PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dj Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is WALK BY PANTERA. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Sanchez
vs
Alexander

195 cm
42
275 lbs
26 - 10 - 0

225 cm
30
300 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dj Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexander thinks about the counter body kick.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.

Alexander shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alexander showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander looks to land a strike but Sanchez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alexander controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Alexander is proving a slippery customer.
Alexander slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez parries the strikes from Alexander easily there. Alexander is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sanchez to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Alexander is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanchez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sanchez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alexander tries to score with some ground and pound. Sanchez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez defending against the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Alexander creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sanchez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sanchez defending against the ground and pound.
Alexander creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Alexander trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away.
Alexander 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.
Alexander just content to control the position.
Alexander wants to control for a moment but Sanchez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sanchez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Alexander is stalling here. Sanchez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alexander seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sanchez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Alexander gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sanchez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alexander slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sanchez controlling from the full mount.

Sanchez has hold of Alexander's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alexander manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Alexander wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez trying to control but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Alexander tries to improve his position but Sanchez has taken his back! Sanchez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Alexander tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sanchez pushes Alexander away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dj Sanchez!
Dj Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.