PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Touko Pouko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Not Afraid - Eminen as his entrance music. Touko Pouko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pouko
vs
Sanchez

165 cm
20
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

167 cm
19
142 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Touko Pouko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pouko struggling a bit here.
Pouko's coaches at Spartan Elite 24x7 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pouko is trying to improve his position.
Pouko wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Pouko is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Pouko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanchez's best efforts.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko 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!

Sanchez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Pouko looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pouko looking to break Sanchez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sanchez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pouko will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sanchez trying to control the position but Pouko manages to sink in the hooks.

Pouko is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Pouko is working for a rear naked choke. Sanchez is not defending it well and Pouko has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Sanchez refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Sanchez's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Touko Pouko!
Touko Pouko retains his lightweight title!
Diego Sanchez was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry guys !'.