Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 190: Logan v Assndrop
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1##TD#
Sanchez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brillo's half guard.
Brillo wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Brillo is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Brillo won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
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 content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brillo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Brillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo lands with a few short shots to the body.
Brillo moves into full guard.
Sanchez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Sanchez stands and throws Brillo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brillo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanchez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Brillo!
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brillo is looking to escape. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez tries to control but Brillo wriggling away. #SUB#
Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brillo is on top in guard.
Brillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brillo landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Brillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Brillo scoring with some ground and pound.
Brillo preventing the sweep.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brillo wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez moves into full mount! Brillo won't be happy about that!
Brillo 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.
Sanchez looking to control but Brillo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Brillo tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez looking to control but Brillo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brillo is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Sanchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brillo to the mat! Brillo manages to get full guard.
Sanchez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez is pushing down on Brillo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brillo is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez prevents Brillo from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Brillo defending well.
Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sanchez trying to control but Brillo is having none of it. #T1#
Brillo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sanchez works his way into side control.
Sanchez laying and praying for a moment but Brillo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brillo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sanchez jumps into side control!
Brillo is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Brillo is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Brillo can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brillo keeps working.
Sanchez works to advance to full mount. Brillo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Sanchez goes for an armbar but Brillo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Brillo. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Brillo distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Brillo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brillo defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brillo stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Brillo works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brillo defends it easily.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brillo wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez trying to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brillo lands a couple of digs.
Brillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brillo landing with the ground and pound.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Brillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brillo is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jesus Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A combination from Brillo does no damage. #TD#
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brillo is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Brillo is working from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to move to mount but Brillo blocks the move with his legs.
Brillo sneaks back into half guard.
Brillo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control. Brillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brillo can do to turn this around?#T1#
Brillo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Brillo defending well. #SUB#
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brillo is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Brillo tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Brillo wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez is looking to pass Brillo's guard but actually Brillo recovers to full guard.
Amarillo Brillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Sanchez advances position into side control!
Brillo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brillo is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Brillo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sanchez is not content to let Brillo control the position.#T3#
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Brillo has control of the leg.
Sanchez taking some punishment here, with Brillo in his half guard.
Brillo is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Brillo there.
Brillo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez keeping hold of Brillo's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brillo lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Brillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brillo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Brillo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brillo is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brillo chips away with some ground and pound.
Brillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brillo scoring with some ground and pound.
Jesus Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brillo cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amarillo Brillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WVT 181: Matikainen v Hussein
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Murphy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Sanchez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Murphy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Murphy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Murphy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Murphy connects with a massive shot to the dome! #CUT2#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Murphy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Murphy has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T1#
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Sanchez pulls Murphy in close to his closed guard and prevents Murphy from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. #REVR#
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Murphy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez is looking to pass into half guard but Murphy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Murphy is in guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Murphy cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Murphy scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Murphy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Murphy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Jesus Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Murphy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanchez to the ground. Murphy is now in Sanchez's guard.
Murphy is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Murphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Murphy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy landing with the ground and pound.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Murphy won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here. #T2#
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murphy won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Murphy is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murphy lands a couple of digs.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Murphy won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here. #T3#
Murphy content to stall in guard here.
Sanchez has control of Murphy's left arm, preventing Murphy from doing any damage.
Murphy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4##TD2#
Murphy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanchez on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanchez's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Sanchez won't allow Murphy to get back to his feet.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard. #REVB#
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Murphy drives through with a takedown into Sanchez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Murphy won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Paddy Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Murphy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murphy landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Sanchez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sanchez working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. #REVR#
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Murphy managing to control the position.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez works his way into side control. #SUB#
Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murphy, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Sanchez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Murphy is trying to escape and Sanchez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Murphy is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sanchez! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WVT 174: Matikainen v Logan
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Bokhchuud, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Bokhchuud against the cage but Bokhchuud circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bokhchuud tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bokhchuud lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bokhchuud keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bokhchuud doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bokhchuud shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bokhchuud is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sanchez looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Bokhchuud wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bokhchuud 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.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bokhchuud is retaining full guard.
Bokhchuud keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez won't allow Bokhchuud to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bokhchuud is retaining full guard.
Sanchez stops Bokhchuud from standing up.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bokhchuud wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bokhchuud wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling him.
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.
Bokhchuud is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bokhchuud wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Bokhchuud keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Bokhchuud wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bokhchuud defends it nicely.
Bokhchuud stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bokhchuud wants it to stay on the feet.
Bokhchuud closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bokhchuud defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Bokhchuud into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bokhchuud.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short left from Bokhchuud.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Bokhchuud is controlling the position.
Sanchez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bokhchuud gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bokhchuud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Bokhchuud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bokhchuud lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Bokhchuud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bokhchuud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bokhchuud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sanchez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bokhchuud can turn it around.
Bokhchuud lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bokhchuud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Bokhchuud scores with a knee to the head.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Bokhchuud is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bokhchuud digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Bokhchuud tried to score with a low kick but Sanchez checks it.
Bokhchuud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
Bokhchuud tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Bokhchuud counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sanchez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bokhchuud manages to pass to mount!
Bokhchuud wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bokhchuud has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez stops Bokhchuud from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Still in half guard, Sanchez seems content to control.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bokhchuud is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well. #ES2#
Bokhchuud has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sanchez is on him like a limpet, forcing Bokhchuud back against the cage.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bokhchuud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bokhchuud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez darts in looking for a takedown but Bokhchuud gets double underhooks and turns Sanchez into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bokhchuud prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Bokhchuud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.#T3#
Nice body punch from Bokhchuud - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Bokhchuud won't allow it.
Sanchez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bokhchuud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Bokhchuud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bokhchuud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bokhchuud scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Bokhchuud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Bokhchuud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bokhchuud landing knees to the head. #CUT2#Jesus Sanchez's cut is getting worse.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Bokhchuud prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Bokhchuud. #T4#
Bokhchuud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A body shot lands from Bokhchuud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud prevents the takedown attempt.
Bokhchuud lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a nice knee to the body.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
Bokhchuud connects with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right handed body shot lands from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khuchtei Bokhchuud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
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!#R3#
Bokhchuud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bokhchuud slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Bokhchuud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bokhchuud clinches.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bokhchuud pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bokhchuud lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Bokhchuud. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Bokhchuud sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice elbow from Bokhchuud. #T1#
Bokhchuud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bokhchuud lands a right hand.
Bokhchuud working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Bokhchuud gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Bokhchuud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bokhchuud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bokhchuud stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
A short right from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside.
Bokhchuud gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Bokhchuud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bokhchuud lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bokhchuud prevents it.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside.
Bokhchuud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Bokhchuud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bokhchuud lands a body punch.
Bokhchuud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple.
Bokhchuud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bokhchuud connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bokhchuud stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez. #T3#
Bokhchuud scores with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud lands a damaging elbow.
Bokhchuud presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Bokhchuud.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple.
A hook to the body from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow.
Bokhchuud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bokhchuud pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bokhchuud scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bokhchuud.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bokhchuud throws a low kick but Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Bokhchuud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bokhchuud fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bokhchuud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Sanchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bokhchuud to the mat! Bokhchuud manages to get full guard.
Bokhchuud is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez controlling from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Bokhchuud has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sanchez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bokhchuud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
After the big win, Khuchtei Bokhchuud made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WVT 166: Halsti v Thibbs Jr
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crawley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Crawley clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crawley prevents it.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Crawley.
Crawley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Crawley lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Crawley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Crawley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crawley stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez wants to break free but Crawley has control.
Crawley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Crawley scores with a shoulder strike.
Crawley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. #T1#
Crawley lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Nice body punch from Crawley.
Crawley digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crawley.
A nice left hand lands by Crawley.
Nice body punch from Crawley - that landed with a thud.
Crawley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Crawley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crawley scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Crawley on the inside.
Crawley works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Crawley.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Crawley as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Crawley scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Crawley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping body kick lands there for Crawley.#KD2#
Crawley cracks Sanchez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sanchez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crawley finish him? #ROC2#Sanchez is rocked!
Crawley measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Sanchez! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Billy Crawley!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Crawley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 157: Thibodeaux Jr v Steve
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
San with a hook.
San lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. San sprawls well.
San waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Sanchez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
San is looking for a sweep.
San can't do much from the bottom here.
San is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on San's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
San is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
San prevents Sanchez from improving position.
San is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control San haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
San wants to control but Sanchez postures up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom.
Sanchez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
San is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
San wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
San 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
San really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as San is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Sanchez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
San is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
San tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez trying to control but San is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
San manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
San scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
San throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by San.
San lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance. #TD2#
Sanchez looking to score a takedown here. San is defending well but Sanchez drives through and ends up in San's guard.#SUB#
San working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. San knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
San is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Sanchez wants to control but San is keeping him busy.
San is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back!
San has the hooks in. Sanchez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
San is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sanchez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sanchez for a finish.
Sanchez is in bad spot here. #SUB#
San has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
San wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.#SUB#
Sanchez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of San's arms. #T2#
Sanchez trying to control the hands but San breaks the grip.
San controlling well, preventing Sanchez from escaping the position. #SUB#
Sanchez showing good submission defense here.
Sanchez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
San content to control rather than advance.
Sanchez is pressing down on San's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Sanchez controls San momentarily but San frees himself.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
San passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. San is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
San trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away. #SUB#
San is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
San prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shichiroji San dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
San scores with a nice right hand.
San moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
San scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but San wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
San is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
San wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
San is really struggling to control Sanchez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
San working away.#T1##SUB#
San is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
San wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Sanchez sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
San is working for a kimura but Sanchez is defending it quite comfortably.
San prevents Sanchez from improving his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
San is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Jesus Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
San is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Sanchez controls San momentarily but San frees himself. #T3#
San trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sanchez working for a triangle but San defends it easily.
Sanchez can't keep his opponent in guard - San advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
San wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
San trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sanchez passes San's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but San is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shichiroji San showed his dominance in that final round.
I think San has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shichiroji San!
A less than humble Shichiroji San misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WVT 156: Anderson v Torvik
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Immanuel can pounce on him.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Immanuel sprawls well.
Immanuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Immanuel connects with a body shot.#TD#
Sanchez scores with a takedown into Immanuel's guard.
Sanchez stands and throws Immanuel's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Sanchez has an Americana. Immanuel didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sanchez is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sanchez hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jesus Sanchez!
A less than humble Jesus Sanchez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Yeshua Immanuel spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.

Event: WVT 144: San v Souza
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1##CL#
Gracie forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanchez blocks the elbow strike.
Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanchez can't get the takedown.
Gracie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Bryan Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Sanchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Gracie gets a clinch.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Jesus Sanchez's cut even more.
Gracie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Sanchez avoids a wild elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanchez takes one on the button.#CUT#The cut above Jesus Sanchez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Jesus Sanchez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gracie.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jesus Sanchez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bryan Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Bryan Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT 141: Takahashi v Siale
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1##TD2#
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!
Cider wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
My spies in Bloody death gym inform me that Sanchez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cider prevents Sanchez from moving into mount.
Sanchez controlling the position.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Cider is working from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to control but Cider is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Cider is defending well. #T1#
Sanchez trying to control the position but Cider is working away.
Sanchez tries to move to mount but Cider blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cider prevents Sanchez from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez wants to control but Cider is keeping him busy.
Sanchez tries to move to mount but Cider blocks the move with his legs.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Sanchez trying to control the action but Cider is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cider keeps working.
Sanchez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cider!
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Cider is squirming around nicely.
Cider wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Cider is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Cider tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cider sprawls well. Cider wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Cider looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Cider scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Cider counters with a nice uppercut.
Deepen Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cider tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cider to the ground. Cider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cider misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Cider connects with a single shot there.
Cider lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanchez backs up against the cage. #TD2#
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cider!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez working away.
Sanchez advances nicely into full mount.
Sanchez trying to control but Cider is having none of it.
Cider on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cider tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sanchez won't let Cider get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez wants to control but instead Cider manages to regain half guard.
Sanchez passes to full mount!
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Sanchez tries to control but Cider wriggling away.
Cider knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez prevents Cider from getting the reversal.#T3#
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez looking to control but Cider is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jesus Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cider is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Sanchez has control of Cider's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cider regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cider is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cider tries to buck Sanchez off but he can't manage it.
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.
Cider tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.#SUB2#
Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cider turns into him and now he's in Sanchez's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deepen Cider dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cider throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into Cider's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sanchez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cider!
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Sanchez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Cider defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sanchez. #T1##SUB2#
Sanchez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanchez controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Sanchez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cider is now in Sanchez's guard. A big mistake from Sanchez there, giving up the dominant position!
Cider stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Cider has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Cider has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Sanchez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cider is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Sanchez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cider is staying active.
Cider prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Cider defends easily.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Cider postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Cider won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Cider keeps moving.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Cider is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Cider is having none of it.
Sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WVT 128: Sector v Custer
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meredith counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Meredith punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez shoots and misses
and Meredith counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meredith but Meredith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Meredith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meredith pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
Meredith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meredith as he avoids it easily.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Meredith counters with a crisp one two that drops Sanchez! Meredith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sanchez to his feet! Sanchez is in big trouble!#ROC2#Sanchez is rocked!
Ted Meredith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Meredith lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Sanchez is looking to close the distance but Meredith sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Sanchez crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Sanchez is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ted Meredith!
An out of breath Ted Meredith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 117: Surianglek v Assndrop
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Steve.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sanchez showed some decent athleticism there.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Steve defends it.
Steve holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Steve is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sanchez wants to control but instead Steve manages to regain half guard.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Steve defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
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.#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steve doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
Sanchez controlling the action here.#T2#
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Steve defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez passes to full mount!
Sanchez trying to control but Steve is having none of it. #T3#
Steve keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanchez wants to control but instead Steve manages to regain half guard.
Steve won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Sanchez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Steve is defending well.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steve keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steve is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Steve is defending the position.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Steve is having none of it.
Well, if Sanchez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stoner Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steve bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jesus Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
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.#R2#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Steve, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Steve against the cage but Steve circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily#KD2#
and Steve counters with a nice right hand that sends Sanchez toppling to the canvas! Sanchez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Steve finish him?!
Sanchez shoots and misses #KD2#
and Steve counters with a nice right hand that sends Sanchez toppling to the canvas! Sanchez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Steve finish him?!#ROC2#Sanchez is rocked!#CUT2#Jesus Sanchez's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve counters with a big left hand that crumples Sanchez! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stoner Steve!
Stoner Steve seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 115: Melondov v Vunipola 2
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Redman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redman.
Sanchez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Redman lands the left hand.#TD2#
Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez controls Redman momentarily but Redman frees himself.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redman is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Redman scoring with some ground and pound.
Redman landing with the ground and pound.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez trying to control but Redman is working from the bottom. #T1#
Redman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.
Sanchez trying to control but Redman is working from the bottom.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Redman looking to control.
Sanchez is pushing down on Redman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redman is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Redman is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Redman reverses the position - he's now on top in Sanchez's guard. #T2#
Sanchez is trying to keep Redman in close.
Redman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Redman controlling him for the moment.
Redman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Redman trying to control here.
Sanchez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Redman!
Sanchez can't control as he wanted to and Redman manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T3#
Sanchez controlling the pace.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but Redman is working away. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redman defends it well.
Sanchez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Redman!
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 controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Sanchez goes for an armbar but Redman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Redman. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Redman pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Redman postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow.
Redman with a nice head shot there.
Redman 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.
Redman working some strikes from top position.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Redman stands up over Sanchez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Redman cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sanchez advances position into side control!
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!
Sanchez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Redman dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Redman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Sanchez gets the takedown into side control.
Redman tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sanchez tries to get the hooks in deep but Redman pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Sanchez has got one arm under Redman's chin. This could be trouble... Redman trying to control the other hand but Sanchez gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Redman has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesus Sanchez!
A less than humble Jesus Sanchez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WVT 109: Machado v Torvik 2
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Cider counters with a left to the body.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Cider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cider napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cider prevents Sanchez from moving into mount.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Cider is working away. #T1##SUB#
Sanchez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cider is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Sanchez!
In his post fight interview, Jesus Sanchez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT 99: Simone v Halsti
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Silva with a nice cross.#TD#
Silva gets caught napping as Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva has Sanchez pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez passes into half guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back!
Silva controls the action.
Silva scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #T1#
Silva scores with punches to the body.
Sanchez rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Silva looking for the choke but no joy.
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.
Silva controlling the position well here. Sanchez rolled but Silva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sanchez rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position.
Sanchez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sanchez's face.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva is landing with some decent strikes but Sanchez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Silva lands a heavy elbow.
Silva tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away. #T2#
Sanchez regains half guard.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT2#Jesus Sanchez's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Silva trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Silva passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez looking to control.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Silva stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.
Sanchez tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Sanchez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Silva lands a few punches from side control.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Sanchez from advancing to side control.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez being controlled here momentarily.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez is trying to keep Silva in close. #T4#
Silva is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva postures up.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Silva cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva cracks Sanchez with a good jab.#TD2#
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Sanchez has the hooks in. Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Sanchez has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Silva! Can he survive? No! He's out! Sanchez gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WVT 91: Torvik v Tchusuk
Date: Apr 14, 2023

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Wolf.
Wolf tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolf moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wolf clobbers Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wolf fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Sanchez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wolf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.#T1#
Sanchez pushes down on Wolf's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanchez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sanchez controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez trying to control but Wolf is having none of it. #T2#
Sanchez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wolf is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sanchez controlling from the full mount.
Wolf is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Wolf 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.
Wolf is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Sanchez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wolf has worked his arm free - good work by Wolf!
Sanchez wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy. #T3#
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Sanchez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Sanchez has hold of Wolf's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Wolf tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sanchez cranks the arm and Wolf screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Wolf, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT 85: Machado v Torvik
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexandrov down to the mat. Alexandrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Alexandrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Sanchez has hold of one of Alexandrov's legs. Alexandrov is fighting the takedown attempt but Sanchez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alexandrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov trying to control the position. #T1#
Sanchez trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Alexandrov forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Alexandrov keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexandrov down to the mat. Alexandrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexandrov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Alexandrov fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB#
Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alexandrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Alexandrov defends it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexandrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandrov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexandrov is looking to escape. #T3#
Alexandrov tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez trying to control but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Alexandrov wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Alexandrov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Alexandrov is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alexandrov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Alexandrov reaches up and holds on to Sanchez to control the position.#SUB#
Sanchez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Alexandrov tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Alexandrov is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Alexandrov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jesus Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Alexandrov crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez has Alexandrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexandrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
Alexandrov stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Alexandrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez has Alexandrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexandrov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alexandrov scores with a body shot.
Alexandrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and Alexandrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Sanchez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alexandrov can't fight it off and eventually Sanchez manages to take the fight to the floor. Alexandrov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alexandrov wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling him. #T2#
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanchez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alexandrov!
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alexandrov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Alexandrov 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.
Sanchez looking to control but Alexandrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alexandrov tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
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.#SUB#
Sanchez looking to secure an arm triangle but Alexandrov defends it well. #ES2#
Alexandrov bucks up and throws Sanchez to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Alexandrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Alexandrov has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexandrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Alexandrov jumps guard and drags Sanchez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alexandrov is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Sanchez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexandrov keeps working.
Alexandrov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sanchez moves into full mount! #SUB#
Sanchez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alexandrov is surviving well by controlling Sanchez's body position as best he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexandrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov. #BC2#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Alexandrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexandrov is working Sanchez over against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov landing knees to the head.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alexandrov prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Alexandrov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sanchez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexandrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Alexandrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov. #T2#
Alexandrov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Alexandrov decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez postures up.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov looking to control.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Sanchez isn't so interested in that idea.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Alexandrov trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Alexandrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #ES2#
Alexandrov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sanchez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3##TD2#
Alexandrov jumps into guard, dragging Sanchez to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is pushing down on Alexandrov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alexandrov is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Alexandrov defends it.
Alexandrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Alexandrov won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount. #T4#
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Alexandrov is a slippery customer.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanchez passes to side control.
Sanchez working away.
Alexandrov is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanchez moves into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexandrov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 77: Machado v Halsti
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shutes misses with a straight left. #TD#
Sanchez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shutes did well to prevent Sanchez getting side control.
Shutes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Shutes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sanchez escapes and throws Shutes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Shutes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shutes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanchez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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 passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shutes!
Sanchez trying to control but Shutes is having none of it.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shutes tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
Shutes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Sanchez trying to control but Shutes is having none of it.
Shutes can't escape the position.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shutes is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shutes is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Shutes is squirming around nicely.
Shutes is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shutes is looking to escape.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Shutes is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez avoids the attempt from Shutes to control.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shutes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez trying to control but Shutes is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Shutes.
Shutes wants to counter with a clinch but Sanchez pushes him away.#TD#
Sanchez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shutes on his heels. He'll look to pass Shutes's guard now, I'm sure.
Shutes has Sanchez pulled in close to control his posture.
Shutes looking to control.
Sanchez pushing down on Shutes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shutes is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shutes can't escape the position. #T1#
Shutes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Sanchez wants to finish this one by submission but Shutes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to control but Shutes is having none of it.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
Sanchez looking to control but Shutes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shutes is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Sanchez trying to control but Shutes is having none of it.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shutes tries to buck Sanchez off but he can't manage it.
Shutes is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Shutes tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shutes is looking to escape.
Shutes holds on for dear life.#T3#
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shutes is looking to escape.
Sanchez controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Sanchez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shutes is now in Sanchez's guard. A big mistake from Sanchez there, giving up the dominant position!
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Shutes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Shutes from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Shutes gets to his feet - Sanchez follows without any prompting. #T4#
Jab from Shutes.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shutes avoids it really well and circles away.
Shutes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shutes counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shutes. That's going to slow Sanchez down. #TD#
Sanchez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Shutes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sanchez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shutes can do to turn this around?
Shutes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wesley Shutes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Shutes shows good takedown defense.
Shutes lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick from Shutes.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Shutes circles away easily
letting Shutes counter with a right hand.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shutes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Shutes scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez moves forwards but Shutes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Shutes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Shutes does it's job there.
Shutes connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Shutes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shutes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Nice cross by Shutes.
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jesus Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Shutes tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shutes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shutes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shutes wants it to stay on the feet.
Shutes stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Shutes circles away easily
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Shutes counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Shutes throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shutes sprawls and moves away.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Shutes gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shutes.
Shutes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shutes stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez has Shutes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shutes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shutes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shutes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shutes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
Shutes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Shutes stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Shutes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanchez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shutes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shutes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Shutes sprawls well.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Shutes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shutes lands the left hand.
Shutes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shutes as he jumps to the side.
Shutes tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez is wise to it.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shutes avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Shutes scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Shutes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shutes, as that shot connected.
Shutes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shutes counters with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shutes 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wesley Shutes!
Wesley Shutes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: WVT 66: Melondov v Svyatogor
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Teteny feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sanchez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sanchez seems keen to control Teteny's posture.
Teteny preventing the sweep.
Sanchez is trying to keep Teteny in close.
Teteny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Teteny stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Teteny puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Teteny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Teteny eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Teteny avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet. #T1#
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teteny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teteny trying to control the position.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teteny is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Teteny keeps moving.
Teteny keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sanchez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sanchez pushes down on Teteny's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanchez works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Sanchez stalls from top position.
Sanchez advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Teteny holds of for dear life.
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Sanchez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Teteny is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Teteny and Sanchez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sanchez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Teteny's legs.
Sanchez controls the position from side control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanchez tries to move to mount but Teteny blocks the move with his legs.
Sanchez wants to control but Teteny is keeping him busy.
Sanchez wants to control for a moment but Teteny uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Teteny has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Sanchez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Teteny quickly recovers to half guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Teteny defending well.
Sanchez is looking to stall here but Teteny recovers full guard.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Teteny has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Sanchez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Teteny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Teteny keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez passes Teteny's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teteny can do to turn this around?
Teteny is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanchez controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Teteny has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Sanchez's lack of action.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Teteny knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Sanchez controlling the action here.
Teteny wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Teteny won't allow it.
Sanchez works his way into full mount!
Sanchez controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanchez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez is trying to control here but Teteny has managed to regain half guard.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Teteny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Teteny pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Sanchez has picked Teteny up - he's going for a ride! Sanchez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Teteny is a slippery customer.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Teteny is defending the position.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Teteny is working from the bottom.
Teteny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teteny keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Teteny wants to get back to full guard.
Teteny is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Teteny avoid being mounted?
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Teteny defends it.
Sanchez works his way into side control.
Teteny manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanchez's best efforts.
Teteny tries to kick Sanchez off but Sanchez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sanchez is looking to pass Teteny's guard but actually Teteny recovers to full guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teteny is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Teteny wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown into Teteny's guard.
Sanchez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Teteny is pulling down on Sanchez's head to control his posture.
Sanchez trying to control but Teteny is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Teteny gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Teteny has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Teteny!
Sanchez trying to control the position. #T4#
Sanchez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Teteny is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Teteny wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Teteny must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sanchez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Teteny uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Teteny wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanchez, who protects the arm well.
Sanchez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Teteny off and has taken his back!
Teteny is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sanchez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teteny tries to escape the position.
Daaniel Teteny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesus Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesus Sanchez.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WVT 60: Machado v Edwards 2
Date: Jan 06, 2023

#R1#
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
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 moves into full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Sanchez pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Sanchez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there!
Sanchez wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.#T2#
Sanchez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Sanchez to control.
Gracie tries to break free. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Sanchez trying to control momentarily. #T3#
Gracie trying to control the hands but Sanchez breaks the grip.
Gracie is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sanchez is staying active.
Gracie tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sanchez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Sanchez tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Gracie right now. #T4#
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Sanchez keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Sanchez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sanchez controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez can't control as he wanted to and Gracie manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Sanchez shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gracie 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.#SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sanchez doesn't defend quickly enough and Gracie has managed to lock this one up! Can Sanchez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gracie on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WVT 55: McDonald v Veainu
Date: Dec 16, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Toivonen darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Toivonen is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Toivonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Toivonen. Toivonen maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Toivonen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanchez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Toivonen wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez advances position into side control!
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but Toivonen denies him.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Toivonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toivonen gets back to half guard.#T1#
Sanchez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sanchez looking to control but Toivonen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toivonen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Toivonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toivonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toivonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toivonen holds on and takes a little breather.
Toivonen trying to strike off his back. #T2#
Toivonen trying to control the position here.
Sanchez pushes down on Toivonen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Toivonen is looking to improve his position.
Toivonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Toivonen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sanchez is staying active.
Toivonen is doing well to control the position and prevent Sanchez from advancing to side control.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Toivonen is defending the position.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Toivonen is having none of it. #T3#
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Toivonen is defending well.
Toivonen trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Toivonen is not content to let Sanchez control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Sanchez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sanchez lands in his opponent's guard.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez trying to move into half guard but instead Toivonen has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Toivonen tries to pass.
Toivonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Toivonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Toivonen postures up.
Toivonen wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Toivonen stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Toivonen from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toivonen wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toivonen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Toivonen drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Toivonen has Sanchez pressed against the cage.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Toivonen stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez wants a takedown. #BC2#
Toivonen breaks the clinch.
Toivonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Toivonen misses.
Sanchez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Toivonen gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Toivonen just leaning against Sanchez, taking a breather.
Toivonen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Toivonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toivonen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Toivonen gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Toivonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Toivonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Toivonen has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Toivonen.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Toivonen fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Toivonen closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Sanchez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Toivonen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Toivonen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sanchez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Toivonen can turn it around.#BC2#
Toivonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Toivonen. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into Toivonen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Toivonen keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Toivonen pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Toivonen is keeping the position.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Toivonen keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toivonen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Toivonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Toivonen is retaining full guard.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Toivonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toivonen is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Toivonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Toivonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Toivonen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sanchez!
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Toivonen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Toivonen is retaining full guard.
Toivonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Toivonen keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otso Toivonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.#TD#
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez trying to move into half guard but instead Toivonen has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Toivonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Toivonen from controlling successfully.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toivonen's guard. #REVR#
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toivonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Toivonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Toivonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Toivonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toivonen is one step ahead there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toivonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toivonen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Toivonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sanchez gets full guard.
Toivonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Toivonen stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sanchez prevents Toivonen from improving his position.
Sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Sanchez is trying to control. Toivonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toivonen wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Toivonen won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Toivonen trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Toivonen can't escape the position.
Sanchez can't control as he wanted to and Toivonen manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T4#
Toivonen is concentrating on defense, preventing Sanchez from advancing position.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Toivonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Toivonen defends it.
Sanchez is trying to control. Toivonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Toivonen is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez is really struggling to control Toivonen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Toivonen tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CWC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 02, 2022

180 cm
40 yrs
180 lbs

185 cm
38 yrs
178 lbs

Sanchez

Serronen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sanchez gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sanchez (4) vs (0) Serronen
Sanchez trying to control the position but Serronen is working away. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but Serronen denies him.
Sanchez wants to control but Serronen is keeping him busy.
Serronen tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez staying calm.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serronen keeps working. #T1#
Serronen regains half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Serronen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Serronen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serronen keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez won't allow Serronen to sweep him here. #T2#
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (7) vs (0) Serronen
Serronen prevents Sanchez from improving position. #SUB#
Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Serronen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Serronen!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (9) vs (0) Serronen#SUB#
Sanchez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Serronen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Serronen!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (9) vs (2) Serronen
Serronen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Serronen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (11) vs (2) Serronen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Serronen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sanchez trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Serronen is retaining full guard.
Sanchez stands and throws Serronen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (14) vs (2) Serronen
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serronen keeps working. #T4#
Sanchez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Serronen's legs.
Sanchez has knee on belly momentarily but Serronen bucks him off and regains half guard.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serronen keeps working.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Serronen won't allow it.
Serronen is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Serronen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez is pressing down on Serronen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Serronen is holding on for now.
Serronen wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Serronen gets full guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serronen is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez is looking to pass into half guard but Serronen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Serronen is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (14) vs (4) Serronen#T6#
Serronen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Serronen wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Serronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Serronen postures up.
Sanchez managing to control the position.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (16) vs (4) Serronen
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Serronen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (16) vs (6) Serronen
Sanchez looking to control.
Serronen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Serronen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Serronen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard. #T8#
Serronen is stalling in the full guard.
Serronen passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Serronen is very close to passing his half guard.
Serronen trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez working a defensive guard but Serronen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (16) vs (9) Serronen#T9#
Sanchez tries to buck Serronen off but Serronen is having none of it.
Sanchez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Serronen keeps him under control.
Sanchez is looking to control Serronen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Serronen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Serronen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Serronen is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Serronen has control of the leg.
Serronen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Serronen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Serronen has control of the leg. #T11#
Sanchez wants to control but Serronen is keeping busy.
Sanchez is trying to control but Serronen manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (16) vs (12) Serronen
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Serronen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Serronen trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it. #T12#
Serronen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Serronen fails to advance to Sanchez's back.
Serronen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Serronen content just to control the position here. #T13#
It looks like Serronen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Serronen avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
Sanchez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sanchez (16) vs (15) Serronen
Serronen controlling well, preventing Sanchez from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T14#
Serronen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sanchez wants to escape the position.
Serronen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sanchez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Serronen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Serronen gets his hands free as Sanchez looks to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez takes the fight on points by 16 to 15.
A less than humble Jesus Sanchez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CWC 327 - Prelims
Date: Oct 23, 2022

180 cm
40 yrs
180 lbs

187 cm
32 yrs
181 lbs

Sanchez

Omoran

Event: CWC Fight Night 4
Date: Oct 12, 2022

183 cm
27 yrs
176 lbs

180 cm
40 yrs
180 lbs

Gracias

Sanchez

Event: CWC 323 - Sparxx vs IsMore
Date: Sep 25, 2022

178 cm
26 yrs
171 lbs

180 cm
40 yrs
180 lbs

Kersikov

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kersikov scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass. #T1#
Sanchez trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Sanchez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Sanchez passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kersikov is in trouble now - Sanchez has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to push Kersikov's head away but Kersikov is holding on tight.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
Sanchez looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Sanchez tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kersikov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.#T5#
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well. #T6#
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Sanchez pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Sanchez not doing much here.
Sanchez passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (8) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to move to full mount but Kersikov actually manages to regain half guard.
Sanchez works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (11) Sanchez#T7#
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Sanchez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.#T8##SUB2#
Sanchez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard. #T9#
Sanchez trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away. #SUB2#
Sanchez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kersikov is now in Sanchez's guard. A big mistake from Sanchez there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (11) Sanchez
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.#T10#
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Sanchez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kersikov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (11) Sanchez#T11#
Sanchez looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (9) vs (11) Sanchez
Sanchez wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sanchez is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (12) vs (11) Sanchez
Kersikov has the hooks in. Sanchez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sanchez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (13) Sanchez#T12#
Kersikov controlling Sanchez's posture.
My spies in Bloody death gym inform me that Sanchez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kersikov is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.#T13#
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard.
Sanchez slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez is looking to stall here but Kersikov recovers full guard.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T14#
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (14) vs (13) Sanchez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 14 to 13.
Our winner, Bogdan Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CWC 321 - Prelims
Date: Sep 11, 2022

185 cm
43 yrs
179 lbs

180 cm
40 yrs
180 lbs

Diaz

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 26 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Diaz has managed to clinch. #TD#
Diaz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sanchez can't fight it off and eventually Diaz manages to take the fight to the floor. Sanchez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diaz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Sanchez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez wants to control the action here but instead Diaz manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (8) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz takes Sanchez's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (11) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position. #T2#
Diaz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sanchez tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Diaz controlling the positon.
Sanchez wants to escape the position.
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.
Sanchez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz is looking to work his way around to Sanchez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanchez can't escape the position. #T5#
Diaz is looking to work his way around to Sanchez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz'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.
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T6#
Sanchez tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (11) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz is holding on to half guard well.
Sanchez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Bloody death gym inform me that Sanchez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
Sanchez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diaz reverses the position - he's now on top in Sanchez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (13) vs (2) Sanchez#T8##SUB2#
Sanchez has an active guard here but Diaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.#T9#
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanchez can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanchez has a hand on Diaz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diaz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (16) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez has given up his back here. Will Diaz look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (19) vs (2) Sanchez#T10#
Sanchez rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
Diaz controls the action.
Sanchez is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Sanchez right now.
Sanchez rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
Diaz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sanchez's body.
Diaz is hanging on to Sanchez's back as he tries to escape. #T11#
Sanchez trying to control the action but Diaz just sinks the hooks in.
Diaz is trying to stick to Sanchez's back but Sanchez is turning into Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sanchez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (19) vs (4) Sanchez
Diaz seems keen to control Sanchez's posture.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (21) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard. #T14#
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez controlling the position.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (24) vs (4) Sanchez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (24) vs (6) Sanchez
Diaz is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 24 to 6.
A very excited looking Dick Diaz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CWC 319 - Saldini vs Toehold
Date: Aug 28, 2022

180 cm
40 yrs
180 lbs

190 cm
29 yrs
183 lbs

Sanchez

Bates

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Bates closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.#TD2#
Bates decides to pull guard.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Sanchez is pushing down on Bates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bates is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bates controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Bates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Bates defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (3) vs (0) Bates
Sanchez trying to control the position but Bates is working away.
Sanchez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Bates is looking for a sweep.
Bates prevents Sanchez from improving position.
Bates is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bates is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanchez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sanchez is stalling here. Bates is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sanchez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bates has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanchez (3) vs (4) Bates
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bates wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.#T2#
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is not content to let Bates control the position. #SUB2#
Bates tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates working away.#SUB2#
Bates is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
Sanchez regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bates looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4##SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't. #T5##SUB#
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bates to get the leverage.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Sanchez managing to control the position.
Bates postures up.
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Bates trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.#T6##SUB#
Sanchez working for a triangle but Bates defends it easily.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard. #SUB2#
Bates wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Bates is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet. #T7#
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Bates looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bates trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is trying to keep Bates in close.
Bates looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bates forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold.
Bates works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (3) vs (7) Bates
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Bates maintains control.#T9#
Bates avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Bates working for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez is in no mood to give up.
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanchez prevents Bates from taking his back.#SUB2#
Bates is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sanchez is surviving well by controlling Bates's body position as best he can.
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape. #T10##SUB2#
Bates jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sanchez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sanchez and Bates has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sanchez is not content to let Bates control the position.
Sanchez tries to buck Bates off but Bates is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bates wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanchez, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Bates tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bates tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11##SUB2#
Bates working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Bates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanchez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bates seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Sanchez has recovered full guard.
Bates preventing the sweep.
Bates is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here. #T13#
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Bates is proving a slippery customer.
Bates stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez wants to hit a sweep here but Bates passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (3) vs (10) Bates
Bates trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Bates working for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez is in no mood to give up.
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T14#
Bates looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Bates jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sanchez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sanchez and Bates has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sanchez regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bates wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Bates's head to control him but Bates postures up.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez trying to hold on to Bates's head to control him but Bates postures up.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Bates has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bates wins on points by 10 to 3.
Armad Bates thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CWC 317 - Ottke vs Cruz
Date: Aug 14, 2022

178 cm
36 yrs
184 lbs

180 cm
40 yrs
180 lbs

Trump

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 15 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sanchez shoots in but Trump avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Trump has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sanchez looking to control.
Trump 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.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself. #T1#
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Trump drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sanchez dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to move into half guard but instead Trump has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Sanchez
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
Trump pushes down on Sanchez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
Trump preventing the sweep. #T3#
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trump 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. #T4#
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Trump won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Trump engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself. #T6#
Trump showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez looking to control. #SUB2#
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trump defends it easily.
Sanchez wants to control the position but Trump says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Trump seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanchez wants to control but Trump is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trump controlling the pace.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.#T7#
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.
Well, if Trump is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Trump trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trump content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trump won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully. #T9#
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Trump pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Trump is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Trump prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Trump, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Sanchez is pressing down on Trump's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trump sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump 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.
Trump postures up. #T11#
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump forces his way into half guard.
Trump perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Trump content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trump passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (7) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Trump controls the position.
Trump has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sanchez!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (9) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
Trump looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez wants to control but Trump is having none of it.
Sanchez has given up his back here. Will Trump look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (12) vs (2) Sanchez#SUB#
Sanchez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Trump gets his way! #SUB#
Trump working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T13#
Good control from Trump.
Trump has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
I really don't envy Sanchez right now.
Sanchez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Trump maintains control.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Trump tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (12) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez is fighting to break Trump's control of his arms but Trump is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Donald Trump seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CWC 315 - Kersikov vs Trump
Date: Jul 31, 2022

180 cm
39 yrs
180 lbs

180 cm
31 yrs
175 lbs

Sanchez

Ottke

Event: CWC 314 - Pancake vs Saldini
Date: Jul 24, 2022

185 cm
41 yrs
176 lbs

180 cm
39 yrs
180 lbs

Azaryan

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Azaryan closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Azaryan pulls guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanchez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azaryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Azaryan!
Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (3) Sanchez
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Azaryan is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Sanchez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sanchez tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away.
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Azaryan is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanchez looking to control but Azaryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanchez tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away.
Sanchez is stalling here but it's allowed Azaryan to get half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Azaryan sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in Bloody death gym inform me that Sanchez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Azaryan defends it. #T5#
Sanchez is taking a breather. Azaryan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Azaryan is defending the position.
Azaryan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Azaryan trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up. #T6#
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Azaryan won't allow it.
Sanchez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Azaryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Azaryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Azaryan.
Sanchez pushes down on Azaryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T7#
Azaryan wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanchez is pressing down on Azaryan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azaryan is holding on for now.
Azaryan is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Azaryan is having none of it.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T8#
Azaryan won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Sanchez is looking to stall here but Azaryan recovers full guard.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azaryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez controlling the action here.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azaryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Well, if Sanchez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Azaryan defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Azaryan is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azaryan!
Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (6) Sanchez
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Azaryan is looking to escape. #T11#
Sanchez controlling the position easily from mount.
Azaryan is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez content just to control the position here. #T12#
Sanchez trying to control but Azaryan is having none of it.
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Sanchez is continuing to stall.
Sanchez trying to control but Azaryan is having none of it. #T13##SUB2#
Sanchez throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Azaryan has his hands clasped together but Sanchez breaks the hold and Azaryan is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Sanchez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CWC 313 - Halli vs Pancake
Date: Jul 17, 2022

150 cm
42 yrs
173 lbs

180 cm
39 yrs
180 lbs

Dyon

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 24 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sanchez feints and as Dyon raises his hands in defense, Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (0) vs (5) Sanchez
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dyon keeps working. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dyon wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dyon's legs.
Dyon tries to improve position but can't.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Dyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dyon wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez is having none of it.
Dyon is letting Sanchez control him for a moment. #T1#
Dyon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanchez off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dyon (4) vs (5) Sanchez
Dyon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sanchez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dyon.
Sanchez tries to escape but Dyon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Dyon looking for the choke from the back.
Dyon has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dyon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sanchez wants to escape the position.
Dyon tries to keep control of the position but Sanchez is staying busy.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Dyon struggling to keep hold of the position. #T2#
Dyon is not going to allow Sanchez to sit and survive in this position.
Dyon trying to control.
Dyon keeps control of the position as Sanchez tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dyon controlling the positon.
Sanchez just trying to survive but Dyon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dyon biding his time, controlling Sanchez.
Dyon is trying to stick to Sanchez's back but Sanchez is turning into Dyon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dyon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sanchez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (4) vs (7) Sanchez
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez postures up. #T3#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dyon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving. #SUB#
Dyon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dyon pulls Sanchez in to control the position.
Sanchez trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez passes Dyon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dyon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dyon is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Dyon has control of Sanchez's left arm, preventing Sanchez from doing any damage.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Sanchez trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Dyon controlling the position.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (4) vs (10) Sanchez
You can see the frustration on Dyon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Dyon manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Dyon is defending it quite comfortably.
Dyon is in trouble now - Sanchez has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (4) vs (13) Sanchez
Dyon is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dyon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dyon is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez controlling from mount. #T6#
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dyon is looking to escape.
Dyon tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Dyon regains half guard.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Dyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Bloody death gym inform me that Sanchez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dyon trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
Dyon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Dyon.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Dyon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Dyon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (6) vs (13) Sanchez
Dyon postures up.
Dyon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Dyon has control of the leg. #T8#
Sanchez is controlling Dyon's trapped leg to prevent Dyon from advancing to side control.
Dyon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Dyon passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (9) vs (13) Sanchez
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount. #T9#
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Dyon postures up.
Dyon controlling the position easily from mount.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Dyon controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Sanchez wants to hold on but Dyon pushes him away.
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dyon trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Dyon 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.
Sanchez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (9) vs (15) Sanchez#T11#
Sanchez trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Dyon is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dyon holds on and takes a little breather.
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dyon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (11) vs (15) Sanchez
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Dyon is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Sanchez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Dyon is proving a slippery customer.
Dyon passes into half guard.
Dyon trying to control the pace.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Dyon is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T13#
Dyon wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dyon is working away from the top position though.
Dyon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Dyon is controlling well.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Dyon slows the pace down in half guard. #T14#
Dyon uses his free foot to push down on Sanchez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sanchez.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (14) vs (15) Sanchez
Dyon wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Dyon maintains control.
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.
Dyon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dyon looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez wins on points by 15 to 14.
A very excited looking Jesus Sanchez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CWC 312 - Lee vs Huhrera
Date: Jul 10, 2022

180 cm
39 yrs
180 lbs

175 cm
45 yrs
179 lbs

Sanchez

Savkov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 24 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Savkov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sanchez (4) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is trying to escape the position but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Savkov trying to remain calm as Sanchez controls from the top position.
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanchez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sanchez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Savkov reverses the position - he's now on top in Sanchez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (4) vs (2) Savkov
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 working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (6) vs (2) Savkov#SUB#
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savkov sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Savkov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Sanchez is really struggling to control Savkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Savkov wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sanchez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (9) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov is not content to let Sanchez control the position. #T2#
Savkov tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position. #SUB#
Sanchez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sanchez works to advance to full mount. Savkov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (11) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov regains half guard.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Savkov is defending the position. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Savkov won't allow it.
Sanchez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Savkov is in trouble now - Sanchez has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (14) vs (2) Savkov#T4#
Sanchez controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez avoids the attempt from Savkov to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
Sanchez trying to control but Savkov is having none of it. #T5#
Savkov wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Savkov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Sanchez's lack of action.
Savkov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sanchez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (17) vs (2) Savkov
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Savkov wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.#T6#
Sanchez tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Sanchez controlling the position easily from mount.
Sanchez looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Sanchez controlling the position easily from mount.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape.
Sanchez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savkov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Sanchez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Savkov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Savkov!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (17) vs (4) Savkov#T8#
Savkov passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savkov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sanchez!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (17) vs (7) Savkov
Savkov wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanchez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sanchez (17) vs (10) Savkov
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Savkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
Sanchez tries to escape the position.
Sanchez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Savkov wants to take his opponent's back but Sanchez doesn't allow it.
Sanchez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (19) vs (10) Savkov
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sanchez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Savkov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sanchez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Savkov pulls down on the head and he's put Sanchez to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pavel Savkov!

Event: CWC 311 - Trump vs Nickal
Date: Jul 03, 2022

180 cm
39 yrs
180 lbs

180 cm
27 yrs
177 lbs

Sanchez

Mondragon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 23 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mondragon!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sanchez (4) vs (0) Mondragon
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.
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.
Sanchez trying to control the pace.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Mondragon is having none of it.
Mondragon won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (7) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Mondragon working to try and regain half guard. #T1##SUB#
Sanchez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mondragon is now in Sanchez's guard. A big mistake from Sanchez there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (7) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez looking to control.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
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 trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Mondragon is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez wants to control but Mondragon passes easily into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez is pressing down on Mondragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.#T3#
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Mondragon controlling from the top position.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (9) vs (2) Mondragon#T4#
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mondragon's guard.
Sanchez trying to control from Mondragon's half guard. Mondragon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mondragon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (9) vs (4) Mondragon#T5#
Sanchez tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Sanchez wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Mondragon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Mondragon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Mondragon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mondragon passes into side control, despite Sanchez's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (9) vs (7) Mondragon#T6#
Mondragon moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (9) vs (9) Mondragon
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Mondragon trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (11) vs (9) Mondragon#T7#
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Mondragon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (14) vs (9) Mondragon
Sanchez works to advance to full mount. Mondragon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (16) vs (9) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez controlling from mount. #T8#
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (16) vs (11) Mondragon
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (18) vs (11) Mondragon#T9#
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Sanchez passes Mondragon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is defending well.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg. #T10#
Mondragon is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is defending well.
Mondragon is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Sanchez is taking a breather. Mondragon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is taking a breather. Mondragon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanchez works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (21) vs (11) Mondragon
Mondragon is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Mondragon gets back to half guard.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom. #T12#
Sanchez works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (24) vs (11) Mondragon
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez can't control as he wanted to and Mondragon manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up. #T13#
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Mondragon is having none of it.
Sanchez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mondragon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Mondragon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mondragon is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Sanchez is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Sanchez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (27) vs (11) Mondragon#T14#
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Mondragon is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez takes the fight on points by 27 to 11.
After the fight, Jesus Sanchez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CWC 309 - Prelims
Date: Jun 19, 2022

185 cm
40 yrs
176 lbs

180 cm
39 yrs
180 lbs

Azaryan

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 21 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Azaryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Sanchez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sanchez lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azaryan's guard.
Azaryan has his hands clasped together around Sanchez's back. He's all about the action.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanchez moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (5) Sanchez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azaryan, who protects the arm well.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Azaryan is working away. #T1#
Sanchez advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (0) vs (7) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Azaryan turns into him and now he's in Sanchez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (7) Sanchez
Sanchez pulls Azaryan in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez looking to control.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Azaryan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Sanchez wants to control the position but Azaryan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Azaryan is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azaryan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
Azaryan is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azaryan is one step ahead there.
Sanchez pulls Azaryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Azaryan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Azaryan postures up. #T4#
Azaryan stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Azaryan passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azaryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azaryan's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Azaryan (2) vs (11) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Azaryan's chin but Azaryan turns very nicely into Sanchez's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Azaryan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (11) Sanchez
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azaryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (13) Sanchez
Sanchez advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (4) vs (16) Sanchez
Sanchez is trying to move to mount but Azaryan reverses beautifully and ends up in Sanchez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (6) vs (16) Sanchez#T5#
Sanchez is trying to hold Azaryan in close to prevent damage but Azaryan has managed to pass into half guard.
Azaryan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez is pressing down on Azaryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez is pulling down on Azaryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Azaryan, at least for the moment.#T6#
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Azaryan controlling him for the moment.
Azaryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azaryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (6) vs (18) Sanchez
Sanchez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Azaryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Azaryan is defending the position.
Azaryan tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez uses his free foot to push down on Azaryan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Azaryan.
Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (6) vs (21) Sanchez
Sanchez controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Sanchez trying to control but Azaryan is having none of it.
Azaryan tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez trying to control but Azaryan is having none of it.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Sanchez looking to control but Azaryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
My spies in Bloody death gym inform me that Sanchez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Azaryan is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking to isolate an arm here. Azaryan doesn't see it coming and as Sanchez extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Sanchez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2021

180 cm
24 yrs
177 lbs

180 cm
36 yrs
180 lbs

Mondragon

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.#TD#
Sanchez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mondragon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sanchez to the mat. Sanchez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Sanchez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mondragon 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.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Mondragon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is not content to let Mondragon control the position. #T1#
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mondragon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sanchez manages to get back to half guard.
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mondragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez is pulling down on Mondragon's head. It's preventing any offense from Mondragon, at least for the moment.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but instead Mondragon has moved into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Mondragon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mondragon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez won't allow Mondragon to pass to mount.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there. #T4#
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (5) vs (2) Sanchez
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez is fighting to break Mondragon's control of his arms but Mondragon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon pulls Sanchez in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanchez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Sanchez is looking to pass into half guard but Mondragon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mondragon is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (7) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mondragon passes into half guard. #T6#
Mondragon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mondragon is now in half guard.
Mondragon is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now. #T7#
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (10) vs (2) Sanchez#T8#
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
Mondragon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sanchez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mondragon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanchez wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sanchez working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
Sanchez is adopting a defensive guard.
Sanchez is trying to keep Mondragon in close. #T10#
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Mondragon advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (13) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mondragon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Mondragon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sanchez!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (15) vs (2) Sanchez#T12#
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Mondragon maintains control.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well. #T13#
Mondragon moves into full mount! Sanchez won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (18) vs (2) Sanchez
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mondragon tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount. #T14#
Sanchez wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Sanchez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (21) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
Sanchez prevents Mondragon from getting a body triangle.
Sanchez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Sanchez from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez prevents Mondragon from getting a body triangle.
Mondragon keeps control of the position as Sanchez tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021

180 cm
28 yrs
185 lbs

180 cm
36 yrs
180 lbs

Cruz

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sanchez gets a double leg takedown into Cruz's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (5) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cruz's legs.
Sanchez takes a little break here. Cruz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sanchez working away.
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sanchez tries to move to mount but Cruz blocks the move with his legs.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Cruz is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Cruz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well. #T2#
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Sanchez controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Cruz is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (5) Sanchez
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Cruz controlling from the top position.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. #T4#
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cruz is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Sanchez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. #T5#
Sanchez controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (7) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is fighting to break Cruz's control of his arms but Cruz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz pulls Sanchez in to control the position.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Cruz pulls Sanchez in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanchez from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#T8#
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it. #T9#
Sanchez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (2) vs (10) Sanchez
Sanchez avoids the attempt from Cruz to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez trying to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz regains half guard.#T11#
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz is concentrating on defense, preventing Sanchez from advancing position.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it.
Sanchez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (2) vs (13) Sanchez
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a guillotine from mount but Cruz frees his head quite easily. #T12#
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez prevents Cruz from getting the reversal.
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez controlling the position easily from mount.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13##SUB2#
Sanchez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cruz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Cruz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cruz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14#
Sanchez trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (4) vs (13) Sanchez
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez wins on points by 13 to 4.
A very excited looking Jesus Sanchez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Michael Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'.

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021

189 cm
37 yrs
183 lbs

180 cm
36 yrs
180 lbs

Justis

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Logan Justis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into Justis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Justis (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to control but Justis is working from the bottom.
Justis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Justis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Justis is retaining full guard.
Justis keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez pushes down on Justis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Justis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Sanchez is pressing down on Justis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Justis is holding on for now.
Justis wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Justis defends it.
Sanchez trying to advance position but Justis counters by regaining guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justis is keeping the position for now.
Justis trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Justis wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Justis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Sanchez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Justis keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Justis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Justis controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Justis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justis is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Justis is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Justis is keeping the position.#SUB#
Justis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sanchez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Justis.
Score +3 for passing guard: Justis (0) vs (5) Sanchez
Justis sneaks back into half guard.
Justis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Justis is a slippery customer.#T4#
Sanchez stalling away here and it's allowed Justis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Justis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Justis'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.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Justis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Justis keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Justis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Justis manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Justis's guard.
Justis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Justis looking to control.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Justis is retaining full guard. #T6#
Sanchez trying to control but Justis is working from the bottom.
Justis pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Justis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Justis pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Justis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Sanchez stands and throws Justis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Justis (0) vs (8) Sanchez
Justis is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Justis is working away.
Sanchez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Justis!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Justis (0) vs (10) Sanchez
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
Justis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Justis is trying to escape the mount.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Justis is squirming around nicely.
Justis tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez looking to control but Justis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Justis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Justis tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Justis is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Justis is defending the position. #T9#
Justis wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Justis is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez wants to control but Justis is keeping him busy.
Sanchez not doing much here.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Justis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Justis defending well.
Justis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Justis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Justis defending well.
Justis is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Justis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Justis (0) vs (13) Sanchez
Sanchez advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Justis (0) vs (15) Sanchez
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Justis is squirming around nicely.
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.
Justis is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action. #T11#
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.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Justis is looking to escape.
Justis regains half guard.
Justis is trying is best to control the position here.
Sanchez trying to control the pace.
Justis trying to control here.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Justis is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Justis is trying to control but can't.
Justis is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Justis tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Justis keeps working.
Justis trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Justis moves into full guard.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Justis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Justis (2) vs (15) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13#
Sanchez is trying to keep Justis in close.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Justis pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Justis looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Justis wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Justis pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez is pulling down on Justis's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez wins on points by 15 to 2.
After the fight, Jesus Sanchez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Logan Justis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well shit'.

Event: CWC 251
Date: Aug 15, 2021

177 cm
46 yrs
180 lbs

180 cm
35 yrs
180 lbs

Stenberg

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Stenberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Stenberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Fredrik Stenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.#CL#
Stenberg rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Stenberg lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Stenberg is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stenberg is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Stenberg prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Stenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stenberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stenberg won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Stenberg postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Stenberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Stenberg is defending the position.
Stenberg moves into full guard.
Stenberg is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Stenberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Stenberg keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Stenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez is pushing down on Stenberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stenberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stenberg is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez is pressing down on Stenberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stenberg is holding on for now.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stenberg wants to get back to full guard.
Stenberg is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Stenberg wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Stenberg trying to control here.
Stenberg moves into full guard.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenberg, not yet. #T5#
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Stenberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (4) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Stenberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stenberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stenberg stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Sanchez wants to hit a sweep here but Stenberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (7) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (10) vs (2) Sanchez
I would not like to be Sanchez right now.
Sanchez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stenberg.
Stenberg 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.
Stenberg controls the position.#T7#
Stenberg is hanging on to Sanchez's back as he tries to escape.
Stenberg really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sanchez.
Stenberg is not going to allow Sanchez to sit and survive in this position.
Sanchez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stenberg controlling his opponent.
Stenberg tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Stenberg content just to control the position here.
Stenberg trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Stenberg is looking to work his way around to Sanchez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T8#
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Stenberg keeps him under control.
Stenberg not doing much here.
Stenberg wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Stenberg not doing much here.
Sanchez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Stenberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez gets full guard.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Sanchez trying to control the position. #T10#
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenberg is one step ahead there.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (10) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stenberg wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Stenberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there. #T11#
Stenberg controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Stenberg pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #T12#
Sanchez won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (10) vs (7) Sanchez
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Stenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Stenberg is defending well.
Stenberg is trying to get back to half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Stenberg is defending well.
Stenberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to control from Stenberg's half guard. Stenberg has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stenberg keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Stenberg looking to control.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Stenberg gets full guard.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Stenberg is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Stenberg has his hands on Sanchez's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
A very excited looking Fredrik Stenberg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CACC 244
Date: Aug 08, 2021

180 cm
35 yrs
180 lbs

173 cm
43 yrs
186 lbs

Sanchez

Yung

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yung looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Yung
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Yung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is looking to control Yung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Yung trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away. #SUB2#
Yung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (5) Yung
Sanchez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Yung controlling from mount.
Sanchez gets back to half guard.#T1#
Yung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez trying to control but Yung postures up. #SUB2#
Yung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Yung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Yung eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez is pressing down on Yung's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Yung from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is pulling down on Yung's head. It's preventing any offense from Yung, at least for the moment.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Yung is proving a slippery customer.
Yung wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Yung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yung keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet. #T3#
Yung sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yung is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Yung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Yung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yung is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it. #SUB2#
Yung is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yung to get the leverage.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Yung prevents Sanchez from improving his position.#T4#
Yung is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Yung wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Yung has control of the leg.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yung advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (5) Yung
Yung pulls Sanchez in to control the position.
Yung told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yung is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez won't allow Yung to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Yung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yung manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Yung's guard.
Yung working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Yung is keeping the position.#T6#
Yung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (7) Yung#SUB2#
Yung has gone for a leg lock! Sanchez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yung's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (4) vs (7) Yung
Sanchez pushing down on Yung's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yung is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yung avoid being mounted?
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Yung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanchez passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (7) vs (7) Yung#SUB#
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yung is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it. #T8#
Yung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yung wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Yung trying to remain calm as Sanchez controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez wants to control for a moment but Yung uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Yung is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Yung is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Yung is defending the position. #T9#
Yung moves into full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Yung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yung wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yung's guard.
Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (10) vs (7) Yung
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.#T10#
Yung is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez tries to control but Yung wriggling away.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Yung is squirming around nicely.
Yung is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez is stalling here but it's allowed Yung to get half guard. #T11#
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Yung defends it.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Yung is a slippery customer.
Yung trying to control here.
Yung is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Yung defending well.
Yung works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Sanchez pushes down on Yung's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Sanchez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yung wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yung keeps working.
Yung is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (13) vs (7) Yung
Sanchez tries to control but Yung wriggling away. #T13#
Sanchez is stalling here but it's allowed Yung to get half guard.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Yung is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Yung regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Yung looking for a sweep. Not yet Yung, not yet.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Yung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (13) vs (9) Yung
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yung manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (15) vs (9) Yung
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yung holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Yung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yung can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Yung defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Jesus Sanchez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CWC 236
Date: Aug 01, 2021

185 cm
39 yrs
176 lbs

180 cm
35 yrs
180 lbs

OMalley

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Conor OMalley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sanchez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in OMalley's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OMalley (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
OMalley controlling the position.
OMalley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (2) Sanchez
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from OMalley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but OMalley is keeping the position.
Sanchez advances to half guard. #T1#
Sanchez controlling the action here.
OMalley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at JAG Battle Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
OMalley trying to control here.
OMalley is controlling Sanchez's trapped leg to prevent Sanchez from advancing to side control.
OMalley trying to control here.
OMalley wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. OMalley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
OMalley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
OMalley trying to control here. #SUB#
OMalley has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sanchez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sanchez!
Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (2) vs (7) Sanchez
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez controls the position.
OMalley stops Sanchez from passing to mount.
OMalley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (4) vs (7) Sanchez
Sanchez is looking to control OMalley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?#SUB#
OMalley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Sanchez wants to control but OMalley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (4) vs (9) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
OMalley wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
OMalley trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
OMalley keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
OMalley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom.
OMalley looking to control.
Sanchez trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
OMalley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OMalley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OMalley is really struggling to control Sanchez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
OMalley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
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.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
OMalley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OMalley is keeping the position for now. #T7#
OMalley trying to control the position.
OMalley being controlled here, momentarily.
OMalley is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
OMalley wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez pushes down on OMalley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanchez prevents OMalley from improving his position.#T8#
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but OMalley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OMalley is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
OMalley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (4) vs (12) Sanchez
OMalley tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
OMalley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
OMalley is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez controlling from the full mount. #T9#
OMalley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but OMalley defends it.
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
OMalley actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez is controlling the pace.
OMalley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T10#
OMalley is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but OMalley is working away.
Sanchez is thwarting OMalley's attempts to control the position.
Sanchez prevents OMalley from improving his position.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but OMalley is defending well.
OMalley is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T11##SUB#
OMalley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez controlling the pace.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but OMalley defending well.
Sanchez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. OMalley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
OMalley trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez is keen to just control but OMalley is a slippery customer.#T12##SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but OMalley keeps working.
OMalley wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
OMalley is trying to get back to full guard.
OMalley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but OMalley is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but OMalley is defending it quite comfortably. #T13#
OMalley wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OMalley is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is keen to just control but OMalley is a slippery customer.
OMalley is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
OMalley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but OMalley won't allow it. #T14#
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but OMalley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but OMalley is defending well.
Sanchez is looking to stall here but OMalley recovers full guard.
OMalley has his hands on Sanchez's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OMalley is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez wins on points by 12 to 4.
Jesus Sanchez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CWC 225
Date: Jul 11, 2021

180 cm
35 yrs
180 lbs

190 cm
32 yrs
186 lbs

Sanchez

Sailcirc

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sailcirc scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Sailcirc
Sailcirc is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (5) Sailcirc
Sanchez has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sanchez (0) vs (8) Sailcirc
Sailcirc controlling from the back.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sailcirc looking to break Sanchez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sanchez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sailcirc will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sanchez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sailcirc is riding his opponent, not letting Sanchez buck him off. #T1##SUB2#
Sailcirc patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sailcirc tries to keep control of the position but Sanchez is staying busy.
Sailcirc controls the action.
Sanchez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sailcirc's guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (8) Sailcirc
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sailcirc holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanchez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailcirc is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.
Sailcirc looking for a sweep. Not yet Sailcirc, not yet. #T2#
Sailcirc keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sailcirc controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Sanchez stands and throws Sailcirc's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (5) vs (8) Sailcirc
Sailcirc prevents Sanchez from improving position.
Sailcirc tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sailcirc keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez wants to control but Sailcirc is keeping him busy.
Sailcirc tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but Sailcirc denies him.
Sanchez wants to control but Sailcirc is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sanchez tries for a kimura but Sailcirc is defending well. #SUB#
Sanchez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sailcirc tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Sailcirc struggling a bit here.
Sailcirc stops Sanchez from passing to mount.
Sailcirc is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc 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.
Sailcirc is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sailcirc keeps working.
Sanchez is staying tight to Sailcirc's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Sailcirc is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sailcirc gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (8) vs (8) Sailcirc#SUB#
Sanchez looking to secure an arm triangle but Sailcirc defends it well.
Sailcirc can't escape the position.
Sailcirc is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Sanchez looking to control but Sailcirc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sailcirc is trying desperately to improve position.
Sailcirc wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sailcirc is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sailcirc is looking to escape.
Sailcirc is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez tries to control but Sailcirc wriggling away. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for a guillotine from mount but Sailcirc is having none of it.
Sanchez looking to control but Sailcirc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sailcirc wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sailcirc slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Sailcirc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Sailcirc works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Sailcirc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.#SUB#
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Sailcirc is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sailcirc manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Sailcirc's guard.
Sailcirc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (8) vs (10) Sailcirc
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sailcirc's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sailcirc trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez controlling the position.
Sailcirc engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sailcirc's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sailcirc passes into half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Sailcirc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sailcirc trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Sailcirc is controlling the pace.
Sailcirc trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #T11#
Sailcirc tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sailcirc is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sailcirc takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sailcirc passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (8) vs (13) Sailcirc
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sailcirc has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Sailcirc wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Sanchez wants to control but Sailcirc is having none of it.
Sailcirc controlling his opponent.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sailcirc has a good base and remains in mount.
Sailcirc controlling from mount.
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Sailcirc's attempts to control the action.
Sailcirc prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
Sailcirc controlling from mount. #T13#
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sailcirc has a good base and remains in mount.
Sailcirc controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sailcirc is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T14#
Sanchez is trying to control but Sailcirc manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (8) vs (16) Sailcirc
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sailcirc has a good base and remains in mount.
Sailcirc looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sailcirc controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sailcirc wins on points by 16 to 8.
Torcadall Sailcirc decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CACC 211
Date: Jun 20, 2021

180 cm
35 yrs
180 lbs

180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs

Sanchez

Rock

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Will Rock!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Rock.#TD2#
Rock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Rock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Rock
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Rock has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Rock passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (5) Rock
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Rock moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sanchez has worked his arm free - good work by Sanchez!
Sanchez tries to bench press Rock off him but Rock keeps the position.
Sanchez is not content to let Rock control the position. #SUB2#
Rock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Sanchez is not content to let Rock control the position. #SUB2#
Rock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rock is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sanchez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Rock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB2#
Rock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez is not content to let Rock control the position.
Sanchez looks to move to half guard but instead Rock has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (0) vs (7) Rock#T5#
Rock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Rock pushes him away.
Rock looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Sanchez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sanchez has a hand on Rock's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rock takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (10) Rock
Rock wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Rock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sanchez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7#
Rock slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Rock sits in half guard.
Rock is looking to stall here but Sanchez recovers full guard.
Sanchez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Rock wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Rock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rock is one step ahead there.
Rock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Sanchez pulls Rock in close to his closed guard and prevents Rock from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rock wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Rock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rock tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard. #T10#
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez has Rock pulled in close to control his posture.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T11#
Rock controlling from the top position.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Rock postures up.
Rock slips nicely into half guard.
Rock wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position. #T12#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Rock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Rock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rock controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Rock seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.
Sanchez is concentrating on defense, preventing Rock from advancing position. #T13#
Rock prevents Sanchez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rock is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Rock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Rock, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14##SUB2#
Rock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Rock trying to work for an americana but Sanchez has managed to regain full guard.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rock drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sanchez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rock has Sanchez in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (10) Rock

And that's the end of the fight!
Rock wins on points by 10 to 2.
Will Rock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CACC 206: Turturro vs Ty
Date: Jun 13, 2021

180 cm
34 yrs
180 lbs

175 cm
40 yrs
182 lbs

Sanchez

Murrdock

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Sid Murrdock!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Murrdock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanchez did well to prevent Murrdock getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Murrdock
Murrdock tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Murrdock sits in half guard.
Murrdock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sanchez is controlling Murrdock's trapped leg to prevent Murrdock from advancing to side control.
Murrdock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murrdock is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Murrdock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Murrdock is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murrdock is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (5) Murrdock
My spies in Gym inform me that Murrdock has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Murrdock looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Murrdock looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Sanchez is staying active underneath Murrdock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez won't allow Murrdock to pass to mount.
Murrdock sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Murrdock is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Murrdock is very close to passing his half guard.
Murrdock is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murrdock not doing much here. #T4#
Murrdock wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Murrdock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Murrdock seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Murrdock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez gets full guard.
Murrdock trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #T5#
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Murrdock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Murrdock pushes his legs off easily.
Murrdock trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Murrdock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murrdock wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Murrdock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murrdock is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Murrdock has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez is looking to get back to full guard here but Murrdock has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (8) Murrdock
Murrdock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Sanchez is being controlled here. #T7#
Sanchez is not content to let Murrdock control the position.
Sanchez sneaks back into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Murrdock seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Murrdock is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Murrdock trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murrdock wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Murrdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Murrdock pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murrdock is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Sanchez is looking to control Murrdock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Murrdock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Murrdock moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (11) Murrdock#SUB2#
Murrdock is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Murrdock taking a break here but Sanchez is having none of it and regains half guard. #T10#
Murrdock tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Murrdock trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well. #SUB2#
Murrdock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T11#
Murrdock frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (14) Murrdock
Murrdock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murrdock trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Murrdock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sanchez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Sanchez keeping control of the position.
Murrdock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Murrdock trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away. #T13#
Sanchez has a hand on Murrdock's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Murrdock takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (17) Murrdock
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murrdock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murrdock looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Murrdock maintains control.
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Murrdock's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Murrdock is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sanchez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murrdock wins on points by 17 to 0.
Sid Murrdock thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CACC 198: Mondragon vs Sanchez
Date: May 16, 2021

180 cm
22 yrs
177 lbs

180 cm
34 yrs
180 lbs

Mondragon

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.#TD2#
Mondragon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sanchez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mondragon to the mat. Mondragon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Mondragon pulls Sanchez in to control the position.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon managing to control the position.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Mondragon controlling from the top position.
Mondragon trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mondragon is really struggling to control Sanchez but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB2#
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.
Mondragon slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mondragon in particular looking to stall.
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.
Mondragon is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Sanchez trying to control but Mondragon postures up.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but instead Mondragon has moved into half guard. #T5#
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Mondragon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
Mondragon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanchez moves into full guard. #T7##SUB2#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.#T8#
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Mondragon defends easily.
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mondragon'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.#T9#
Mondragon passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Mondragon is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Sanchez is trying to control Mondragon's posture. Mondragon takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Sanchez! Mondragon is rotating here... this could be the end... Sanchez is out! Mondragon has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Esteban Mondragon!
A very excited looking Esteban Mondragon 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.

Event: CACC 192: Huhrera vs Halli
Date: Apr 25, 2021

185 cm
38 yrs
176 lbs

180 cm
34 yrs
180 lbs

OMalley

Sanchez

Event: CACC 184: Hozdic vs Neuer
Date: Apr 04, 2021

180 cm
34 yrs
180 lbs

175 cm
30 yrs
175 lbs

Sanchez

Murphy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Cathail Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Murphy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanchez sprawls well initially but Murphy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Murphy
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
Sanchez is not content to let Murphy control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez gets full guard.
Sanchez looking to control. #T1#
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
Murphy passes into half guard.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy controlling the action here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Murphy is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.#T2#
Well, if Murphy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Murphy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murphy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Murphy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez wants to control but Murphy passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Murphy trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.
Murphy is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well. #T6#
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murphy 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.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Murphy controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy controls from within his opponent's guard.
More stalling from Murphy.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #T8#
Murphy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #T9#
Murphy postures up.
Sanchez can't keep his opponent in guard - Murphy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Murphy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Murphy is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez trying to control here. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well.
Murphy wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy. #T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez is looking to sweep but instead, Murphy has passed into half guard.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Murphy trying to control from Sanchez's half guard. Sanchez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Murphy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Murphy content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sanchez has locked up a guillotine! Sanchez's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Murphy is holding on here and Sanchez must be using up a lot of energy. Murphy has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sanchez gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesus Sanchez!
A very excited looking Jesus Sanchez 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.

Event: CACC 177: Gatsby vs Cubbedge
Date: Mar 07, 2021

185 cm
33 yrs
180 lbs

180 cm
33 yrs
180 lbs

MacGowan

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
MacGowan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanchez did well to prevent MacGowan getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
MacGowan passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan stalling.
Sanchez is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
MacGowan is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sanchez tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
MacGowan wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MacGowan in particular looking to stall.
Sanchez is staying active underneath MacGowan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan stalling. #T5#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Sanchez wants to control but MacGowan passes easily into half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #T7#
MacGowan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
MacGowan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but MacGowan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
MacGowan tries to move to mount but Sanchez blocks the move with his legs. #T9#
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
MacGowan is staying tight to Sanchez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sanchez stops MacGowan from passing to mount. #T10##SUB#
MacGowan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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A control attempt from Sanchez but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (7) vs (0) Sanchez
MacGowan prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.#T11#
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
MacGowan takes Sanchez's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sanchez is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (10) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to roll but MacGowan sticks to his back.
MacGowan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sanchez.#T12#
Sanchez wants to escape the position.
Despite being in a bad position, Sanchez is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #T13#
Sanchez trying to control the hands but MacGowan breaks the grip.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Sanchez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
MacGowan avoiding Sanchez 's attempts to control his hands. #T14#
MacGowan controls the position.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
MacGowan has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Sanchez is defending well but eventually MacGowan manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Sanchez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane MacGowan!
A victorious Shane MacGowan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CACC 167: Arias vs Sanchez II
Date: Jan 31, 2021

182 cm
35 yrs
170 lbs

180 cm
33 yrs
180 lbs

Arias

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Arias decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Arias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Arias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
Arias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it. #T1#
Sanchez is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
Arias works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (0) Sanchez
Arias controlling from mount.
Arias looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Arias is really struggling to control Sanchez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (5) vs (2) Sanchez
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arias looking to control.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (7) vs (2) Sanchez#T3#
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (7) vs (4) Sanchez
The fighters are battling for position here. Arias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez is fighting to break Arias's control of his arms but Arias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is fighting to break Arias's control of his arms but Arias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Arias looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Arias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Arias throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sanchez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (7) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to control the position but Arias is working away. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arias has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5##SUB2#
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (7) vs (9) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
My spies in The Power Plant inform me that Sanchez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Arias can't escape the position.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arias is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Arias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sanchez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sanchez tries to control but Arias wriggling away. #T7#
Arias regains half guard.
Arias trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but Arias is working away.
Arias trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but Arias is working away.
Arias is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arias avoid being mounted?#T8#
Arias is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Arias defends it.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Arias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arias is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Arias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T9#
Arias is doing well to control the position and prevent Sanchez from advancing to side control.
Sanchez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arias!
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (12) Sanchez
Sanchez prevents Arias from getting the reversal.
Sanchez tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
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.
Arias tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Arias wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
Arias tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arias wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.#SUB2#
Sanchez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arias to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arias shrugs it off.
Sanchez tries to control but Arias wriggling away. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for a guillotine from mount but Arias is having none of it.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Arias tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Arias is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arias is surviving well by controlling Sanchez's body position as best he can.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely.
Arias is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Sanchez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Arias is now in Sanchez's guard. A big mistake from Sanchez there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (9) vs (12) Sanchez
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard. #T12#
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez is adopting a defensive guard.
Sanchez controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Arias slips nicely into half guard.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well. #T13#
Arias wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Arias 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.#SUB#
Arias looking for a submission but Sanchez manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Arias forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Arias wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Arias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez wins on points by 12 to 9.
A relieved looking Jesus Sanchez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CACC 160:Toussaint v Andersson
Date: Jan 10, 2021

181 cm
33 yrs
183 lbs

180 cm
33 yrs
180 lbs

Minasian

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Minasian shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to roll over but Minasian keeps him under control.#SUB#
Minasian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanchez is holding on to half guard well.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Minasian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sanchez won't allow Minasian to pass to mount.
Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Minasian is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Minasian is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Minasian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Minasian trying to advance position but Sanchez counters by regaining guard.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Minasian looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Minasian stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (0) Sanchez
Minasian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanchez is not content to let Minasian control the position.
Minasian staying calm.
Sanchez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Minasian off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Minasian (5) vs (4) Sanchez
Minasian prevents Sanchez from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Minasian knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Minasian for a finish. #T4##SUB2#
Sanchez is persistently looking for the submission but Minasian is defending it well.
Sanchez keeps control of the position as Minasian tries to break free. #SUB2#
Sanchez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Minasian fending off the submission attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Sanchez has the hooks in. Minasian is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sanchez passes his arm under Minasian's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Minasian taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesus Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesus Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2020

#R1##CL#
Le Franc gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Le Franc jumps guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sanchez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Le Franc screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sanchez! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PANDA 54
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses. #KD#
Thomas lands a big head kick that sends Sanchez tumbling to the mat! Thomas takes a step backwards and waves Sanchez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Sanchez.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sanchez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Sanchez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Thomas kicks Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#KD#
Thomas lands a big head kick that sends Sanchez tumbling to the mat! Thomas takes a step backwards and waves Sanchez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sanchez slips a straight right by Thomas.#CL2#
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1##BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range. #TD2#
Sanchez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanchez is in Thomas's guard.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanchez trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Sanchez stands and throws Thomas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sanchez is chipping away with strikes. #SUB2#
Sanchez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thomas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sanchez's guard! Nice work there by Thomas!
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing Thomas from standing up. #T2##SU#
Thomas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.#KD#
Thomas lands a big head kick that sends Sanchez tumbling to the mat! Thomas takes a step backwards and waves Sanchez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#That has opened up Jesus Sanchez's cut even more.#KD#
Thomas cracks Sanchez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thomas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sanchez to stand back up!
Thomas scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Thomas. #KD#
Thomas cracks Sanchez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thomas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sanchez to stand back up!#CUT#The cut above Jesus Sanchez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sanchez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thomas's head.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jax Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD#
Thomas drops Sanchez with a beautiful combination! Sanchez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thomas is looking for the KO!
Thomas throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Sanchez crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jax Thomas!
After winning the bout, Jax Thomas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PANDA 46
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakekia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hakekia throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakekia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Hakekia moves out of range. #CL2#
Sanchez pushes Hakekia up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hakekia.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hakekia works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sanchez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A hook to the body from Hakekia.
Hakekia struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Hakekia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hakekia cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hakekia scores with a punch to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Hakekia. Those never looked like landing.
Hakekia with the inside leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia. #T1##CL2#
Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hakekia prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hakekia to keep the fight standing.
Hakekia digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hakekia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Hakekia lands with a light punch inside.
Hakekia lands a nice uppercut.
Hakekia works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez looks winded!
A short right from Hakekia.
Hakekia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Hakekia lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Hakekia digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Hakekia scores a nice knee to the body.
Hakekia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.#BC#
Hakekia manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hakekia.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hakekia tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hakekia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hakekia.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hakekia avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
It looks like Hakekia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hakekia defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Hakekia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hakekia with a nice calf kick.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hakekia lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.#CL2#
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Hakekia.
Nice body punch from Hakekia. #T3#
Hakekia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hakekia lands a left hand.
Hakekia lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Still in the clinch, Hakekia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hakekia lands a shoulder strike.
Hakekia works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Hakekia lands an elbow inside.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hakekia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hakekia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hakekia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hakekia lands a nice elbow.
Hakekia landing knees to the body.
Hakekia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hakekia tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Hakekia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike from Hakekia.
Hakekia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hakekia gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hakekia lands a right hand.
Hakekia lands an elbow that stopped Sanchez in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Jesus Sanchez's cut even more.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hakekia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Hakekia as the two fighters clinch.
Hakekia lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Hakekia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Hakekia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Hakekia manages to break the clinch.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez throws a lazy head kick
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab.
Hakekia lands a nice looking body shot.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Hakekia cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hakekia digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hakekia pinned against the cage. Hakekia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hakekia throws a quick counter head kick but Sanchez was just out of range.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Hakekia shows good takedown defense.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Hakekia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with a cross.
Hakekia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakekia circles away.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hakekia throws a low kick but Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Hakekia works over Sanchez's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Hakekia throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Jesus Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Hakekia pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Hakekia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez is trying to drag Hakekia to the mat but Hakekia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hakekia missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hakekia. #BC#
Hakekia breaks the clinch.
Hakekia darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
A combination from Hakekia does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the head.
Hakekia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hakekia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hakekia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hakekia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Hakekia.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Sanchez tried to score with a low kick but Hakekia checks it.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hakekia just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Hakekia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Hakekia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hakekia moves out of range of the body kick.
Hakekia is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hakekia cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Hakekia is avoiding it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hakekia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hakekia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Hakekia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark! #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hakekia.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hakekia lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Hakekia.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez. #TD2#
Sanchez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Hakekia is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakekia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
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!#R3#
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Hakekia lands a jab.#CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hakekia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Hakekia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alika Hakekia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hakekia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Hakekia pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hakekia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hakekia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hakekia on the inside.
Good body shot from Hakekia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Hakekia.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hakekia is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hakekia down to the mat. Hakekia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hakekia sprawls well. Hakekia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Hakekia scores with a body shot.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hakekia.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakekia lands the left hand.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakekia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Hakekia scores with a head kick. Sanchez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Hakekia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Sanchez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hakekia lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Hakekia staying out of range there.
Hakekia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Hakekia swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a head kick that half lands.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez throws a hook but Hakekia avoids it easily.#CL2#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Hakekia against the cage. #TD2#
Sanchez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hakekia is trying to keep an underhook but Sanchez manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hakekia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Hakekia is defending well.
Hakekia is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard. #T4#
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanchez wants to control but Hakekia is keeping him busy.
Sanchez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Hakekia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
Hakekia is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hakekia, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Our winner, Alika Hakekia, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PANDA 35
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popper blocks the body kick.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Popper. #KD#
Sanchez throws a left that rocks Popper and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sanchez dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Popper regain composure! #ROC#Popper is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bung Popper has been cut.
Sanchez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Popper is still in real trouble! Can Sanchez finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Popper's face as Sanchez controls the position. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Popper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Popper dodges the ground and pound from Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Popper is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Popper seems to have recovered his senses.
Popper prevents Sanchez from improving position.
Sanchez controls the position.
Sanchez advances nicely into full mount.
Sanchez can't control as he wanted to and Popper manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.
Popper is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Popper wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Popper is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Popper is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanchez prevents Popper from improving his position.#SUB#
Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez looks to land a strike but Popper avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Popper has wrist control.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.
Popper is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Popper lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.#T4##TD#
Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Popper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Popper keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Popper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bung Popper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Popper defends it nicely.
Popper lands a jab to the nose.
Popper cracks Sanchez with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Popper throws a one two combo.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Popper's head back.
A good leg kick by Popper.
Popper with a nice calf kick.
Popper cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popper lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popper avoids it really well and circles away.
Popper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Popper avoids it.#T1#
A combination from Popper does no damage.
Bung Popper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popper.#CL2#
Popper closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Popper is defending well for now.
Popper letting Sanchez take a breather here.#BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch.
Popper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Popper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Popper thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez lands with a nice combination. Popper backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper walks into a left hand.
Popper keeps the fight on the outside.
Popper connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Jesus Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Popper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Popper moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Popper.
Popper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Popper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Popper. Popper obviously looking to wear him down.
Bung Popper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Popper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Popper lands a big head kick that sends Sanchez tumbling to the mat! Popper takes a step backwards and waves Sanchez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Sanchez is rocked!
Popper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Popper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD#
Sanchez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Popper tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sanchez easily slips into full mount!
Popper 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.#T3#
Popper is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Popper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Popper wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez tries to control but Popper wriggling away. #SUB#
Sanchez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Popper has worked his arm free - good work by Popper! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Popper is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Popper is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popper wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Popper is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bung Popper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Popper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Popper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez lands a jab to Popper's midsection.
Popper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Popper checks a leg kick.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Popper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Popper blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Popper throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sanchez scores with a head kick. Popper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Popper is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popper misses with a two punch combination.
Popper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper with a nice calf kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Popper finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1##CL#
Popper gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Popper controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Popper takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popper taking a breather.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Popper is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez stalks Popper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Popper's face. Popper staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Sanchez tries to clinch
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Jesus Sanchez's cut is getting worse.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Popper swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Popper circles away.
A punch combination from Popper misses.
Popper misses with a wild combination.
Popper misses with a wild combination.
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!
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Popper but Popper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Popper.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Popper finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head. #CL#
Sanchez darts in and clinches Popper up against the cage.#T3#
Sanchez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Popper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanchez slowing the pace effectively.
Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into Popper's ribcage.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez is trying to drag Popper to the mat but Popper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Popper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Popper looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
A low kick from Popper misses
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popper lands a slapping body shot.
A good leg kick by Popper. #T4#
Popper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Popper misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Popper. Sanchez shrugs it off though.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Popper.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Popper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Popper thows a body kick. Sanchez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Popper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Popper's head.
Sanchez throws a head kick that half lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Popper checks a leg kick.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Popper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sanchez eats them both and turns towards Popper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bung Popper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Popper 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bung Popper!
Bung Popper made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.

Event: CACC 120
Date: Sep 12, 2020

180 cm
31 yrs
180 lbs

182 cm
33 yrs
172 lbs

Sanchez

Arias

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Sanchez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sanchez (4) vs (0) Arias
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (7) vs (0) Arias
Arias manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arias is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Arias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Arias is a slippery customer.#T1#
Arias wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arias is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez is stalling here. Arias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sanchez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanchez (7) vs (4) Arias
Arias tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Arias trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Arias goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanchez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arias but great work by Sanchez.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanchez (11) vs (4) Arias
Arias prevents Sanchez from improving position.
Arias is trying to get back to half guard.
Arias is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sanchez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (13) vs (4) Arias
Sanchez looking to control but Arias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arias is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
Arias tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.#T3#
Sanchez trying to control but Arias is having none of it. #SUB#
Arias defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sanchez.
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Arias turns into him and now he's in Sanchez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (13) vs (6) Arias
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Arias forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (13) vs (9) Arias#SUB2#
Arias with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Arias goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (15) vs (9) Arias#T5#
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez advances to half guard. #SUB#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Arias is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here. #T6##SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Arias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage.
Arias manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez won't allow Arias to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #T7#
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanchez trying to control from Arias's half guard. Arias has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Sanchez trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (15) vs (11) Arias
Arias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (15) vs (14) Arias#T8#
Arias tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Arias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Sanchez regains half guard.
My spies in Clinical - Private inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Arias is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arias to get the leverage.
Arias is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
Sanchez is trying to control but Arias passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (15) vs (17) Arias
Sanchez prevents Arias from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arias advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (15) vs (19) Arias#T10#
Arias content just to control the position here.
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez is controlling an arm, preventing Arias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB2#
Arias goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (17) vs (19) Arias#SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arias trying to control the position. #T11#
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #T12#
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez passes Arias's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T13#
Arias wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arias has a hand on Sanchez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sanchez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (20) vs (19) Arias
Arias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Arias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Arias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action. #T14##SUB#
Sanchez working for a guillotine from mount but Arias is in no mood to give up.
Sanchez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Arias sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez takes the fight on points by 20 to 19.
During a confident post fight interview, Jesus Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020

188 cm
39 yrs
187 lbs

180 cm
31 yrs
180 lbs

Hunt

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hunt has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Sanchez has Hunt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sanchez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hunt tumbling to the mat - Sanchez dives into Hunt's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunt managing to control the position.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hunt trying to control here.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Hunt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Sanchez controlling the pace.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Hunt is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Hunt wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it.
Hunt gets full guard.#SUB#
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #T6#
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #T8#
Hunt controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
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.
Sanchez trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T9#
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (7) Sanchez
Who's going to make the next move?
Hunt prevents Sanchez from moving into mount.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T10#
Hunt sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (6) vs (7) Sanchez#SUB#
Hunt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sanchez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hunt is staying active.#T12#
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to control here. #SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura here. #T13#
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Sanchez is looking to get back to full guard here but Hunt has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (9) vs (7) Sanchez#T14#
Hunt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Paul Hunt thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD
Date: Aug 03, 2020

180 cm
32 yrs
165 lbs

180 cm
31 yrs
180 lbs

Ribbler

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 6 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sanchez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ribbler (0) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to control the action but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Ribbler's coaches at Fenrir MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Sanchez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sanchez advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (0) vs (6) Sanchez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is stalling here but it's allowed Ribbler to get half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ribbler has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ribbler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sanchez is taking a breather. Ribbler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ribbler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Ribbler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage. #T2#
Sanchez works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (0) vs (9) Sanchez
Ribbler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanchez off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribbler (4) vs (9) Sanchez
Ribbler has the hooks in. Sanchez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanchez holding on to Ribbler's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Sanchez tries to break free.
Sanchez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Ribbler prevents Sanchez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sanchez has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ribbler escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ribbler!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (7) vs (9) Sanchez
Ribbler happy to just control the position for now.
Ribbler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanchez for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Sanchez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ribbler is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (9) vs (9) Sanchez
Ribbler controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Ribbler isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (12) vs (9) Sanchez
Sanchez staying busy and making it hard for Ribbler to control.
Sanchez tries to roll but Ribbler sticks to his back.
Sanchez wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribbler gets his hands free. #T6#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
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 the action but Ribbler just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Ribbler manages to sink in the hooks.
Ribbler is looking to control Sanchez but Sanchez is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7#
Ribbler 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.
Ribbler is not going to allow Sanchez to sit and survive in this position.
Sanchez tries to break free. #T8#
Ribbler biding his time, controlling Sanchez.
Ribbler controlling well, preventing Sanchez from escaping the position.
Sanchez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ribbler. #T9#
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Sanchez trying to control the hands but Ribbler breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Sanchez right now. #T10#
Sanchez trying to control the action but Ribbler just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Sanchez right now.
Ribbler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sanchez's body.
Sanchez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Ribbler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Ribbler is controlling the pace. #T12#
Ribbler trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez wants to control but Ribbler passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (15) vs (9) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribbler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanchez is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Sanchez sneaks back into half guard.#T13#
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
Ribbler controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribbler is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14#
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribbler is working away from the top position though.
Ribbler controlling the pace.
Ribbler trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
A victorious Ibbe Ribbler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 348 ?? vs ??
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Cage has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sanchez is on him like a limpet, forcing Cage back against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez has Cage pressed against the cage, preventing Cage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanchez has Cage pressed against the cage, preventing Cage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Cage.
Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Cage lands a left hand.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cage defends it nicely.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Cage as Sanchez shoots in.
Cage scores with a decent looking hook.
Cage misses with a low kick.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyler Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.#TD2#
Sanchez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Cage uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab.
Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big left from Cage misses. #TD2#
Sanchez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cage on his heels. He'll look to pass Cage's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Cage uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage misses with a low kick.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Cage throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Cage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanchez moves out of range as Cage strikes.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cage defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Cage.
The fighters circling - Cage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cage misses with a low kick.#CL#
Cage pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Cage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cage tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Cage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Cage breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Cage - just one landing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cage - that will leave a mark!
Cage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Cage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Cage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Cage does no damage.
Cage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Cage moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.#BC#
Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez darts in looking for a takedown but Cage gets double underhooks and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Cage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez darts in looking for a takedown but Cage gets double underhooks and turns Sanchez into the cage. #T4#
Cage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez. #TD2#
Sanchez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cage seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#ES#
Cage has his feet on Sanchez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away. #TD2#
Sanchez gets a double leg takedown into Cage's guard.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Cage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Cage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cage pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
Cage misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
As Cage backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Cage manages to avoid it all.
Cage lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Cage. Those never looked like landing.
Cage misses with a two punch combination.
Tyler Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez lands with a nice combination. Cage backs away looking to recover.
Cage throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
Cage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Cage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyler Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Cage throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Cage misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab. #T1#
Cage throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cage wants to clinch.
Cage misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cage circles away.#CL#
Cage has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cage. #BC#
Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Cage tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Sanchez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Cage, which made it look bad. #CL#
Cage has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage is trying to force a seperation but Sanchez has the dominant position.
Sanchez avoids the elbow strike from Cage, against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cage pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Cage breaks the clinch. #T3#
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Cage avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cage circles away.
Cage throws a series of strikes that have Sanchez backpedaling.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Cage.
Nice cross by Cage.
Cage misses with a looping right.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Cage sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cage scores with a head kick.
Cage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good 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!
A jab from Cage finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Tyler Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Cage lands with a good body shot.
Cage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cage tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Cage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cage tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez shoots in but Cage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Cage missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Cage stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez moves out of range as Cage throws a body kick.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Cage had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Cage dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cage defends it nicely.
Cage swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab lands there for Cage.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cage avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyler Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Cage as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.#T1#
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cage tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cage to the ground. Cage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Cage.
Jesus Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cage defends it nicely.
Sanchez moves out of range as Cage strikes.
Cage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Sanchez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Cage wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving. #T2#
Sanchez distracts Cage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanchez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Sanchez stops Cage from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Cage rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Cage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cage as Sanchez tries to tie him up.
Cage lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Cage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away.
Cage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyler Cage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The referee calls for Sanchez to work. #BC#
Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage throws a solid leg kick but Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cage.
Nice takedown defense from Cage. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cage defends it nicely.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cage as he jumps to the side.
Cage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cage cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Cage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Cage!
Tyler Cage thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 345 Phoenix vs Hand
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Magomaevaboff is looking to counter with head kicks.
Magomaevaboff throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomaevaboff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Magomaevaboff is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez punishes Magomaevaboff's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Magomaevaboff slips the punch.
A jab from Sanchez finds it's way through Magomaevaboff's defenses. #T1#
Sanchez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Magomaevaboff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomaevaboff.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
A big left from Magomaevaboff misses.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Magomaevaboff avoids them all with ease.
Magomaevaboff feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
A big left from Sanchez misses. #T2#
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Magomaevaboff looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Magomaevaboff.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanchez tries to counter with a clinch but Magomaevaboff shakes him off and moves away.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomaevaboff throws out the jab.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Magomaevaboff.
Sanchez staying out of range there.#T3#
Magomaevaboff needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Magomaevaboff staying out of range there.
Magomaevaboff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomaevaboff's hands.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanchez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
Magomaevaboff dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomaevaboff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Sanchez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomaevaboff.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomaevaboff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Sanchez throws a hook but Magomaevaboff avoids it easily.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomaevaboff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Magomaevaboff throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Magomaevaboff's head.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magomaevaboff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Magomaevaboff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanchez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanchez.
Magomaevaboff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Magomaevaboff avoids nicely.
Jesus Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Magomaevaboff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Magomaevaboff misses the jab.
Sanchez slips a jab from Magomaevaboff.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Magomaevaboff appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomaevaboff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanchez swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Magomaevaboff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Magomaevaboff has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Magomaevaboff jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with Magomaevaboff around his waist. Magomaevaboff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Magomaevaboff back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez blocking some punches. #BC#
Magomaevaboff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Magomaevaboff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Magomaevaboff avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomaevaboff went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Magomaevaboff looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Magomaevaboff throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
An inside leg kick from Magomaevaboff misses.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomaevaboff is looking to score with low kicks.
Magomaevaboff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomaevaboff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Magomaevaboff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Magomaevaboff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomaevaboff slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Magomaevaboff ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez cracks Magomaevaboff with an open hand slap.
Magomaevaboff throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Magomaevaboff is looking to counter with a body kick.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Magomaevaboff's shoulder, as Magomaevaboff tries to avoid the shot.
Magomaevaboff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magomaevaboff thinks about countering with a body kick.
Magomaevaboff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magomaevaboff scores with a one two! Sanchez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Magomaevaboff misses with a straight left.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomaevaboff is looking to counter with a body kick.
Magomaevaboff shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magomaevaboff misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
Sanchez tries to counter with a clinch but Magomaevaboff shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Magomaevaboff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanchez's knee momentarily.#T1#
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomaevaboff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez scores with a one two! Magomaevaboff had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Magomaevaboff ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomaevaboff also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Magomaevaboff's head back.
Magomaevaboff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez stalks Magomaevaboff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Magomaevaboff's face. Magomaevaboff staggers backwards, shaken.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magomaevaboff wants to clinch.
Sanchez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Magomaevaboff.#T2#
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Magomaevaboff connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Magomaevaboff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Magomaevaboff avoids them all with ease.
Magomaevaboff is looking to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch.
Magomaevaboff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Magomaevaboff half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Magomaevaboff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Magomaevaboff throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomaevaboff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Magomaevaboff slips the punch.
Magomaevaboff looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Magomaevaboff takes one to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Husein Magomaevaboff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomaevaboff tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Sanchez cracks Magomaevaboff with an open hand slap.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Magomaevaboff seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Sanchez feints a jab promting Magomaevaboff to slip. Sanchez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magomaevaboff slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
Magomaevaboff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomaevaboff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Magomaevaboff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Magomaevaboff thinks about countering with a body kick.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Magomaevaboff misses its intended target.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomaevaboff circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomaevaboff misses with a looping left.
Jesus Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanchez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 341 Coco vs Hiko
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Poseidon Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez feints a jab promting Gonzalez to slip. Sanchez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gonzalez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Gonzalez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez lands a head shot.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzalez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheers as Gonzalez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.#CL2#
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gonzalez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez avoiding damage.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez working aggressively here. #T2#
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez just leaning against Gonzalez, taking a breather.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Sanchez blocking some punches. #T3#
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gonzalez up against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanchez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Gonzalez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzalez lands a right hand.
Sanchez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poseidon Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gonzalez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzalez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzalez, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Gonzalez against the cage but Gonzalez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Gonzalez's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gonzalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poseidon Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanchez misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot that snaps Sanchez's head back.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Gonzalez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Gonzalez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Gonzalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonzalez defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzalez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Sanchez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gonzalez is trying to defend but Sanchez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez stops Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez drops an elbow to the side of Gonzalez's head. #T2##SUB2#
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Gonzalez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez winds up and cracks Gonzalez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gonzalez is trying to stand back up but Sanchez is controlling him
Gonzalez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gonzalez is trying to control but Sanchez passes into side control!
Gonzalez wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is working Gonzalez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gonzalez tries to improve position but can't.
Sanchez prevents Gonzalez from escaping the position.
Sanchez lands a nice forearm strike.
Sanchez landing strikes. #T3#
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez controls the position.
Sanchez cracks Gonzalez with a big right hand but Gonzalez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gonzalez tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez is having none of it.#ES#
Gonzalez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gonzalez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
Poseidon Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Gonzalez takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez. #T4#
Sanchez blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Sanchez is stalling here.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Gonzalez lands with a left to the head.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Gonzalez lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poseidon Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Gonzalez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Gonzalez stalling the fight.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gonzalez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gonzalez on the side of the head. #CL#
Gonzalez has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Gonzalez lands a left hand.
Gonzalez pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poseidon Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sanchez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Gonzalez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Gonzalez moved out of range.
Gonzalez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Gonzalez throws a big counter combination but Sanchez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Poseidon Gonzalez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzalez, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poseidon Gonzalez!
A very excited looking Poseidon Gonzalez 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.

Event: GC 338 Phoenix vs Fortune
Date: Mar 15, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Ohanian shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ohanian showed some decent athleticism there.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Ohanian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is doing well to control the position and prevent Ohanian from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ohanian wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ohanian looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Ohanian is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ohanian to get the leverage. #T1##SUB2#
Ohanian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez keeping hold of Ohanian's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Ohanian is working for a kimura but Sanchez is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Ohanian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Ohanian eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ohanian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ohanian feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ohanian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sanchez trying to remain calm as Ohanian controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ohanian trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez prevents Ohanian from improving position.
Sanchez is trying to control Ohanian's posture but Ohanian avoids it.
Sanchez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ohanian is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ohanian tries to move to mount but Sanchez blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ohanian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ohanian trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away. #SUB2#
Ohanian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanchez, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Ohanian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ohanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez tried to counter with a leg kick but Ohanian avoided it.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ohanian at a distance.
Ohanian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ohanian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ohanian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Ohanian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Ohanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Ohanian.
Ohanian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Ohanian misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Ohanian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Sloppy strikes from Ohanian. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Ohanian is avoiding it.
Ohanian wants to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch position.
Ohanian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ohanian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Ohanian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Ohanian throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Ohanian scores with a jab.
Sanchez thows a leg kick but Ohanian checks it
enabling Ohanian to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez moves forwards but Ohanian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jesus Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ohanian throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohanian misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ohanian thinking.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ohanian. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Ohanian.
Ohanian thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has Ohanian backing up. Ohanian nods at Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.
Ohanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ohanian looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Ohanian throws a head kick that half lands.
Ohanian misses with a double jab #TD#
and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ohanian is looking to sweep but instead, Sanchez has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ohanian manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Ohanian wants to improve his position but instead Sanchez has moved into half guard.
Sanchez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ohanian wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ohanian looking for submissions off his back.
Ohanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ohanian is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ohanian is trying to control but Sanchez passes into side control!
Ohanian tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sanchez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ohanian is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ohanian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alen Ohanian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Ohanian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Ohanian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ohanian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ohanian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Ohanian misses
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Ohanian misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Sanchez has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ohanian prevents it.
Nice elbow from Sanchez. #CUT#
It looks like Alen Ohanian has been cut.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ohanian's efforts to push away.#T1##BC2#
Ohanian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Ohanian moves his leg out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanchez.
Sanchez moves out of range as Ohanian strikes.
Ohanian cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alen Ohanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Ohanian on that attempt.
Ohanian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ohanian throws a wild body kick that Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
Sanchez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ohanian is out of range.
Ohanian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ohanian shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesus Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alen Ohanian.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Ohanian.
Ohanian cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alen Ohanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ohanian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ohanian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohanian thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ohanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.#CL#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Ohanian against the cage.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ohanian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ohanian walks into a left hand.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Ohanian looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sanchez!#SUB2#
Ohanian tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well. #T3#
Sanchez prevents Ohanian from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Ohanian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Ohanian tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ohanian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Ohanian is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sanchez is trying to escape and Ohanian transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sanchez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ohanian! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alen Ohanian!
Alen Ohanian thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 335 Starker vs Coco
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weight swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Weight misses the target.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Weight throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Weight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez thumps Weight with a low kick.
Weight digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Weight throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Weight lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Weight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez shoots in but Weight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Welter Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Weight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Sanchez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Weight misses the target. #TD2#
Sanchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Weight to the mat! Weight manages to get full guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weight works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Weight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weight managing to control the position.
Sanchez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weight circles away.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weight misses with a hook.
Sanchez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Weight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Weight loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Weight jabs at Sanchez's body.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weight looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Weight sprawls well.#T3#
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Weight tries to sprawl but Sanchez drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Weight pushes Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Weight throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Welter Weight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weight scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weight staying out of range there.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weight swivels and escapes.#T4#
Weight misses with a left hand
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weight's corner calls for a 1-2. Weight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Weight lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Weight throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Sanchez crashing down! Sanchez tries to stagger back to his feet but Weight just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Sanchez asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Welter Weight!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Welter Weight made sure he mentioned Mo' Money Laundry Service, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GC 333 Paulin vs Cobb
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Sanchez tried to score with a low kick but Mitchell checks it.
Mitchell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mitchell - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Mitchell clinches.
Mitchell lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mitchell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick.
Mitchell swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell is looking to score with low kicks.
Sanchez tries a low kick but Mitchell avoids it.
Mitchell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanchez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fenrir MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mitchell misses with a hook
and Sanchez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Mitchell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Mitchell catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mitchell. That did some damage!
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Mitchell blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Mitchell with a nice cross.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Mitchell has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sanchez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mitchell's brow.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands. #T2#
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitchell can't break the clinch.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Mitchell won't allow it.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitchell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
Mitchell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Sanchez.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sanchez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mitchell can turn it around.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Mitchell scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Mitchell.
Mitchell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Sanchez jumps guard.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mitchell's guard. #REVR##T3#
Sanchez trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Mitchell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanchez trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Mitchell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Travis Mitchell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Mitchell moves to clinch but Sanchez breaks away
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Mitchell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez tries to work over Mitchell's front leg with a kick but Mitchell checks it.
Travis Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell works the jab nicely.
Mitchell looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitchell scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Mitchell sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Mitchell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mitchell scores with a push kick.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Mitchell throws out a powerful jab.
Mitchell misses with a jab to the body
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Mitchell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanchez to the mat! Sanchez manages to get full guard.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell 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.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Mitchell throws a big right hand that misses.
Mitchell trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is adopting a defensive guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into range.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanchez.#CL2#
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Mitchell. Mitchell maintains the clinch.
Mitchell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Mitchell avoids the elbow strike from Sanchez, against the cage. #TD#
Sanchez jumps guard and drags Mitchell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mitchell misses with the ground and pound.
Mitchell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mitchell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mitchell working the ground and pound but Sanchez is defending the strikes.
Mitchell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mitchell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mitchell working away.
Mitchell taking a break here but Sanchez is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4#
Sanchez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mitchell throws a strike but Sanchez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mitchell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mitchell to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mitchell cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
Mitchell scores with a punch to the head.
Mitchell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mitchell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Sanchez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mitchell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Mitchell wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Mitchell controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sanchez to regain full guard.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Mitchell lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Travis Mitchell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Mitchell 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Mitchell's knee but Mitchell avoids it well.
Mitchell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mitchell finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Mitchell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell lands with a right hand.
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Mitchell punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Mitchell connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Mitchell gets caught napping as Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown. Mitchell manages to retain guard.#T4#
Sanchez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mitchell holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Mitchell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mitchell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Mitchell!
An out of breath Travis Mitchell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 327 Xmas Bash!
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
Linewood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Linewood's hands.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanchez, as that shot connected.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linewood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Linewood slips a jab from Sanchez.
Linewood throws a big shot that misses.
Linewood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Linewood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Linewood throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
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!
Linewood throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body kick from Sanchez.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Linewood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Linewood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Linewood tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Linewood defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Linewood drops his hands momentarily and Sanchez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanchez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shock Linewood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Linewood lands an overhand right.
Linewood misses the jab.
Sanchez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Linewood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Linewood momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linewood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Linewood.
Sanchez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Linewood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Linewood is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Linewood counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanchez's knee momentarily.
Linewood slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Sanchez shoots in and bounces Linewood off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Linewood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Linewood looking to control.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Linewood is pulling down on Sanchez's head to control his posture. #T3#
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound.
Linewood trying to control the position.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Linewood keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Linewood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Linewood misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Linewood counters with a left to the body.
Linewood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Linewood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.#CL#
Linewood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Sanchez.
Linewood has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Linewood throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Linewood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Linewood.
Linewood misses with a body punch.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Linewood tries to stall but Sanchez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Linewood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. #TD#
Linewood ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Linewood no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Linewood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesus Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Linewood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A left lands for Linewood.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Linewood.
Nice body punch from Linewood.
Linewood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Linewood was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Linewood throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Linewood misses its intended target.
Linewood dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Linewood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Linewood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Linewood slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Linewood moved away.
Linewood is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Linewood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Linewood defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Linewood swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Linewood thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Linewood walks into a left hand.
Linewood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Linewood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linewood throws out the jab.
Linewood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
Linewood misses with a hook.#T2#
Linewood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Linewood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linewood looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linewood.
Linewood lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Linewood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Linewood counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Linewood moves away and avoids it.
Linewood moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Linewood's hands.
Linewood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Linewood avoids it.
Linewood misses with a right hand
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Linewood throws a head kick that misses.
Linewood misses with a body shot
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Linewood is rocked!
Nice cross by Linewood.#KD2#
Sanchez throws a left that rocks Linewood and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sanchez dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Linewood regain composure!
Oh Linewood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linewood is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Linewood tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position. #SUB2#
Sanchez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanchez wants to control but Linewood is keeping him busy.
Linewood takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sanchez wants to control but Linewood is keeping him busy.
Linewood seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Sanchez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Linewood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sanchez throwing shots but Linewood is blocking nicely.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Linewood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Linewood wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez misses with a head shot. Linewood uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesus Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Linewood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Linewood.
Linewood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Linewood misses with a straight right.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Linewood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Linewood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A left lands for Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Linewood misses its intended target.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Linewood's knee but Linewood avoids it well.
Linewood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Linewood counters with a left to the body.
Linewood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanchez blocks a jab.#T1#
Linewood cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Shock Linewood is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Linewood. Linewood obviously looking to wear him down.
Linewood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linewood with a jab.
Linewood loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez throws a jab when Linewood was well out of range.
Linewood tries to clinch up
and Sanchez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanchez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Linewood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Linewood misses the target.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Linewood avoids it really well and circles away.
Linewood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Sanchez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sanchez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Linewood.
Nice defenses there by Linewood.
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!
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Linewood's head but Linewood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Linewood closes the distance and clinches.
Linewood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jesus Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Linewood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Linewood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linewood misses with a punch on the inside.
Linewood is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling him.
Linewood misses with the head strike.
Linewood tries to pull guard but Sanchez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Linewood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Linewood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Linewood's efforts to push away.
Linewood swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Linewood.
Linewood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shock Linewood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Linewood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Linewood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Linewood.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Linewood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Linewood working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shock Linewood showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 322 Spud vs The Man
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buzzard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buzzard.
A left and a right from Buzzard both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Buzzard checks a leg kick.
Buzzard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Buzzard.
Sanchez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buzzard's calf.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Buzzard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Buzzard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Buzzard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buzzard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Buzzard throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Buzzard moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanchez.
Buzzard is looking to counter punch.
Sanchez lands with a right hand. #T1#
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Buzzard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buzzard ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. Buzzard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Buzzard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Buzzard cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Buzzard misses its target.
Sir Anthony Buzzard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buzzard ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Buzzard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Buzzard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Buzzard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Buzzard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buzzard checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Buzzard's body.
Buzzard throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Buzzard moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Buzzard dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Buzzard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Buzzard cracks Sanchez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sanchez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Buzzard finish him? #ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Jesus Sanchez's cut even more.
Buzzard blocks a jab.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Buzzard.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buzzard throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Buzzard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buzzard slips under a jab from Sanchez.#KD#
Buzzard feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sanchez sprawling to the canvas! Sanchez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Buzzard finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buzzard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Buzzard.#KD#
Buzzard lands a big right hand that sends Sanchez crashing to the mat! Buzzard stays standing though and waves Sanchez back to his feet!
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Buzzard finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Jesus Sanchez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Buzzard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Buzzard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Buzzard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Buzzard throws an overhand right that drops Sanchez like a sack of potatoes! Buzzard dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sir Anthony Buzzard!
An intense looking Sir Anthony Buzzard took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'THE CHAMP IS FUCKING HERE! IF YOU WANT SOME, COME AND GET SOME! '.

Event: GC 319 De Barros vs Bianchi
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newton lands with a shot to the body.
Newton throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Newton takes one to the chin there.
Sanchez throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Newton lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Newton checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Newton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sanchez'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.#SUB#
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez is controlling Newton's posture.
Newton postures up. #T1#
Newton is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Newton has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Newton pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Newton prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Newton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Newton is working for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Newton working for a submission but Sanchez is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Newton has control of Sanchez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sanchez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Newton maintains control.#T3##SUB2#
Newton has control of Sanchez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sanchez regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Newton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sanchez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Newton has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Newton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Newton has hold of Sanchez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sanchez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sanchez prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T4##SUB2#
Newton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Newton is working for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez frees his head quite easily.
Newton avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.#SUB2#
Newton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sanchez is surviving well by controlling Newton's body position as best he can.
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Newton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Newton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Newton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Newton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanchez enables Newton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanchez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Newton passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newton's guard. #REVR#
Sanchez trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom. #T2#
Newton is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez being controlled here momentarily.
Bill Newton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Newton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez seems keen to control Newton's posture.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Newton is still trying to improve position.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez is trying to keep Newton in close.
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newton pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Newton works his way into full mount!
Sanchez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
Newton misses with a straight left.
Newton shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Newton throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range. #CL#
Newton tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Sanchez has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Newton - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Newton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jesus Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newton backwards. #T1#
Newton managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Newton struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands. #TD#
Sanchez decides to pull guard.
Newton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Newton is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Newton wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newton pulls his head out easily.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Newton prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newton's back!
Newton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newton trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up. #T3#
Sanchez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Newton has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Newton is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Newton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Sanchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanchez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound.
Newton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Bill Newton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Newton advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Newton 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Newton!

Event: GAMMA#792 Sonnen v Sanada
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gonzalez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Gonzalez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez connects with a right hand. Gonzalez shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gonzalez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sanchez thows a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it
and Gonzalez counters with a body kick that stops Sanchez in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Gonzalez. #T1#
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
Gonzalez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gonzalez momentarily.
Gonzalez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Gonzalez works over Sanchez's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Gonzalez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
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!
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gonzalez. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Gonzalez moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonzalez! But no joy.
Gonzalez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gonzalez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanchez slips a jab from Gonzalez.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands with a cross.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Gonzalez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gonzalez is looking to land body kicks.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Sanchez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gonzalez is trying to defend but Sanchez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Gonzalez kicks Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez backing away here, and Gonzalez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Sanchez throws a low kick but Gonzalez avoids it.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Sanchez.
A countering left hand to the body from Gonzalez misses.
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gonzalez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Gonzalez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez cracks Gonzalez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Gonzalez tries to sprawl but Sanchez drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Gonzalez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sanchez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gonzalez!
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
It looked like Sanchez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
A jab from Sanchez finds it's way through Gonzalez's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Gonzalez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with a body kick.
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez motions for Gonzalez to come forward. Sanchez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez throws a combination. Sanchez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gonzalez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gonzalez lands a nice looking body shot.
Gonzalez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Anthony Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez goes for a double leg but Gonzalez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gonzalez continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gonzalez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gonzalez.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanchez pushes Gonzalez away with a front kick.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gonzalez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzalez wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gonzalez. #CUT2#
Jesus Sanchez's cut is getting worse.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
A good leg kick by Sanchez. #T1#
Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzalez under the eye.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gonzalez tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gonzalez catches Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
A left and a right from Gonzalez both land. Nice combination.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gonzalez stalks Sanchez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanchez's face. Sanchez staggers backwards, shaken.
Sanchez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Gonzalez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a head kick. That will keep Sanchez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonzalez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonzalez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
Jesus Sanchez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gonzalez lands the left hand.
Gonzalez lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Gonzalez!
Anthony Gonzalez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#786 Curry v Pony
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Corson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Corson is out of range.
Corson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Corson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shayne Corson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Corson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Corson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Corson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Corson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corson pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
Corson throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Corson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Corson sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Corson misses the target.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Corson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shayne Corson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez looks winded!#T2#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corson as he avoids it easily.
Corson throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Corson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Corson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corson misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corson counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Corson cracks Sanchez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Corson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sanchez to stand back up!
Nice jab there from Corson. #ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!#KD#
Corson lands a big right hand that sends Sanchez crashing to the mat! Corson stays standing though and waves Sanchez back to his feet!
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Corson finish him?#T3#
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into Corson's guard.
Corson controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Corson is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.
Corson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Corson parries the strikes from Sanchez easily there. Sanchez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Corson to escape. #T4#
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Corson is working away. #SUB2#
Sanchez swings around for an armbar but Corson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sanchez's guard.
Corson tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Corson defends well.
Sanchez pulls Corson in close to his closed guard and prevents Corson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Corson defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shayne Corson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Corson misses the target.
Corson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Corson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Corson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Corson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanchez.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shayne Corson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.#TD2#
Sanchez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corson defending well though. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Corson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Corson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Corson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanchez postures up in Corson's guard and throws a big left but Corson blocks it.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Corson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jesus Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Corson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Corson preventing the sweep.
Sanchez looking to control.
Corson content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez wants to control the position but Corson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Corson tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it. #T3#
Corson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanchez has his hands clasped together around Corson's back. He's all about the action.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Corson keeps him under control.
Sanchez wants to control but Corson is keeping busy.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Corson keeps him under control.
Corson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Corson throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Corson misses with a looping left.
Shayne Corson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Corson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Corson throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Corson misses with a body shot.
Corson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
That has opened up Jesus Sanchez's cut even more.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corson.#TD2#
Corson gets caught flat footed, as Sanchez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Corson has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Corson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shayne Corson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Corson has his hands clasped together around Sanchez's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corson wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Corson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanchez with the ground and pound but Corson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Corson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Corson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard. #REVR#
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Corson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corson is pulling down on Sanchez's head to control his posture.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Corson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corson is pulling down on Sanchez's head to control his posture.
Corson trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Corson slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shayne Corson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shayne Corson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Corson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice sprawl there from Corson as Sanchez shoots in.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Corson counter with a right hand. #T4#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Corson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Corson scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Corson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corson lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Corson thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shayne Corson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corson, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shayne Corson!
An out of breath Shayne Corson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#782 Delsarte v Steel
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Fudd slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Fudd throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fudd.
Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fudd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
The fighters circling - Fudd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fudd throws a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fudd, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudd looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Fudd misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Fudd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fudd catches Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fudd scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Fudd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez swings for the body but Fudd moves out of range. #T1#
Fudd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
It looked like Fudd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Fudd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Fudd.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fudd.
Fudd throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Fudd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fudd throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fudd swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Fudd ducked under it nicely.
Elmer Fudd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Fudd lands.
Fudd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Fudd throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Fudd blocks a leg kick.
Fudd looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Fudd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fudd throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Fudd.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fudd counters with a straight right hand.
Fudd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Fudd throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Fudd throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fudd with a body shot.
Fudd scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Fudd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fudd lands a head shot.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Fudd keeps it at a distance.
Fudd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Fudd tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Fudd misses.
A low kick from Fudd is predictable there
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Fudd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fudd.
Fudd takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Fudd throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Fudd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Fudd swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Fudd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Fudd scores with a four punch combination!
Fudd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fudd. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Sanchez sizes up Fudd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez moves out of range as Fudd strikes.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Fudd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Fudd moved out of range.
Fudd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Fudd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Fudd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Fudd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Fudd throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Fudd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fudd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Sanchez misses the body punch
and Fudd counters with a straight right hand.
Fudd misses with a straight right.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Fudd is avoiding it.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fudd lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elmer Fudd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A slow jab from Fudd misses its intended target.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fudd misses with a straight right.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fudd is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fudd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fudd misses with a leg kick.
Fudd is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Fudd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Fudd is avoiding it.
Fudd is looking to score with low kicks.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fudd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fudd misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fudd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fudd looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Fudd. #T1#
Fudd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Fudd throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fudd thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
No joy there for Fudd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fudd throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fudd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Fudd.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fudd to score with a decent uppercut.
Elmer Fudd is winning the standup battle so far.
Fudd throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez flicks out a counter leg kick but Fudd steps away.
Fudd misses with a hook.
Fudd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fudd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Fudd lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fudd lands a head kick!
Fudd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fudd's head backwards.
Fudd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fudd throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Fudd.
Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fudd with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sanchez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fudd has got the better of the exchanges.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Sanchez cracks Fudd with an open hand slap.
Fudd looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Fudd finds it's target.
Fudd scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Fudd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fudd.#T3#
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Fudd.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fudd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Sloppy strikes from Fudd. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fudd moves away.
Sanchez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fudd jabs at Sanchez's body.
Fudd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fudd throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Fudd against the cage.
Fudd tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Fudd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Fudd has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Fudd is trying to force a seperation but Sanchez has the dominant position.#T4#
Fudd pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Fudd's head. #BC#
Fudd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Fudd circles away.
Fudd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Fudd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fudd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fudd throws out the jab.
Fudd lands with a shot to the body.
Fudd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fudd throws a body kick that misses.
Fudd misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Fudd breaks the clinch.
Fudd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Fudd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elmer Fudd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fudd throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Fudd.
Fudd lands with a cross.
Nice cross by Fudd.
Fudd throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fudd misses with a looping left.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Fudd catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Fudd.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Fudd finds it's target.
Fudd slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Fudd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fudd, right into the meat. #T1#
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Fudd swings widly with a right hand
and Fudd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fudd.
Fudd throws a body kick that misses.
Fudd looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez defending well as Fudd loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Fudd catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Fudd swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Fudd gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.
Fudd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fudd backwards.
Sanchez fails to pull guard. #BC#
Fudd manages to break the clinch.
Fudd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fudd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fudd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fudd throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Fudd lands a nice shot that snaps Sanchez's head back.
Fudd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Fudd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target. #CL2#
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fudd backwards.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fudd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fudd is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Fudd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Fudd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Fudd tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fudd misses the jab.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Fudd.
Fudd connects with a nice looking jab.
Fudd scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fudd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fudd swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Fudd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fudd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Fudd lands a nice shot that snaps Sanchez's head back.
Fudd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Fudd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fudd walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez.
Fudd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fudd scores with a jab.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Fudd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fudd checks a leg kick.
Fudd throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elmer Fudd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fudd, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elmer Fudd!
Elmer Fudd took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GAMMA#778 Jernit v Jericho
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
That kick from Sonnen tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Sonnen.
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Sonnen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sonnen slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Sonnen finds it's target.
Sonnen throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
Sonnen lands with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sonnen!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sonnen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sonnen's coaches at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Sonnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sonnen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Sanchez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sonnen regains half guard.
Sonnen is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen is trying to control but can't.
Sonnen is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Sanchez working Sonnen over with strikes.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sonnen actively working from the bottom here.
Sonnen wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez passes to full mount!
Sonnen regains half guard.#SUB#
Sonnen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Sonnen is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Sonnen won't allow it.
Sanchez prevents Sonnen from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sonnen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanchez won't allow Sonnen to sweep him here.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Sonnen looking to control.
Sonnen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sonnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sanchez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Sonnen.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Sonnen tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sonnen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sonnen lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Sanchez.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Sonnen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Sonnen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez postures up and lands a big shot to Sonnen's brow.
Sanchez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sonnen controlling the position.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez won't allow Sonnen to sweep him here.
Sanchez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Sonnen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sonnen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sanchez is working Sonnen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sonnen is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen looking to control. #SUB#
Sonnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is keeping the position.
Sonnen pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sonnen pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Sonnen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sonnen pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sonnen trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sanchez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sonnen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sanchez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sonnen pulls down on the head and he's put Sanchez to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#774 Delsarte v Vee
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.#CL#
Sanchez has Mac Airt up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Sanchez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside.
Mac Airt managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Mac Airt working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Mac Airt misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Airt lands with a right hand.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Mac Airt sprawls well.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.#TD#
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sanchez showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt is trying to stand back up but Sanchez is controlling him #T1#
Sanchez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mac Airt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mac Airt's head. #ES2#
Mac Airt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Mac Airt keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mac Airt.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Sanchez misses the body punch
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
Mac Airt has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Mac Airt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mac Airt wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Mac Airt sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Mac Airt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mac Airt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanchez scores with a body shot. #T3#
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mac Airt.#CL#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Mac Airt against the cage. #BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Mac Airt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mac Airt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Mac Airt's ribs.
Mac Airt fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Sanchez cracks Mac Airt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Mac Airt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez lands a jab to Mac Airt's midsection.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Mac Airt counters with a right hand to the body.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Mac Airt circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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 Jesus Sanchez will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
#R2##TD#
Sanchez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez drags him back down.
Sanchez wants to control but Mac Airt is keeping him busy.
Sanchez prevents Mac Airt from escaping the position.#SUB#
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mac Airt keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt is pushing Sanchez's head away, looking to escape. Sanchez manages to hold on to the position though.#T1##ES2#
Mac Airt bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sanchez is looking to wear down Mac Airt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanchez moves out of range as Mac Airt strikes.
Sanchez closes the distance but Mac Airt moves to the side
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mac Airt. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Mac Airt throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A jab from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Sanchez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Mac Airt misses. #T2#
Mac Airt lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Airt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mac Airt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Mac Airt misses.
Sanchez throws a head kick that half lands.
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Mac Airt throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Sanchez scores with a body shot. #T3#
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Mac Airt ducks down to avoid it.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mac Airt doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez throws a one two combo.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Mac Airt is out of range. #T4#
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Jesus Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Mac Airt is having none of it.
Mac Airt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Sanchez catches Mac Airt right on the button with a cross.
Mac Airt dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jesus Sanchez will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mac Airt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mac Airt duly obliges.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac Airt as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Mac Airt moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Mac Airt off the cage and back into range.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mac Airt throws a series of strikes that have Sanchez backpedaling. #T1#
Mac Airt throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanchez misses its target.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Mac Airt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mac Airt lands a jab.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Mac Airt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Mac Airt throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez misses with a body shot
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Mac Airt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Mac Airt counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Mac Airt to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanchez misses with a body punch
and Mac Airt counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Mac Airt back into the cage.
Jesus Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to break free but Sanchez has control. #BC2#
Mac Airt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac Airt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez moves out of range as Mac Airt strikes.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mac Airt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mac Airt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez throws a hook but Mac Airt blocks it.
Mac Airt misses with a double jab
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Mac Airt defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Airt misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mac Airt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Mac Airt throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Mac Airt misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cormac Mac Airt.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Cormac Mac Airt was interviewed post fight and said '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.

Event: GAMMA#771 Curry v Vee
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Experiment lV didn't see that one coming.
Experiment lV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Donk. Experiment lV catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Experiment lV on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Experiment lV. Experiment lV circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Experiment lV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Experiment lV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Experiment lV.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Experiment lV staying out of range there.
Experiment lV looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Experiment lV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Experiment lV responds with a good body kick, but Sanchez manages to step out the way in time.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Experiment lV saw that one coming.
Experiment lV has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Experiment lV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##TD#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Experiment lV looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Experiment lV makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Experiment lV.#SUB2#
Experiment lV working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Experiment lV looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez works over Experiment lV with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Sanchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Experiment lV's head.
Sanchez chips away with some ground and pound.
Experiment lV working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Experiment lV has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Experiment lV looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez cracks Experiment lV with a solid left hand.#T3#
Experiment lV trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Experiment lV wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Sanchez prevents Experiment lV from improving his position.#SUB2#
Experiment lV looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Experiment lV looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Experiment lV holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Experiment lV is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Experiment lV looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Sanchez slips a nice elbow through Experiment lV's hands, connecting with Experiment lV's forehead.
Sanchez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sanchez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Experiment lV's thigh. Experiment lV counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Experiment lV looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Sanchez working over Experiment lV with some ground and pound. Experiment lV looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sanchez winds up and cracks Experiment lV with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Sanchez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Experiment lV actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Experiment lV stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Experiment lV scoring well with a low kick there.
Experiment lV throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Experiment lV throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment lV's head backwards.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment lV.#T1#
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Experiment lV let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Experiment lV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Experiment lV throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Experiment lV misses with a looping right.
A jab from Experiment lV does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment lV moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Experiment lV's head back.
Experiment lV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Sanchez misses. #TD#
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into Experiment lV's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Experiment lV is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Sanchez is in close to Experiment lV's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Experiment lV has momentary wrist control but Sanchez slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment lV looking to control.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Experiment lV can do to turn this around?
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Experiment lV's head.
Experiment lV trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez trying to control but Experiment lV is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Experiment lV has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sanchez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Experiment lV.#SUB#
Sanchez has an Americana. Experiment lV didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sanchez is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sanchez hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jesus Sanchez!
After winning the bout, Jesus Sanchez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#768 Curry v Spike
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Doom misses.
A swing and a miss from Doom.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doom tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Sanchez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Doom.
Doom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Doom.
Doom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez defending well as Doom loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A left and a right from Doom both land. Nice combination.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Doom.
Project Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doom throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doom throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doom looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Doom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doom lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Doom's shoulder, as Doom tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Doom.
A quick step to the side and Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Doom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sanchez lands a jab to Doom's midsection.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Doom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Doom keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Doom looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the body
and Doom counters with a leg kick.
Doom lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Doom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Doom to counter with a crisp jab.
Doom tries a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Doom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.#T2#
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doom. Doom obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doom.#TD#
Doom gets caught napping as Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown. Doom manages to retain guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Doom manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Doom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doom tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Sanchez is trying to trip Doom. He has hold of a leg but Doom is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sanchez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Doom manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Doom blocks an uppercut.
Doom misses with a knee strike.
Doom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Doom throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Sanchez pulls Doom into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doom stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.#SU2#
Doom gets to his feet - Sanchez follows without any prompting.
Doom throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
Doom throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Doom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Doom. #T3#
Doom connects with a high kick.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doom.
Doom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot.
Doom blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Doom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Doom.
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Doom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Doom with a jab.
Sanchez takes a swing at Doom's ribcage but misses.
Doom with a nice cross.
Doom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Doom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doom misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Doom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Project Doom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez scores with a jab. Doom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Doom moves out of range.
Doom lands a head kick!
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Doom.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Doom saw that one coming.
Doom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Doom is just out of range.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doom connects with an inside leg kick.
Doom thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Doom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project Doom dominated that round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sanchez checks a low kick from Doom.
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Doom blocks a jab.
Doom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Doom's head but Doom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doom! But no joy.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Project Doom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Doom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Doom takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping body kick lands there for Doom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Doom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doom delivers a nice body kick.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Doom.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Doom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Doom tries a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Doom had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
letting Doom counter with a right hand.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Doom.
A low kick from Doom is predictable there
and Doom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Doom's head.
Doom looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Doom lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez throws a jab when Doom was well out of range.
Doom throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doom tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.#T2##CL#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Doom against the cage. #BC2#
Doom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doom dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
Doom scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Doom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Doom moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doom misses the jab.
Doom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Doom looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Doom avoids the body shot from Sanchez. #T3#
Doom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Doom appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Doom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Doom cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
Doom misses with a jab to the body
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Doom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doom misses with a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Doom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Doom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doom.
Doom throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Doom moves out of range. #T4#
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doom scores with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Doom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Doom.
Doom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
A slow jab from Doom misses its intended target.
Doom lands a head kick! #TD#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Doom scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Doom counters with a straight right hand.
Doom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doom tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Doom throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project Doom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Doom moves out of range.
Doom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Doom settles back down.
Doom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.#TD#
Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sanchez prevents Doom from standing back up. #ES2#
Doom pushes Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doom lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Doom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doom throws a wild body kick that Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
Nice cross by Doom.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Doom throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Doom misses the target.
Doom misses with a body kick.
Doom throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Doom throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Doom cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Doom managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez. #BC2#
Doom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doom.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doom.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Doom.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doom sprawls well. Doom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doom, right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Doom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doom is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Doom misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Doom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.#CL#
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Doom.
Doom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doom prevents a body shot from Sanchez. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Doom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez misses with a jab to the body
and Doom counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Doom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Doom settles back down.
Nice shot lands for Doom.
Doom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab by Doom.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doom as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doom connects with a high kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Doom appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Doom moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Doom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doom. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doom, right into the meat.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Doom counters with a slapping leg kick.
Doom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Doom feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Doom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Doom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Doom lands a head kick. Sanchez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

And that's the end of the fight!
Project Doom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doom winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Doom!
Project Doom decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#765 Curry v Steele
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Pierno counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pierno counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Pierno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Pierno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Pierno gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pierno fails to land.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Pierno controls the action.
A short right from Pierno.
Pierno swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Pierno pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Sanchez is trying to trip Pierno. He has hold of a leg but Pierno is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sanchez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Pierno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pierno's head.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pierno manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pierno tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard. #T2#
Sanchez pulls Pierno in close to his closed guard and prevents Pierno from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pierno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pierno wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierno pushes down on Sanchez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pierno is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Pierno trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Pierno is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sanchez reverses the position - he's now on top in Pierno's guard.
Sanchez trying to move into half guard but instead Pierno has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Pierno trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pierno looking to pass the guard.
Pierno slips nicely into half guard.
Pierno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pierno looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Pierno won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Sanchez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pierno puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pierno stalling.
Sanchez wants to control but Pierno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pierno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Pierno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pierno takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez stuns Pierno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Pierno.
Pierno connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Pierno's head.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pierno manages to avoid it.
Pierno tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pierno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pierno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pierno takes one to the chin there.
Pierno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Pierno walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Pierno wants to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch position.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pierno tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Pierno does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Pierno misses.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez. #T2#
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pierno doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Pierno moves into the clinch.
Pierno can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierno scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pierno lands an uppercut.
Pierno has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sanchez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pierno can turn it around.
Pierno misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Pierno.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pierno just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sanchez's brow. #T3#
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Pierno.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez gets through Pierno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pierno blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pierno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pierno is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pierno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierno misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Pierno lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pierno scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Pierno pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez tries to work over Pierno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pierno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pierno backwards.
Pierno struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
A short right from Pierno on the inside.
Pierno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Pierno fails to land.
Pierno working aggressively here.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pierno backwards.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Pierno.
Pierno lands with a left to the head.
Pierno lands a nice uppercut.
Pierno blocking some punches.
Pierno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pierno throws a head punch that misses.
Pierno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Piernos head.
Sanchez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pierno is defending well.
Pierno struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Pierno's shoulder, as Pierno tries to avoid the shot.
Jesus Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Pierno wants to clinch
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pierno avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Pierno releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Pierno counters with a straight right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Pierno. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
letting Pierno counter with a right hand. #T1#
Pierno misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Pierno ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Pierno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierno jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Pierno's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Pierno is avoiding it.
Pierno tries to clinch up.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Pierno counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Pierno throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pierno at a distance.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Pierno.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pierno tries to counter with a clinch but Sanchez shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Sanchez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pierno's guard.
Sanchez is working Pierno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez is in close to Pierno's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3##SUB2#
Pierno 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.
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Pierno is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Pierno defending well.
Sanchez is thwarting Pierno's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Pierno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Pierno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez prevents Pierno from improving his position.#T4#
Sanchez lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pierno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanchez being controlled here momentarily.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Pierno blocks nicely.
Sanchez trying to control but Pierno is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Sanchez!
Our winner, Jesus Sanchez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GC 278
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Snitch.
Snitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Snitch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snitch was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
A combination from Snitch does no damage.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Snitch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanchez thinking.
Snitch goes for a double leg but Sanchez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanchez continues to drive forward.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Snitch manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snitch.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snitch moves away.
Snitch shoots and misses
and Snitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jesus Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1##TD2#
Snitch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Snitch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is pulling down on Snitch's head to control his posture.
Snitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snitch defends it easily.
Sanchez is pulling down on Snitch's head to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Snitch working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Snitch stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Snitch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snitch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A lazy left from Snitch finds it's target.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Snitch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Snitch throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snitch. #T3#
Snitch moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.#TD2#
Snitch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sanchez!
Snitch content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sanchez prevents Snitch from moving into mount.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snitch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Snitch from controlling successfully.
Snitch preventing the sweep.
Snitch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanchez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Snitch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Snitch wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snitch dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Snitch shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snitch misses with a takedown
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snitch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Snitch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez jabs Snitch right on the nose. Snitch blinks but takes it well.
Snitch shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Snitch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jesus Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snitch doesn't seem bothered though.
Snitch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snitch lands the left hand.#T1#
Snitch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snitch misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez defending well as Snitch loads up on a big left hand.
Snitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Snitch - just one landing.
Jon Snitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Snitch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snitch swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Snitch takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Snitch is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez pushes Snitch against the cage. Sanchez is working some dirty boxing. Sanchez pushes off with a quick right hook! Snitch goes down! Snitch tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sanchez moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Sanchez!
After winning the bout, Jesus Sanchez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jon Snitch had this to say: 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.

Event: DUEL 208
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is thwarting Gonzalez's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Gonzalez defends it.
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Sanchez passes to full mount!
The referee warns Gonzalez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanchez breaks from Gonzalez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gonzalez is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Gonzalez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gonzalez is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Sanchez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sanchez landing strikes from the mount.
Sanchez unloading with bombs!
Gonzalez is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gonzalez gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Sanchez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzalez is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonzalez avoid being mounted?
Gonzalez is looking to improve his position.
Gonzalez is trying to stand.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Sanchez works his way into side control.
Gonzalez tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gonzalez stops Sanchez from passing to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gonzalez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sanchez scores with punches from side control.
Gonzalez wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez working the body and head with strikes.
Gonzalez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanchez's best efforts.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Gonzalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonzalez is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Sanchez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanchez advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Gonzalez is defending well.
Sanchez working away.
Sanchez scoring with punches from side control.
Sanchez wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gonzalez taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Gonzalez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a two punch combo.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gonzalez. Gonzalez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Sanchez lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
A head kick from Gonzalez lands but Sanchez takes it in his stride.
Gonzalez scores with a spinning back kick!
Jab by Sanchez.
Anthony Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez lands a jab to Gonzalez's midsection.
Sanchez swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Sanchez with a hook.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzalez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Gonzalez misses the jab.
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
That kick from Gonzalez tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Sanchez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gonzalez rather than just go for the knockout.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Sanchez.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez. #T3#
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez throws a one two combo.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez lands with a kick to the temple. Sanchez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A decent looking cross lands there for Gonzalez.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Gonzalez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gonzalez lands a jab to the head.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gonzalez defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Gonzalez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez dips to his left and cracks Gonzalez with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gonzalez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage. #TD2#
Sanchez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gonzalez's half guard.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez slips a nice elbow through Gonzalez's hands, connecting with Gonzalez's forehead.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez pushes Sanchez off looking to stand but Sanchez dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanchez connects with a nice short shot to Gonzalez's temple.
Gonzalez wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonzalez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez working some strikes from top position.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jesus Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gonzalez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.#T2#
Sanchez won't allow Gonzalez to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gonzalez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanchez is pushing down on Gonzalez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gonzalez is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Sanchez trying to work for an americana but Gonzalez has managed to regain full guard.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez pushing down on Gonzalez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonzalez is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4##SUB#
Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily.
Sanchez not doing much here.
Sanchez is thwarting Gonzalez's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Gonzalez defends it. #SUB#
Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesus Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL 203
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Experiment lV looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Experiment lV was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Experiment lV lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Experiment lV, right into the meat.
Experiment lV tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
A jab from Sanchez finds it's way through Experiment lV's defenses.
Experiment lV thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Experiment lV. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Experiment lV lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.#TD#
Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown into Experiment lV's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment lV manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sanchez has control of Experiment lV's left arm, preventing Experiment lV from doing any damage. #T1#
Experiment lV postures up.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanchez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Experiment lV got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Experiment lV has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Experiment lV trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Experiment lV loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Experiment lV sitting in guard here, content to control.
Experiment lV preventing the sweep.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Experiment lV advances position into side control!
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Experiment lV tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Experiment lV has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Experiment lV is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fenrir MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Experiment lV tries to score with some ground and pound. Sanchez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Experiment lV working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Experiment lV is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment lV scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Experiment lV is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Experiment lV's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Sanchez is holding on to half guard well.
Sanchez is not content to let Experiment lV control the position.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
Experiment lV's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Experiment lV won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Sanchez is trying to keep Experiment lV in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Experiment lV has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Experiment lV tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Experiment lV has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment lV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good shot there by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Experiment lV circles away easily
and Experiment lV counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment lV moves away.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Experiment lV is out of range.
Experiment lV lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment lV counters with a head kick.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Experiment lV makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Experiment lV bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
Experiment lV lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Experiment lV throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Experiment lV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Experiment lV throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Experiment lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Experiment lV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Experiment lV pushes Sanchez away with a front kick.
Finnish Experiment lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Experiment lV as he avoids it easily.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Experiment lV saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finnish Experiment lV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Experiment lV is looking to clinch.
Experiment lV with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Experiment lV has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Experiment lV goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Experiment lV moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Experiment lV only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Experiment lV moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Experiment lV.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Experiment lV avoids it really well and circles away.
Experiment lV with a nice cross.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Experiment lV.#T3#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Experiment lV sprawls well. Experiment lV wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment lV looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez. #SUB#
Sanchez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Experiment lV rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sanchez's guard! Nice work there by Experiment lV!
Sanchez looking to control.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez is controlling Experiment lV's posture.
Finnish Experiment lV has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Experiment lV content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Experiment lV trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Experiment lV throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Experiment lV 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.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Experiment lV wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Experiment lV postures up.
Experiment lV's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment lV showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment lV moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Experiment lV scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Experiment lV tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A right-left combo lands from Experiment lV.
Sanchez cracks Experiment lV with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Sanchez misses. #TD#
Sanchez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Experiment lV sprawls well initially but Sanchez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Experiment lV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Experiment lV looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Experiment lV defends it. #T1#
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Experiment lV to regain full guard.
Experiment lV is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Experiment lV.
Sanchez postures up in Experiment lV's guard and throws a big left but Experiment lV blocks it.
Sanchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment lV swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Experiment lV working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Experiment lV lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Experiment lV trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez controls Experiment lV momentarily but Experiment lV frees himself.
Experiment lV with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Experiment lV advances to half guard.
Experiment lV keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Experiment lV keeps him under control.
Sanchez wants to control but Experiment lV is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Experiment lV has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Experiment lV. #SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Experiment lV is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Experiment lV 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.
Finnish Experiment lV is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Experiment lV sits in half guard. #SUB#
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Experiment lV controlling the pace.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Experiment lV keeps him under control.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Experiment lV is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez wants to sweep but Experiment lV has passed to side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finnish Experiment lV.
Well Experiment lV has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Experiment lV!
Finnish Experiment lV is the new welterweight champion!
Finnish Experiment lV decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DUEL198
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Batty with a hook.
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Sanchez tests Batty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Batty misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Batty.#CL2#
Batty rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Sanchez jumps guard.
Sanchez controls Batty momentarily but Batty frees himself.
Batty throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Sanchez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Batty stacks Sanchez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Batty!
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Batty has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Sanchez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sanchez manages to get back to half guard.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Batty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Batty's back!
Batty is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sanchez looking for the RNC.
Sanchez misses with punches from the back.
Batty tries to escape but Sanchez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Batty takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sanchez looking for the RNC.
Sanchez loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Batty hold on?
Sanchez lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Batty.
Batty is really stuck here. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Sanchez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Batty has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Sanchez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Batty rolls, trying to escape but Sanchez keeps control of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Batty hold on?! #SUB#
Sanchez looking to break Batty's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Batty remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sanchez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Batty looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sanchez controlling well, preventing Batty from escaping the position.
Batty is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Sanchez working for the choke.
Sanchez has the hooks in. Batty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Batty is really stuck here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sanchez. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Batty knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Batty for a finish. #SUB#
Sanchez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Batty defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sanchez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Batty tries to escape the position.
Sanchez lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Batty hold on?! #SUB#
Sanchez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Batty knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Batty for a finish. #T4#
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Sanchez scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for the choke from the back position but Batty is controlling his hands well.
Sanchez scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Batty is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sanchez avoiding Batty 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Sanchez has got his arm under Batty's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Batty has spun round into Sanchez's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Batty postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Batty lands a body shot.
Batty tries to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Batty tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Batty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batty lands with a right hand.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Batty to counter with a crisp jab.
Batty fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Batty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batty looks to throw a body kick
and Batty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Batty moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez. #TD2#
Batty gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Batty throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Sanchez looking to control. #T1#
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez pulls Batty in close to his closed guard and prevents Batty from doing any damage or advancing position.
Batty is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Batty wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Batty with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Batty is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Batty passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fenrir MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Batty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Batty winds up and cracks Sanchez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Batty is controlling well. #T2##SUB2#
Batty is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez won't allow Batty to pass to mount.
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Batty.
Batty wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Batty wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Batty throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Sanchez pulls Batty in close to prevent any damage.
Batty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roy Batty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Batty pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batty can do to turn this around?
Batty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Batty won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez wants to control but Batty passes easily into half guard.
Batty wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Batty.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Batty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batty trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batty stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Batty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batty postures up.
Batty stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Batty works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Batty won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Batty trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Batty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Batty wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Batty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Batty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Batty throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Batty has taken the fight into the clinch.
Batty cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Batty cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Batty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Batty lands a body punch.
Batty lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batty.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batty scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the head strike. #T1#
Batty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Batty.
Batty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Batty is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Batty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Batty lands a body punch in the clinch.
Batty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Batty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batty lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batty struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Batty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Good body shot from Batty.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Batty backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batty working aggressively here.
Sanchez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Batty is defending well.
Batty lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Batty.
Batty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batty struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Batty misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Batty.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Batty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Batty.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Batty swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Batty.
Batty lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
A short right from Batty.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez. #T3#
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Batty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Roy Batty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Batty digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Batty blocking some punches.
Batty blocking some punches.
Batty tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Batty back against the cage.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez pushes Batty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batty can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Batty.
Batty lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Batty wants a takedown.
Batty lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Batty.
Batty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Batty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Batty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Batty has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Batty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batty scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Batty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Batty on the inside.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Batty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Batty controls his hands.
Batty misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Batty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Batty.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Batty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Batty 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Batty!
Our winner, Roy Batty, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DFN#57 Muller vs Trew
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1##TD#
James drives through with a takedown into Sanchez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanchez is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sanchez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
James passes into half guard. #SUB#
James is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez keeping control of the position.
James is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Sanchez seems keen to control James's posture.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
James keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
James has momentary wrist control but Sanchez slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.
James 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.
James taking a bit of punishment here - Sanchez scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Sanchez tries for a kimura but James is defending well.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
James stops Sanchez from passing to mount.
Check out the look on Sanchez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
James is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez working the body and head with strikes.
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
James is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
James is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
James gets full guard.
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.
Sanchez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
James takes one on the button.
James fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
James with a poor takedown
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanchez's waist but Sanchez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD2#
Sanchez throws a big overhand right that connects, sending James tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanchez stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Sanchez advances to half guard. #SUB2#
James is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
James taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but James is having none of it. #T2#
James has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but James defends it.
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
James works his way to full guard. Good work.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez stands and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control.
James 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.
Sanchez moves into full mount!
James is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!#T3#
Sanchez looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez with a couple of short strikes.
Sanchez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sanchez landing strikes from the mount and James is in trouble!
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez takes James's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, James is in trouble.
Sanchez is looking to control James but James is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sanchez keeps control of the position as James tries to break free.
Will Sanchez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Sanchez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Sanchez tightening his grip on James, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Sanchez is persistently looking for the submission but James is defending it well. #T4##SUB2#
Sanchez has got one arm under James's chin. This could be trouble... James trying to control the other hand but Sanchez gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, James has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCF 38
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1##CL#
Calacon clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Calacon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calacon ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Calacon is looking to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch.
Calacon misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calacon.
Calacon throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range. #TD2#
Sanchez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanchez postures up in Calacon's guard and throws a big left but Calacon blocks it.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez trying to control but Calacon is working from the bottom.
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
Sanchez stands and throws Calacon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calacon wants to control but Sanchez postures up.#T1#
Calacon stops Sanchez from passing to mount.
An elbow from Sanchez crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Calacon tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez throws a strike aimed at the side of Calacon's head but Calacon avoids it well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sanchez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Calacon defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Calacon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Calacon's coaches at Double XX have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Sanchez in side control, throwing shots but Calacon defends.
Sanchez landing a few strikes.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Calacon is working away.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Calacon is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Calacon is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sanchez yanks on the arm and Calacon is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sanchez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Sanchez!
An out of breath Jesus Sanchez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCF 33: McKane vs Ribbler
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Sanchez defending well as Murko loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Murko ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Murko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
Murko misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murko throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Murko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murko.
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
Murko throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez cracks Murko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez takes a swing at Murko's ribcage but misses.
Murko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magyan Murko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murko throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Murko is rocked!
Sanchez with a jab.
Oh Murko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez misses with a body shot. #T1#
Murko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
BOOM! Sanchez lands a beautiful left hook that drops Murko. Murko tries to recover but Sanchez is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Murko lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Sanchez!
A very excited looking Jesus Sanchez 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.

Event: GPG 39
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvado doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alvado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanchez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Alvado was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanchez with a jab.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been hearing reports that Sanchez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Alvado's body. Alvado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvado's waist but Alvado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado jabs at Sanchez's body.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range. #T1#
Sanchez staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Alvado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alvado's head.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Alvado misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Alvado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez is looking to wear down Alvado with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Sanchez misses. #T2#
Alvado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Sanchez dips to his left and cracks Alvado with an uppercut!
Alvado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Alvado misses.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Alvado connects with a body shot.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvado scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Alvado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Alvado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Alvado thinks about the counter body kick.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Alvado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Alvado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Alvado is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanchez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Alvado's ribs.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Alvado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Alvado scores with a body shot.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Alvado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marco Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvado connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Alvado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado counters with a low kick, right behind Sanchez 's knee.
Alvado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Alvado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Alvado.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alvado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##TD#
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!
Sanchez throws a strike aimed at the side of Alvado's head but Alvado avoids it well.
Alvado is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Alvado tries to improve position but can't.
Sanchez is chipping away with strikes.
Sanchez is putting a hurting on Alvado here, landing some big shots from side control.
Alvado is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alvado trying to control from the bottom.
Alvado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Alvado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alvado is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Alvado taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
Alvado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvado is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvado manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alvado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez postures up in Alvado's guard and throws a big left but Alvado blocks it. #SUB#
Sanchez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alvado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sanchez has Alvado in his guard.#REVB#
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Alvado is proving a slippery customer.
Alvado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez pulls Alvado in close to prevent any damage.
Alvado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alvado wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez pulls Alvado in close to prevent any damage.
Alvado trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alvado won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Alvado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alvado lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanchez takes a step back to recover.
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Alvado was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Sanchez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvado did well to prevent Sanchez getting side control.
Alvado desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Alvado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Alvado gets back to full guard.
Alvado has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvado wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is fighting to break Alvado's control of his arms but Alvado is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez postures up in Alvado's guard and throws a big left but Alvado blocks it.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvado's head.
Alvado is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alvado wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez stands up over Alvado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Alvado blocks nicely.
Sanchez postures up in Alvado's guard and throws a big left but Alvado blocks it.
Sanchez is looking to pass into half guard but Alvado pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alvado is in guard.#REVB#
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Alvado controlling from the top position. #T3#
Sanchez tries to strike from the bottom.
Alvado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Alvado controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvado controls the pace.
Alvado slips nicely into half guard.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Alvado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Alvado gets to his feet. Sanchez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Alvado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez misses with a jab to the body
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Alvado.
I've got Alvado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
After winning the bout, Marco Alvado thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GPG 33
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Ohanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Ohanian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Ohanian's head.
Ohanian cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Ohanian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ohanian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ohanian paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Ohanian back into the cage.#BC#
Ohanian breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Ohanian pushes him off.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sanchez throws a hook but Ohanian blocks it.
Sanchez defending well as Ohanian loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ohanian managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ohanian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Ohanian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ohanian fails to land. #BC#
Ohanian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ohanian tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ohanian.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez has Ohanian pressed against the cage, preventing Ohanian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ohanian is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ohanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Ohanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Ohanian manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Ohanian's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Ohanian swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Ohanian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2##CL2#
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ohanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Ohanian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ohanian dodges the punch combination from Sanchez. #CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ohanian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez has Ohanian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ohanian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Ohanian tries to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Ohanian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ohanian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ohanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Ohanian manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohanian.
Ohanian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Ohanian. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ohanian paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Ohanian breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Ohanian knows he should have avoided that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Ohanian scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohanian is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ohanian swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Ohanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Ohanian misses with an uppercut
and Ohanian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Ohanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Ohanian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanchez walks into a jab.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ohanian can pounce on him.
Ohanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ohanian misses with a double jab.
Ohanian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ohanian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ohanian lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ohanian with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohanian throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ohanian swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Ohanian avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Ohanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Ohanian is avoiding it.
Ohanian lands with a nice body punch.
Alen Ohanian is winning the standup battle so far.
Ohanian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Ohanian.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ohanian slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Ohanian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ohanian.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ohanian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ohanian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Ohanian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanchez back to the cage. Ohanian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohanian walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.#CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Ohanian.
Ohanian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Ohanian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohanian misses with a body kick.
Ohanian misses with an uppercut.
Ohanian lands with a shot to the body.
Ohanian's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ohanian duly obliges.
Ohanian misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Ohanian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ohanian has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Ohanian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez prevents Ohanian from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ohanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohanian blocking some punches.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Ohanian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohanian misses with a body kick.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Ohanian keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ohanian swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Ohanian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ohanian.
Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ohanian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Ohanian counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ohanian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ohanian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ohanian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ohanian throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ohanian.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Ohanian's shoulder, as Ohanian tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ohanian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ohanian throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Ohanian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ohanian throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ohanian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ohanian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Ohanian is having none of it.
Ohanian misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ohanian tried to score with a low kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Sanchez gets a clinch. #BC#
Ohanian breaks from the clinch.
Ohanian digs a good hook to Sanchez's body. #CL2#
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ohanian's efforts to push away.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ohanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohanian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Ohanian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
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!
#R3##CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Ohanian back into the cage.#BC#
Ohanian breaks from the clinch.
Ohanian throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Ohanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ohanian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ohanian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Ohanian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice cross by Ohanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ohanian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez moves out of range as Ohanian strikes.#CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohanian. #T1##BC#
Ohanian manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ohanian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ohanian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanchez defending well as Ohanian loads up on a big left hand.
Ohanian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Ohanian moves away
and Ohanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ohanian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Ohanian against the cage.
Ohanian lands a right hand. #BC#
Ohanian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohanian throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alen Ohanian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ohanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohanian misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ohanian misses the target.
Ohanian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ohanian thows a body kick. Sanchez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Ohanian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ohanian scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Ohanian moved out of range.
Ohanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Ohanian moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Ohanian misses.
Ohanian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ohanian lands a lovely overhand right.#KD2#
Sanchez cracks Ohanian with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sanchez has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ohanian to stand back up!#ROC2#
Ohanian is rocked!
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Ohanian circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Ohanian misses its target.
Oh Ohanian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Ohanian moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Ohanian! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jesus Sanchez!
An out of breath Jesus Sanchez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GPG 30 Cobb vs Sanchez
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Cobb sprawls well.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Cobb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Marciano Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
Cobb connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.
Cobb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab from Cobb.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cobb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Cobb. That snapped Sanchez's head back. #T2#
Sanchez cracks Cobb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cobb connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.
Cobb scores with a nice right hand.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Cobb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobb duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Marciano Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left and a right from Cobb both land. Nice combination.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Cobb lands an overhand right.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Cobb connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice sprawl there from Cobb as Sanchez shoots in.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Cobb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.#T4#
Cobb walks into a left hand.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Cobb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cobb.
Cobb lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Cobb staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Cobb scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Cobb finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Cobb misses with some punches. #T1#
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A hook to the body from Cobb.
A right handed body shot lands from Cobb.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cobb smiles and moves away.
Cobb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Marciano Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Cobb does no damage.
Cobb connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Cobb lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Cobb lands a right hand.
Cobb works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Sanchez manages to pull guard. #SU#
Cobb stands and steps away. Sanchez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Sanchez moves out of range as Cobb strikes.#T3#
Cobb looks to clinch
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Cobb has managed to clinch.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez is working Cobb over against the cage.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobb prevents the takedown attempt.
Cobb stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez working aggressively here. #T4#
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cobb to keep the fight standing.
Cobb tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Cobb.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Cobb.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Cobb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Cobb slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Nice cross by Cobb.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Marciano Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobb connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Sanchez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Cobb.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cobb is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Cobb circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Cobb finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Cobb.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cobb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Marciano Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb connects with a nice looking jab.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb throws a combination. Sanchez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from Cobb.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Cobb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cobb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marciano Cobb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cobb, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!
Marciano Cobb decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PFF 25 Steve vs Sanchez
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Steve avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Steve seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steve is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Sanchez.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve cracks Sanchez with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steve darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Steve rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez looks winded!
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to control Steve's arms but Steve gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steve as Sanchez tries to tie him up.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. #T4#
A short right from Steve on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve lands a body shot.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve. #KD#
Steve drops Sanchez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sanchez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Steve throws a pinpoint strike between Sanchez's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Sanchez crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Steve scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Chris Steve misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PFF 21 Jones vs Hague
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paukuttaja's head backwards.
Sanchez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Paukuttaja is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Paukuttaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paukuttaja has time to react.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paukuttaja doesn't seem phased though.
Paukuttaja tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez punishes Paukuttaja's body with a nice straight punch.
Paukuttaja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paukuttaja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paukuttaja scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Paukuttaja is rocked!
Paukuttaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paukuttaja looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Paukuttaja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Paukuttaja right on the button. Paukuttaja goes down! Sanchez follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sanchez gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesus Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFF 16w Silva vs Hanson
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Darwin misses with a head kick.
Sanchez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fenrir MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Darwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Sanchez clinches.
Darwin tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Sanchez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez has his hands on Darwin's head, controlling the position.
Darwin preventing the sweep.
Darwin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Darwin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Darwin wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #T1#
Darwin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Sanchez is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Darwin rolls with it to try and escape but Sanchez cranks on the arm and Darwin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Sanchez!
Our winner, Jesus Sanchez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Charlie Darwin was interviewed post fight and said 'Burrito make Jesus strong! Charlie want burrito, too!'.

Event: PFF 13 - Sanchez vs Steve
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Steve misses.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Steve avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Steve darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve has Sanchez pushed against the cage.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Steve stalling the fight. #T1#
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Steve has Sanchez pressed against the cage.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Steve taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Steve prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Steve cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Steve blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Steve prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Steve slowing the pace effectively.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sanchez taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
Sanchez blocking some punches. #T4#
Steve pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steve to keep the fight standing.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steve's head.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.#CL2#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Steve gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Chris Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Steve. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steve - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Steve slows down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Steve stalling.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve just leaning against Sanchez, taking a breather.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Steve displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steve to keep the fight standing.
Steve pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez lands a body punch. #T4#
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Steve has Sanchez pushed against the cage.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steve is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Steve misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Steve avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez. #T1#
Steve lands a left hand.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Stalling in the clinch from Steve.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steve.
Stalling in the clinch from Steve.
Stalling in the clinch from Steve.
The crowd are getting on Steve's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The referee calls for Steve to work.
Steve tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Steve content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Steve taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steve continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Steve.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Steve moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.#T3#
Steve slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
Steve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chris Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Steve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanchez.#T4#
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Sanchez tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve slows down the pace here.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steve has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Steve!
A victorious Chris Steve thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFF 8 - Steve vs Crusher
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balack.
Balack tries to clinch up.
Balack throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Balack looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Balack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balack looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balack tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Balack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanchez lunges at Balack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Balack's hand. #T1#
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanchez jabs Balack right on the nose. Balack blinks but takes it well.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Balack tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Balack misses the target.
Sanchez slips a jab from Balack.
Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Balack with a body shot.
Balack thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been hearing reports that Balack has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Balack attempts a counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it well and moves away.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Balack's body.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Balack darts in trying to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Balack gets a double leg takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balack wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Balack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balack has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Sanchez seems keen to control Balack's posture.#SUB2#
Balack avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Balack wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanchez holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Balack content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sanchez has locked up a guillotine! Sanchez's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Balack is holding on here and Sanchez must be using up a lot of energy. Balack has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sanchez gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesus Sanchez!
After winning the bout, Jesus Sanchez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Peterhof Fightfest 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drago on the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD2#
Sanchez lands a big right hand that sends Drago crashing to the mat! Sanchez stays standing though and waves Drago back to his feet!#ROC2#
Drago is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Sanchez lands a huge takedown. Drago is out but the ref is slow to react and Sanchez lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Drago lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Sanchez!
A relieved looking Jesus Sanchez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1#
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trump sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trump is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Trump circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trump.
Trump lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Trump sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donald Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Trump lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trump.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Trump misses with a hook.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trump.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trump is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Trump circles away and we're back to standing.
Trump scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trump throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Trump. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Trump smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
A slow jab from Trump misses its intended target.
Donald Trump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Trump sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trump stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trump wants it to stay on the feet.
Trump changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Trump counter with a right hand.
Sanchez looks winded!
Trump with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trump ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trump scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sanchez shoots and misses
and Trump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trump throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump scores with a nice right hand.
Trump bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
Trump connects with a body shot.
Trump is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sanchez moves out of range as Trump strikes.#T2#
Trump lands an overhand right.
Trump stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trump lands a jab to the nose.
Trump with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trump swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Trump avoids it with no problem.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Trump throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Trump prevents Sanchez from moving into mount.
Trump is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Trump is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trump knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Sanchez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Sanchez tries for a kimura but Trump is defending well.
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4##SUB2#
Sanchez has hold of Trump's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Trump seems comfortable defending it but Sanchez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Trump is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Trump is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sanchez couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Sanchez!
After winning the bout, Jesus Sanchez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Washington!
Washington gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Washington is concentrating on defense, preventing Sanchez from advancing position. #SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a kimura here but Washington manages to reverse the position and he's now in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez controlling Washington's posture.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washington manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington managing to control the position. #T1#
Washington keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Washington working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Washington is pulling down on Sanchez's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez passes into half guard.
Washington won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanchez is pressing down on Washington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Washington is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Sanchez seems to be working for a kimura but Washington defends the submission attempt.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Washington trying to control here.
Washington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.#SUB#
Washington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Sanchez advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Washington won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Washington defends it well. #T4#
Washington tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Washington is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Washington won't allow it.
Washington wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Washington is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Washington won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Washington wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Washington is looking to clinch.
Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Washington with a body shot.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Washington with a body shot.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Travis Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Washington won't allow it.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington lands a body punch.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Washington holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Travis Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Washington.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Washington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Washington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Washington blocking some punches.
Washington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Washington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Washington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC#
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Sanchez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Washington's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez being controlled here momentarily.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Washington prevents Sanchez from improving position.
Sanchez works to advance to full mount. Washington defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sanchez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB2#
Sanchez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Washington manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Washington is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jesus Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Washington 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. #SUB2#
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Washington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Washington is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.
Washington trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanchez trying to advance position but Washington counters by regaining guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Washington tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Sanchez tries for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
Washington is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesus Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Washington tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Washington clinches. #TD2#
Sanchez pulls guard successfully.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Washington won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Washington trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington slips nicely into half guard.
Sanchez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Washington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Washington is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Sanchez is holding on to half guard well.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Washington wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Washington trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Washington, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Travis Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Washington tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Washington gets caught napping as Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown. Washington manages to retain guard.
Washington is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington looking to control.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Washington, who protects the arm well.
Washington holds on to Sanchez's head and controls the position momentarily.
Jesus Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Sanchez controlling the position from side mount.
Washington is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
Washington struggling a bit here.
Washington trying to remain calm as Sanchez controls from the top position.
Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanchez working away.
A lull in the action here as Sanchez stalls from top position.
Washington is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Washington will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez moves into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanchez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Sanchez!
Our winner, Jesus Sanchez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2017

#R1#
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Ada counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Ada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ada fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Ada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ada with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into Ada's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez passes into half guard.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Ada is having none of it.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ada is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Ada is defending the position.
Sanchez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanchez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ada is in trouble now - Sanchez has advanced to mount!
Ada tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away. #SUB2#
Sanchez has control of Ada's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ada regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sanchez moves to the back position.
Ada breaks Sanchez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T2#
Sanchez managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Ada has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sanchez to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ada is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sanchez pulls down on the head and he's put Ada to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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