber works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Vahaber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vahaber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vahaber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vahaber tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vahaber to the ground. Vahaber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Vahaber which made him look bad.
Vahaber lands a slapping body shot.
DJ Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Vahaber.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Vahaber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Vahaber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Vahaber as Sanchez shoots in.
Vahaber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vahaber as he jumps to the side.
Vahaber throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Vahaber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber cracks Sanchez with an uppercut from hell and Sanchez crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Vahaber's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Sanchez is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Vahaber controlling from the top position.
Oh Sanchez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Vahaber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vahaber pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Vahaber not doing much here.

Vahaber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vahaber thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber working the head and body with strikes.
Vahaber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Vahaber is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.

Vahaber is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez gets back to full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vahaber sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Vahaber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vahaber wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Vahaber controlling from the top position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Vahaber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Vahaber tries to pass.
Vahaber trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sanchez could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vahaber trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ara Vahaber dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vahaber connects with a jab.
Vahaber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vahaber stuffs the takedown.
Vahaber scores with a jab to the body.
Vahaber stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vahaber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vahaber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Vahaber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vahaber pinned against the cage. Vahaber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Vahaber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Vahaber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vahaber as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vahaber pinned against the cage. Vahaber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vahaber throws a shot to the body.
Vahaber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.

Sanchez drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sanchez has gone for a leg lock! Vahaber slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sanchez's guard.
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!
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Vahaber controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Vahaber advances position into side control!

Vahaber tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vahaber creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sanchez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sanchez looking for a sweep but Vahaber has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sanchez taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.

Vahaber is working for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Vahaber has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vahaber is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Vahaber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vahaber.

Vahaber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Vahaber lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vahaber puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Vahaber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vahaber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vahaber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vahaber lands with a punch from half guard.
Vahaber prevents Sanchez from improving his position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vahaber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Vahaber defends easily.

Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.

Sanchez is looking for a triangle here but Vahaber uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
Sanchez is not content to let Vahaber control the position.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.

That's eight 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.
Vahaber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vahaber stuffs the takedown.
DJ Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vahaber works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Vahaber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Vahaber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vahaber misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Vahaber.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vahaber is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Vahaber circles away and we're back to standing.
Vahaber lands with a nice combination. Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
Vahaber lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vahaber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Vahaber shows good takedown defense.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vahaber swivels and escapes.
Vahaber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Vahaber sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Vahaber as Sanchez shoots in.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vahaber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ara Vahaber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vahaber lands a slapping body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vahaber's waist but Vahaber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Vahaber works over Sanchez's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horrible takedown by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Vahaber which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Vahaber sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vahaber lands with a shot to the body.
Vahaber jabs at Sanchez's body.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vahaber tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vahaber to the ground. Vahaber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vahaber swivels and escapes.
Nice body punch from Vahaber.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vahaber but Vahaber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vahaber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.

Vahaber throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Sanchez stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Vahaber follows into mount!

Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Vahaber maintains control.
Oh Sanchez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vahaber pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Vahaber maintains control.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez tries to improve his position but instead Vahaber has taken his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Vahaber.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez can't escape the position.

Vahaber is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sanchez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sanchez for a finish.
Sanchez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vahaber's guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
Vahaber lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanchez!
Vahaber landing shots from mount.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Vahaber has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vahaber dominating with strikes here.
Vahaber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
Vahaber lands a heavy elbow.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Vahaber defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vahaber stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Vahaber trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Vahaber wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.

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

Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Vahaber defends easily.
Vahaber cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
DJ Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Sanchez working for a triangle but Vahaber defends it easily.

Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vahaber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vahaber passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to sweep but Vahaber has passed to side control!
Sanchez tries to bench press Vahaber off him but Vahaber keeps the position.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Vahaber prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Vahaber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanchez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Vahaber has control of the leg.
Vahaber trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vahaber scores with a couple of nice shots.

Vahaber is working for a kimura but Sanchez is defending it quite comfortably.

Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Vahaber sits in half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Vahaber shows good takedown defense.

Sanchez scores a takedown into full mount!

Sanchez wants to finish this one by submission but Vahaber is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanchez.

Sanchez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Sanchez goes for an armbar but Vahaber turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vahaber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ara Vahaber really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vahaber closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Vahaber which made him look bad.
Vahaber misses with a head kick.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vahaber as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vahaber jabs at Sanchez's body.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Vahaber sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vahaber lands a nice looking body shot.
Vahaber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vahaber tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vahaber to the ground. Vahaber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahaber digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Vahaber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Vahaber throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Vahaber digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
Vahaber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vahaber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vahaber scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vahaber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Vahaber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vahaber pinned against the cage. Vahaber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Vahaber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vahaber cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Vahaber with a jab.
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!
Vahaber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Vahaber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ara Vahaber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vahaber is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Vahaber circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Vahaber. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Vahaber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice cross by Vahaber.
Vahaber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vahaber's waist but Vahaber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Vahaber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vahaber lands a body shot.
Vahaber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Vahaber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanchez shoots in but Vahaber avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Vahaber sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanchez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vahaber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vahaber paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Sanchez gets the takedown into side control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vahaber is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Sanchez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vahaber prevents Sanchez from improving position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Sanchez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vahaber is trying to escape and Sanchez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vahaber is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sanchez! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DJ Sanchez!
DJ Sanchez retains his heavyweight title!