PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Radamen Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Trades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez's entrance music is Slipknot-Wait and Bleed. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jack Trades was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sanchez
vs
Trades

180 cm
23
178 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Radamen Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Trades!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Trades. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Trades throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Trades looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Trades misses its intended target.
Trades throws a combination. Sanchez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Radamen Sanchez has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Trades looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Trades missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.

Trades is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Trades is trying to stand.
Trades gets full guard.

Trades is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trades off and has taken his back!
Sanchez struggling to land strikes to the head as Trades covers up.

Sanchez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Trades is defending well though. Sanchez let's go of the attempt for now.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Trades trying to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in full control for now.

Sanchez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Trades defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Sanchez thows a strike but Trades uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Trades as he ends up in Sanchez 's guard!

Sanchez has an active guard here but Trades has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Trades is controlling well.

Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trades passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sanchez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trades prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
Sanchez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Trades seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trades wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling the position.

Trades moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Trades dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Radamen Sanchez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Trades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Trades sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trades throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trades circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Trades, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trades scores with a hook.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radamen Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trades plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Trades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trades looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Trades takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Trades tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trades misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Jack Trades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Trades.
Trades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trades throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.

Sanchez forces Trades back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Trades fails to land.
Trades is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Trades tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez lands an elbow that stopped Trades in his tracks for a moment.
Trades has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Trades on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trades blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trades on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
Trades blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but Trades avoids the damage to the body.
Sanchez with a knee to the head.

Trades pulls Sanchez into guard.

Sanchez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Trades dives on top into guard.
Trades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trades passes into half guard.
Trades uses his free foot to push down on Sanchez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sanchez.
Trades can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Sanchez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Trades.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Trades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Radamen Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trades misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Trades.
Trades throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trades is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Trades circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Trades.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trades.
Trades just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trades as he jumps to the side.
Trades throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack Trades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trades looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trades connects with a looping right hand.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Trades sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radamen Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trades tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez tries a low kick but Trades avoids it.
A head kick misses from Trades.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trades tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trades to the ground. Trades escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez stalks Trades and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trades's face. Trades staggers backwards, shaken.
Trades misses with a straight left.
Radamen Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trades misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trades throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt

and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Trades didn't expect that.

Sanchez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trades looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trades looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trades!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trades off and has taken his back!
Jack Trades is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trades trying to control the hands but Sanchez won't let him.

Sanchez working for the choke.
Trades manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sanchez's guard. Nice work there by Trades.
Trades wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trades can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trades tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radamen Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trades 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Trades!