PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenard Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Monster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sanchez
vs
Monster

185 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

201 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lenard Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Monster!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sanchez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monster avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanchez.
Monster can't break the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Sanchez jumps guard and drags Monster to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Monster 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!
Monster tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez taking a breather here.
Monster is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanchez off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster keeps control of the position as Sanchez tries to break free.
Monster is trying to stick to Sanchez's back but Sanchez is turning into Monster. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Monster's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sanchez.
Sanchez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sanchez wants to stand but Monster has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monster on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Monster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Monster looks winded!
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monster is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Lenard Sanchez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Sanchez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Monster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanchez is in Monster's guard.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monster is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Lenard Sanchez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sanchez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanchez prevents Monster from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monster trying to control from the bottom.
Monster is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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!

Lenard Sanchez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Monster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Monster won't let him.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Sanchez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Monster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Monster's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monster being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to stand but Monster is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lenard Sanchez.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monster is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Monster circles away and we're back to standing.
Monster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Monster moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster wants to clinch.
Monster misses with a takedown

so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Monster is proving hard to escape from.
Sanchez controlling from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Monster's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lenard Sanchez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Monster looks to land a combination. Sanchez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Sanchez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Monster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here.
Sanchez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a strike but Monster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Monster wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Monster has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanchez is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenard Sanchez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Monster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monster sprawls well. Monster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Monster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Monster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Sanchez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Monster did well to prevent Sanchez getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez wants to stand but Monster has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is controlling the pace.
Monster trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez slows the pace down in half guard.
Monster is trying to control but can't.

We're going to have a standup here because Lenard Sanchez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Monster tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monster circles away.
A head kick misses from Monster.
Monster misses with a head kick.

Sanchez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Monster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Monster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Monster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez 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.
Monster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster is looking to stand but Monster has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Sanchez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Monster fails to move to back control.
Joe Monster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lenard Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lenard Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanchez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

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