Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanchez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thomas Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Sanchez.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Davis walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Davis throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
Sanchez can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Sanchez jumps guard and drags Davis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to control the position here. #T1#
Sanchez is trying to keep Davis in close.
Sanchez tries to strike from the bottom.
Sanchez is controlling Davis's posture.
Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez working a defensive guard but Davis passes into half guard.
Sanchez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Davis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sanchez.
Sanchez missing with punches from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
Davis preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sanchez throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Sanchez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanchez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanchez pulls Davis in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Sanchez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Davis holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Davis walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Davis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Davis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanchez looks winded!
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Thomas Davis will probably get the nod.
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 takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Paul Sanchez has been cut.#CL2#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Davis holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Davis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thomas Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Sanchez.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davis dances in with a quick combination. Sanchez is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Davis snaps Sanchez's head back. Sanchez stumbles backwards against the cage. Davis steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Sanchez's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Sanchez just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thomas Davis!
Thomas Davis took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'THE MERCHANT IS BACK!!!! CANT STOP THE DAVIS TRAIN, YOU CAN ONLY SLOW IT DOWN!!'.
The defeated Paul Sanchez had this to say: 'Ts a shame that I keep losing, I’ll improve…eventually. Either that or I’ll drown in the waters I bring my opponents in when I win. I’ll see yall.'.

Event: HFA 33
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanchez attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jones tries to clinch up#TD#
and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Sanchez stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Jones throws up his legs and catches Sanchez in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Sanchez tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Jones! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). King Kong Jones!
Paul Sanchez was interviewed post fight and said 'Ts a shame that I keep losing, I’ll improve…eventually. Either that or I’ll drown in the waters I bring my opponents in when I win. I’ll see yall.'.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 10
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Sanchez.
Sanchez feinted with a counter takedown.
Mason throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mason wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mason is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Sanchez slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Mason 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.
Mason has Sanchez pulled in close to control his posture.
Mason throwing short punches from the bottom.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mason wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sanchez working a defensive guard but Mason manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mason trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Mason decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Sanchez.#T3#
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez feinted with a counter takedown.
Paul Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Mason.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Mason tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mason looks winded!
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#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.
Mason tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily#TD#
and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mason controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Sanchez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mason sprawls and moves away.
Mason throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Mason throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into side control.
Mason wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is dominant here and he's now got Mason's back!
Sanchez avoiding Mason 's attempts to control his hands.
Sanchez controlling well, preventing Mason from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Mason manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
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!
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez attempts a counter takedown but Mason avoids it well and moves away.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Mason trying to control here.
Mason tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Sanchez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mason with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mason moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mason looking for a triangle here. Sanchez is fighting it but it looks tight! Mason pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sanchez is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kenny Mason!
Paul Sanchez was interviewed post fight and said 'Ts a shame that I keep losing, I’ll improve…eventually. Either that or I’ll drown in the waters I bring my opponents in when I win. I’ll see yall.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2024

#R1#
Holland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Holland.
Holland misses with a head kick.
Alex Holland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Holland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holland throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holland is trying to stand back up but Sanchez is controlling him
Sanchez winds up and cracks Holland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Holland looks like he's trying to stand up.
Holland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Holland tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez drops an elbow to the side of Holland's head. #T1#
Holland pushes Sanchez off looking to stand but Sanchez dives back in and keeps control.
Holland has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanchez working over Holland with some ground and pound. Holland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
Sanchez stalling.
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 winds up and cracks Holland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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.
Sanchez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanchez lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Holland is rocked!
Sanchez lands a big elbow - Holland is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sanchez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Sanchez!
An out of breath Paul Sanchez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1#
Valentino throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Sanchez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valentino'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.#SUB2#
Valentino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez stands up over Valentino, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Valentino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez cracks Valentino with a solid left hand.
Sanchez is in close to Valentino's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Valentino is rocked!
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Valentino is still in real trouble! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Valentino's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Sanchez!
After winning the bout, Paul Sanchez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1#
Robertson darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Robertson into the cage.
Robertson throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Sanchez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robertson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robertson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robertson looking to control.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Robertson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robertson's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Robertson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robertson being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez cracks Robertson with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez stands up over Robertson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robertson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanchez distracts Robertson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Robertson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robertson has momentary wrist control but Sanchez slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez won't allow Robertson to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Robertson has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses. Robertson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Robertson!#REVB##SU2#
Robertson gets to his feet. Sanchez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Robertson has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Paul Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randell Robertson.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez prevents Robertson from getting back to his feet.
Robertson looks winded!
Sanchez cracks Robertson with a solid left hand.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Robertson is retaining full guard.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Robertson has wrist control.
Robertson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Robertson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Robertson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez is in close to Robertson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez prevents Robertson from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Robertson closes the distance but Sanchez moves to the side #TD#
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Robertson is trying to stand.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.
Robertson trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanchez lands a nice short elbow.
Robertson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robertson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robertson trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Robertson 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#
Sanchez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanchez tries to get out of the position.
Sanchez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Robertson jumps into side control!
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?
Sanchez tries to buck Robertson off but Robertson is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robertson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Robertson working away.
Sanchez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Sanchez throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Robertson working away.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robertson looks up at the clock and then as Sanchez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Robertson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Robertson trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Robertson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sanchez to his feet. #T3#
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez attempts a counter takedown but Robertson avoids it well and moves away.
Robertson with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanchez slips a nice elbow through Robertson's hands, connecting with Robertson's forehead.
Robertson controlling the position for now.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robertson gets full guard.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Robertson is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robertson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanchez trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Paul Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Robertson with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Robertson is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robertson's head.
Sanchez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanchez lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Robertson is rocked!
Sanchez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez lands strikes from half guard.
Robertson is still in real trouble! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertson keeps working.
Robertson taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
Sanchez working Robertson over with strikes.
Robertson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robertson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez. #T1#
Robertson has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.
Robertson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
Sanchez with the ground and pound but Robertson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robertson's head.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Sanchez throws a sloppy strike and Robertson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Sanchez is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Robertson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randell Robertson!
The defeated Paul Sanchez had this to say: 'Ts a shame that I keep losing, I’ll improve…eventually. Either that or I’ll drown in the waters I bring my opponents in when I win. I’ll see yall.'.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: Sep 18, 2024

#R1#
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Veras shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez with the counter takedown but Veras avoids it easily.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Veras.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernando Veras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veras misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Sanchez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Veras's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Veras working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Veras working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Veras has wrist control.
Veras has control of Sanchez's left arm, preventing Sanchez from doing any damage.
Veras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Veras tries to get out of the position.
Veras trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Veras's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Veras holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Veras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Veras looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Veras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veras trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Veras is adopting a defensive guard.
Veras is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Veras controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez working some strikes from top position.
Veras managing to control the position. #T3#
Veras trying to control the position.
Veras keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Veras trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Veras.
Sanchez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Veras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Veras gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.#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.
Veras closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Veras pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Veras fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Veras on that attempt.
Veras sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veras throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Veras definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Veras fails with a takedown attempt.
Veras misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Veras pushes Sanchez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Veras fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veras dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernando Veras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veras has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Sanchez gets control of Veras's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sanchez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez is pulling down on Veras's head. It's preventing any offense from Veras, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Veras thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Veras postures up.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanchez holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanchez looking to control. #SUB#
Veras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Veras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sanchez trying to control but Veras is working from the bottom.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Veras's head.
Veras knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Veras keeps moving. #T2#
Veras has momentary wrist control but Sanchez slips an elbow through the middle.
Veras is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Veras has control of Sanchez's left arm, preventing Sanchez from doing any damage.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez postures up.
Paul Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.
Sanchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Veras's head.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Veras is pulling down on Sanchez's head to control his posture.
Veras working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Veras wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Veras pulls Sanchez in to control the position.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Veras is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Veras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Veras has control of Sanchez's left arm, preventing Sanchez from doing any damage.
Veras is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Veras keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veras misses with a combination #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Veras!
Veras is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sanchez slows the pace down.
Veras is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veras is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Veras shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Veras swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sanchez stands up over Veras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Veras's head.
Sanchez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Veras is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Veras is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanchez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Veras is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez trying to control but Veras is working from the bottom.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Veras's head.#T1#
Veras controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Veras has momentary wrist control but Sanchez slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanchez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sanchez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Veras is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez being controlled here momentarily.
Veras looking to control.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Veras's head.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Veras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.
Veras keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Veras not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez is fighting to break Veras's control of his arms but Veras is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez cracks Veras with a solid left hand.
Veras controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Veras utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez trying to control but Veras is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Veras has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Veras trying to control the position.
Veras has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Veras is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanchez trying to control but Veras is working from the bottom.
Veras controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Sanchez is working Veras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Veras is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Veras looking to control.
Veras pulls Sanchez in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanchez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sanchez stands up over Veras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Veras working a defensive guard here.
Hernando Veras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez cracks Veras with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Veras is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Veras had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Sanchez!

Event: HFA 15
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Highlander just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Highlander throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Highlander misses the target.
Sanchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Highlander.
Sanchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Highlander throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Highlander can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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 Highlander's temple.
Highlander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Highlander.#T1##SUB#
Highlander is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Highlander keeps moving.
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Highlander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Highlander keeps moving. #SUB#
Highlander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez postures up and lands a big shot to Highlander's brow.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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. #T2#
Highlander trying to control the position.
Sanchez distracts Highlander with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Highlander's head.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Highlander is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Highlander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Highlander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Sanchez is in close to Highlander's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Highlander 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. #SUB#
Highlander 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! Sanchez rolls with it to try and escape but Highlander cranks on the arm and Sanchez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elijah Highlander!
The defeated Paul Sanchez had this to say: 'Womp womp I’ll do better next time'.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Aug 21, 2024

#R1#
Licker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Licker does no damage.
Sanchez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Licker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Licker scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Licker sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Paul Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Licker swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Toe Licker!
Toe Licker took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Paul Sanchez spoke after the fight, saying 'Womp womp I’ll do better next time'.

Event: HFA 205 FINAL
Date: Jul 31, 2024

#R1#
Pereira lands with an overhand left.
Pereira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Pereira persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pereira.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pereira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryson Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sanchez showed some decent athleticism there.
Pereira trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Sanchez there.
Pereira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Sanchez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pereira wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters 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 Pereira's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.
Sanchez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pereira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Pereira is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is controlling the pace.
Sanchez wants to stand but Pereira has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pereira trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
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 Pereira's temple.
Pereira is looking to improve his position.
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 Pereira's temple.
Sanchez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pereira keeping control of the position.
Pereira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pereira tries to get out of the position.
Sanchez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pereira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanchez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Pereira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
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.
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 Pereira's temple.
Sanchez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pereira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pereira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Pereira dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Pereira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Sanchez gets caught napping as Pereira dives in and scores a takedown. Sanchez manages to retain guard.
Pereira stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pereira controls the pace.
Pereira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanchez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paul Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez managing to control the position.
Pereira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1##TD2#
Pereira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Pereira manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanchez. #T2#
Sanchez works over Pereira with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Pereira 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.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Pereira has him pressed against the cage.
Pereira is looking to control Sanchez's arms but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pereira has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Sanchez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pereira bucks up and tries to throw Sanchez off but instead Sanchez has got his back!
Sanchez is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Sanchez connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Pereira to escape the position.
Pereira covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #T3#
Sanchez is hanging on to Pereira's back as he tries to escape.
Sanchez is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Sanchez gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Sanchez gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Sanchez apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Bryson Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pereira darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Pereira into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Pereira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanchez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pereira is looking to stand back up but Sanchez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pereira. #T4##REVR#
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanchez is pressing down on Pereira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pereira is holding on for now.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Pereira is having none of it.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##TD2#
Sanchez gets a double leg takedown into Pereira's guard.
Sanchez is standing up over Pereira. Pereira looks to escape but Sanchez dives into side control. #REVR#
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pereira gets back to half guard.
Pereira tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Pereira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pereira's head. #T1#
Pereira tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pereira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sanchez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pereira has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Pereira defends it.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Sanchez stalling. #T2#
Pereira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sanchez wants to control but Pereira is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pereira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Pereira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Pereira avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Sanchez feints and as Pereira raises his hands in defense, Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Pereira manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Pereira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.#TD2#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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 advances to half guard. #T4#
Sanchez controlling the action here.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pereira is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bryson Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Sanchez!

Event: HFA 7
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Khadziev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Khadziev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez has Khadziev pulled in close to control his posture.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanchez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanchez working for a triangle but Khadziev defends it easily.
Khadziev won't allow Sanchez to get back to his feet. #T1#
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Khadziev from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanchez controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Khadziev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Sanchez lands strikes from half guard.
Khadziev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sanchez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanchez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB2#
Sanchez seems to be working for a kimura but Khadziev defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Khadziev is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.
Khadziev tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sanchez manages to move to mount!
Khadziev is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sanchez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sanchez raining down shots from the mount!
Khadziev wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sanchez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Sanchez has hold of Khadziev's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Khadziev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Khadziev tries to buck Sanchez off but he can't manage it.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the head.
Sanchez lands with some strikes.
You get the feeling that Khadziev really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sanchez cracks Khadziev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanchez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Khadziev looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Sanchez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Khadziev hang on?
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Sanchez with good strikes from the mount here!
Sanchez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sanchez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Khadziev hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sanchez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Khadziev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Khadziev persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Khadziev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khadziev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Khadziev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Khadziev, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Khadziev against the cage but Khadziev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kamil Khadziev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Khadziev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Khadziev is controlling well.
Sanchez has his hands clasped together around Khadziev's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Sanchez wants to control but Khadziev is keeping busy.
Sanchez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Khadziev is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khadziev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Khadziev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Khadziev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Khadziev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Sanchez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Khadziev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is positioning himself well to prevent Khadziev advancing to mount.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanchez is controlling Khadziev's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khadziev has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khadziev has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Khadziev saw that one coming.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Khadziev moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Khadziev has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadziev.
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 Kamil Khadziev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Khadziev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khadziev somewhat.
Sanchez scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Khadziev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanchez to the ground. Khadziev is now in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Khadziev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanchez holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khadziev defends it easily.#T1#
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but Khadziev is having none of it.
Sanchez seems keen to control Khadziev's posture.
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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Khadziev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanchez is looking to get back to is feet but Khadziev passes into side control. #T2#
Sanchez has one of Khadziev's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Sanchez wants to control but Khadziev postures up.
Sanchez being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Khadziev is staying tight to Sanchez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Sanchez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khadziev trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Khadziev blocks the strikes from Sanchez.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Khadziev 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khadziev.
Kamil Khadziev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Khadziev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khadziev working Sanchez over with knees to the body.

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 Kamil Khadziev.
I think Khadziev 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kamil Khadziev!
The defeated Paul Sanchez had this to say: 'Womp womp I’ll do better next time'.

Event: HFA 5
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Campos gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.
Campos looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Campos throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez. #TD2#
Sanchez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Campos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Campos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Campos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Sanchez manages to control the position for a moment.
Campos 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanchez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez wants to control but Campos is having none of it.
Campos wants to take his opponent's back but Sanchez doesn't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez wants to control but Campos is having none of it.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Campos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
We've been hearing that Campos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Sanchez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Campos is staying active.
Campos controlling the pace for now.
Campos avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
Sanchez tries to control Campos's body but Campos pushes him off. Sanchez squirms to his side and now Campos has his back!
Sanchez wants to control his opponent's hands but Campos gets his hands free. #T4#
Sanchez tries to break free.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Campos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sanchez tries to roll but Campos sticks to his back. #SUB#
Campos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez breaks Campos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reece Campos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Campos throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Campos throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Campos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Sanchez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Campos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Campos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Campos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Campos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Campos prevents Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sanchez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanchez wants to stand but Campos is controlling the position.
Sanchez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanchez controls Campos momentarily but Campos frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campos is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez.
Campos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sanchez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Campos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Campos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reece Campos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.#T3#
Campos tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campos defending well though.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Campos defends it well.
Sanchez is trying to control. Campos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Campos reverses the position - he's now on top in Sanchez's guard.
Campos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Campos is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Sanchez 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Campos throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Sanchez forces Campos back against the cage and clinches.
Campos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Sanchez gets control of Campos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sanchez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Campos wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez pulls Campos in close to his closed guard and prevents Campos from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to control but Campos passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Campos trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Campos wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Campos is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Campos prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Campos is trying to force a seperation but Sanchez has the dominant position.
Campos fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Sanchez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Campos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Campos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Campos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campos tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Sanchez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sanchez looks to land a strike but Campos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Campos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Campos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Campos postures up. #T4#
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Campos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanchez seems keen to control Campos's posture.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Campos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Sanchez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2024

#R1#
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but McDonald moves his leg out of the way.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - McDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Paul Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez walks straight into a right hand from McDonald - that's dropped him! McDonald jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sanchez from any more punishment! Sanchez complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Derrick McDonald!
The defeated Paul Sanchez had this to say: 'Womp womp I’ll do better next time'.

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