PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Stoppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sanchez
vs
Stoppers

188 cm
39
190 lbs
48 - 22 - 3

187 cm
42
201 lbs
50 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof
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Hellbent
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 48 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 50 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Stoppers!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoppers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
It seemed like Stoppers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoppers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook but Stoppers blocks it.
Stoppers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoppers misses the jab.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoppers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoppers scores with a punch to the head.
Stoppers blocks a jab.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoppers.
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoppers lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoppers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoppers throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoppers throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Stoppers.
Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stoppers in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses
and Stoppers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Stoppers.

Stoppers has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoppers.
Stoppers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Stoppers.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Stoppers controls the action.
Stoppers prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
A short right from Stoppers.
Sanchez looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Stoppers misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoppers.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Stoppers cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Stoppers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoppers's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Stoppers.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Stoppers wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanchez.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Stoppers counters with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Sanchez blocks the low kick.

Stoppers instigates a clinch.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoppers.
Stoppers lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Stoppers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoppers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoppers.
A right handed body shot lands from Stoppers.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Stoppers throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stoppers tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Stoppers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Stoppers avoiding damage.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stoppers slowing the pace effectively.
Stoppers lands a right hand.
Stoppers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stoppers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Stoppers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Stoppers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoppers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stoppers can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Stoppers misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stoppers.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoppers.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Stoppers lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Stoppers.
Stoppers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Stoppers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoppers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoppers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Stoppers dominated that round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stoppers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Stoppers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoppers.
Willy Stoppers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoppers moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoppers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Stoppers thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.

Stoppers moves into the clinch.
Stoppers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Stoppers avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stoppers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoppers stalling against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Stoppers misses with some punches.
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!
Stoppers pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Stoppers.
Sanchez being controlled against the cage.
Stoppers tries to stall but Sanchez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoppers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stoppers tries to stall but Sanchez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoppers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoppers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Willy Stoppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Stoppers moved out of range.
Jab from Stoppers.
Stoppers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoppers swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoppers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Stoppers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Stoppers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stoppers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Stoppers settles back down.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Stoppers ducks down to avoid it.
Stoppers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoppers scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoppers scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoppers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Stoppers flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanchez steps away.
Stoppers looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoppers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoppers.
Stoppers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Stoppers settles back down.
Stoppers looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Stoppers works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Sanchez jabs Stoppers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stoppers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Stoppers was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoppers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stoppers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
Sanchez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stoppers moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Stoppers didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez is looking to slow Stoppers down with leg kicks.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Stoppers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoppers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoppers blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stoppers fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stoppers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoppers misses with the head strike.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoppers controls his hands.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoppers throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Stoppers blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez trying to stall but Stoppers improves his position.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Stoppers backwards.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoppers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoppers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Stoppers lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stoppers leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Willy Stoppers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Stoppers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoppers throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoppers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
letting Stoppers counter with a right hand.
Stoppers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stoppers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez lands a jab.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoppers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoppers throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Stoppers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Stoppers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoppers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Stoppers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.

Stoppers moves into the clinch.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Sanchez tries to stall but Stoppers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stoppers misses with a body punch.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Stoppers fails to land.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stoppers misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stoppers lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Stoppers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Stoppers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoppers.
Stoppers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Stoppers.
Stoppers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Stoppers.

Sanchez is rocked!
Stoppers throws a big uppercut that drops Sanchez! More strikes from Stoppers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sanchez lies dazed against the cage as Stoppers celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Stoppers!
Willy Stoppers bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.