PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vacilo Ai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ai
vs
Sanchez

172 cm
25
139 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vacilo Ai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eduardo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Ai sprawls well.
Ai stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ai.
Ai fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ai misses with the ground and pound.

Ai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanchez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ai works his foot free and advances to mount.

Ai goes for an armbar but Sanchez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sanchez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez won't allow Ai to sweep him here.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.

Ai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sanchez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sanchez and Ai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sanchez is trying to control Ai's posture but Ai avoids it.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanchez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ai's best efforts.
Ai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ai tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.

Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Ai eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Ai keeps him under control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ai pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Ai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Ai's attempts to control the action.

Ai goes for an armbar but Sanchez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sanchez.

Ai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez trying to control but Ai is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here.

Ai throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sanchez escapes and throws Ai's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sanchez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ai is not content to let Sanchez control the position.

Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ai has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vacilo Ai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Ai sprawls well.

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, as he sits in guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Ai is working from the bottom.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Ai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Ai tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Ai is proving a slippery customer.
Ai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Ai won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Ai passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ai throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.

Ai seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.

Ai is trying to work for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez trying to control but Ai postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Ai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Ai's head to control him but Ai postures up.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Ai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is looking to control Ai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?

Ai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Ai has control of the leg.

Ai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ai.
Eduardo Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ai.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ai wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Ai works his way into side control.

Ai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Ai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vacilo Ai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sanchez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ai did well to prevent Sanchez getting side control.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Ai is a slippery customer.
Ai punching from the bottom.
Ai is in trouble now - Sanchez has advanced to mount!
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ai is looking to escape.
Ai is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.

Sanchez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ai has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ai sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the pace.
Ai works his way to full guard. Good work.

Ai looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sanchez is defending well. Ai quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sanchez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ai celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vacilo Ai!