PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexis Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warrior comes to the cage accompanied by Power Rangers theme song by CANNIBAL CORPSE. Ultimate Warrior has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Warrior
vs
Sanchez

205 cm
27
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexis Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to bum rush Warrior with a series of wild strikes but Warrior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Warrior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Warrior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Warrior wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.

Warrior clinches up against the cage.
Warrior missing with knees to the body.
Warrior tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Warrior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Warrior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Warrior lands a knee to the head.
Warrior scores with a knee to the head.
Warrior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Warrior has him pinned against the cage.
Warrior tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Warrior pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ultimate Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexis Sanchez.
Warrior looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Warrior misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanchez looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warrior crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Warrior landing knees to the head.
Warrior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Warrior lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Warrior with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Warrior.
Warrior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Warrior tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
Warrior misses with a knee strike.
Warrior with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Warrior tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Warrior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Warrior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Warrior turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Warrior moves out of range easily.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Warrior with a series of wild strikes but Warrior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Warrior moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Warrior rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Warrior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Warrior looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Warrior lands a knee to the head.
Warrior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Warrior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior taking a breather.
Warrior is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warrior landing knees to the head.
Warrior tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Warrior has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Warrior.
Warrior looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Sanchez tries to work over Warrior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Warrior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Warrior misses with a knee strike.
Warrior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warrior working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Warrior landing knees to the head.
Warrior misses with a knee to the head.
Warrior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Warrior connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Warrior looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Warrior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Warrior lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sanchez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Warrior's brow.
Warrior misses with a knee to the head.
Warrior working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warrior with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Warrior dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Warrior clinches.
Warrior misses with a knee to the head.
Warrior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Warrior misses with a knee to the head.
Warrior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Warrior looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Warrior scores with a knee to the head.
Warrior looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Warrior looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Warrior connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Warrior managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Warrior won't allow it.
Warrior tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warrior connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
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 Warrior walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexis Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warrior swivels and escapes.
Warrior tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warrior's waist but Warrior gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Ultimate Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexis Sanchez.
Warrior moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Warrior moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.

Warrior takes the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Warrior.

It looks like Alexis Sanchez has been cut.
Warrior looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Warrior landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Warrior tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Warrior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Warrior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Warrior tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warrior just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior landing some nice looking knees 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 takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Warrior.
Warrior connects with a knee to the head.
Warrior putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Warrior keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Warrior tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Warrior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Warrior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Warrior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Warrior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Warrior tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sanchez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Warrior did well to prevent Sanchez getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez 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.
Warrior is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Warrior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Warrior 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!
Warrior is riding his opponent, not letting Sanchez buck him off.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Warrior just sinks the hooks in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Sanchez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Warrior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warrior wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanchez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warrior.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Warrior clinches with his opponent.
Warrior tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Warrior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Warrior dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexis Sanchez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Warrior rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Warrior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warrior lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Warrior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Warrior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warrior smiles and moves away.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ultimate Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexis Sanchez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Warrior ducks under and follows up with a left that Warrior also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Warrior.

Sanchez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sanchez lands in his opponent's guard.

Warrior manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Warrior tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.

Warrior closes the distance and clinches.
Warrior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ultimate Warrior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warrior is pushing Sanchez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Warrior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Warrior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Warrior throws a knee to the head but misses.

Sanchez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Warrior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Warrior controlling the action here.
Warrior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ultimate Warrior wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Warrior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warrior tries to clinch up.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warrior sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Ultimate Warrior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warrior tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior lands a jab.
Warrior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Warrior tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warrior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Warrior rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alexis Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warrior misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warrior gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
Warrior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ultimate Warrior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Warrior controls the action.
Warrior throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ultimate Warrior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warrior 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 Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultimate Warrior!
A relieved looking Ultimate Warrior thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.