PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chico The Chihuahua LaBeco He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ares Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ares Sanchez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

The Chihuahua LaBeco He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico
vs
Sanchez

150 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

173 cm
22
146 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chico The Chihuahua LaBeco He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ares Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sanchez.

He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico not landing any meaningful shots this time.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez is trying is best to control the position here.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to hold on to He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico's head to control him but He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico postures up.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico not landing any meaningful shots this time.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
Sanchez is controlling He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico's trapped leg to prevent He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico from advancing to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanchez can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico manages to get himself to full guard.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chico The Chihuahua LaBeco He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ares Sanchez.

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sanchez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico struggling a bit here.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico is trying to get back to half guard.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico struggling a bit here.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanchez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico prevents Sanchez from moving into mount.
Sanchez taking a breather here.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanchez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico trying to remain calm as Sanchez controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chico The Chihuahua LaBeco He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico lands in his opponent's guard.

Sanchez has his feet on He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.

He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanchez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chico The Chihuahua LaBeco He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Sanchez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico The Chihuahua LaBeco He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico misses.

He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanchez was covering up waiting for the punch and He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico's guard. Nice move by Sanchez!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez controlling from the top position.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanchez passes He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico misses with a low kick.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanchez staying out of range there.

He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanchez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez stays in close to He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico's body and controls the position.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ares Sanchez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Sanchez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico has his hands on Sanchez's head, controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chico The Chihuahua LaBeco He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ares Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez misses with a takedown

and He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez seems keen to control He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico's posture.
Sanchez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico!
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico tries to get back to half guard but can't.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ares Sanchez wasn't active enough on the ground.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico has his takedown stuffed

and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into side control. He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here as Sanchez stalls from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ares Sanchez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
He Has Nice Hair From Porto Rico fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ares Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ares Sanchez!