PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Wall
vs
Sanchez

178 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
250 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Wall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Santiago Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wall is defended easily by Sanchez.

Sanchez clinches.

Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wall wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Wall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wall drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Wall throws knees to the body.
Wall wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanchez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wall could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Wall sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Kyle Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Sanchez.
Wall shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Santiago Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wall's waist but Wall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.

Wall has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Wall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.

Sanchez instigates a clinch.
Sanchez is looking to control Wall's arms but Wall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Wall holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wall pulls 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Wall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.

Wall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wall lands a couple of elbows.
Wall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wall is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wall is looking to stand up but Sanchez isn't so interested in that idea.

Wall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santiago Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wall defends it nicely.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Wall sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kyle Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Sanchez.
Sanchez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Kyle Wall has been cut.
Santiago Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall fails in his attempt to clinch.

Wall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wall landing with the ground and pound.
Wall postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Wall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wall fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sanchez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Wall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Wall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez lands a jab to Wall's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Wall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.

Sanchez rushes Wall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Sanchez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wall uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Santiago Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kyle Wall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wall is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Wall circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Wall, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Wall against the cage but Wall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Kyle Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Sanchez.

Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Wall back into the cage.

Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Sanchez has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sanchez jumps guard.
Wall throws a big elbow that misses.
Wall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wall postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Wall controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Wall is proving a slippery customer.
Wall throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Wall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Wall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Wall avoids it with no problem.
Wall is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Kyle Wall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wall gets the takedown into side control.

Wall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wall looks up at the clock and then as Sanchez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wall smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wall misses with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control but Wall postures up.
Wall 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.
The strikes coming from Wall are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wall tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sanchez tries to escape but Wall is in control.
Sanchez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wall landing a few strikes.
Wall lands an elbow.
Wall in side control, throwing shots but Sanchez defends.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall scoring with punches and elbows.
Wall landing strikes.
Wall landing strikes.
Sanchez looking for a sweep but Wall has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wall unloading with bombs!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wall fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kyle Wall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wall scores with a couple of good head shots there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Wall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

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