PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Clare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clare comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mas não Bate. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Clare
vs
Sanchez

178 cm
26
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

181 cm
25
174 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dustin Clare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into Clare's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sanchez trying to control but Clare is working from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Clare is retaining full guard.

Clare looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Clare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Clare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clare is keeping the position for now.
Clare looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clare keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Clare is defending well.

Sanchez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Clare rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sanchez's guard! Nice work there by Clare!
Clare looking to pass the guard.

Clare 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!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clare is trying to improve his position.
Clare is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Clare is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Clare wants to get back to full guard.

Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Clare is defending well.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Clare is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clare actively working from the bottom here.
Clare is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.

Clare looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clare slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Sanchez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clare has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanchez has managed to get both his arms back between Clare's legs - danger averted.
Sanchez won't allow Clare to sweep him here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Clare is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez passes into half guard.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Clare is controlling the position.
Sanchez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Clare!
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez trying to control but Clare is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paulo Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Clare shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clare tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clare to the ground. Clare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Clare as Sanchez shoots in.
Clare displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Dustin Clare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Sanchez.
Clare shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clare pinned against the cage. Clare gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Clare darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Clare into the cage.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clare.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Clare can't fight it off and eventually Sanchez manages to take the fight to the floor. Clare looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Clare has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.

Clare is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Clare keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Clare.
Clare is working hard here to advance position.

Clare throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez trying to control but Clare is working from the bottom.

Sanchez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Clare.
Horrible takedown by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Clare which made him look bad.
Clare is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Clare on that attempt.

Clare closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanchez to the mat! Sanchez manages to get full guard.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Clare looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sanchez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Clare has locked up a guillotine! Clare's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sanchez is holding on here and Clare must be using up a lot of energy. Sanchez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Clare gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dustin Clare!
A very excited looking Dustin Clare made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.